Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast
Are you an English Learner? Is learning American English important to you? My name is Ioan Elvis Sersea, M.A., M.A.T., nicknamed by my English Learner students as Maestro Sersea. I‘ve been teaching English in California for over 30 years. I‘m a public school teacher and a community college English as a Second Language instructor in Southern California, USA. I have published a variety of educational books for English Learners on Amazon. I offer Zoom webinars, conversation practice, online courses, and online English learning resources. With your investment of time, positivity, hard work, and determination, you, too, can become more fluent in American English. This podcast will help you improve your American English comprehension and communication skills. Welcome aboard!
Episodes
Episodes
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Episode 19: Food Service Managers in the USA
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Welcome to Episode 19 of the Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast. Our 19th podcast episode focuses on improving American English listening and comprehension skills. Today, we will share information about careers in the United States of America, in particular Food Service Managers. Food Service Managers are professionals responsible for the successful operation of food service establishments, such as restaurants, cafeterias, and other similar establishments. They oversee the business's day-to-day operations and are responsible for tasks such as scheduling and managing staff, ordering supplies, and developing menus. Additionally, they must ensure that the food served meets health and safety standards set by local and state agencies. Food service managers must also be highly organized and have excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage their staff and ensure the smooth operation of their business. Today’s lesson is compliments of our USA Careers Club website at www.usacareers.club.
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Episode 18: Academic Word List Vocabulary, Lesson 1
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Welcome to Episode 18 of the Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast. Our 18th podcast episode focuses on improving American English vocabulary and reading skills. Today, we will share AWL, the Academic Word List vocabulary adapted into online lessons by Maestro Sersea. Today, we’re sharing Lesson 1, which includes helpful academic terms English Learners need to learn and use. The Academic Word List (AWL) is a helpful resource for English Learners because it provides a comprehensive list of words commonly used in academic settings. The list comprises of 570 high-frequency words known to be used in a wide range of academic texts, including words from various areas of study, such as the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. By studying and using the words from the AWL, English Learners can increase their academic vocabulary and gain greater fluency in English. Today’s vocabulary lesson is compliments of our American English Vocabulary website at www.americanenglishvocabulary.com.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Episode 17: American English Dialogues 10-12
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast. Our 17th podcast episode features three dialogues for improving American English Listening and Conversation Skills. Today, we will listen and pronounce dialogues 10-12 together, compliments of our website, www.americanenglishconversation.online. Reading and practicing dialogues can be highly beneficial for English learners. Dialogues provide an engaging way to learn and practice English vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures. Dialogues can also help learners become more familiar with the natural flow and rhythm of the language. Practicing dialogues can help learners develop their pronunciation, intonation, and speaking fluency. Dialogues can also help build confidence in communication as they allow learners to practice and rehearse conversations before trying them out in real-life situations. Dialogues provide a natural context for language practice, as conversations often include common expressions, idioms, and slang.
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Episode 16: VOA Word Book Vocabulary Lesson 1
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast. Our 16th podcast episode focuses on improving American English vocabulary and reading skills. Today, we will share VOA Word Book Vocabulary adapted into online lessons by Maestro Sersea. Today, we’re sharing Lesson 1, which features dozens of key vocabulary words for English Learners from the VOA Word Book. The VOA Word Book is an invaluable resource for English language learners. It provides a comprehensive list of the most commonly used English words and phrases. By studying the words and phrases in this book, learners can expand their English vocabulary and become more proficient speakers. Today’s vocabulary lesson is compliments of our American English Vocabulary website at www.americanenglishvocabulary.com.
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Episode 15: Labor Day in the USA
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast. Our 15th podcast episode focuses on improving American English listening comprehension skills and general knowledge about American culture. Today, we will learn about Labor Day, as it is celebrated in the United States. Labor Day in the United States of America is a yearly federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September. It is a celebration of the labor movement and honors the contributions and accomplishments of the American workforce. This holiday has been observed since 1894 when Congress passed an act making it a national holiday. Labor Day is a time for Americans to come together and recognize the achievements of the labor movement, and to celebrate the many successes of the American worker. On this day, workers are given the opportunity to recognize their hard work and are given a day off from work. It is also a day of rest and relaxation for those who have labored throughout the year. Labor Day is typically celebrated by spending time with family and friends, attending parades, barbecues, and other outdoor activities. Today’s lesson is compliments of our USA Reading Club website at www.usareading.club .
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Episode 14: Vocabulary - Fry’s Sight Words, The First Hundred, Lesson 1 of 5
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Welcome to Episode 14 of the Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast. Our 14th podcast episode focuses on improving American English vocabulary and reading skills. Today, we will share Fry’s Sight Words, the First Hundred, Lesson 1 of 5. The Fry's Sight Words List is a list of the most common words in the English language. Dr. Edward Fry compiled it in the 1950s, containing the most frequently used words in reading and writing. The words in the list are divided into several levels and are meant to help students learn how to read and write more fluently. The Fry's Sight Words List is often used in classrooms to help students master essential reading and writing skills. In addition, the list is often used to help students with disabilities who may have difficulty with reading and writing. The list contains 1,000 words and is organized into ten levels. Each level comprises 100 words, and the levels progress from the easiest to the more difficult. Today’s lesson is compliments of our American English Vocabulary website at www.americanenglishvocabulary.com.
