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I'm a teacher from the Czech Republic (Europe) and I record podcasts for all learners of English as a second language. To be honest, I started doing this to improve my own English but nothing will make me more happy and proud if someone actually finds this interesting and beneficial for themselves. Everyone is welcome here just as everyone is free to leave. The newest format of my podcast was inspired by "Luke's English Podcast" who kindly gave me his permission to do it. Should you wish to ...
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English learning podcast & and now also a weekly talk-show podcast about football⚽ which reviews the Premier League game weeks. Are you studying English alone? Are you at B1, B2, or C1 level? Do you need more listening practice? If so, I might be your guy!!! 😇. I’m a university and DELTA-qualified English teacher from the Czech Republic with more than 10 years of experience teaching English to foreigners in the Czech Republic as well as the United Kingdom. 🤓. Listening to podcasts is part of ...
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Sunday school is in session! Join comedians, best-friends, and birding enthusiasts, Cecily Breaux (@cecilybreaux) and Lucy Blehar (@lucyblee) every week as they discuss the topics you use to whisper about while your teacher had their back turned. With an array of piping hot guests, each episode will dig DEEP into gossip, ignorant questions, crushes, heart-centered manifestation, and everything in-between. So put on your Sunday best and come take your auditory communion. You've been naughty, ...
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The Doing Business in English podcast helps people who weren't born into English to get the motivation, skills, and confidence to use English at work. Join English teacher and coach Krisia every week as she shares tips, lessons, and conversations to help you with your business English. You'll also get inspiration from interviews with people all around the world who aren't native English speakers but they're still doing business in English.
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(301 beginner) Daniela: How to address teachers in Czech at schools
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Veronika’s Czech School Memories In this episode of the slowczech podcast, our tutor Veronika shares her nostalgic memories from her early school years in a Czech school. She speaks about her excitement about reading and the challenges of learning in a crowded classroom. Moreover, she also shares a bit about the Czech school system. By the way, if …
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In this delightful episode of our advanced Czech podcast, hosted by the amazing Petra, we explore the amusing stories of her two cats, Šimon and Frankie. Šimon, who started as a skinny kitten and has grown into a Garfield-like cat, began roaming outside more after Frankie joined the family. Petra uses these charming anecdotes to create an engaging …
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In this episode Eliska takes us back to the 1990s in the Czech Republic. You will find out how was her childhood in the 90s, this transformative era, what did she used to play with and how she spent her time growing up. Childhood in the 90s in slowczech Lab For our dedicated members of slowczech Lab, we have an exclusive treat! Along with the stand…
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(297 advanced) Petra: Měsíce a roky – dates in Czech
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Hello there! I’m Petra, your Czech language guide at Slowczech. This time, our podcast explores the fascinating world of years and months. Plus, in our premium segment, you’ll learn how to read and write dates like a pro. If you love culture, idioms, and chatting about interesting topics, this podcast is for you. I’ll also share a cool pop-punk son…
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Episode 454 - It was time to take a break (part 2)
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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…
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Would you like to know how the education system works in the Czech Republic? Then this episode is just right for you! Veronika will walk you through primary and secondary school, up to the university (in the premium episode). Is it different in your country? We would like to hear the comparison! Would you like to gain access to the complete transcr…
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Episode 453 - It was time to take a break (part 1)
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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…
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Episode 452 - Van's success story with English
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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 …
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https://slowczech.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/295-Hudebni-epizoda-ceska-jmena-free.mp3 Hey there, welcome back to another episode of the podcast. Today, we will talk about Czech names. Do you know we rarely use names in their basic form in Czech? We like to spice up our names to the point they are hardly recognizable for foreigners. Take a quiz …
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Would you like to learn more about Czech culture and practice your Czech? In this episode, Eliška prepared for you a story about a famous Czech writer and his most significant piece. Ahoj! Vítej v dnešní epizodě. Jak se máš? Jsem Eliška, lektorka a ředitelka slowczech, a dnes ti řeknu něco málo o Milanu Kunderovi. Tahle epizoda je jen krátký příběh…
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Episode 451 - A chat on the beach with a former American lawyer
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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 co…
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Hey there, it’s Daniela. As a SlowCzech instructor, I’m thrilled to invite you to dive into a topic close to many Czech hearts – dogs! In this podcast episode “Venčím psa” (Walking the Dog), we’ll explore essential vocabulary and phrases for discussing man’s best friend in Czech. Whether you’re a proud dog owner or simply love canine companionship,…
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(292*) Monča: Česko v číslech (zajímavá čísla z ČR)
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Hey there! Do you know how many people are in Czechia? Or how many liters of beer each Czech drinks per year? Would you like to know? Check our newest podcast! Ahoj, já jsem Monča, jsem lektorka a taky dělám videa a podcasty. A mám ráda čísla. Nemám ráda matematiku, ale statistiku, je to pro mě moc zajímavý. Česko je docela malá země – víš kolik ta…
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Episode 450 - Lukas's Journey from Learner to Teacher
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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 _________…
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Join Matt on a journey to the Canary Islands! As you follow Matěj’s adventures, you’ll also have the chance to learn the future tense of “going” in Czech! Immerse yourself in the language while enjoying the journey. “Ahoj, já jsem Monča, jsem lektorka a taky dělám videa a podcasty. A dneska jsem se inspirovala u studenta Matta. Česky Matt je Matěj …
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(290**) Daniela: Autonehoda v Česku, co dělat?
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Curious about what to do in a car accident in the Czech Republic? Tune in to our latest episode to learn how to proceed and what to say when something happens on the road! Get ready for useful advice, practical words, and phrases that will help you in this stressful situation. Join SlowCzech and improve your Czech! Join slowczech Lab and in the tra…
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Episode 449 - Talking to HUGH DELLAR about UKRAINE
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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.…
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Episode 448 - A walk along the beach with Chris
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Once again I caught up with Chris on the podcast and this time we were recording while walking along the shore. The highlight was that I got my pants wet as I was wading through the waves, and of course, there are plenty more thoughts from us about our life here in Vietnam. 👉 Chris's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@expatnam ______________…
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Hello, I’m Ema, a Czech language teacher and the author of podcasts at SlowCzech. Today, we’re going to talk about how things work in a Czech hospital. Have you ever been to a Czech hospital? Well, I hope not! Join slowczech Lab and in the transcript, you will find important words that you’ll hear in the episode. And if you want to improve your Cze…
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Welcome to the third episode of our series “O českém sportu,” brought to you by slowczech tutor Daniela. In this episode, we’ll explore the successes of Czech tennis, highlighting names like Markéta Vondroušová and her Wimbledon victory, and delve into the linguistic side of tennis terminology. This Czech podcast in slow Czech is an excellent resou…
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Episode 448 - Learning and Teaching English through Movies with Cara Leopold
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I've decided to catch up with Cara Leopold and talk to her about movies and how you can learn and teach English through them again. You should probably know that some of the questions I asked Cara in this episode were generated by Chat GPT. The last time I talked to Cara about this topic was in episode 412. 👉 Cara's website: Leo-listening.com 👉 Vid…
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In this special episode for beginners learning Czech, Martina, a slowczech tutor and podcast creator, revisits a previous episode (number 284: Můj diář) to teach past tense in Czech. Sharing her activities from the previous week, Martina offers a practical and relatable way to learn and practice the past tense. Perfect for beginners aiming to enhan…
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(286***) Eliška: Improvizace – Jaké byly naše Vánoce
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In this heartwarming and candid episode of the slowczech podcast, Eliška greets listeners with her signature warmth and spontaneity. With no script in hand, she dives into an improvised narrative that promises to be as engaging as it is personal. This particular installment not only offers a glimpse into the slowczech Lab, where learners can access…
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Episode 447 - Rob is Back with a Bang (part 2)
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As the name of this episode suggests, Rob from the English with Rob podcast is back, and with a double episode. Part 1 (episode 445) was a general catch-up with Rob. In part 2, Rob leads a few game activities/games not dissimilar to the one he does on the English with Rob podcast. Did I stand up to the task or were my answers a complete failure? Li…
