freetalk Podcast: Recent Episodes
Alan Hernández
The show to help you learn English the fun and simple way. Weekly episodes with discussions on many topics, at a normal speed and with content generated by you. Take your English to the next level.
On today’s episode we analize a poem by Charles Baudelaire abot being drunk (though not necessarily drunk with alcohol)
A lot of books have been adapted to the silver screen. Some of them are good, some others not so much, and today we’ll discuss what people dislike the most about’em.
A while ago I recorded this episode about this preposition, but the quality was so bad. Today you have it here again, with great audio quality, and the reduction of the preposition for, too.
Puns are plays on words. People use them to exploit the possible interpretations of words and phrases, and today we’ll check a couple of them out. Interested?
On today’s episode I will share with you my stand on infidelity, my no-experiences and I’ll tell you why this is related with one of Tolstoy’s novels.
On this short story by Ray Bradbury, -a 60-something-year-old story-, he addresses the issue.
Late Night shows are one of the most prolific formats in American TV. They usually follow a format but with so much variety, we have plenty of options to choose from. Today we’ll talk about that.
Whether you are into politics or not, this scandal marked a disgraceful event in American History: something you will see quite often in the media.
Today I wil talk to you about something that really scares me: going to prison. More than that, going to prison being innocent: being framed.
On this episode we’ll check the reduction in sound of this preposition when it’s followed by consonant or by vowel sounds..
Today we’ll read and interpret Bliuebird, a great poem by one the America’s beloved authors, Buk.
Do not Speak Word by Word, Connect Words to Form Sound Groups and Use the Staircase Intonation
Today it’s easier than ever to listen to any song you fancy, anytime. A lot of people say that Spotify is not allowing artists to get what they deserve, but… what do you think?
The obsession of one man with an old man’s vulture eye leads to this dramatic event, but the heartbeat, oh the heartbeat.
Today I’ll like to share with you my opinion on why we believe we are a more open-minded and change embracing society, but maybe that’s bound to change.
Enjoying having your heart broken seems like a sad thing to do, but there might be good reasons to, at least, entertain that idea.
As learners of English as a second language we must pay attention to subtle reductions in sound, and today we’ll check one of the most common.
But the story behind the reason is worth listening. It’s interesting; it involves Romas, Julius Caesar and strange names.
Today we’ll talk about those classic books and we’ll try to find what are the characteristics that make a book one of the must-read-once-in-your-lifetime.
The word we stress within a sentence can change the complete meaning. We’ll also talk about what to do to avoid getting bored when we listen repeteadly.
On today’s episode we’ll talk a little about the origins of this great musical genre, one of its most iconic figures and the creepy legend surrounding his exceptional talent.
On this episode I’ll tell you what I consider to be this odd feeling, suddenly desiring things we didn’t. Why does that happen? Listen and discover it.
The response to this podcast has been more than amazing, and that’s why I want to do a little extra for you. I hope you like what we have planned.
Are you a millenial? We will explore what makes this young generation one of the most promising and, at the same time, one of the perhaps most wasteful and individualistic of them all.
On the episode of today I tell you what nostalgia is and why, in my opinion, it serves as a reminder to us all that as humans we have the amazing capacity to feel, to love, and to suffer as well.
A few years ago I would go bananas over my birthday, but these days I spend them either working or sleeping. If you ask me, birthdays are only a great excuse to eat cake. I’ll tell you why on this episode.
More than 40 years ago the video game audience was not dividen into boys and girls, but something changed when Nintendo entered the game, and I'll show you what.
On this episode I'll share with you some of my resolutions for this year in terms of language, about freetalk, and at a personal level.
Here in Mexico we have some strange ways to celebrate the new year (we are a festive people) and on this episode I will share with you some of my favorites.
On this episode I tell you a little about the things that we do in Mexico to celebrate Christmas and how it is different from the American Celebrations
To celebrate the World Premiere of the new Star Wars movie I'll tell you a few things about this exciting saga that is now part of our pop culture.
On this episode we discuss the origins of Netflix and how it is changing the game of television content.
We all know about the 27 club: those famous musicians who died at age 27, but did you know that a lot of other celebrities died before 30 years old. The names might surprise you.
The internet is a fundamental tool in our everyday lives. We don't know how it works, but we sure know how much has changed. Listen and find out more. Enjoy!
On this episode I tell you a little about the Latin American Boom, a literary movement from the 60's that changed the way people think about Literature in Spanish. Enjoy.
In this episode I explain you everything about the podcast. The content, the structure, the duration and the way in which you can be a part of it. Enjoy!