The Daily English Show Membership

Become a member and support The Daily English Show!

tdes member giveaways:  July 2009

To win the giveaways - become a member, then send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it telling us which of the giveaways you're interested in.

* 4 tickets to the Hanazono Kutchan Music Festival on July 25th and 26th - the tdes crew will be there ... come and party with us!

Tickets are worth 4,500 yen each - total value 18,000 yen

Send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by midnight (Japan time) Sunday 19 July 2009.

* Three books by We Are Busy Beavers: Book 1 (including CD), Book 2 (including CD), Workbook 2-4

Two sets to give away thanks to We Are Busy Beavers!

Send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by midnight (Japan time) Friday 31 July 2009.

* This month we're also sending a tdes towel and 5 tdes stickers to everyone who becomes a member. Join by Friday 31 July 2009.

How can I become a tdes member?

Step one: Pay the fee

Please send the money via PayPal and pay in Japanese yen.

How much is 3000 yen in your currency? Check here.

Step two: Send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with the following information:
1. Full name
2. Name you wish to be used on the show to announce if you win something (if different than full name)
3. Postal address

Your membership starts the day the membership fee is received and expires a year later. You will receive an email with confirmation of your membership and your membership number.

Why should I become a member?

The Daily English Show videos and transcripts are free for everyone to watch and use in classrooms. Producing the show takes considerable time and effort - it's currently a full time job for two people. So far we are able to cover a small portion of production costs with money raised from sponsorship and membership. The rest is covered by working other jobs. We aim to make tdes a financially sustainable not-for-profit project. You can help us by becoming a tdes member.

When did tdes membership start?

We started tdes membership in December 2007. Read more about the history of tdes membership here.

What will tdes do with the money?

Most of what it takes to make tdes is time (lots and lots of time!) – but we also need equipment and one of our dreams is to travel with the show again. Our wish list for the day money starts growing on trees – or a great god comes from the sky – includes: Adobe Premiere Pro, an HD camera and a tdes world tour. Oh, and a sound-proof studio would be nice. And a new computer. And … 

What do tdes members get?

The satisfaction of supporting an open educational resource. The opportunity to win giveaways – we give stuff away from time to time. Stuff we’ve given away so far.

I can’t afford the membership, but I’d like to help. What can I do?

Thank you for asking. If you don't have the means to make a financial contribution, here are some other ways you can help us. Whatever you can do is much appreciated.

Can my business, organization or educational institution sponsor the show?

Yes, please! If you would like to support an open educational resource and promote your business or organization to a global online audience, please email Sarah: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Can I send you something to give away on the show?

Sure. If it’s appropriate, we’d be happy to give it away on the show. We’ll link to your site for the duration of the giveaway. Email Sarah: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thank you very much to our members and everyone who has helped and supported us so far. Thanks to you the show continues to improve.