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(285) Vánoční příběhy 3 lektorek slowczech
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Hello and welcome to a special Christmas episode of our podcast. Today, you’ll hear from three of our slowczech teachers – Veronika, Šárka, and Daniela – as they share their unique Christmas stories. Whether you’re learning Czech for (lower) intermediate or at advanced level, this episode offers a delightful insight into Czech culture and the varie…
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On this podcast, which I have recorded live for my YouTube channel, I have a good old ramble with an undertone of cynicism. I talk about the Achievers Chamber, this podcast, my inability to do marketing well, I wish you a Merry Christmas and other stuff. It's nothing glamorous, but it'll have to do as an episode. Video from this episode: https://ww…
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Welcome to this episode of the slowczech podcast, designed specifically for beginners learning Czech. I’m Martina, a slowczech teacher and podcast author, here to help you start learning Czech in a fun and engaging way. Today, I’m going to share with you my weekly routine, giving you a glimpse into the life of a Czech language teacher. Whether you’…
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Ahoj! Welcome to our special podcast episode! I’m Eva, and I’ll be guiding you through an unforgettable “Weekend at the Cottage” in the Czech Republic. Experience the charm of a Czech chalupa as we fully immerse ourselves in the Czech language and culture. Hear from participants about their adventures, from exploring local sights to enjoying tradit…
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The theme of today’s episode is drinking coffee and tea in the Czech Republic. Do you like tea and coffee? Are they traditional drinks in your country? And what is the typical preparation of tea and coffee where you’re from? I’ll tell you how I drink tea and coffee and what their typical preparation was in our family when I was little. In slowczech…
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Episode 445 - Rob is Back with a Bang (part 1)
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As the name of this episode suggests, Rob from the English with Rob podcast is back, and with a double episode. In part 1 we have a general catch-up since a lot has changed in Rob's professional life lately and of course, you'll hear the idiom alarm, quite a few times. Part 2 will follow soon. 👉 Rob's YouTube channel 👉 Rob's Instagram Video from th…
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Join tutor Nicole in this new podcast episode as she shares her adventurous and humorous story from her last weekend in Canada. Planning a final hike with her friend Verča, their journey turns into a series of unexpected and amusing moments. Don’t miss this episode, filled with laughter and life lessons. In slowczech Lab, get more insights with a t…
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In today’s podcast episode, Eliška speaks about the fascinating world of Karel Čapek’s famous play ‘RUR’, which stands for ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’. If you’re intrigued by ‘RUR’ and want to go deeper into its themes in Czech, join us at slowczech Lab. There, you’ll find a transcript of this episode, vocabulary practice, and active learning tools…
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(279) Daniela: TOTAL BEGINNERS 03 – Moje zahrada
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Join us in the tranquil episode “Moje Zahrada” as Daniela, your Czech tutor, introduces vocabulary from her own quaint garden. Learn words like ‘tree’, ‘flowers’, and various colors, all vividly described in her peaceful haven. Engage more deeply by sharing your own garden tales and practicing your Czech in real-world contexts. Enhance your learnin…
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Episode 444 - My thoughts on the Israeli-palestinian conflict, new Website, new course
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On this episode of Zdenek's English Podcast, I give you my opinion on the Israel-Palestine conflict which unfortunately dominates the media headlines these days. I also tell you about my new website and introduce you to my new course, which is available for free to everyone. 👉 My new website 👉 My FREE course The video from this episode is available…
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Every day, Martina works on a computer, including online classes, material preparation, and communication. She will tell you about her work on the computer including many computer related words. Learn basic phrases for working on a computer. Do you learn Czech in an online course? Then this episode will come in handy for you on the next lesson! In …
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Episode 443 - How Jack made a soundtrack for a board game
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Jack, my musically gifted ex-colleague from the Speak Up London language school, is back! Jack first appeared on ZEP in episode 354 which was titled Lucid Jake. His tune Drive was iconic and I had several listeners emailing me about it. After a few years, he's back with a bang. This time he comes on to tell us all about how he and his friend Guy ma…
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In this podcast episode, Czech language teacher Eliška shares her love for cars, particularly her white Landrover Defender. She describes basic car features and encourages you and other slowczech fans to share your car details in the comments and Discord platform. Eliška’s engaging podcast reflects her passion for teaching Czech and connects with h…
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Whether you use an app, take an English course, hire a private teacher, or do it yourself, there are ups and downs in learning English. One thing I've begun to notice is that people tend to blame themselves when they don't reach their goals for English. Then they feel bad for not being able to learn. I say: judge your English learning technique by …
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(276**) Daniela o českém sportu 03 – Na kole k jezeru
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Let’s dive together with Daniela into another sport topic from the series About Czech sports. Hi, this is Daniela, a slowczech teacher. Today’s podcast is about cycling. I’ll teach you words like “kolo” (bike), “silnice” (road), “cesta” (path), “jet” (to go), and “jezdit” (to ride). I describe my ride to a nearby lake, sharing the sights along the …
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Čau! Jak to jde? In today’s episode, our awesome tutor Veronika shares stories from her childhood in a charming village where her grandma lived. Are you curious about her holiday adventures and the animals she cared for? Tune in and discover! Excited to learn and practice more with the audio? Join slowczech lab to: Learn and actively practice Czech…
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In this episode, I talk to David aka Jenks about the topic of gardening. Jenks has been living in Vietnam for a while and the place has definitely grown on him (pun intended) and so has his passion for gardening. You should know that we're also joined by Chris who you may know from episode 432. Get ready for a lot of useful vocabulary to do with th…
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Episode 441 - Help me pick the new name for my fotball show
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👉 Video from this episode: https://youtu.be/6tGGUFzuHzM 👉 Vote to help me pick the best name for my football show: https://forms.gle/aSaUXgk1ykpbyKak6 _________________________________________________________________________ 👉 Join Teacher Zdenek's channel Premier Fantasy League (FPL): https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/jcxaxo ____…
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In this podcast episode, slowczech teacher and founder Eliška talks about her cat, Kreveta. He is big, chubby, and beige. She asks if you have a cat or a dog and what their names are. Feel free to share in the comments on slowczech.com and in Discord platform if you are member of slowczech Lab. Eliška’s engaging podcast reflects her passion for tea…
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Episode 440 - Chaos, Crisis, and Uncertainty of Britain’s Politics
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Tommy, who you may know from the English Podcast with Tommy, is back!!! And that can only mean one thing. We're talking British politics again! What on earth is happening in the UK? What role has lettuce played in Britain's politics? What sort of legacy has Boris Johnson left? How does Tommy rate Fishy Sunak? Has he changed his views on Brexit? Is …
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Nazdárek, jak se daří? In this episode, Eliška talks about her adorable young son and the wonderful language journey he’s on. Ready to dive into her insights? Curious about how kids and parents communicate? You won’t want to miss this! And then, when you are ready for more inspiration on effective language learning and practical tips, join slowczec…
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Episode 439 - I’m Putting Native Speakerism to Bed
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I have decided to stop talking about the subject matter that has been poisoning me for several years now and it is culminating here in Vietnam. I can't go on like this so I made this episode as a public announcement explaining my decision to abandon this topic. And I would like you my listeners to hold me accountable. If you want to know why it cam…
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(272****) Nicole: Vtipné příběhy 02 “Moje malé problémy – bunda”
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Have you listened to the first episode created by Nicole? Our tutor Nicole is writing and telling you funny stories from her life. Make sure to listen to the first episode number 266. In today’s episode Nicole is going shopping with her friend Veronika. They go to the biggest mall in the whole Canada where Nicole is living right now. Their goals is…
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Episode 438 - I’m living in her country, she is in mine
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On this podcast show, I interview a Vietnamese friend of mine Debbie who has recently married my Czech friend and moved to the Czech Republic. We talk about all sorts of things, such as the challenges of learning a foreign language, culture shock, we compare life in the Czech Republic and Vietnam, and lots more. video from this episode: https://you…
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Episode 437 - Why I Had to Quit Football to Become an English Teacher
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This episode of Zdenek's English Podcast is a different kettle of fish. Damian, one of the members of the Achievers Chamber, decided to give me an unexpected and rather unique gift. He asked Chat GPT 4 to write a book about me and it's so impressive that I can't help but share it with you. The book is a moving story of how I had to quit football an…
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