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Shadow English Podcast (シャドーイング英語ポッドキャスト)The Four Types of Students | Shadow English Podcast #84In this episode of Shadow English Podcast, we explore a fun and useful idea from Todd Beuckens, the creator of ELLLO.org, a popular website for English listening lessons.Todd shares his “4 Types of Students” theory, based on motivation.He says students are usually one of these:Player, Pupil, Participant, or Prisoner.Each type has different reasons for learning—Some love the subject,Some love being a good student,Some just enjoy the social time,And some… don’t wa...
2025-07-1311 min
Lost in Citations#181 - Lakeland Conference "Haswell on the Street"June means it's time for the Lakeland Conference pod!
Chris interviews:
- Joshua Ludeman (Lakeland University)
- Max Praver (Meijo University)
- Ian Roth (Meijo University)
- Drian Glyde (Virginia Wesleyan University)
- Richard Lee (Kyushu Institute of Technology)
- Aaron Hahn (Kyushu University)
- Todd Beuckens (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University)
- Myles Chiltern (Nihon University)
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2025-06-1739 minLost in Citations#149 - Beuckens, T. (2023). One Minute English. ELLLO. https://elllo.org/video/
Chris welcomes back Todd Beuckens (Citation 8, Citation 92) - an expert on English language-learning listening materials.
ELLLO
Meels
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2023-12-1248 minLost in Citations#92 - Beuckens, T. (2022). MEELS. Retrieved January 26, 2022, from meels.org.
Chris interviews Meels.org founder, developer, organizer, and good friend of the podcast Todd Beuckens about his work to improve the lives of teachers of English in the time of a bewildering amount of online content. We discuss the A.B.C.s of getting the most of what is available for free online to assist language teachers.
His suggested content tools:
https://audacity.softonic.jp/
https://anchor.fm/
https://www.blogger.com/
https://www.box.com/
https://bitly.com/
https://www.canva...
2022-01-2552 minLost in Citations#45 - Burke, A. (2020). Neurodiverse students in your classroom. The Language Teacher, 44, 31-35.
Todd Beuckens (Citation 8) interviews Alexandra Burke - an instructor who has taught all levels of the Japanese public school system from university to kindergarten. She is also a contributor to the MindBrainEd SIG Think Tank.
Read the article here: The Language Teacher
If you are interested in being a contributing interviewer, please email us (LostInCitations@gmail.com) or visit the website for more details: Guide For Contributors
2021-02-021h 07Lost in Citations#41 - Cook, M. (2021). Intercultural Families and Schooling in Japan: Experiences, Issues, and Challenges (Life and Education in Japan). Candlin & Mynard ePublishing Limited.
Todd Beuckens (Citation 8) interviews Dr. Melodie Cook - Professor of English at University of Niigata Prefecture.
If you are interested in being a contributing interviewer, please email us (LostInCitations@gmail.com) or visit the website for more details: Guide For Contributors
2021-01-0555 minLost in Citations#38 - Raine, P. (2018). Developing web-based English learning applications: Principles and practice. CALL-EJ, 19(2), 125-138.
Todd Beuckens (Citation 8) interviews Paul Raine - Adjunct Professor at J. F. Oberlin University and Keio University.
If you are interested in being a contributing interviewer, please email us (LostInCitations@gmail.com) or visit the website for more details: Guide For Contributors
2020-12-0158 minLost in Citations#33 - Nagatomo, D. H., Brown, K. A. & M. L. Cook (Eds.) (2020). Foreign female English teachers in Japanese higher education: Narratives from our quarter. Candlin & Mynard.
Todd Beuckens (Citation 8) interviews Dr. Melodie Cook (University of Niigata Prefecture), Dr. Louise Ohashi (Meiji University), Dr. Eucharia Donnery (Shonan Institute of Technology), and Dr. Wendy Gough (Bunkyo Gakuin University).
If you are interested in being a contributing interviewer, please email us (LostInCitations@gmail.com) or visit the website for more details: Guide For Contributors
2020-11-0353 minLost in Citations#29 - Nation, I. S. P., & Waring, R. (2019). Teaching extensive reading in another language. London: Routledge.
Todd Beuckens (Citation 8) interviews Dr. Rob Waring - Professor of English at Notre Dame Seishin University.
If you are interested in being a contributing interviewer, please email us (LostInCitations@gmail.com) or visit the website for more details: Guide For Contributors
2020-10-0659 minLost in Citations#8 - Beuckens, T. (2020). ELLLO. Retrieved May 13, 2020, from http://elllo.org/index.htm
Chris interviews Todd Beuckens, Lecturer at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University and founder of www.elllo.org
Todd talks about the founding of his online learning website, advice for listening content creators, and the best programs for teachers to use when making online classes.
The review discussed in the podcast can be found here:
http://www.tesl-ej.org/wordpress/issues/volume8/ej31/ej31m1/?wscr&fbclid=IwAR2Zj71BV7La69JZPvU5MSDGQrYpUb9mVZ7dz0l1BnH9xagZLiNpqQk25kY
Contacts: haswell247@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.com
2020-05-1348 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode 29: Dream House (Views 1371)In this episode, Spencer talks with Curtis about her dream house. Students can listen and see what she would do with her kitchen, bathroom, livingroom, outside of the house and yard.
Go to elllo.org for the full episode with script. audio, media and quiz.
2015-05-2710 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode 28: Hollywood Movies (Views 1351)Today on the elllo podcast, Win from Vietnam, Michael from Norway and Goron from Italy talk about Hollywood movies and films made in 3D. This is lesson 1351 on elllo.org. Go to the website for the complete lessons with downloadable audio and printable worksheets.
Below is the transcript to the interview.
Michael: Hello, my name is Michael. Next to me I have Goron from Italy and Win from Vietnam, and today we are going to discuss movies and specifically we are going to discuss about Hollywood movies. Do we like Hollywood movies? What is typical...
2015-01-1305 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode 27: Best TeacherThis week on elllo.org, Abidemi and Jeremy talk about teachers that had a big impact on their lives. See the transcript below.
Remember that you can go to the website to see the video, learn now words, download the audio and take a quiz.
Transcript of conversation:
Jeremy: Abidemi, so looking back at your life as a student, can you tell me a little bit about your experience with the best teacher that you had, and maybe a little bit about your worst teacher?
Abidemi: Sure. I think I’ve had...
2014-10-0305 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode 26: Cost of LivingThis lesson on elllo.org we hear from Dan from Tropical MBA Podcast as he shares basic living costs for working in Southeast Asia. You can see the full lesson here!
Transcript of Conversation
Todd: So I'm here with Dan, and he lives in Bali, Indonesia. And he’s talking about slow travel, which is the concept of living in a foreign country for a long time to experience the culture and the lifestyle.
Dan, can you talk a little bit about the cost, like if somebody wants to really do this, how muc...
2014-09-1105 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode 25: Working in BaliThis week on elllo.org we hear from Dan, an Americna businessman working abroad, and he talks about why he likes to live in Bali and why it is a good place to set roots.
The full episode online comes with a video, quiz, audio vocabulary and a speaking/listening challenge. You can get it here or at the link below:
http://elllo.org/english/1301/T1323-Dan-SEA.htm
Transcript of the Conversation
Todd: So now Dan you live in Bali, Indonesia, which is a very beautiful place and you do...
2014-09-0305 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode 24: Sun vs SnowThis week Paul from England and Aimee from Scotland discuss where they would like to live.
Go to elllo.org for the full lessons with audio, video, vocabulary, and more.
See transcript of interview below:
Paul: So, we were talking about climates, Amy. Uhm, you know are there any sort of climates that you’d like to live in?
Aimee: I would like to live in Iceland or Scandinavia.
Paul: Interesting. Why would you like to live in that sort of climate?
Aimee: Uhm, The snow is jus...
2014-07-0905 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode 23 - Money and RetirementThis week Sorie and Mark talk about the future and money and saving for retirement.
Go to elllo.org for the full lesson online on the web or mobile phone.
http://elllo.org/english/1301/T1307-sorie-retirement.htm
Transcript
Mark: Hi, Sorie. Talking about money, do you worry about money?
Sorie: Yes, I do. I especially worry about the future, about my retirement plan. And I’m not saving any money at the moment. And I have friends around me that are already saving up for their retirement. I’m...
2014-06-1004 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode #18 - Evaluating the EuroThis interview is great for Business students. It is advanced but if you spend a little time working with the transcript and repeating phrases and words you don't know, you'll really improve your English and sound smart!
Go online to elllo.org and look for #1284 to read the transcript and take the quiz.
2014-02-0605 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode #17 - Local AccentsSpencer talks about how her accent has changes over the years and Joel gives students some advice: be proud of your accent!
For a full transcript, interactive quizzes, and vocabulary go to elllo.org and look for #1282.
2014-01-2805 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode #16: Croatian CuisineCarlo and Vesna talk about the food and wine in Croatia.
Go online at elllo.org and look up 1279 to read the entire transcript, watch the slide show, and take the interactive quiz.
2014-01-1704 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode #15: Southern StyleSarah and Peter talk about the difference between people in Southern US and the rest of the country.
After you have mastered all the vocabulary and phrases in this episode, try to explain the differences people have in different regions where you live.
For the full transcript, go to elllo.org and look for episode 1276.
2014-01-0104 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode #14: North CarolinaPeter and Sarah talk about North Carolina, a state in the US.
Go to elllo.org and look for episode 1275 for the full transcript.
2014-01-0104 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode #13 Spanish Cuisine (Views 1273)Ade talks about some of the popular dishes in Spain. She goes into detail about paella, one of the most famous dishes, but also one of the dishes with the most different variations.
For a full transcript of the audio and to practice vocabulary, go to elllo.org and look for #1273.
2013-12-1803 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode #12 Viewing Habits (Views 1272)Abiedemi and Todd talk about how people prefer to watch movies in her country.
Go to elllo.org for the full transcript, vocabulary, and activities that go with this lesson.
2013-12-1305 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode #11: Nigeria's Big Industry (Views #1271)Abedimi and Todd discuss one of the biggest industries in Nigeria. Only India produces more of this product worldwide. Can you guess what it is?
To check out the full transcript of the audio, go to elllo.org and search for interview 1271.
2013-12-0904 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode 10: Travels Tips for Pula (Views 1270)Vesna talks about Pula Croatia.
Go to elllo.org for the full transcript and lesson with vocabulary.
2013-12-0603 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode #9 Sleeping Time (Views 1268)Daniel talks to Hana about how much they sleep. They talk about taking naps as well.
You can go to the elllo.org for the full lesson.
2013-11-2903 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode #8 Scary MovieIn the spirit of Halloween, we talk about scary movies. Listen to Akane tell Ruth how she feels about horror films.
Go to elllo.org for the full lesson.
Ruth: So Akane, is there anything that you’re frightened of?
Akane: Well… I’m, I’m really scared of horror movies. I never watch them, cuz they really really frighten me.
Ruth: Horror movies wow. Have your ever seen a horror movie?
Akane: Well, um, when I was little I used to watch them with my friends, because, back in the 80...
2013-10-3004 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode #7 Trick or Treat (Views #289)Happy Halloween. This week we listen to an older recording of Mike and Adrienne talking about Halloween.
Go to elllo.org for the complete lesson.
Transcript of the Conversation:
Todd: OK, guys we're going to talk about Halloween. So, what do you think about Halloween?
Adrienne: I actually like it. It's a fun holiday for kids especially because you get to dress up in costumes and you get lots of candy if you go trick-or-treating. I have a lot of good memories. of Halloween growing up.
Todd: OK, what...
2013-10-3004 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode #6 Music in Nigeria (Views #1261).Today in the podcast, Abidemi talks about the music scene in Nigeria.
Go to elllo.org for the full lesson.
Transcript of the audio:
Todd: So Abidemi, you're from Nigeria. Can you talk a little bit about the music scene in your country?
Abidemi: Yes. Nigeria is just amazing now in terms of music and even in the past we’ve had and we still do have great music, great musicians. We love to party just as much as we love to eat, there's nothing that Nigerians loves more th...
2013-10-2404 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode #5 Three Choices (Views #532)Today on the podcast Eucharia takes a quiz with Todd. She answers what she prefers for different situations. She talks about reading, drinking and other things.
Go to elllo.org and see Views #512 for the lesson.
Here is the transcript of the conversation:
Todd: OK. Eucharia, we’re going to play a game "Choices". I will say 3 things, you tell me which would you choose. OK, the first one - coffee, tea or water in the morning?
Eucharia: Water.
Todd: Water.
Eucharia: Yeah, when I wake up I...
2013-10-2405 min
ELLLO PodcastViews #1258 Greek VacationIn today's podcast, Daniel talks with Hana about her trip to Greece.
Go to elllo.org for the complete lesson for this audio.
Transcript of Conversation | elllo.org | #1259 Greek Vacation
Daniel: So we're talking about holidays. Is there any really, really good holidays that you remember?
Hana: Well, one of my favourite holidays was when I went to Greece a couple of years ago with my family.
Daniel: Wow, Greece, I've never been there. How is it? Sounds really, really nice.
Hana: Greece is a very beautiful...
2013-10-0903 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode 3 Education in SpainIn the podcast today we listen to Adelina from Spain talk with Chris from Belgium about her thoughts on Education in her country.
This podcast is lesson #1255 on elllo.org
Here is the transcript to the coversation:
Chris: So Adelina, I guess it's not polite to ask a girl for her age, but you must be more or less like me, 31, you're in your early 30s or maybe a bit less?
Ade: Well I just turned 34.
Chris: Wow! Well you wouldn't say that. Well, what's your profession, what do yo...
2013-09-3006 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode 2: The PrankShirley talks about a prank she played with her brothers as child.
Go to elllo.org/podcast/ for links to bonus material
(Start of Audio Script)
Hello, everybody and welcome to the podcast.
This is episode #2 - The Prank.
And in today's podcast we hear from Shirley and Yuri again. We heard them in episode #1 talking about the shack. Shirley is from Scotland and Yuri is from Italy. And today, we hear about a prank Shirley did as child.
...
2013-08-0305 min
ELLLO PodcastEpisode 1: The ShackIn today's show we will here Shirley from Scotland talk about a special place she visited as a child. She talks with Yuri from Italy.
Visit elllo.org #998 by going here for multimedia and lesson activities.
(Transcript of audio)
elllo, everybody, welcome to the elllo podcast.
today we are going to talk about summer, or summer memories.
We are going to hear Sharon from Scottland and Yuri and from Italy.
Sharon will share her memories of a special place she visited as a child.
Enjoy!
2013-08-0304 min