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Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Quiet Quitting. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Quiet Quitting here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonQuietQuitting  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to the 2020s workplace you may find interesting:   1)  The Great Resignation Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheGreatResignation Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Stoicism Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonStoicism Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyStoicism YouTube: https://youtu.be/2xxJAZ2LvQM  3) Male Malaise Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMaleMalaise Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyMaleMalaise YouTube: https://youtu.be/lcnWkKcLFz0  4) Men in Pink-collar Jobs Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMenInPinkCollarJobs Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMenInPinkCollarJobs YouTube: https://youtu.be/URpaJbHb9ds   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Sonder: the realization that each random passerby you see is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Sonder   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here is a new term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Profound: refers to a state, quality, or even an emotion that is extremely intense. Profound also means having very deep knowledge of something. https://b.link/WednesdayProfound  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Growth Mindset: a growth mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GrowthMindset  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  You receive 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Fixed mindset: a belief that our abilities and intelligence are static and cannot change. Your mind is plastic and can change if you try. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FixedMindset   Constructive criticism: to helpful, specific feedback aimed at fostering improvement rather than causing harm.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ConstructiveCriticism    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Cracks appear: we use cracks appear when someone shows weakness or uncertainty, especially if they are being stubborn or during difficult negotiations. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CracksAppear  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Lend a helping hand: it's neighbourly and good community spirit to help someone when help is needed. We should all be willing ot lend a helping hand. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LendAHelpingHand   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, American Exceptionalism.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson American Exceptionalism here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAmericanExceptionalism  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to The United States of America you may find interesting:   1)  The Myth of American Democracy Website: https://b.link/LessonTheMythOfAmericanDemocracy Spotify:  YouTube:   2) USA: Civil War (again) Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonUSACivilWarAgain Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Super Rich Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSuperRich Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSuprRich YouTube: https://youtu.be/jtpG01GnyvU  4) Birds Aren't Real Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBirdsArentReal Spotify:  YouTube:     As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, People Watching. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson People Watching here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPeopleWatching  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to people in society you may find interesting:   1)  Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhyBelieveConspiracyTheories Podcast:   2) Hostile Design Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHostileDesign YouTube: https://youtu.be/DaF-rjhNMso  Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastHostileDesign  3) Gerontocracy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGerontocracy Podcast:   4) Young and Single Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonYoungAndSingle YouTube: https://youtu.be/dI9pRgJb7aM Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyYoungAndSingle   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Get caught up: getting caught up means becoming involved in something unexpectedly or being absorbed in a situation you don't want to be involved in. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetCaughtUp  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun! However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Why Smart People Are Poor. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Why Smart People Are Poor here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhySmartPeopleArePoor  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to intelligence you may find interesting:   1)  Mistakes and Being Smart Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMistakesAndBeingSmart Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Flynn in Reverse Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFlynnInReverse Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonFlynnInReverse YouTube: https://youtu.be/gskbPfosUCI   3) Intelligent Loners Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIntelligentLoners Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Does IQ = Wealth? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDoesIQEqualWealth Spotify:  YouTube:     As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, The Giving Pledge. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson, The Giving Pledge, here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGivingPledge  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to giving or money you may find interesting:   1) Pass the Hat  Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPassTheHat Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Working After Retirement Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWorkingAfterRetirement Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWorkingAfterRetirement YouTube: https://youtu.be/IcskFIPfZuA  3) Death & Taxes Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDeathAndTaxes Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastDeathAndTaxes YouTube: https://youtu.be/KeIq4usVJ_c  4) Zombie Apocalypse Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonZombieApocalypse Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonZombieApocalypse YouTube: https://youtu.be/0KHnPSLEWLA    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Unicorn: a unicorn is a startup company with a valuation of over one billion dollars. The term became popular in 2013 for rare, successful startups. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Unicorn  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Rainbows and unicorns: a wonderful, too-good-to-be-true situation or an idealistic but unrealistic one is called rainbows and unicorns in English. https://b.link/RainbowsAndUnicorns Promising: when we say something is promising, we mean that it looks like that thing will be successful or enjoyable in the future.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Promising   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Propaganda: Propaganda is a form of communication that aims to influence people's beliefs and behaviours. It often presents information in a biased way. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Propaganda  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Conspiracy theory: a belief that something is controlled by powerful people and the truth is somehow being hidden. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ConspiracyTheory Rule of thumb: a rough guideline for how something should be measured. It comes from millers judging flour quality with their fingers. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RuleOfThumb    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Laggard: laggard describes people or groups slow to adopt new innovations. A laggard is the last to embrace new technology compared to others. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Laggard  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheOtherHand  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Putting the Brakes on Seniors.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Putting the Brakes on Seniors here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPuttingTheBrakesOnSeniors  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to ageing you may find interesting:   1)  Assisted Dying Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAssistedDying Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAssistedDying YouTube: https://youtu.be/suKF1uYrHJ4  2) Gerontocracy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGerontocracy Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Elderly Doing Time Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonElderlyDoingTime Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Irritable Male Syndrome Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIrritableMaleSyndrome Spotify:  YouTube:     As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Intrinsic motivation: the drive to do something because it is inherently enjoyable or fulfilling. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/IntrinsicMotivation  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Drive: go-getters and those with resilience cannot do anything without drive because it's the energy and determination to achieve what they want. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Drive  Overwhelmed: you are overwhelmed when your brain is trying to juggle too many things simultaneously, and everything seems essential and urgent. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Overwhelmed  Camaraderie: the feeling of togetherness, closeness, and friendliness towards coworkers people have when everyone is in the same situation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Camaraderie   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish 

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Young & Single.   I'm sure you'll find it relatable or very different from the situation when you were young.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Young & Single here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonYoungAndSingle  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON or to take Young & Single as a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to Young & Single you may find interesting:   1)  None or One and Done Webpage: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonNoneOrOneAndDone Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Solo Living Webpage: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSoloLiving Spotify:  YouTube:   3) The Perfect AI Girlfriend Webpage: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonThePerfectAIgirlfriend Spotify:  YouTube:   4) Male Malaise Webpage: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMaleMalaise Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyMaleMalaise YouTube: https://youtu.be/lcnWkKcLFz0   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David. Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Dogged: The word dogged describes a quality of persistence and stubbornness in pursuing a goal, especially when faced with challenges or resistance. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Dogged  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Odds: odds are the probability that something will or will not happen. When people bet, they're betting on the odds that something will happen. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Odds   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Resurrection Biology. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Resurrection Biology here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonResurrectionBiology  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to survival you may find interesting:   1) CRISPR Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonCrispr Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Nature in Wartime Website: https://b.link/LessonNatureInWartime Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Uninfected Minority Website: https://b.link/LessonUninfectedMinority Spotify: https://b.link/PodcastUninfectedMinority YouTube: https://youtu.be/GBqS6k0Frno  4) Future Humans Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFutureHumans Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonFutureHumans YouTube: https://youtu.be/s91B0KxGiI8   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Strata fees: fees homeowners in multi-unit buildings pay for shared services (security, cleaning, etc.) and maintenance of common areas. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StrataFees  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.   Sign on the dotted line: if you sign on the dotted line, it means that you agree with the terms of something. Signing your name means you agree something is true. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SignOnTheDottedLine Bane: when something is described as a bane, it's the source of pain, suffering and perhaps the ruin of the person involved.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Bane Proactive: being proactive means making things happen or predicting change and preparing for it before it occurs. Be proactive, not reactive. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Proactive  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Peer pressure: in simple terms, peer pressure is the influence that individuals from the same age group or social circle exert on one another. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PeerPressure  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.   These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here's another term from today's episode that may have been new to you. Extrinsic motivation: a powerful concept influencing how we act and achieve our goals. It refers to the drive to do something because of external rewards or pressures. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ExtrinsicMotivation   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Stoicism. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Stoicism here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonStoicism  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to maintaining calm and achieving clarity that you may find interesting:   1) Looking for an Answer Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLookingForAnAnswer Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Recession Survival Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRecssionSurvival Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastRecessionSurvival YouTube: https://youtu.be/uPMOapyc5aM  3) Walk the Labyrinth Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWalkTheLabyrinth Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWalkTheLabyrinth YouTube: https://youtu.be/BoZCnwIBvEA  4) Soft Fascination Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSoftFascination Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSoftFascination YouTube: https://youtu.be/FBBWHaFCMa0   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Cling to: When you cling to something, you hold onto it tightly or do not let go of it easily. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ClingTo   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Sphere of influence: a sphere of influence is a geographical area over which a country or organization wields significant political, economic, or cultural influence. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SphereOfInfluence  The devil you know is better than the one you don't: we often prefer to continue dealing with a challenging situation or person we are familiar with rather than one we are not. https://b.link/TuesdayTheDevilYouKnow  On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheOtherHand   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Chain reaction: a chain reaction is a series of events where one action causes another, leading to a cascade of effects with an unpredictable ending. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ChainReaction  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Trade war: a trade war is a situation where countries impose tariffs or other trade barriers on each other to protect their industries or to respond to trade practices they see as unfair. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TradeWar   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Mercurial: The word mercurial refers to someone unpredictable, changeable, or who has rapidly shifting moods. Donald Trump has a mercurial nature. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Mercurial   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Poster child: a poster child is someone/something that's a good example of a quality or characteristic. Shohei Otani is the poster child of Japanese baseball. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PosterChild   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Goodbye Smartphone Hello... I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Goodbye Smartphone Hello... here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBye-ByeSmartphoneHello  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to tech in the future you may find interesting:   1)  Future Humans Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFutureHumans Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonFutureHumans YouTube: https://youtu.be/s91B0KxGiI8   2) The Singularity Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheSingularity Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheSingularity YouTube: https://youtu.be/VjWpUCt05ts   3) Mommy, What's That Mean? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMommyWhatsThatMean Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMommyWhatsThatMean YouTube: https://youtu.be/50VF8JMf1u4   4) The Perfect AI Girlfriend Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonThePerfectAIgirlfriend Spotify:  YouTube:     As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection. Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, News: To Read or Not to Read. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson News: To Read or Not to Read here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonNewsToReadOrNotToRead  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to news and media you may find interesting:   1)  Dopamine Detox Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LDopamineDetox Podcast:   2) Technosolutionism Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTechnosolutionism Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTechnosolutionism YouTube: https://youtu.be/ngRCvrXjJpo  3) SNS RIP Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSNSRIP Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonSNSRIP YouTube: https://youtu.be/-GKX6UDCf1M  4) Do you know where your data is? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDoYouKnowWhereYourDataIs Podcast:    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Buy-in: in the business world, buy-in is frequently used to mean the agreement or support that individuals or groups give to a plan, idea, or change. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Buy-In  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Agency: The power and ability of a person to take action or choose what action to take. https://b.link/WednesdayAgency  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Looking for an Answer. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Looking for an Answer here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLookingForAnAnswer  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to the future you may find interesting:   1)  Future Humans Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/book-future-humans/ Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonFutureHumans YouTube: https://youtu.be/s91B0KxGiI8   2) The Singularity Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheSingularity Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheSingularity YouTube: https://youtu.be/VjWpUCt05ts  3) Growth Mindset Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGrowthMindset Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastGrowthMindset YouTube: https://youtu.be/vL4jgoRYCAM  4) Seasteading Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSeasteading Podcast:  YouTube:    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Crave: Craving is a powerful feeling of wanting something intensely. It can happen when you desire food, a stimulant, or even a person. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Crave  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Much craves more: the more people have of something, the more they want of it - much craves more. To crave is to have a powerful desire for something. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MuchCravesMore Better late than never: used when something we're expecting is behind schedule. It's always better to receive a thing late than not at all. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BetterLateThanNever  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Maiden Name.I'm sure you'll find it socially informative, and it helps you better understand the difficulties of being a woman in a male-dominated world.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Maiden Name here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMaidenName  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to women and modernity you may find interesting:   1)  Young & Single Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonYoungAndSingle Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Salary Transparency Website: https://b.link/LessonSalaryTransparency Spotify:  YouTube:   3) None or One and Done Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonNoneOrOneAndDone Spotify:  YouTube:    4) AI Voices are Female. Why? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAiVoicesAreFemaleWhy Spotify:  YouTube:     As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Tempers flare: The idiom tempers flare means that people become outraged or lose their cool in a situation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TempersFlare  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheOtherHand   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Convergence: a term that describes the coming together of different elements to create new ideas or phenomena.  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Price-gouging: price-gouging means raising prices on goods or services to an unreasonable level, often during times of crisis. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Price-Gouging  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Make ends meet: if you're lucky and you can make ends meet, you earn enough money to pay all of your daily expenses. It's a very nice feeling. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MakeEndsMeet  Pinch your pennies: to spend as little money as possible. To pinch your pennies suggests you carefully consider each purchase. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PinchYourPennies   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Ultra-Processed Foods.  I'm sure it'll make you rethink what you eat.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Ultra-Processed Foods here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonUltraProcessedFoods  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to food and eating you may find interesting:   1) The Semantics of Food Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheSemanticsOfFood Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonTheSemanticsOfFood YouTube: https://youtu.be/t3yre77UIH0  2) Comfort Food Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonComfortFood Podcast: https://anchor.fm/artisanenglishjp/episodes/Lesson-Comfort-Food-e1pav0m YouTube: https://youtu.be/2QdsBsK556k  3) Munch, Munch, Munch Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMunchMunchMunch Podcast:   4) Secret Weapons Website: https://snip.ly/FKSecretWeapons Podcast:    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Speak volumes: the phrase speak volumes is an idiomatic expression that means to convey a lot of information or meaning, often without the need for words.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpeakVolumes  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Profound: profound can mean a state or quality or even emotion that is very intense. Profound also means having very deep knowledge of something. https://b.link/WednesdayProfound  Knowledge is power: knowledge is power means that knowledge is stronger than physical strength. Strength fades, and knowledge lasts a lifetime. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/KnowledgeIsPower  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Brinkmanship: brinkmanship is a term that describes the practice of pushing dangerous situations to the edge of conflict to achieve an advantage. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Brinkmanship  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Walk on eggshells: walk on eggshells means to be extremely careful about what you say or what you do so as not to hurt a friend's feelings or make them angry. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WalkOnEggshells  Bull in a china shop: describing someone as a bull in a china shop means they break things, make mistakes or otherwise cause damage when a gentle touch is needed. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BullInChinaShop  Double-edged sword: the definition of a double-edged sword is something that has both positive and negative effects. Rain is good for crops but it makes you wet. https://b.link/DoubleEdgedSword    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Constructive criticism: constructive criticism refers to helpful, specific feedback aimed at fostering improvement rather than causing harm. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ConstructiveCriticism  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun! However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English. That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect. With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection. Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Introverts. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Introverts here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIntroverts  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to being alone you may find interesting:   1)  Pronounced Social Reclusiveness Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPronouncedSocialReclusiveness Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastPronouncedSocialReclusiveness YouTube: https://youtu.be/kGszkajDzn0  2) Intelligent Loners Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIntelligentLoners Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Solo Living Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSoloLiving Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Minister of Loneliness Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMinisterOfLoneliness Spotify:  YouTube:     As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, What Happened to Headwear?   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson What Happened to Headwear? here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhatHappenedToHats  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to fashion you may find interesting:   1)  Pocket Power Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPocketPower Spotify:  YouTube:   2) How Many Clothes do you Need? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowManyClothesDoYouNeed Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastHowManyClothesDoYouNeed YouTube: https://youtu.be/P8xRNO8qL3Q  3) Fashion Rental Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFashionRental Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastFashionRental YouTube: https://youtu.be/a3weapbzyCg  4) School Uniforms Website: https://b.link/LessonSchoolUniforms Spotify:  YouTube:     As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Is This a Simulation?   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Is This a Simulation? here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIsThisASimulation  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to new technology you may find interesting:   1)  Technofeudalism Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTechnofeudalism  2) AI Comes for Google Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAIComesForGoogle Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastAIComesForGoogle YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eh6bsEM9xLc  3) Generated Goo Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGeneratedGoo Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastGeneratedGoo YouTube: https://youtu.be/6a-p38el66M  4) Really, Rights for Robots? Website: https://b.link/LessonRightsForRobots Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonRightsForRobots YouTube: https://youtu.be/303kQKXdoSw   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Gilded Age: The Gilded Age was a period in American history, roughly from the 1870s to the 1900s, marked by rapid economic growth, industrialization, and a surge in wealth. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GildedAge  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback. Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Make ends meet: if you're lucky and you can make ends meet, you earn enough money to pay all of your daily expenses. It's a very nice feeling. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MakeEndsMeet Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun! However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English. That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect. With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection. Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Gen Z. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Gen Z here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGenZ  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to generational differences you may find interesting:   1)  Men in Pink-collar Jobs Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMenInPinkCollarJobs Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMenInPinkCollarJobs YouTube: https://youtu.be/URpaJbHb9ds  2) None or One and Done Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonNoneOrOneAndDone Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Bbbunkers Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBbbunkers Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonBbbunkers YouTube: https://youtu.be/rXYXg63YMWo  4) Lying Flat Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLyingFlat Spotify:  YouTube:     As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun! However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English. That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect. With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection. Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Walk the Labyrinth. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Walk the Labyrinth here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWalkTheLabyrinth  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to destressing you may find interesting:   1)  Comfort Food Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonComfortFood Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonComfortFood YouTube: https://youtu.be/2QdsBsK556k  2) Biophilic Design Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBiophilicDesign Podcast:   3) Discovery Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDiscovery Podcast:  YouTube: https://youtu.be/IR9CDRWXZ1Q  4) Bath Time Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBathTime Podcast:    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun! However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English. That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect. With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection. Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Zombie Apocalypse. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Zombie Apocalypse here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonZombieApocalypse  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to the economy you may find interesting:   1)  Drivers Wanted Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDriversWanted Podcast:   2) Why Countries Prosper Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIncreaseNever Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWhyCountriesProsper YouTube: https://youtu.be/qCx4IcKXbaY  3) Increase? Never! Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIncreaseNever Podcast:   4) Pie in the Sky Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPieInTheSky Podcast:  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastPieInTheSkyYouTube: https://youtu.be/N2FGAa6UFBw  As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Stand up for: to stand up for someone or something means to support or defend them in the face of adversity or injustice. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StandUpFor   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback. Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Grand scheme of things: The term grand scheme of things refers to the overall situation or perspective, especially when considering how small or individual events fit into a larger context. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GrandSchemeOfThings  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback. Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Put in perspective: putting things into perspective means accurately assessing and understanding something in a larger and often more realistic context. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PutInPerspective End of the world: the phrase end of the world means a disastrous destiny or at least a very unpleasant few seconds before it explodes into googol pieces. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/EndOfTheWorld Stepping stone: a stepping stone is anything that helps us make progress towards our ultimate destination. Every experience is a stepping stone for growth. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SteppingStone Overwhelmed: you are overwhelmed when your brain is trying to juggle too many things simultaneously, and everything seems essential and urgent. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Overwhelmed  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun! However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English. That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect. With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection. Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Attention Wars. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Attention Wars here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAttentionWars  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to human attention you may find interesting:   1)  A World of Colour Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAWorldOfColour Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAWorldOfColour YouTube: https://youtu.be/9rFGJeBYLyA   2) Popcorn Brain Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPopcornBrain Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Soft Fascination Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/book-soft-fascination/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSoftFascination YouTube: https://youtu.be/FBBWHaFCMa0   4) Biophilic Design Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBiophilicDesign Spotify:  YouTube:     As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun! However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English. That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect. With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection. Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Mommy, What's that Mean? I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Mommy, What's that Mean? here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMommyWhatsThatMean  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics you may find interesting:   1)  Wrangling with Wonky Waste Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWranglingWithWonkyWaste Podcast:   2) Ethical, Sustainable & Zero-waste Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonEthicalSustainableZeroWaste Podcast:   3) News: To Read or Not to Read Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonNewsToReadOrNotToRead Podcast:   4) Lingua Franca Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLinguaFranca Podcast:    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun! However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English. That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect. With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection. Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, A World of Colour. I'm sure you'll find it Enlightening and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson A World of Colour here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAWorldOfColour  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to personality and humanity in general you may find interesting:   1)  Personality Perception & Change Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPersonalityPerception&Change Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Habits and Personality Website: https://b.link/LessonHabitsAndPersonality Spotify:  YouTube: https://youtu.be/gRndqd8FLdQ  3) Communal Living Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonCommunalLiving Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Future Humans Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFutureHumans Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonFutureHumans YouTube: https://youtu.be/s91B0KxGiI8   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Walk all over you: when someone takes advantage of you, treating you with little respect or care, they walk all over you. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WalkAllOverYou  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability. Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback. Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Have your wits about you: when in a strange or dangerous situation, you must have your wits about you - be alert and ready to take action at a moment's notice. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HaveYourWitsAboutYou Steal your thunder: to steal someone's thunder, you need to do something before they can do it and then take the credit or praise for it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StealYourThunder  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun! However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English. That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect. With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection. Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Outdoor Shoes Indoors. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Outdoor Shoes Indoors here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonOutdoorShoesIndoors  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to footwear and feet you may find interesting:   1)  Baring your Soles Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBaringYourSoles Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonBaringYourSoles YouTube: https://youtu.be/4H0MWeuWfo0  2) Sexism Exists Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSexismExists Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Like Walking on the Moon Website: https://b.link/LessonLikeWalkingOnTheMoon Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Sneakerheads Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSneakerheads Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSneakerheads YouTube: https://youtu.be/cdjpYQt9KPE    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Keep on keeping on: keep on keeping on means to continue doing what you are doing, even when it is difficult. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/KeepOnKeepingOn  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback. Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you. Dearth: dearth describes a shortage or inadequacy of a particular resource or quality, such as leadership or common sense. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Dearth Enshittification: enshittification refers to how a once-great service or platform becomes less useful, enjoyable, or reliable over time when companies focus more on profit and less on user satisfaction. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Enshittification When the going gets tough, the tough get going: when times are hard, you work hard. It's a sign of strong character and determination. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WhenTheGoingGetsTough Double back: to double back means to return to a previous point in your journey. When we double back, we may see things from a new perspective. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DoubleBack Overwhelmed: you are overwhelmed when your brain is trying to juggle too many things simultaneously, and everything seems essential and urgent. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Overwhelmed  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp