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Mother isn't Murder

By: Adenike Babalola
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  • Summary

  • Do you want to speak English confidently? Adenike’s podcast, Mother isn't Murder, uses lessons from English films to coach learners of English aged 18-44, helping them improve their speaking skills and speak English confidently.


    Experience English learning that’s fun, relatable, and interactive. Learn new English vocabulary, correct pronunciation, idioms and meanings, and other engaging language learning strategies.

    Subscribe to the Mother isn't Murder Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on all major social media platforms.
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  • 5 English Lessons from 'Mr. Deeds' to Improve Your Speaking

    5 English Lessons from 'Mr. Deeds' to Improve Your Speaking
    Jul 23 2024

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    Episode 3 Title: 5 Lessons from ‘Mr. Deeds’ to Improve Your Speaking

    In this episode of Speak English Through Films on the Mother isn't Murder Podcast, you’ll learn:

    •Two vocabulary words and their correct pronunciation
    •One instance of article usage
    •One colloquial expression
    •One idiom and meaning

    These English lessons are from the 2002 comedy film Mr. Deeds. The words and expressions include: BARBER, ASTHMA, PARTY POOPER, AN HONOR, and STICK TO YOUR GUNS.

    You will listen to clips from the film where the actors used these words and expressions and learn how to use them correctly. At the end of the episode, you can take a quiz to test your knowledge and receive my personal language learning strategies to help you speak English confidently.

    Additional resources:

    •Read this episode as a Medium blog
    •Become a patron of the podcast for exclusive videos
    •Watch Mr. Deeds on Netflix
    •Download this English lesson as a pin on Pinterest

    Subscribe to my podcast and rate the show 5 stars on your preferred podcast app. Leave a review and share this episode with your family and friends.

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    My name is Adenike Babalola, and I use these clips strictly for English teaching purposes. Netflix owns all rights.

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    28 mins
  • Ep.2: ‘Spanglish’: 3 English Speaking Lessons

    Ep.2: ‘Spanglish’: 3 English Speaking Lessons
    Jul 7 2024

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    Episode 2 Title: ‘Spanglish’: 3 English Speaking Lessons

    Introduction
    In this episode, you learn one new English vocabulary, two popular English idioms, and their meanings and usages. This lesson is based on three 2004 romantic comedy Spanglish scenes.

    3 English Lessons from Spanglish

    • Meticulous (with a focus on how Deb uses it to describe herself to Flor)
    • Be on the same page (with a focus on why Deb tries to convince her husband, John)
    • Show someone the ropes (with a focus on how Deb uses it)

    Episode Summary
    In this lesson, you listen to the clips where the English vocabulary and idioms were used, and you get to understand the context of their usage.

    Then you listen to me explain their meanings with example sentences. Lastly, attempt a Quiz to help you confirm that you understand how to use them.

    Chapters

    00:55 Episode 2 Introduction


    1:19 Shoutout to Listeners


    2:07 Introducing Spanglish & Lessons from My Korean Learning Experience


    6:26 Lesson 1: Meticulous - Meaning, Pronunciation, Film Clip


    9:52 Lesson 2: On the Same Page - Meaning, Pronunciation, Film Clip


    13:26 Get this Lesson on Pinterest, Medium, and Patreon


    15:10 Lesson 3: Meaning, Pronunciation, Film Clip


    18:42 Quiz Time


    20:10 Send a text message to the show


    20:42 Wrapping up plus more Language Learning Strategies


    Links and Resources


    If you'd like a visual copy of this English lesson to study later or share it with a friend, click this link to download the Pinterest Pin.

    Click here to become a Patron of the podcast.

    Read a Medium blog post about this episode.


    Over to You


    Subscribe to my podcast, and connect with @motherisntmurderpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, and Pinterest for updates on improving your English speaking skills through films and TV dramas.


    Host Information


    I remain your host, Adenike Babalola (Online Content Creator)


    Additional Notes


    The clips from Spanglish were played and recorded via Netflix, and this podcast show has no rights or affiliation with Netflix. These episodes are strictly for English teaching purposes and are not a form of promotion. Visit netflix.com to watch Spanglish.


    Film Dialogue (Source: netflix.com)

    Clip 1:

    Deb: I have two children. My Son Georgie is 9, Bernie you know, and I like the house to be like me, you know…I'm very loose and METICULOUS at the same time.


    Clip 2:

    Deb: When it comes to the kids, John, we got to STAY ON THE SAME PAGE! United. Doing consistent persenting. Do you know how many books on parenting I've read?


    Clip 3:

    John - Great. I'll take Georgie to school.


    Deb: No I'm doing it. I'm gonna SHOW FLOR THE ROPES.

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    26 mins
  • The Mother isn't Murder Podcast Trailer

    The Mother isn't Murder Podcast Trailer
    Jun 30 2024

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    In this fresh season of the podcast, Mother isn't Murder, the focus is on helping you improve your English speaking skills.

    If you want to speak English without anxiety or fear, this podcast is for you. Listen to this podcast trailer to learn the purpose and format of this podcast.

    Remember to Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media @motherisntmurderpodcast.

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    Email: adenike@kibhomeschool.com

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    1 min
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