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Episode 13: Civil Engineers in the USA
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Welcome to Episode 13 of the Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast. Our 13th podcast episode focuses on improving American English listening and comprehension skills. Today, we will share information about careers in the United States of America, in particular Civil Engineers. We will also share an article, Salary and Job Outlook for Civil Engineers in the United States of America. Today’s lesson is compliments of our USA Careers Club website, at www.usacareers.club.
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Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Episode 12: Vocabulary - Dolch Pre-K Part 4 of 4
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Welcome to Episode 12 of the Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast. Our 12th podcast episode focuses on improving American English vocabulary and reading skills. Today, we will share Dolch Sight Words Pre-Kindergarten Part 4 of 4 Lesson. The Dolch Sight Words list is a compilation of 220 words, divided into five levels, considered the most frequently used English words, and includes pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first-grade, second-grade, and third-grade words. Each of the five sub-lists includes 40 to 75 words. Edward William Dolch compiled these words in the 1930s and 1940s, and are often used to teach students how to read. The words are categorized by grade level, starting at pre-primer and progressing through grade three. The words are divided into two categories: service words, which include pronouns, conjunctions, and articles, and content words, which include nouns, verbs, and adjectives. The Dolch Sight Words are often used to assess a student’s reading ability and help teach students to become more fluent readers. These words account for 50 to 75 percent of all words used in reading and writing. Today’s lesson is compliments of our American English Vocabulary website at www.americanenglishvocabulary.com.
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Episode 11: What Are the Best Ways to Learn English?
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Welcome to Episode 11 of the Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast. Our 11th podcast episode features several resources for improving American English Listening and Conversation Skills. Today, I will share an introduction to my 1st published book for English Learners, American English Dialogues for English Learners: What are the Best Ways to Learn English? together with the introduction of the first chapter of the book and audio recordings of all dialogues included in Chapter 1, compliments of our website, www.booksforesl.com.
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Episode 10: Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
In our tenth podcast episode, we feature 2 resources for improving American English vocabulary and comprehension skills including: American English vocabulary, Pre-Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words Part 3 of 4 Lesson, compliments of our website at www.AmericanEnglishVocabulary.com , as well as 3 American English idioms including "Albatross Around One’s Neck, All Kidding Aside, and All Thumbs" compliments of our website at www.AmericanEnglishIdioms.com .
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Episode 9: Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
In our ninth podcast episode, we feature 2 resources for improving American English conversation skills: 1. Dialogues 7-9 from American English Conversation 1 as well as 2. the topic of "Weddings" from our Conversation Topics for American English Learners, compliments of our website, www.americanenglishconversation.online .
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Episode 8: Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
In our eighth podcast episode, we feature 2 resources for improving American English listening comprehension and vocabulary: 1. the topic of being "Responsible" a character trait from our "30 Qualities That Make-Up Good Character" from our website, www.usareading.club and 2. Fry Sight Words Lesson, The First Hundred, Lesson 2 of 5, from our American English vocabulary site, www.AmericanEnglishVocabulary.com .
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Episode 7: Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
In our seventh podcast episode, we feature 3 resources for improving American English listening comprehension: 1. Chefs and Head Cooks: Careers and Jobs in the United States of America, from our website, www.USACareers.club 2. Introduction to Albania from our site, www.WorldFacts.club , and 3. Valentine's Day: American Holidays and Celebrations from our site, www.USAReading.club .
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Episode 6: Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
In our sixth podcast episode, we feature American English vocabulary, Pre-Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words Part 2 of 4 Lesson, compliments of our website at www.AmericanEnglishVocabulary.com, as well as 3 American English idioms including "Acid Test, Across the Board, and Actions Speak Louder than Words" compliments of our website at www.AmericanEnglishIdioms.
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Episode 5: Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
In our fifth podcast episode, we feature Dialogues 4-6 from American English Conversation 1 as well as the topic of "Weekend Plans" from our Conversation Topics for American English Learners, compliments of our website, www.americanenglishconversation.online .
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
Episode 4: Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
In our fourth podcast episode, we feature 2 resources for improving American English listening comprehension and vocabulary: 1. the topics of "Character" and the "Respectful" character trait from our "30 Qualities That Make-Up Good Character" from our website, www.usareading.club and 2. Fry Sight Words Lesson 1.1, The First Hundred, Lesson 1 of 5, from our American English vocabulary site, www.AmericanEnglishVocabulary.com .
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Episode 3: Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
In our third podcast episode, we feature 3 resources for improving American English listening comprehension: 1. Agricultural Workers: Careers and Jobs in the United States of America, 2. Afghanistan from our site, www.WorldFacts.club, 3. Arbor Day and Earth Day: American Holidays and Celebrations.
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Episode 2: Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
In our second podcast episode, we feature American English vocabulary, Pre-Kindergarten Dolch Sight Words Part 1 of 4 Lesson compliments of our www.AmericanEnglishVocabulary.com, as well as 3 American English idioms including "Ace in the Hole, Ace Up One's Sleeve, and Achille's Heel" compliments of our site at www.AmericanEnglishIdioms.
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Episode 1: Learn American English with Maestro Sersea Podcast
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
In our first podcast episode, we feature Dialogues 1-3 from American English Conversation 1 as well as the topic of "Food" from our Topics for American English Learners.