Zdenek’s English Podcast

I was hiding in an apartment building in Quy Nhon, Vietnam, while Typhoon Kalmegi was raging outside. The wind was howling, the windows were shaking, and it was genuinely frightening — especially when the storm suddenly went calm, and I realised I was inside the eye. In this video,I share what it felt like to sit through the typhoon and experience its full power up close. Apologies for several factual inaccuracies throughout this video. Notably, the Typhoon Kalmegi came from the Philippines, and my estimation of how many people lost their lives due to floods in Hue and Hoi An this year is also incorrect.Video from this episode (includes a few authentic mini videos recorded on my phone, which capture some of the experience) _______________________________________________________________________🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBERThe ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816👉Quick guide video_______________________________________________________________________👉Footglish Podcast My other podcast for English learners, where I combine football and learning English👉Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts and funny videos.👉ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.👉Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.👉Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football"._______________________________________________________________________#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

We all make mistakes—and this time, I made a big one. Embarrassing, costly, and a lesson learnt.In this episode, recorded at the airport, I share what happened, along with some of my upcoming plans in Vietnam. Let’s see if any of them actually take off.Video from this episode doesn't exist, but it's on my YouTube channel._______________________________________________________________________🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBERThe ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816👉Quick guide video_______________________________________________________________________👉Footglish Podcast My other podcast for English learners, where I combine football and learning English👉Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts and funny videos.👉ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.👉Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.👉Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football"._______________________________________________________________________#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

🇻🇳➡️🇨🇿In this episode of Zdenek’s English Podcast, I trade Vietnam’s chaotic motorbike traffic for the peaceful Czech countryside — no helmet required. I look back on my time abroad: how I went from terrified scooter rookie to semi-respectable rider, discovered the joy (and occasional humiliation) of pickleball 🏓, and… well… also lost a few battles to my gaming addiction and laziness. It’s the good, the bad, and the slightly embarrassing — before I pack my bags for round two in Vietnam.Video from this episode._______________________________________________________________________🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBERThe ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816👉Quick guide video_______________________________________________________________________👉Footglish Podcast My other podcast for English learners where I combine football and learning English👉Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts and funny videos.👉ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.👉Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.👉Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football"._______________________________________________________________________#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

In this episode, I sit down once again with Kieren, author of the short story collection Battery Life, which we discussed back in Episode 350.This time, it's a more casual catch-up — we talk about how life has been since we last spoke, dive into thoughts on London, reflect on the state of the world, and have a good old ramble about all sorts of things. Just two friends chatting and seeing where the conversation takes us.Kieren's Bookvideo from this episode_______________________________________________________________________🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBERThe ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816👉Quick guide video_______________________________________________________________________👉Footglish Podcast My other podcast for English learners where I combine football and learning English👉Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos.👉ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.👉Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.👉Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football"._______________________________________________________________________#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

Hugh Dellar is a teacher, teacher trainer, and materials writer, but above all, he has my deepest respect for his unwavering support of Ukraine.In this episode, we explore the past and present of the "Ukraine War", including Trump’s dealings with Zelensky, the broader geopolitical landscape, and the challenges Europe faces today. Hugh offers sharp insights into what’s going wrong and how Europe could emerge stronger from these turbulent times. A thought-provoking discussion on war, politics, and the future.Hugh's InstagramHugh's WebsiteVideo from this episode_______________________________________________________________________🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBERThe ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816👉Quick guide video_______________________________________________________________________👉Footglish Podcast My other podcast for English learner where I combine football and learning English👉Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos.👉ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.👉Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.👉Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football"._______________________________________________________________________#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

This is a crossover episode recorded with a popular English teacher Micheal Lavers, the author of The Level Up English Podcast.Michael and I met up in Bangkok, Thailand, in person to record an unscripted fun episode discussing all sorts of interesting topics including moving to a South Asian country, learning English, and much more.Michael's YouTube channelMichael's websiteThe video from this episode_______________________________________________________________________🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBERThe ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816👉Quick guide video_______________________________________________________________________👉My other podcast This is a podcast for English learners interested in football.👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos.👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.👉 Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football"._______________________________________________________________________#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

On this episode of Zdenek's English Podcast, I bring you an update on my Vietnamese adventure! Where am I now, who am I living with, and what have I been up to? How's my dating life going, and have I started riding a motorcycle here yet?As a special Christmas treat, I have a gift for you! Five listeners will win a free membership to my exclusive group for high-level learners, the Achievers' Chamber. All you need to do is complete this quiz successfully. It should be easy if you know Zdenek's English Podcast. Christmas Quiz_______________________________________________________________________🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBERThe ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816👉Quick guide video_______________________________________________________________________👉My other podcast This is a podcast for English learners interested in football.👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos.👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.👉 Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football"._______________________________________________________________________#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

On this edition of Zdenek's English Podcast, I talk to my Polish friend Irena, who visited me in the Czech Republic about four months ago. This was an improvised recording, so it's quite lighthearted and touches on a variety of topics, which is reflected in the episode's title.Just a heads-up: there's also a longer introduction where I share details about my recent visit to the Ukraine-Czechia Nations League game in Wroclaw. I was invited by Zepper Kyrylo, who has some interesting and possibly controversial views on Ukrainian football fans. Irena's Instagram_______________________________________________________________________🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBERThe ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816👉Quick guide video_______________________________________________________________________👉My other podcast This is a podcast for English learners interested in football.👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos.👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.👉 Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football"._______________________________________________________________________#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

On the edition of Zdenek's English Podcast, I talked to Barbara from Hungary, who works in IT. We discussed AI, ChatGPT, and how it’s been impacting humans. We tried to answer the question of whether we should ignore it or embrace it.Video from this episode. _______________________________________________________________________🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBERThe ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816👉Quick guide video_______________________________________________________________________👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos.👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.👉 Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football"._______________________________________________________________________#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

On today's podcast, I talk to my neighbour Bohous about his unique experiences living in Japan. _____________________________________________________________________👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos.👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.👉 Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel,👉The Footglish Podcast - My other podcast about football_____________________________________________________________________#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

In this "rambly" episode of the podcast, I delve into several subjects related to my life, such as improving how I speak, having a tooth pulled, starting a new podcast, and considering taking a motorbike course.I also give you a special 75% discount on the Achievers Chamber membership offer if you join by the end of August 2024.The Footglish Podcast: ________________________________________________🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBERThe ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.👉JOIN HERE:👉Quick guide video_______________________________________________________________________👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos.👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.👉 Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football"._______________________________________________________________________#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

In this episode of the podcast, recorded several months ago, I catch up with Ben, an English exams expert and the author of "To the Point English with Ben." We discuss the dos and don'ts of the speaking parts of classic exams such as FCE, CAE, CPE, and IELTS.Ben's YouTube channel_______________________________________________________________________🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBERThe ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816👉Quick guide video_______________________________________________________________________👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos.👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.👉 Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football"._______________________________________________________________________#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

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In this episode, which was recorded in a traditional place, I speak about a few small issues I have to contend with, namely a tooth problem and having to migrate to a new podcasting host. _______________________________________________________________________🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends.An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it.👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816 👉Quick guide video _______________________________________________________________________👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos.👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook.👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast.👉 Teacher Zdenek - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football"._______________________________________________________________________#englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

After living in Vietnam for 17 months years, I'm now back in Czechia and in this 2-part episode, I'm going to speak about the experience, my reasons for going back, and consider my next moves.  Video from this episode: https://youtu.be/nZRQpUoHBeM  _______________________________________________________________________ 🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER  The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends. An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it. 👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816  👉Quick guide video      _______________________________________________________________________ 👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos. 👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook. 👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast. 👉 Teacher Zdenek  - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football". _______________________________________________________________________ #englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

After living in Vietnam for 17 months years, I'm now back in Czechia and in this 2-part episode, I'm going to speak about the experience, my reasons for going back, and consider my next moves.  Video from this episode: https://youtu.be/-UYLSOSO_QQ  _______________________________________________________________________ 🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER  The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends. An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it. 👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816  👉Quick guide video      _______________________________________________________________________ 👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos. 👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook. 👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast. 👉 Teacher Zdenek  - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football". _______________________________________________________________________ #englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

This time I talk to my Vietnamese friend Van whose English is more than impressive. How did she manage to get to such a high level and what is the secret behind her impeccable pronunciation? Listen to find out. _______________________________________________________________________ 🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER  The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends. An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it. 👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816  👉Quick guide video      _______________________________________________________________________ 👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos. 👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook. 👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast. 👉 Teacher Zdenek  - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football". _______________________________________________________________________ #englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

This episode of ZEP was recorded on My Khe Beach in Da Nang. It features Glen, a former American lawyer, who left his career in the USA for a complete lifestyle overhaul in Southeast Asia.  _______________________________________________________________________ 🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER  The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends. An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it. 👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816  👉Quick guide video      _______________________________________________________________________ 👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos. 👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook. 👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast. 👉 Teacher Zdenek  - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football". _______________________________________________________________________ #englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

This time, I talk to Lukas from Slovakia. I remember him joining the Achievers Chamber as an avid English learner. Two years have passed, and he is now an English teacher himself. What has led him to this transformation and what are his best English learning tips? The video from this episode is available here: https://youtu.be/ql-wbER4vW0  _______________________________________________________________________ 🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER  The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends. An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it. 👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816  👉Quick guide video      _______________________________________________________________________ 👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos. 👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook. 👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast. 👉 Teacher Zdenek  - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football". _______________________________________________________________________ #englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening

In this podcast, I talk to HUGH DELLAR, an English teacher, teacher trainer, materials writer, and a well-known proponent of the Lexical Approach in the world of English teaching. Most interviews Hugh does are about the Lexical approach, but he's also very vocal regarding the current conflict in Ukraine and that's what this episode is mainly about. We talk about Hugh's views on the war, his recent trip to Ukraine, the responsibility to speak out if you have a platform, Russia's nuclear threats, hypocrisy, whatabouterism, and much more. Hugh has his online school called the Lexical Lab. 👉Hugh's website: The Lexical Lab 👉 An example of Hugh's English Lesson 👉 A video version of this interview:  _______________________________________________________________________ 🏆 ENGLISH ACHIEVERS CHAMBER  The ULTIMATE SOLUTION to NOT living in an English-speaking country, not working with English-speaking people, and not having enough English-speaking friends. An international community for high-level learners of English who feel stuck at their level and are determined to do something about it. 👉detailed information: https://teacherzdenek.com/?page_id=2816  👉Quick guide video      _______________________________________________________________________ 👉 Instagram My Instagram profile is full of football vocabulary posts, and funny videos. 👉 ZEP Facebook - Join Zdenek's English Podcast Facebook group, like, share, and comment on Facebook. 👉 Apple Podcasts - Write a brief review of ZEP on Apple Podcasts to help more people find this podcast. 👉 Teacher Zdenek  - My YouTube channel, every Wednesday a "Live English Lesson" with a real student, and every Monday a football show with cool guests called "Learn English with Football". _______________________________________________________________________ #englishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlistening