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Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 14, Vocabulary Part Two2019-11-0152 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 14 Passage2019-11-0103 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 14 Vocabulary Part One2019-11-0151 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 13 Passage2019-10-2402 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 13 Vocabulary2019-10-2444 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 11 Vocabulary2019-10-1049 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 11 Passage2019-10-1003 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 10 Reading2019-10-0702 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 10 Vocabulary2019-10-0745 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 8 Vocabulary2019-09-2250 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 8 Passage2019-09-2202 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 7 Vocabulary2019-09-1629 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 7 Passage2019-08-1502 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 5 Passage2019-08-1503 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 5 Vocabulary2019-08-1521 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 4 Passage2019-08-0903 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 4 Vocabulary2019-08-0945 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 2 Vocabulary, Part One2019-08-0245 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 2 Passage2019-08-0202 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 2 Vocabulary, Part Two2019-08-0248 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 1 Passage2019-07-2503 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Passages, Lesson 1 Vocabulary2019-07-2549 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 20 Passage2019-07-1805 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 20 Vocabulary, Part Two2019-07-1837 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster Lesson 20 Vocabulary, Part One2019-07-1839 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 19 Passage2019-07-1107 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 19 Vocabulary2019-07-1133 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 18 Passage2019-07-0406 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 18 Vocabulary, Part Two2019-07-0437 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 18 Vocabulary, Part One2019-07-0421 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 17 Passage2019-06-1006 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 17 Vocabulary2019-06-1036 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 16 Passage2019-06-1006 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 16 Vocabulary2019-06-1034 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 15 Passage2019-06-1007 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 15 Vocabulary2019-06-1037 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 14 Passage2019-05-1705 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 14 Vocabulary2019-05-1734 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 13 Passage2019-05-1705 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 13 Vocabulary2019-05-1731 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 12 Passage2019-05-1705 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 12 Vocabulary Part Two2019-05-1740 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 12 Vocabulary Part One2019-05-1738 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 11 Passage2019-05-0807 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 11 Vocabulary2019-05-0835 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 10 Passage2019-05-0705 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 10 Vocabulary2019-05-0728 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 9 Passage2019-05-0105 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 9 Vocabulary2019-05-0132 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 7 Vocabulary2019-04-0527 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 7 Passage2019-04-0505 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 8 Passage2019-04-0505 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 8 Vocabulary2019-04-0536 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 6 Vocabulary2019-04-0532 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 6 Passage2019-04-0505 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 5 Vocabulary2019-03-3122 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 5 Passage2019-03-3105 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 4 Passage2019-03-2305 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 4 Vocabulary2019-03-2325 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster, Lesson 3 Vocabulary2019-03-1423 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Wordcast: Taskmaster Lesson 3, Passage2019-03-1406 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Sunday, February 15 (2015)In today's episode of KA Voicecast, Olwen will be talking about Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's novel, The Secret Garden.
We will also be listening to a short passage entitled "Hello! Hello!" about how the word "hello" became a common telephone greeting. Listening comprhension quiz to follow! 2015-02-1526 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Thursday, January 15 (2015)Welcome to a new season of KA Voicecast!
In today's episode, we will look at the new theatrical release of "Annie" as well as listen to a story about a poor, orphaned boy, made famous by Charles Dickens--Oliver Twist. Tune in to practice your listening comprehension skills an brush up on some vocabulary words. 2015-01-1526 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Monday, December 15th (2014)Tune in to listen to two favorite Christmas stories told by KA Voicecast's very own Olwen Bartlett and Dan Blasor.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at KA Voicecast!
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Dan 2014-12-1416 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Monday, December 1st (2014)In this week's episode of KA Voicecast, Sumi picks her Top Ten Christmas movies!
Learn some fantastic new vocabulary words and check your understanding of some key words.
Pre-Christmas special! 2014-12-0132 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Voicecast for Saturday, November 15th (2014)In today's two-year anniversary special, Olwen Bartlett looks at The Hunger Games: Mockingjay the movie in KA Top Picks! The Story Time Story is The Switch by Anthony Horowitz with some challenging listening comprehension questions to follow. Tune in and get the most out of your KA experience!2014-11-1428 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Wednesday, October 15 (2014)Olwen returns this week with KA Top Picks! Today, she will be talking about A Fault in Our Stars by John Green.
The Story Time story is A Series of Unfortunate Events. We will do a listening comprehension exercise based on your knowledge of some of the vocabulary words you will be hearing today. 2014-10-1632 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Wednesday, October 1, 2014In this episode of KA Voicecast, we look at Roald Dahl's classic tale, The Witches. We will examine several new vocabulary words, do a listening comprehension test, and check your knowledge of words in the passage. There's a lot crammed into this 30 minute podcast--so much to learn. 2014-10-0132 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Voicecast for Monday, September 1 (2014)In this week's KA Voicecast, we get back into "school mode" by offering helpful suggestions to create an optimum environment for learning. Our Story Time story is The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott. 2014-09-0123 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Voicecast for Friday, August 15th (2014)In this week's KA Voicecast, Olwen Bartlett recommends How to Train Your Dragon 2 in KA Top Picks! Story Time story followed by listening comprehension practice to get you ready for the new school year! 2014-08-1530 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Friday, August 1 2014In this week's episode of KA Voicecast, we feature two listening passages for you to keep your listening comprehension in check. Check out the bonus tracks on the KA Voicecast website! 2014-08-0123 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Voicecast for Tuesday, July 15 2014In this week's KA Voicecast, Olwen recommends Disney's new film Maleficent in KA Top Picks. Sumi Watters has compiled a list of recommended reading books for the summer holidays. Lots of new vocabulary words to learn, as well as KA News, Story Time, and more. 2014-07-1528 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Voicecast for Sunday, June 1st (2014)In this week's KA Voicecast, we discuss how you can submit your own stories to the next issue of KA Voices, Kikokushijo Academy's student literary magazine. Our story time story is a legend from Greek Mythology. 2014-05-3126 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Thursday, May 15th (2014)In this week's episode of KA Voicecast, we look at The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. If you are a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic adventure novel, why not challenge yourself with some of the listening comprehension exercises we have prepared for you?2014-05-1529 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Voicecast for Tuesday, April 15th (2014)In this week's episode of KA Voicecast, Olwen Bartlett introduces Ender's Game in KA Top Picks! WOW words, KA News, Story Time and more. 2014-04-1628 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Voicecast for Saturday, March 15thThis week's episode highlights include a lesson on how to write a limerick, a brief history of the leprechaun, and a traditional Irish folktale. Tune in for a 25 minute English lesson! 2014-03-1425 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Voicecast for Saturday, March 1 (2014)Episode highlights include a look at what we can accept at the 86th Academy Awards ceremony, first time Oscar nominees, and To Kill A Mockingbird. 2014-02-2826 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Saturday, February 15th (2014)Episode highlights include a sneak peak at the all new KA Wordcast: Idioms and Phrasal Verbs!
Story Time story: Why the Dove Is On Our Valentines 2014-02-1427 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Saturday, February 1st (2014)SPECIAL: Chinese New Year
Episode highlights include In the News with Dan Blasor, in which he talks about Chinese New Year traditions, listening comprehension exercises, useful adjectives to describe character traits, and The Chinese Zodiac Story: The Great Race. 2014-01-3130 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Wednesday, January 15 (2014)Episode highlights include KA News, "Happy" idioms, and A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. 2014-01-1523 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Sunday, December 15thSPECIAL EPISODE::
Episode hightlights include In the News with Dan Blasor and a special Christmas story. 2013-12-1418 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Sunday, December 1stThis week's episode highlights include In the News with Dan Blasor, KA News, a listening comprehension exercise, WOW words, and Little Women. 2013-11-3026 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Friday, November 15thIn today's KA Voicecast, we explore the history of Thanksgiving and how feelings of gratitude and appreciation can make you go a long way. Our Story Time story is What the Moon Saw by Hans Christian Andersen. Lots of WoW words!2013-11-1429 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Voicecast for Friday, November 1stIn today's episode, we take a little history lesson and learn about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The Story Time story is a Phillip Pullman classic, The Firework Maker's Daughter. WoW words, KA News, and so much more. 2013-10-3127 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Tuesday, October 15thEpisode highlights include the difference between HORRIFY and MORTIFY, some key vocabulary words, and a spooky ghost tale from Australian born folklorist, Joseph Jacobs. 2013-10-1428 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Tuesday, October 1stPRODUCTIVE ways to keep busy while recovering from the flu or cold. Story Time story is Michael Morpurgo's The Wreck of the Zanzibar. 2013-10-0126 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Voicecast for Sunday, September 15thIn this episode of KA Voicecast, Charles Knudsen answers some frequently asked questions about instilling good reading practices in children, age appropriateness, and ways to improve listening and pronunciation skills. Dan Blasor reads Clockwork or All Wound Up by Philip Pullman, and we look at nine key words from the Story Time passage. 2013-09-1432 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Sunday, September 1stEpisode highlights include In the News featuring 8-year-old Aidan who will talk us through the Premier League summer transfers, a look at WOW words from Loser by Jerry Spinelli, and a trivia question related to Ichiro Suzuki. 2013-08-3026 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Thursday, August 15thWhy is good writing important? How will the ability to write well make a difference in your future? What is WORDCAST? What did scientists use to make rudimentary teeth? All these questions answered in the latest episode of KA VOICECAST. Our Story Time story is SCAT by Carl Hiaasen. 2013-08-1431 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Thursday, August 1stIn today's episode, Dan Blasor takes a look at the life and accomplishments of former South African president, Nelson Mandela. We celebrate the birth of the His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, and the Story Time story is a Xhosa tale titled The Clever Little Man. Lots happening on KA Voicecast this week so be sure to check it out!2013-07-3136 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Monday, July 15thToday's episode highlights include puns, play on words, The Phantom Tollbooth, and the answer to the previous Let's Get Quizzical question. 2013-07-1429 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Monday, July 1stThis week, Dan Blasor explores adverse weather and natural disasters in In the News. The Story Time story is The Wonderful Wizard of OZ and we look at different ways to describe WIND, HOT, and COLD. 2013-06-3031 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Saturday, June 15thIn today's episode of KA VOICECAST, we look at all things William Shakespeare. Highlights include A Midsummer Night's Eve, read by Olwen Bartlett, and everyday phrases and expressions coined by the Bard himself. 2013-06-1428 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA WORDCAST Taskmaster Book 2: Lesson 14Today's nine words come from four passages taken from a novel called If I Stay. To listen to a recording of these passages, tune into the kavoicecast.com website. This lesson include nine useful vocabulary words, 41 uses, and 100 sample sentences. 2013-06-0339 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Saturday, June 1stToday's episode highlights include In the News with Dan Blasor. Dan explores the world of marathons and other charitable fund-raising events. Featured story: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. WOW words, KA News, Let's Get Quizzical and more! 2013-05-3128 minKikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Wednesday, May 15thToday's episode highlights include The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton, UK Teachers Top 100 Books, and playground interviews.2013-05-1527 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Voicecast for Wednesday, May 1stEpisode highlights include In the News with Dan Blasor, The Star by H.G. Wells, and the answers to the previous epidode's Let's Get Quizzical. Some very challenging WOW words explained. 2013-04-3000 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Voicecast for Monday, April 15thIn this week's episode, we look at WOW words from Where the Red Fern Grows, take a challenge with a Very Tricky Poem, and look at the difference between DESERT and DESSERT.
2013-04-1438 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA VOICECAST for Monday, April 1stTune in for the most infomative English learning podcast available on the net. Host Sumi Watters along with Dan Blasor and Natalie Hunt bring you news, WOW words, Story Time and all the latest Star Trek inspired technology. 2013-03-3131 min
Kikokushijo Academy VoicecastKA Voicecast for Friday, March 15thIn this episode of Voicecast, we explore the benefits of being bilingual as well as discuss the advantages of having English as one of your first or second languages. The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling features in today's Story Time story. 2013-03-1430 min