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Your Question 6 ｜ How do you Exchange Business Cards in English?

By ALsensei on in American Culture, Podcast

On the 6th episode of Your Question, we handle the following question:

Q: How do you exchange business cards in English?

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Obamacare: Is it right?

By ALsensei on in American Culture, Reading Practice

On June 28th, 2012, the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare” was judged by the United States Supreme Court to be Constitutional and will become a law starting in 2014.

However, many people (including ME), have some problems with the new law. What are they?
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How do Americans Spend New Year’s?

By ALsensei on in American Culture, Video

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SEINFELD Review 「となりのサインフェルド」

By ALsensei on in American Culture, Movies, Reading Practice, Self Study

Students always ask me what movies or TV shows they should use to study English. I usually suggest a comedy or drama that is about a family or that deals with everyday life situations because there are not so many technical or specialist words and expressions.

So which TV program do I always highly recommend? Find out–>
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What is “Black Friday?”

By ALsensei on in American Culture, Reading Practice

Are you familiar with “Black Friday?”

It is a term used to describe the biggest shopping day of the year in the United States.

So why is it called “Black Friday?” Find out here–>
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Episode 7｜How to Use Twitter to Learn English

By ALsensei on in American Culture, Natural Expressions, Podcast, Pronunciation, Self Study

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On this episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we handle the following points:

Q: “Summer Time” vs “Daylight Savings Time”

Tips: How to Use Twitter to Learn English

Pronunciation Point: “cloudy” vs “crowded”

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Why Don’t Americans Like Soccer?

By ALsensei on in American Culture

Many students ask me, “I heard soccer isn’t popular in America. Why don’t Americans like soccer?” Well it’s a good question and I can answer it quite simply.
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Episode 2 ｜ What’s the American Dream?

By ALsensei on in American Culture, Natural Expressions, Podcast

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Welcome to the second episode of the ALsensei English Podcast! On this podcast, I will answer questions from students, followers, and anyone who has a question about learning English, American culture, and global communication.

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Episode 1｜How do Americans Spend New Year’s?

By ALsensei on in American Culture, Natural Expressions, Podcast, Self Study

英語上達方法

Welcome to the first episode of the ALsensei English Podcast! On this podcast, I will answer questions from students, followers, and anyone who has a question about learning English, American culture, and global communication.

On this episode, we handle the following questions: Continue Reading →

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