The James Rice Show

Hosni Zaouali is the CEO of Voila Learning that creates a Virtual Reality campus for ESL and FSL learners. Hosni is also a Course Facilitator at Stanford University and the Co-Founder of LEAD VC Boot Camp at Stanford. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter to get a free Study...

James performs this classic poem. Gather the kids, follow along with the classic poem below: 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter's...

Duolingo boasts it has over 300 million users around the world. But can it help you to learn English? We review the app in this episode. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter to get a free Study It ESL textbook https://www.thejamesriceshow.com/subscribe Learn more about James’...

Barbara Bray hosts a podcast on Rethinking Learning. She is the author of Make Learning Personal and How to Personalize Learning. James interviews Barbara and discusses the Future of Learning. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter to get a free Study It ESL textbook...

What is the meaning of, "My Ears Are Burning" and when did this expression start to be used? English is crazy and James discusses the origin of idioms and expressions. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter to get a free Study It ESL textbook...

Can you "low"? Ever touched a "bobtail"? James discusses Old English that you will hear in Christmas Carols in this special Idiom of the Week. Don't forget to send James a Christmas message. Record it, send it by video or by email and he may read it in his upcoming Year End show. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast....

James reviews the language learning app - Duolingo plus he helps you to understand the meaning of some vocabulary in Christmas Carols. James also asks you for some help! Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter to get a free Study It ESL textbook...

English is Hard - written by Anonymous, Read by James Rice. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter to get a free Study It ESL textbook https://www.thejamesriceshow.com/subscribe Learn more about James’ award-winning Study It ESL textbook series at www.studyitbooks.com Please...

James interviews a Virtual Reality Expert who works with Disney, Goodyear and Coca-Cola about the future of VR and how it will be used in ESL and education. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter to get a free Study It ESL textbook https://www.thejamesriceshow.com/subscribe...

James loves using film and video in his classrooms. He shares some of his favourite activities to try with your class. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter to get a free Study It ESL textbook https://www.thejamesriceshow.com/subscribe Learn more about James’ award-winning...

What famous movie quotes have become idioms? James examines famous lines from movies that are now part of our culture. You can hear them on tv shows, songs and even other movies! Let James know of some famous movie quotes you like to use. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter...

What is teaching in China like? James interviews Colin Goodchild from China about all the different opportunities for teachers. They discuss the challenges, the different types of schools and what you should expect in terms of wages, apartments, internet and food. If you are interested in teaching in China or just teaching abroad, then this is an important episode. Plus, the idiom of the week - famous movie qoutes that have become idioms. Lots of fun. Follow James on...

Max Bolotov is an immersive industry executive producer working with brands like Disney, Coca-Cola and Goodyear to bring their vision into VR headshots. James and Max discuss the realities of bringing Virtual Reality into the classroom and how VR is being used right now both in marketing and education. A fascinating discussion. Don't miss it. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and...

What does the expression "let the cat of the bag mean" and where did it come from? Listen to learn the history behind this expression in James' "Did You Know" segment. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter to get a free Study It ESL textbook...

James discusses idioms that use the word "shy". Plus James reveals the Christmas song that he hates the most! Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter to get a free Study It ESL textbook https://www.thejamesriceshow.com/subscribe Learn more about James’ award-winning Study It ESL...

"After living in Toronto for 8 years, surrounded by millions of people I still felt lonely and isolated" - Jan Keck. James interviews the amazing Jan Keck from www.jankeck.com http://www.jankeck.com about how he overcame shyness and create the Ask Deep Question cards. Teachers, you want to get these cards! Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the...

How can teachers use Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality apps in the ESL classroom? James discusses some top apps for ESL teachers to try. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter to get a free Study It ESL textbook https://www.thejamesriceshow.com/subscribe Learn more about...

Why is English so crazy? It's because of its history. James shares a brief look into the history of English. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter to get a free Study It ESL textbook https://www.thejamesriceshow.com/subscribe Learn more about James’ award-winning Study It ESL...

James discusses some common idioms you will hear when travelling or when reading a travel guidebook. Idioms like "must-see" or "off the beaten path" are discussed in this podcast. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast. www.thejamesriceshow.com/episodessubscribe to the newsletter to get a free Study It ESL textbook...

James interviews David Ganley about his project-based language school in Ireland and the UK. Plus what is the 2018 Word of the Year and which words were the runners-up including some new words you may not be familiar with. James also discusses why enrolment is declining in the USA. Follow James on www.facebook.com/jamesriceshow and Don't forget to check out our website www.TheJamesRiceShow.com: where you can find past episodes and links to websites mentioned in the podcast....