Zdenek’s English Podcast

In this episode of Zdenek’s English Podcast, I do things a little differently.

I attach a microphone to my T-shirt, put my phone in its holder, jump on my bike and head out for a ride — and ramble about whatever comes to mind.

I talk about my summer in Czechia, some of the highlights from my time in Vietnam, the football podcasts I've been on, what I’ve been up to lately, and, inevitably, the things that annoy me. Especially drivers. 😅

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I’m joined by Vojta from Fantasy s Vojtou to talk about Fantasy Premier League and the brand-new Czech Fantasy game!

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In this episode, I’m joined by Clare, an Englishwoman who moved to the Czech Republic before the Velvet Revolution and settled in Moravia.

We get into her tutoring business, what she’s noticed about younger generations, and what it’s like teaching students from different cultures—including Chinese learners.

In the second half, the conversation opens up. We touch on current politics and try to look at the bigger picture, with names like Trump, Babiš, Orbán, Boris Johnson, and Epstein all coming up along the way.

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This episode of Zdenek's English Podcast was originally published as an episode of my other podcast, The Footglish Podcast.

My guests this time are Honza Popek — my cousin and a sharp football mind — and David Nyč, a reporter, commentator, presenter of ONE PLAY TV, and co-author of the podcast Druhý Dotek Zdeňka Folprechta. 🎙️

In this episode of Footglish, we dive into a historic moment as Czechia finally books their place at the World Cup — and yes, we properly celebrate it too.

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⚽ Czechia’s long-awaited qualification and the key factors be...

Luke Thompson from Luke’s English Podcast joins me to talk AI and humour. Master podcaster, English teacher and stand-up comedian,

Luke tells a series of jokes — my task is to work out which one wasn’t written by AI. We speculate on how funny artificial intelligence really is, where it falls short, and, unsurprisingly, we don’t always agree.

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In this episode, I’m joined once again by my friend and former colleague Jack, who you might remember from his last appearance when he talked about composing a soundtrack for a board game.

This time, Jack’s back to talk about his latest creative adventure: collaborating on a PC game called Soulstone Survivors. He helped proofread the script, contributed to the writing, and recorded a whole series of voice lines for several characters.

If you’re into language, creativity, game development, or just enjoy hearing two old mates talk about a fun project, this episod...

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...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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On today's podcast, I talk to my neighbour Bohous about his unique experiences living in Japan.

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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.

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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.

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My new podcast is called The Footglish Podcast and it's available wherever you listen to your podcasts so please make sure you add it to your podcasting app!!!

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.

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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 

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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 

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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.

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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. 

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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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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...

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.  

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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.

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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? Listen to find out.   

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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. 

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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.

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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.  

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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 managed to merge Jack's two passions board games and music to create a great soundtrack for a board game called Damnation: The Gothic Game.  Make sure you check out Jack's website: https://w...

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.

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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 there a light at the end of the tunnel? Listen to find out! The video from this episode: https://youtu.be/RaKKmNNlwcY  Tommy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tommybradfordsenglishschool/ Tommy's _________________________________________________________________________ 👉 Achievers Chamber Discord group membership: https://driv...

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 came to this, have a listen to this very personal and slightly depressing episode. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/aaeGRW5pLYE _________________________________________________________________________ 👉 Achievers Chamber Discord group membership: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F...

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://youtu.be/3UAFsrPFaFE 

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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 and somehow ended up becoming an English teacher instead. It's full of metaphors, analogies and high-level vocabulary which I'll later explain to you. Now, it's time to sit back, relax and enjoy...

In this episode, I speak to Michal, a Czech guy who also works as a teacher and has been living in the USA for several years. He's married to an American woman and therefore well settled. Before recording this episode, I asked Chat GPT to generate 10 questions which revolve around the topic of why a Czech person might want to move to the US. So yeah that's what you can expect in this one.  If you happen to be a Czech learner, here's one of Michal's latest episodes of his Czech podcast where he also mentions recording this episode: h...