Chestnut English Podcast

Chestnut English Podcast

In this podcast, I talk about various topics in English.

Episodes

April 17, 2025 37 mins

In this episode, we'll talk about how Chestnut English Podcast started, and a few of the things we learned along the way. The new podcast, Kuli English Podcast, will be released on April 29, 2025.

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This time, we talk about visiting a Buddhist temple in Gunma, and working there for a weekend.
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June 7, 2024 18 mins
In this episode, we talk about: differences of American vs. Japanese image of police, stealing things, getting in trouble with Japanese police, Pipo-kun, and scooters.
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It's finally spring! In this episode, we talk about 花見 (Hanami) in Japan, 花粉症 (pollen allergies), and aliens (宇宙人). We talk a lot about aliens, and sci-fi TV.
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March 31, 2024 22 mins
In this episode, we talk about April Fools, lies, cheating in games, and a prank called coning.This is an intermediate level episode, so I speak a little slower and use less slang.
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In this episode, we talk about some podcast statistics, and also the difference between standup comedy and YouTube comedy.Subtitles are available on youtube.com/@ChestnutEnglish.このエピソードはほとんど英語なので、初級者と中級者の場合は、別のエピソードの方がいいと思います!
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February 24, 2024 6 mins
A true short story from my Japanese school!This episode is also on YouTube, with subtitles.字幕はYouTubeにあります!http://www.youtube.com/@ChestnutEnglish
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今回、またマッシルームと英語の勉強とかのテーマについて話しました。あと、ザビエルの英語の名前をちょっと間違えました!正しい名前はFrancis Xavierです! (Charles Xavier is the bald guy from X-men)
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In this episode, we interview Mushroom in English, and she replies all in Japanese. And we do our best to translate that Japanese into English!今回は、マッシュルームさんに英語の質問をして、日本語の答えを英語に翻訳してみました。英語初心者向けに作ってみました、どうかな?
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This time, we talk about Halloween, trick or treating, and go into a few scary stories!00:00 - Intro02:03 - My childhood Halloween08:11 - Reading time! "Guardians" by DarkAlliGator, rewritten by Chestnut10:15 - Recap of reading time10:53 - 日本語で説明する11:49 - "Horror" if you pronounce it wrong...12:39 - Why do humans enjoy horror?17:07 - My 2014 Halloween Horror Story
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July 17, 2023 76 mins
This is a full speed conversation between two native speakers, Chris (American) and Alice (British). The speaking speed might be hard for you!今回は アメリカ人のクリスとイギリス人のありすが 自然で話す!スピードが速くてちょっと難しいよ!!00:00 Music00:15 Introduction03:21 Conversation starts17:30 Pause for: United Airlines beats up a guy story36:55 Pause for: What does TMI mean?55:56 Pause for: Otto the student goes to North Korea and falls into a coma75:46 Ending with music
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June 27, 2023 41 mins
お寺で子供の世話のボランティアをした! そして、色々な子供の時の話をおもいだしちゃったので、それについて話そうと思います。I volunteered at a temple to babysit kids! And then I remembered various stories about my childhood, so let's talk about it :)
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June 23, 2023 19 mins
今回は、正しい英語の発音で 話を読みます!This time, we'll be reading a story, with special attention to proper English pronunciation!
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June 8, 2023 23 mins
I was sick, so I had to go find a clinic! Let me tell you about all my troubles and failures along the way...前にちょっと風邪ひいた!病院をさがしたかったけど。。。ずっと失敗してて、その話について話そう!
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In this episode, we'll look at 5 sample self-introductions, and try to come up with ideas on how to continue the conversation!今回は、5個 自己紹介を見て、「会話をどうやって進めるか」を一緒に考えます!
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April 14, 2023 26 mins
This time, we'll talk about a gorilla prank story, and another prank too.今回は、ゴリラさんのいたずらのはなし。その後、もっと いたずら!
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In this episode, we'll be talking about snippets of game music from games that I played. There will be moments where you are encouraged to shadow my English, to improve your pronunciation!今回のテイマは、僕の好きなゲームのおんがく。そして、時々に、ぼくの英語をまねしてください。真面目にくりかえしてください!発音をじょうたいさせるよ!
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March 20, 2023 22 mins
In this episode, we will be reviewing applications submitted for our job opening at Size-Area! Some of the interview responses are a little hard so we'll explain what they mean together!
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February 13, 2023 17 mins
We cover some feedback from episode 1, talk about what Valentine's Day means in the US, and also dive into a story of Hatsukoi, first love.
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February 6, 2023 18 mins
We will read a Japanese children's book called "The Red Shoes" (赤いくつ), but in summarized English. The translation is not 100% accurate! But hopefully that's more fun :)
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