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The ArtisanEnglish.jp podcast is for all the English language students who are working hard to improve their English skills. It is not an impossible task, guys and gals! Improvement is a habit that needs to be nurtured daily. I hope this podcast of idioms and Words of the Day helps you attain your goal. You can read along to the podcast by visiting the corresponding post on my website ArtisanEnglish.jp. You'll find a link in each podcast episode description.

David Dodd with his AI assistant Art Lish.


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    The Purse Strings - Idiom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 2:40


    Purse strings: when you control the purse strings, you are responsible for your finances. It empowers you to control what matters most to you or others. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThePurseStrings  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's another term 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 

    Can You Trust Your Gut? - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 1:27


    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, Can You Trust Your Gut? I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Can You Trust Your Gut? here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonCanYouTrustYourGut  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I 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 a variety of topics you may find interesting:   1)  Let the People Decide Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLetThePeopleDecide Podcast:  YouTube:  2) Triage: Who Gets What? Why? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTriage Podcast:  YouTube:  3) Gerontocracy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGerontocracy Podcast:  YouTube:  4) Really, Rights for Robots? Website: https://b.link/LessonRightsForRobots Podcast: 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://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

    Choke Point - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 2:18


    Choke point: a strategic point or geographic location that significantly restricts movement or access. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ChokePoint   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 written feedback after lessons.  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   #ArtisanEnglish #英会話 #リアル英会話 #ESL #ChokePoint 

    Screen Time - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 1:40


    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 that 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.   The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.   This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, Screen Time.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson Screen Time here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonScreenTime   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      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 smartphone usage, which you may find interesting:    1)  Bye-bye Smartphone Hello... Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBye-ByeSmartphoneHello Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGoodbyeSmartphoneHello YouTube: https://youtu.be/NK42QDQSrmc  2) Phones in Schools Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPhonesInSchools Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastPhonesInSchools YouTube: https://youtu.be/840e3oTQNyU  3) No Phone - No Prob Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Lesson-No-Phone-No-Prob Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Attention Wars Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAttentionWars Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAttentionWars YouTube: https://youtu.be/bW9ZvWm_kqc   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 

    White Noise - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 2:10


    White noise: white noise is sound that contains all the frequencies audible to the human ear, played at the same intensity. It creates a calming sound. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WhiteNoise   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 written feedback after lessons.  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   

    Nadir - Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 2:30


    Nadir: the term nadir refers to the lowest point of something, often used to describe a person's lowest moment in life or career. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Nadir   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.  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 Intrinsic motivation: the drive to do something because it is inherently enjoyable or fulfilling.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/intrinsic-motivation/ 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 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 

    Heavy-handed - Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 2:25


    Heavy-handed: being heavy-handed is a style or method that is excessively forceful or strict. It often describes actions that lack subtlety or delicacy. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HeavyHanded  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 written feedback after lessons.  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

    Fork Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 2:35


    Fork over: to reluctantly pay money. When someone is forced to 'fork over' cash, it usually suggests they are unhappy about it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ForkOver  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.  Jinx yourself: when you jinx yourself, you unintentionally cause yourself to have bad luck by either thinking too positively or too negatively.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/JinxYourself Put away: put away is a phrasal verb that can mean to eat something, score a goal, save something, such as money or even put a criminal in jail. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PutAway Rainy day fund: a reserved amount of savings a person can access when things are not going well or unforeseen circumstances arise. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RainyDayFund    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 

    Biophilic Design - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 1:27


    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, Biophilic Design.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for Biophilic Design here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBiophilicDesign  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I 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 nature you may find interesting:   1)  Microplastics Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMicroplastics Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMicroplastics YouTube: https://youtu.be/PWRL-SJaLTs 2) Soft Fascination Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSoftFascination Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSoftFascination YouTube: https://youtu.be/FBBWHaFCMa0  3) Nature in Wartime Website: https://b.link/LessonNatureInWartime Podcast:  YouTube:   4) Dark Skies Website: https://b.link/LessonDarkSkies 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  

    Golden Years - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 2:08


    Golden years: traditionally, golden years refer to the period in life after retirement when you are supposed to enjoy freedom and leisure.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GoldenYears   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 written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Fruits of your labours: the result of hard work. When studying hard and passing an exam, success is the fruit of one's labour. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheFruitsOfYourLabours  Pipe dream: a pipe dream is something that is very unlikely to happen. The term comes from smoking opium and having great but unattainable dreams. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PipeDream  Binge-watch: to binge-watch means to watch multiple episodes or perhaps even a full season of a television program in one sitting. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BingeWatch   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 

    Like Walking On The Moon - Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 2:18


    Like walking on the moon: a feeling of weightlessness and joy. Everything feels light and carefree, as if you're floating through the air. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LikeWalkingOnTheMoon  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp 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 written feedback after lessons.  Here's another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Beauty is in the eye of the beholder: what you find beautiful is not necessarily liked by another. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BeautyIsInTheEyeOfTheBeholder  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 

    Get Burned - Idiom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 2:31


    Get burned: to experience harm or suffer unpleasant consequences, especially after taking a risk or making a mistake. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetBurned   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 a phrase from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Learn the hard way: if you learn the hard way, you learn through mistakes instead of through what you learned in school or what others have tried to teach you. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LearnTheHardWay   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 

    In the Flesh - Idiom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 2:00


    In the flesh: seeing someone or something in person, with your own eyes, rather than through a screen or a photo. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InTheFlesh   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 written feedback after lessons.  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  

    Last Man Standing - Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 2:30


    Last man standing: originally coming out of competition, last man standing refers to the final individual, whether a man or a woman, remaining after a series of challenges, indicating survival against the odds. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LastManStanding   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.  Diligent: being careful and using a lot of effort. There's no such thing as an overnight success. Diligent people are successful. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Diligent    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 

    Sharing Economy - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 1:28


    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 that 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, Sharing Economy.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Sharing Economy here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSharingEconomy  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 money in modern times you may find interesting:   1) Recession Survival Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRecssionSurvival Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastRecessionSurvival YouTube: https://youtu.be/uPMOapyc5aM  2) Subscription Economy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SubscriptionEconomy Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Nope, Not Buying Today Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonNopeNotBuyingToday Podcast:  YouTube:   4) Rent Me Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRentMe 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/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

    Gap Year - Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 2:07


    Gap year: time university students take off from their studies to gain experience, discover themselves, or earn money for their studies. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GapYear  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 written feedback after lessons.  Personal growth is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Personal growth: the ongoing process of self-improvement and development that includes enhancing your skills, knowledge, and emotional well-being. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PersonalGrowth  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 

    Hit The Nail On The Head - Idiom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 2:05


    Hit the nail on the head: to hit the nail on the head means to be exactly right about something or to find the most accurate solution to a problem. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HitTheNailOnTheHead  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 written feedback after lessons.  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  

    Mind Of Its Own - Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 2:38


    Mind of its own: the idiom mind of its own refers to a situation where something appears to operate independently, almost as if it has its own will or decision-making power. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MindOfItsOwn  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.  Bug: the word bug can refer to an insect or a problem in a computer program. Having a bug can also mean having strong enthusiasm for something. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Bug A life of their own: a thing such as a city takes on a life of its own when it becomes uncontrollable. It acts as if it, itself is alive, even though it isn't.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ALifeOfItsOwn   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 

    Old School - Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 2:16


    Old school: at its core, calling someone old school means they have an attitude or style that harkens back to earlier times. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OldSchool  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  

    Incremental - Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 2:39


    Incremental: incremental means a slight increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale. Incremental change is small changes over time. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Incremental   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.  The only constant in life is change: attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, the only constant in life is change means change is inevitable and will always be with us. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheOnlyConstantInLifeIsChange  Time and tide wait for no man: the proverb time and tide wait for no man means when life gives you an opportunity, TAKE IT because it may never come around again. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TueTimeWaitsForNoMan  Status quo: Latin for the way things are now or the current situation. Status quo is still used in the English language today. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StatusQuo  In the moment: when you are in the moment, you have heightened awareness and are more focused or mentally concentrating on everything around you. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InTheMoment  Rose-coloured glasses: to look through rose-coloured glasses is to unrealistically maintain a positive attitude while intentionally ignoring the negative things. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RoseColouredGlasses    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 

    Xenotransplantation - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 1:31


    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 that 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, Xenotransplantation.  I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Xenotransplantation here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonXenotransplantation  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 would 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 medicine you may find interesting:   1)  Weight Loss Drugs Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWeightLossDrugs Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWeightLossDrugs YouTube: https://youtu.be/4O7VYefUH3I  2) Generics Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGenerics Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Get Plenty of Rest Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGetPlentyOfRest 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://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

    Mature Beyond Your Years - Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 2:19


    Mature beyond your years: Mature beyond your years means you show wisdom, understanding, and sound judgment that is usually associated with older individuals. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MatureBeyondYourYears  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 two terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.   Overwhelm: 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  Get carried away: to be overly enthusiastic about something or to become excessive or extreme about something without realizing it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetCarriedAway    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 

    Milestones - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 1:39


    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 that 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, Milestones.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson Milestones here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMilestones   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 life milestones, which you may find interesting:    1)  Should Higher Ed be Free? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonShouldHigherEdBeFree Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Young and Single Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonYoungAndSingle Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyYoungAndSingle YouTube: https://youtu.be/dI9pRgJb7aM  3) To Buy or Not to Buy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonToBuyOrNotToBuy Spotify:  YouTube:    4) How Much is Enough? Website: https://b.link/LessonHowMuchIsEnough 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 

    Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction - Idiom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 2:10


    Truth is stranger than fiction: In simple terms, it means that what happens in the world can be more surprising and unusual than even the wildest imagination. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TruthIsStrangerThanFiction  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's a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Twist: a twist in your life or a plot twist in a drama signifies an unexpected or surprising development in a story, movie, or situation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ATwist   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 

    Vertical Community - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 1:18


    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 that 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, Vertical Community.  I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Vertical Community here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonVerticalCommunity  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 cities you may find interesting:   1)  Biophilic Design Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBiophilicDesign Podcast:  YouTube:   2) Beautification Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBeautification Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastBeautification YouTube: https://youtu.be/c3-dP_TzvfE  3) The Role of Libraries Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheRoleOfLibraries Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTheRoleOfLibraries YouTube: https://youtu.be/iVIju0S363Y  4) Urban Exploration Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonUrbanExploration 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/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

    Trump Card - Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 2:07


    Trump card: A trump card is a powerful card in a game that beats all others. It's also a thing that gives you an advantage to gain success in a situation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrumpCard  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's one more 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 

    Put On The Map - Idiom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 2:32


    Put on the map: the phrase put on the map is used to describe actions or events that make a location well-known or significant. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PutOnTheMap  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's another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Hidden gem: a hidden gem is a fantastic secret place or thing which few people know about. They're undiscovered and not well known to many people. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HiddenGem   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 

    Polarization - Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 2:35


    Polarization: in simple terms, polarization is the division of people into two distinct groups, often with opposing views or beliefs. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Polarization  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's another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Personal growth: the ongoing process of self-improvement and development that includes enhancing your skills, knowledge, and emotional well-being. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PersonalGrowth   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 

    Stagflation - Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 2:20


    Stagflation: Stagflation is an economic condition characterized by three main factors: stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Stagflation  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.  Vice versa: a Latin term commonly used in English. It means that if one thing is true one way, it's also true the opposite way. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ViceVersa  Knowledge is power: 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 

    UK Civil Unrest - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 1:40


    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 that 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, UK Civil Unrest.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson UK Civil Unrest here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonUKCivilUnrest   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 major issues affecting society today, which you may find interesting:    1)  The Rise of the Right Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRiseOfTheRight Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyRiseOfTheRight YouTube: https://youtu.be/1-69PPpjMN0  2) USA: Civil War (again) Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonUSACivilWarAgain Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Gerontocracy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGerontocracy Spotify:  YouTube:    4) They Can't Afford to Live Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheyCantAffordToLive Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheyCantAffordToLive YouTube: https://youtu.be/-0-USdHRucw   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 

    Populism - Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 2:52


    Populism: populism seeks to represent the interests and concerns of the less educated, blue-collar common people against the elite or establishment. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Populism   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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  At odds: whenever two people are at odds with each other, they disagree. Sometimes you can't help being at odds with someone. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TueAtOdds Woke: woke means you are aware of what is happening in society. You are knowledgeable about issues in your community, country and the world. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Woke   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 

    Transparency - Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 2:47


    Transparency:  the openness, clarity, and honesty with which decisions are made and communicated to the public. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Transparency  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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Behind closed doors: the phrase behind closed doors refers to things happening secretly without the public knowing about them. They could be legal or illegal. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BehindClosedDoors  Hold to account: when people are held to account, they face criticism and possibly punishment for mistakes they have made or things they have done. https://b.link/WednesdayHoldToAccount  Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely: power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely means power corrupts people, making them selfish and weakening their morals. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PowerCorrupts   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 

    Try Before You Buy Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 2:28


    Try before you buy: refers to the opportunity to test a product or service before making a purchase.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TryBeforeYouBuy 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 a term from today's episode that may have been new to you. Buyer's remorse: a feeling of regret after buying something too expensive or unnecessary. It's the low after a shopping high.   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BuyersRemorse   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 

    They Can't Afford to Live - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 1:45


    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 that 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, They Can't Afford to Live.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson They Can't Afford to Live here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheyCantAffordToLive  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 current economic situation experienced by young adults, which you may find interesting:   1)  High School Student Jobs Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHighSchoolStudentJobs Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastHighSchoolStudentJobs YouTube: https://youtu.be/HT7IyarzHKk  2) Money and your Mind Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMoneyAndYourMind Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMoneyAndYourMind YouTube: https://youtu.be/j4f0q0zpWlE  3) For the Money Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonForTheMoney Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastForTheMoney YouTube: https://youtu.be/PkFdygSKN2Q  4) The End of the Knowledge Economy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheEndOfTheKnowledgeEconomy Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheEndOfTheKnowledgeEconomy YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEkY4Awh2_E   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 

    Communal Living - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 1:28


    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 brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, "Communal Living."   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Communal Living here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonCommunalLiving  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    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 retirement you may find interesting:   1)  Retirement Homes Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRetirementHomes Podcast:  YouTube:   2) FIRE Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFIRE Podcast:  YouTube:   3) How Much is enough? Website: https://b.link/LessonHowMuchIsEnough Podcast:  YouTube:   4) Embracing Retirement Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonEmbracingRetirement 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 

    Promise The Moon - Expression

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 1:47


    Promise the moon: to promise the moon means to make a promise that is too extravagant or seems too good to be true. It's often a lie, and you should ignore it.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PromiseTheMoon  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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Too good to be true: when something is too good to be true, it seems unbelievably easy, simple or convenient to do something, and it usually is.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TooGoodToBeTrue  Over the top: if describing behaviour, a performance, or a reaction, using over-the-top indicates going beyond what is considered appropriate or expected. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OverTheTop  On second thought: use 'on second thought' if you've made up your mind about something, only to think about it a little more deeply and want to change it later. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnSecondThought  Adage: an adage is the same as a saying or proverb. They all mean an expression that most people believe expresses the truth. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Adage   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 

    Cramp Your Style - Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 2:25


    Cramp your style: when someone cramps your style, they hinder your ability to express yourself how you want. It can be incredibly frustrating.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CrampYourStyle   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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Wane: wax means a thing is getting bigger or stronger. Wane implies that a thing is getting smaller or weaker. The moon will wax and wane monthly. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WaxAndWane  In the zone: when you can fully concentrate on what you are doing, time flies by, and you are completing a lot of work, you know that you are in the zone. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InTheZone  Flow: flow means to be producing something constantly and steadily. When people are able to achieve flow, they can achieve peak productivity. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StateOfFlow  At the end of the day: at the end of the day is used when making a decision or commenting on something. It's used before the last, most important fact is stated. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WedAtTheEndOfTheDay  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 

    Rise Of The Right - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 1:34


    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 that 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 brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, 'Rise of the Right'.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Rise of the Right here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/articles-rise-of-the-right/  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    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 society in 2025 you may find interesting:   1)  American Exceptionalism Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAmericanExceptionalism Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAmericanExceptionalism YouTube: https://youtu.be/6NaSrTcYBlA  2) Gen Z Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGenZ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonGenZ YouTube: https://youtu.be/OICcJON19d8  3) Attention Wars Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAttentionWars Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAttentionWars YouTube: https://youtu.be/bW9ZvWm_kqc  4) Male Malaise Website: 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 

    Eccentric - Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 0:28


    Eccentric: Eccentricity is defined as being unconventional or odd in behaviour or appearance. It can be good or bad, depending on how it is perceived. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Eccentric   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.  Quirk: a quirk is an unusual or sometimes weird little habit that people have, which may make them seem somewhat eccentric. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Quirk Beyond the pale: beyond the pale means your actions are not acceptable behaviour. Anything you do that people think is strange or unusual is beyond the pale. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BeyondThePale  Ostracize: to ostracize someone means to avoid them intentionally or to exclude them from taking part in group activities. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Ostracize   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  

    Bad Hair Day - Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 2:33


    Bad hair day: a bad hair day is when everything goes wrong, but it all starts with your hair being especially unmanageable. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BadHairDay  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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you. Get it out of your system: to do something that you feel a strong urge to do, even if it might not be the best decision. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetItOutOfYourSystem  Mondayitis: if Mondayitis sounds like a disease, that's because it almost is. It's a feeling of negative emotions that a person has on Monday morning. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Mondayitis  Let yourself go: when you let yourself go, you become careless and lose interest in your appearance, or you let yourself fall into some bad habits. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LetYourselfGo  Make a beeline for (something): when you make a beeline for something, you quickly go directly to it. Just like a bee goes directly to where the flowers are. https://b.link/MakeABeeline  End of the world: the phrase end of the world means a disastrous destiny or at least a very unpleasant few seconds before the explodes into googol pieces. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/EndOfTheWorld   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 

    Phrase: Worth The Wait

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 2:32


    Worth the wait: worth the wait encapsulates the concept of enduring patience in anticipation of a positive outcome; a positive result is worth waiting for. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WorthTheWait   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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Ramp up: when you ramp up something, you quickly and dramatically increase the level or amount of whatever that something is. https://b.link/TuesdayRampUp  Mr. Right: Mr. Right is the man that you marry. He is the guy who is dependable, loving, caring and has a future. Likewise for Mrs. Right. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MrRight  Manifest: manifest can mean a list of something, such as the passengers on a bus. Manifest can also mean to clearly show something with a sign or action. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Manifest  Patience is a virtue: the ability to wait for something without becoming angry or annoyed is a good quality for a human to have. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PatienceIsAVirtue  Polar opposite: polar opposites are total opposites in every way. Think about chalk and cheese, day and night or passive and aggressive. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WedPolarOpposite   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 

    Stupid Is As Stupid Does - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 1:37


    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 that 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 brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, 'Stupid is as Stupid does.' I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Stupid is as Stupid does here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonStupidIsAsStupidDoes  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    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)  Why Smart People are Poor Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhySmartPeopleArePoor Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWhySmartPeopleArePoor YouTube: https://youtu.be/2HmN3ofGdXI  2) News: To Read or Not to Read Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonNewsToReadOrNotToRead Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyNewsToReadOrNotToRead YouTube: https://youtu.be/smwBkRTRv1A  3) How Donald Trump Speaks Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowTrumpSpeaks Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Should Higher Ed be free Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonShouldHigherEdBeFree 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 

    Small Talk, Big Issue - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 1:18


    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, Small Talk, Big Issue.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Small Talk, Big Issue here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SmallTalkBigIssue  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    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 language you may find interesting:   1)  Magic Words Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMagicWords Podcast:  YouTube:   2) The way you Speak Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheWayYouSpeak Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Don't just stand there - MOVE! Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-dont-just-stand-there-move/ Podcast:  YouTube:   4) Why you should learn to Swear Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhyYouShouldLearnToSwear 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://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

    Word of the Day: Fixed Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 2:27


    Fixed mindset: a fixed mindset is 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   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.  Personal growth: the ongoing process of self-improvement and development that includes enhancing your skills, knowledge, and emotional well-being. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PersonalGrowth  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   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 

    Phrase: Change Of Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 2:35


    Change of heart: when someone has a change of heart, there is a significant shift in their feelings, beliefs, or attitudes.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ChangeOfHeart  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.  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  Error of your ways: when someone recognizes the error of their ways, they become aware of their wrong actions or bad behaviour.   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheErrorOfYourWays  Undergo: undergo is used to say that someone has experienced something, such as a painful operation, which is not enjoyable or is unpleasant. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Undergo  A twist: a twist in your life or a plot twist in a drama signifies an unexpected or surprising development in a story, movie, or situation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ATwist  Soul-searching: a term used to describe anxiously looking deep within oneself to examine one's beliefs, values, and motivations. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SoulSearching   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 

    Idiom: Climb The Ladder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 2:37


    Climb the ladder: the idiom climb the ladder means to advance or achieve higher positions in life, whether in your career or personal growth.  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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.   Personal growth: the ongoing process of self-improvement and development that includes enhancing your skills, knowledge, and emotional well-being. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PersonalGrowth  The heavy lifting: the hardest or least enjoyable part of a job or task. Cleaning toilets is the heavy lifting of housework. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheHeavyLifting  Passé: describing something as passé means it's no longer fashionable. It's old, out of style and has lost its lustre. https://b.link/TuesdayPasse  Diligent: being careful and using a lot of effort. There's no such thing as an overnight success. Diligent people are successful. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Diligent  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 

    ESL Discussion Lesson: Buy 3, Return 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 1:38


    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, 'Buy 3, Return 2'.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Buy 3 Return 2 here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBuy3Return2  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    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 shopping you may find interesting:   1) #Thrifting Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonThrifting Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonThrifting YouTube: https://youtu.be/TNcWABfLzvk  2) Finding Serendipity Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFindingSerendipity Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastFindingSerendipity YouTube: https://youtu.be/VP4ZsVBw1og  3) How Many Clothes do you need? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowManyClothesDoYouNeed Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastHowManyClothesDoYouNeed YouTube: https://youtu.be/P8xRNO8qL3Q  4) The Meaning of Luxury Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMeaningOfLuxury 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/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

    Word of the Day: Hodgepodge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 2:14


    Hodgepodge: a hodgepodge is a confused mixture or assortment of things that may or may not be related. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Hodgepodge  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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  The Before Times: during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, people began thinking about the Before Times or the time before the pandemic when life was normal. https://b.link/TheBeforeTimes  Mishmash: a mishmash is a mixture of unrelated items, such as the things you find at a yard sale. A mishmash is similar to a hodgepodge. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Mishmash  Hunt and Peck: hunt-and-peck means to type the same way a chicken eats - find something, peck it and then look for the next one and peck that.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HuntAndPeck  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 

    Money and Your Mind - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 1:34


    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 brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, 'Money and Your Mind'. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Money and Your Mind here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMoneyAndYourMind  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    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 money and psychology you may find interesting:   1)  Why Smart People are Poor Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhySmartPeopleArePoor Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWhySmartPeopleArePoor YouTube: https://youtu.be/2HmN3ofGdXI  2) For the Money Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonForTheMoney Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastForTheMoney YouTube: https://youtu.be/PkFdygSKN2Q  3) Super Rich Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSuperRich Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSuprRich YouTube: https://youtu.be/jtpG01GnyvU  4) Budgeting for Dummies Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBudgetingForDummies Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastBudgetingForDummies YouTube: https://youtu.be/TJNztILq3Mo   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 

    Word of the Day: Extrinsic Motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 2:45


    Extrinsic motivation: a powerful concept influencing how we act and achieve our goals. It's the drive to do something for external rewards. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ExtrinsicMotivation  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's another term 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  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 

    ESL Discussion Lesson: Lingua Franca

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 1:21


    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, Lingua Franca. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Lingua Franca here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLinguaFranca  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    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 language you may find interesting:   1)  The Way You Speak Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheWayYouSpeak Podcast:  YouTube:   2) Benefits of Bilingualism Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBenefitsOfBilingualism Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Men and Women Speak Differently Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMenWomenSpeakDiffferently Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PLMenAndWomenSpeakDifferently YouTube: https://youtu.be/cJBCTfyJBkg  4) Magic Words Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMagicWords 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://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

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