Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni

No stories today. Just an unplanned reflection on war and the current situation in Ukraine.  If you're an online language teacher, consider buying Maria Glazunova's book to help a Ukrainian teacher of English from Kyiv.  Episode Links Gino Strada's full speech (en.emergency.it/culture-of-peace/abolishing-war-is-urgently-needed) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) 

In this episode, I talk with Zdenek, an amazing English teacher and podcaster from the Czech Republic who teaches English through football. Zdenek talks about how he learned English and shares his own true story about his first English lesson at a language school where he'd just been hired in the centre of London. His story is inspired by a photo of him in a changing room. You'll find it on my website (link below). Episode Links The photos that inspired Zdenek's story (stolaroid.com/zdenek) Zdenek's website (teacherzdenek.com) Zdenek's podcast (zdeneksenglishpodcast.podbean.com) Zdenek Instagram @teacherzdenek (instagram.com/teacherzdenek) Zdenek's YouTube Channel (youtube.com/c/TeacherZdenek) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) 

In this episode, I tell my own true story about being an Italian abroad. This is a story that might make you think about your country and people, and it's inspired by a photo of a pizza I took in 2016.  Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below).   Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Arrogant' (stolaroid.com/arrogant) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) Stolaroid Room (stolaroid.com/events) Michelle Daniel's Instagram (www.instagram.com/theheartofenglish.ca) The Heart of English Conversation Club (theheartofenglish.ca/conversation-club) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) 

In this episode, I talk with my friend Rebecca, the owner of Inglês Express, a language school in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Rebecca shared her own true story inspired by a picture of her US passport (link below). You'll also hear us talk about travel problems, tropical fruit, falling teeth and being robbed at gunpoint.  Episode Links The photos that inspired Rebecca's story (stolaroid.com/rebecca) Rebecca's language school in Brazil (inglesexpress.net) Stolaroid Room (stolaroid.com/events) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) 

In this episode, I tell a true story about a time I went shopping with my girlfriend Aloha. It's a story I briefly told in Italian as a vocal message on Whatsapp to some of my friends. When they heard it, most of them replied, "You MUST tell this story on your podcast!". So, here it is. It's inspired by a photo of me that Aloha took in the shopping mall. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below).    Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Gift Card' (stolaroid.com/gift-card) My blog post 'How Your English Improves by Telling Stories' (stolaroid.com/improve-english-through-stories)  My language program (stolaroid.com/podcast-language-program)  Zdenek's English Podcast (www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-cn4wb-1fe680) In Episode 399 Zdenek and I had a lovely chat that you can listen to here. (www.podbean.com/ew/pb-76348-115ac26)  My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) 

In this episode, I tell a true story about an aspect of the relationship I have with dad. We're very different but so similar at the same time. This is a story that might make you think about your dad or, why not, your mom. The photo that inspired this story is a picture of my dad's hands. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below). Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Hands' (stolaroid.com/hands) Would like to practise and improve your English by reflecting on meaningful moments of your life and telling your own personal stories? Check out my new language program here (the language program I talked about in this episode). Check out Stephen's website and podcast at englishwithstephen.com. It's awesome. He talks about how to learn and learning strategies, something that not all teachers do. And he's got over 20 years of experience as a teacher! Imagine how many students he's helped! My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) https://stolaroid.com/podcast-language-program/

In this episode, I tell a true story about a time I was bullied. I was a kid but I still remember what happened very well. I then discovered something about the bully that had humiliated me. This is a story that might make you think about a time you felt humiliated or, maybe, a time you humiliated someone! The photo that inspired this story is from 2001. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below)  Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Bully' (stolaroid.com/bully) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide)

I spent years of my life far from my family and friends. If you did this too, or if you live far from your dear ones, I think this story will very much resonate with you. If you didn't, this is still a story that might make you think about the place that you call home. What and where is home? Some people say that home is where your family is. Others say that the whole world is our home. Telling this story made me realise what home means for me and I hope it will help you find your own answers too. The story is inspired by a photo of an Australian sunset and one of an Italian sunset (link below). Episode links The photo that inspired this story (stolaroid.com/sunset) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid).

In this episode, I share a personal story about Susy, a person that changed my life forever. This was a very hard story for me to tell but I'm glad I had the courage to share it. By crafting this story I reflected on many things and, I won't lie to you, I even cried. Some people told me it made them cry too, so it's probably a good idea to have some tissues at hand :) I hope you'll find this episode somehow inspiring and if you want to 'meet' Susy, you can see her on my website (link below). Episode links The photo that inspired this story (stolaroid.com/susy) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide)

In this episode, I tell a personal story about discovering what freedom might really mean for me. It's a story from 2013, when I was living and travelling around Australia. What happened in this story is probably one of the most important things I've learned in life and it's something that might make you reflect on your idea of freedom. What does being free really mean for you? Think about this question after you've listened to this episode, which was inspired by a photo of Ivan, our amazing van. You'll see 'him' on my website (link below). Episode links The photo that inspired this story (stolaroid.com/road-trip) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide)