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Be at ease: To be at ease is to be comfortable, relaxed, and free from stress. You're not anxious or tense, but calm and confident in your surroundings. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/be-at-ease/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

With a capital: The phrase 'with a capital,' places emphasis on a word to show that it has the deepest, most complete, or most extreme meaning possible.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/with-a-capital/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here is a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Epitome: when we talk about the epitome of a concept or an object, we are referring to the perfect example or the ideal embodiment of that particular thing. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/epitome/   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Talk a good game: to talk a good game means to speak convincingly about your abilities, plans, or intentions. However, your actions do not match your words. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/talk-a-good-game/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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. Put your money where your mouth is: you should be willing to bet real money to prove you can do what you say you can do. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/  Actions speak louder than words: a proverb which means what you do is much more important than what you say you will do.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/actions-speak-louder-than-words/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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Writer's block: the inability to begin or continue writing because ideas simply will not come. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WritersBlock  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.  A change is as good as a rest: a change is as good as a rest means changing your work location or to a new task is as beneficial or refreshing as a vacation or a day off.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AChangeIsAsGoodAsARest  Brainstorm: to brainstorm means to have a lot of people coming up with different ideas before they choose a few to focus on and develop further. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Brainsorm   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Urban myth: an urban myth is a modern story that many people believe to be true but cannot be proven. They are set in the modern world and feel very current. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/UrbanMyth   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 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.  Word of mouth: sharing information from one person to another by talking. It comes from people we know, rather than ads or sources. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Word-Of-Mouth  Believe in (something): if you believe in something, you are 100% sure that it exists. If you are sure that Sasquatches exist, then you believe in Sasquatches.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BelieveInSomething   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  #UrbanMyth #ArtisanEnglish #英会話 #ESL #リアル英会話

Skin in the game: personally sharing the outcomes of decisions. If things go well, you benefit. If not, you bear the cost. Your money, reputation, or future is directly tied to the result. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/skin-in-the-game/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Act of God: an act of God means a natural event that humans cannot control or prevent such as earthquakes, floods, and other extreme natural disasters. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ActOfGod  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here's a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Force majeure: force majeure is French for superior force. It's often a clause in a contract pausing that contract if a disaster or act of God occurs. https://b.link/WednesdayForceMajeure   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Justice must not only be done, but it must be seen to be done: this phrase means that it is not enough for courts and judges to make fair decisions; people must also see and believe that fairness has happened. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/justice-must-not-only-be-done/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here is one more term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Justice is blind: justice is blind means that justice is impartial and objective. Whoever comes before justice is treated equally in the eyes of the law. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/JusticeIsBlind  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Jump in with both feet: to jump in with both feet means to start something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, without holding back or hesitating.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/JumpInWithBothFeet  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.  Dilly-dally: to dilly-dally means to waste time by being slow or indecisive, especially when you should be doing something important. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Dilly-Dally  Hit the ground running: if someone is able to hit the ground running, they are ready to contribute to something immediately and don't need to be trained first. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HitTheGroundRunning  Nothing ventured, nothing gained: if you don't try, you'll never succeed. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/nothingVenturedNothingGained  On the sidelines: at work or life in general, being on the sidelines refers to being in a passive or inactive position, not taking an active part in something. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheSidelines  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Kick in: when something kicks in, it starts taking effect. If you drink coffee, you don't feel it right away. It takes time for it to kick in. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/kick-in/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  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: 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 a variety of 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, "Benefits of Bilingualism."   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Benefits of Bilingualism here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-benefits-of-bilingualism/  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 learning you may find interesting:   1)  You Need a Hobby Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-you-need-a-hobby/ Podcast: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonYouNeedAHobby YouTube: https://youtu.be/GLK-7CH6pgA  2) Being Creative Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-being-creative/ Podcast: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonBeingCreative YouTube: https://youtu.be/87a7ItDQCpM  3) Thriving with Online Education Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-thriving-with-online-education/ Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastThrivingWithOnlineEducation YouTube: https://youtu.be/rn1vsbAHieg  4) Adaptability Quotient Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-adaptability-quotient/ 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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Mundane: the word mundane is an adjective meaning something is ordinary, everyday, or unexciting. If it's mundane, it's common and not special. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Mundane   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  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: 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 a variety of 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 titled “Set the Mood.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Set the Mood” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-set-the-mood/    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY 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 things that can affect your mood, which you may find interesting:    1)  A World of Colour Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-a-world-of-colour/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAWorldOfColour YouTube: https://youtu.be/9rFGJeBYLyA  2) Light Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-light/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLight YouTube: https://youtu.be/-r69WKh6DMo  3) Positively Looney Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-positively-loony/ Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Art for Health Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-art-for-health/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyArtForHealth YouTube: https://youtu.be/jRKJ13DLdFQ   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Do justice: when you do justice to someone or something, it means you represent it in the best and most accurate way possible. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DoJustice  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  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: 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 a variety of 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, "Reinventing Yourself." I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Reinventing Yourself here:  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-reinventing-yourself/  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 self-improvement you may find interesting:   1)  Recession Survival Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/2023-lessons/lesson-recession-survival/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastRecessionSurvival YouTube: https://youtu.be/uPMOapyc5aM  2) How to set up a GREAT day Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-how-to-set-up-a-great-day/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonHowToSetUpAGreatDay YouTube: https://youtu.be/XVvwYZAcVqY  3) Daily Rituals Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-daily-rituals/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastDailyRituals YouTube: https://youtu.be/ozZuxY90gJM  4) The Skill for Turbulent Times Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-skill-for-turbulent-times/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTheSkillForTurbulentTimes YouTube: https://youtu.be/NXtTxC9LBnc   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Send for: use send for when you want things to come to you, and use send to when you want things to go from you to another location. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/send-for-vs-send-to/   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.  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  Take a turn for the worse: the phrase take a turn for the worse means that no matter how bad or good the situation was, it has just gotten worse. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeATurnForTheWorse  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  Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves: do the small things right, and they add up to be big successes. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeCareOfThePennies   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: 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 a variety of 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 titled "The Invisible Hand."   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson The Invisible Hand here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-invisible-hand/   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a Complimentary 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 design, which you may find interesting:    1) Biophilic Design Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-biophilic-design/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyBiophilicDesign YouTube: https://youtu.be/RF_FL1HLZGg  2) A World of Colour Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-a-world-of-colour/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAWorldOfColour YouTube: https://youtu.be/9rFGJeBYLyA  3) Walk the Labyrinth Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-walk-the-labyrinth/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWalkTheLabyrinth YouTube: https://youtu.be/BoZCnwIBvEA  4) Hostile Design Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-hostile-design/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastHostileDesign YouTube: https://youtu.be/DaF-rjhNMso   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: 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 a variety of 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, Neverposters.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Neverposters here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-neverposters/    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 social media, which you may find interesting:    1)  Screen Time Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-screen-time/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyScreenTime YouTube: https://youtu.be/ETFnLVY1eog  2) Attention Wars Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-attention-wars/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAttentionWars YouTube: https://youtu.be/bW9ZvWm_kqc  3) Popcorn Brain Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-popcorn-brain/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyPopcornBrain YouTube: https://youtu.be/eiM6OqvlLVE  4) Dopamine Detox Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-dopamine-detox/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyDopamineDetox YouTube: https://youtu.be/Oe9RtloGJX8   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

On the edge of your seat: to be on the edge of your seat means you are very excited, nervous, or interested because you don't know what will happen next. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/on-the-edge-of-your-seat/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here's another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Go off on a tangent: to begin talking about something that is not related to the original topic of your conversation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GoOffOnATangent  a.k.a.: the abbreviation for 'also known as' is aka or a.k.a. It's used when someone has another name, is known by another name or has a nickname. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AKA   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Bottom out: to bottom out means to reach the lowest point in a situation, that can't get any worse, often before things start to improve. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/bottom-out/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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. Hit rock bottom: when you hit rock bottom, you're at an extremely low point and unable to go any lower. It may be financially, emotionally or physically. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HitRockBottom  Hope springs eternal: proverbs such as hope springs eternal are little tidbits of wisdom gained by our ancestors and handed down to us. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TueHopeSpringsEternal  Turning point: a turning point is when a significant change takes place. Often, we don't know we've reached a turning point until it has happened. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TurningPoint  Things are looking up: conditions are getting better. You use it when you're feeling confident, and things in your life are going well.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThingsAreLookingUp   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: 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 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, You Need a Hobby.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson You Need a Hobby here:  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-you-need-a-hobby/    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 relaxation, which you may find interesting:    1) Leisure Sickness Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-leisure-sickness/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLeisureSicknessYouTube: https://youtu.be/09cf2jgJGQA  2) La Dolce far Niente Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-la-dolce-far-niente/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLaDolceFarNiente YouTube: https://youtu.be/orLWW6zSDhY  3) Art for Health Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-art-for-health/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyArtForHealth YouTube: https://youtu.be/jRKJ13DLdFQ  4) Soft Fascination Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-soft-fascination/ 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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Hit it off: to hit it off means to quickly become friends, have a connection with, or get along very well with someone from the first meeting. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/hit-it-off/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.  Make do: to make do means to manage to live or survive with less than what you want or less than is necessary until you can acquire more later. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MakeDo   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: 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 a variety of 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, Youngism.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Youngism here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-youngism/   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 youth, which you may find interesting:    1)  They Can't Afford to Live Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-they-cant-afford-to-live/  Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/artisanenglishjp/episodes/They-Cant-Afford-to-Live---ESL-Discussion-Lesson-e36dr05 YouTube: https://youtu.be/-0-USdHRucw  2) High School Student Jobs Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-high-school-student-jobs/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp/episodes/Lesson-High-School-Student-Jobs-e2hher2 YouTube: https://youtu.be/HT7IyarzHKk  3) Lying Flat Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-lying-flat/ Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Bionics Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-bionics/ 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: 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 a variety of 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 titled "The Silent Generation."   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson The Silent Generation here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-silent-generation/    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 human generations, which you may find interesting:    1)  Gen Z Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-gen-z/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonGenZ YouTube: https://youtu.be/OICcJON19d8  2) Gen X Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-gen-x/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGenX YouTube: https://youtu.be/dHgr7uduS7w  3) Boomers Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-boomers/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyBoomers YouTube: https://youtu.be/s2yG_-iwavA  4) Gerontocracy Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-gerontocracy/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGerontocracy YouTube: https://youtu.be/v9i7f99AnzY   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Come of age: coming of age means becoming an adult or maturing, usually after learning important life lessons. People grow up in their own ways and at their own pace. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ComeOfAge  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 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.  In a nutshell: a little phrase people use when they want to say that they are going to use as few words as possible to explain something. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InANutshell  The time of your life: if you have the time of your life, you enjoy something very much, or it was the most enjoyable or exciting thing in your life. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheTimeOfYourLife   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Cartel: a cartel is a group of independent companies or organizations that work together to control prices, limit production, or divide markets. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Cartel  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Price-fixing: price-fixing occurs when sellers get together and agree not to sell a product or good below a specific price. Usually, cartels do this. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PriceFixing   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Cardinal rule: a cardinal rule is an important principle that should never be broken. It's the most important rule in a situation necessary for success. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CardinalRule  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here's another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Bend the rules: when we bend the rules, we allow someone to do something that they usually cannot do. Bending the rules can make others feel jealous.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BendTheRules   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: 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 a variety of 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, Being Creative.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Being Creative here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBeingCreative    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 creativity, which you may find interesting:    1)  Why Seek Solitude Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhySeekSolitude Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWhySeekSolitude YouTube: https://youtu.be/WMkNUUTQVF4  2) The End of the Knowledge Economy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheEndOfTheKnowledgeEconomy Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheEndOfTheKnowledgeEconomy YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEkY4Awh2_E  3) Light Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLight Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLight YouTube: https://youtu.be/-r69WKh6DMo  4) Soft Fascination Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSoftFascination Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSoftFascinationYouTube: 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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  #BeingCreative #Creativity #ESL #英会話 #リアル英会話 #オンライン英会話 #英語でディスカッション

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of 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, How to Finish.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson How to Finish here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowToFinish   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 determination and self-improvement, which you may find interesting:    1)  How to Begin Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowToBegin Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyHowToBegin YouTube: https://youtu.be/_Hdha0n-axA  2) Grit Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGrit Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGrit YouTube: https://youtu.be/i1fGKPL8USw  3) Embrace the Hard Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonEmbraceTheHard Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyEmbraceTheHard YouTube: https://youtu.be/CRQazp4vnwo  4) Growth Mindset Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGrowthMindset Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastGrowthMindset YouTube: https://youtu.be/vL4jgoRYCAM     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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Grey zone: a grey zone is an unclear or uneasy to define situation. It's when rules are confusing, or things are neither one thing or another. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GreyZone   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  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: 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 a variety of 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, Elderly Smartphone Addiction.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Elderly Smartphone Addiction here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonElderlySmartphoneAddiction    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 ageing and smartphones, which you may find interesting:    1)  Putting the Brakes on Seniors Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPuttingTheBrakesOnSeniors Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyPuttingTheBrakesOnSeniors YouTube: https://youtu.be/UsK5WBSbp9s  2) Gerontocracy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGerontocracy Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGerontocracy YouTube: https://youtu.be/v9i7f99AnzY  3) Elderly Doing Time Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonElderlyDoingTime Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Screen Time Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonScreenTime Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyScreenTime YouTube: https://youtu.be/ETFnLVY1eog   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Black humour: black humour is a type of comedy that makes jokes about serious, sad, or even frightening topics such as death, illness. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BlackHumour  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.  Tongue in cheek: when someone says something tongue in cheek, they may sound serious, but they are joking. Tongue in cheek requires some sarcasm at times. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TongueInCheek   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Work wonders: to work wonders is to have a surprisingly good effect or result, often improving a situation or making you feel better than expected. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WorkWonders  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.  Go to hell in a handbasket: when someone says everything is going to hell in a handbasket, they mean that things are deteriorating or getting worse very quickly. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WedGoToHellInAHandbasket  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   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Spring in your step: to have a spring in your step means to walk with extra energy, happiness, and enthusiasm. You're feeling kind of bouncy. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpringInYourStep   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.  Rain on your parade: there's always someone or something that's going to rain on your parade. That means there's always something that can spoil your plans.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RainOnYourParade  This, too shall pass: this too, shall pass is for pessimists and optimists. It is a simple yet profound statement of fact. Change is the only constant in life.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThisTooShallPass   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: 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 a variety of 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, Switching Off.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson Switching Off here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSwitchingOff   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 work stress, which you may find interesting:    1)  Leisure Sickness Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLeisureSickness Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLeisureSickness YouTube: https://youtu.be/09cf2jgJGQA  2) Art for Health Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonArtForHealth Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyArtForHealth YouTube: https://youtu.be/jRKJ13DLdFQ  3) Self-talk Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSelf-talk Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifySelf-Talk YouTube: https://youtu.be/8bkncVD1NXY  4) Walk the Labyrinth Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWalkTheLabyrinth Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWalkTheLabyrinth YouTube: https://youtu.be/BoZCnwIBvEA    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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Truth will out: it means that the truth cannot stay hidden forever, especially secrets or lies, especially in serious situations such as political scandals. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TruthWillOut   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.  Come to light: a phrase used to mean exposing, revealing or making something known. Light is synonymous with power and knowledge. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ComeToLight  Fight a losing battle: when you fight a losing battle, you try hard but know that your efforts are doomed to failure. You realize there is no way to win. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FightALosingBattle   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Brownie points: a common North American term for the praise, approval, or rewards from someone, such as a teacher, for doing something good. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BrowniePoints  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here's one more term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Go the extra mile: if you go the extra mile, you do more than is expected. To go the extra mile involves giving a task special effort and attention. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GoTheExtraMile   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Instant gratification: the desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay. It's getting things now, rather than waiting. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InstantGratification   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here's a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Good things come to those who wait: the expression good things come to those who wait means if you wait patiently, you will eventually achieve your goals and desires. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GoodThingsComeToThoseWhoWait   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Aphorism: The word aphorism means a short sentence that cleverly expresses, in a few words, what is believed to be a general truth. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Aphorism  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.  Time is money: a powerful phrase emphasizing the importance of not wasting time because it is as useful as money. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TimeIsMoney Animal spirits: the term animal spirits, coined by John Maynard Keynes, refers to the way humans behave and the financial decisions they make under stress. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WedAnimalSpirits What goes up must come down: indicates the observation that everything that rises must also fall. There is balance in the universe. https://b.link/WednesdayWhatGoesUpMustComeDown   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Give with one hand, take away with the other: used when someone gives you something good but then takes something away at the same time, so the gift feels less valuable. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GiveWithOneHand   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Give and take: refers to the never-ending negotiation of mutual concessions and compromises that make up most of life. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GiveAndTake  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Chasing rainbows: trying to achieve something impossible or very unlikely to happen, such as finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ChasingRainbows  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.   Play on words: a play on words humorously uses similar-sounding words so that there is more than one meaning implied. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PlayOnWords  Party pooper: a party pooper is someone who takes the happiness out of a situation. Anyone who does something to stop your fun can be a party pooper. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PartyPooper  Shoot for the moon: shoot for the moon means if we set high ambitions, even unattainable ones, we'll be more successful than if we never set ambitions at all. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ShootForTheMoon    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  

Beware the Ides of March: to watch out for danger, especially on March 15th, but also to warn someone about trouble in general. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BewareTheIdesOfMarch  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Warm welcome: A warm welcome goes beyond just saying “hello.” It means smiling, using kind words, and sometimes even offering a handshake or a hug. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WarmWelcome  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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. With open arms: we accept someone with affection and enthusiasm when we welcome them with open arms. It's the human thing to do. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WithOpenArms  Get up to: someone is taking part in some mischief or doing something that you don't approve of. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetUpTo   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  

Leave money on the table: Leaving money on the table means not taking all the possible money or benefits from a deal or opportunity. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LeaveMoneyOnTheTable  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 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.  Pay it forward: after we receive an act of kindness from someone, we should then be kind to someone else. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PayItForward  Peace of mind: a state of mental and emotional calmness which helps us cope with daily stressors and challenges. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/wotdPeaceOfMind   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 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, Embrace the Hard.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Embrace the Hard here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonEmbraceTheHard   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 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 resilience, which you may find interesting:    1)  Resilience Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonResilience Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Pre-crastination or Procrastination Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPreOrProcrastination Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyPreOrProcrastination YouTube: https://youtu.be/9Z1p9Zrmp88  3) Self-talk Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSelf-talk Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifySelf-Talk YouTube: https://youtu.be/8bkncVD1NXY  4) The Silent Generation Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheSilentGeneration 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  

Damn with faint praise: to damn with faint praise means to criticize someone or something indirectly by giving only very weak or minimal praise. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DamnWithFaintPraise  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.  Four-letter word: rude or bad words that people find offensive. Not all four-letter words have only four letters, but they're all bad. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FourLetterWord  Read between the lines: if you can read between the lines, you can understand the difference between what people say or write and what they actually mean. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ReadBetweenTheLines   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 

Thrill of a lifetime: A thrill of a lifetime is a feeling of great excitement or joy that occurs only once or very rarely in a person's life.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThrillOfALifetime  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.   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  

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Dopamine Detox. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Dopamine Detox here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LDopamineDetox  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after lessons.    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 addiction you may find interesting:   1)  All About Chocolate Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAllAboutChocolate Podcast:  YouTube:   2) Busyness Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-busyness/ Podcast:  YouTube:  3) Gaming Addiction Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGamingAddiction Podcast:  YouTube:  4) Pie in the Sky Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPieInTheSky Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastPieInTheSky YouTube: 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/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

In the red: when your finances are in the red, it means that you have more debt than you have assets or cash to cover. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InTheRed   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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.  End up: when you end up somewhere, it means arriving or finding yourself in a location, situation or condition you never planned for or expected. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/EndUp  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure: it's easier to prevent bad things from happening than it is to recover from them. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AnOunceOfPrevention  Keep your head above water: to keep your head above water, you need to avoid getting into debt. If you can stay in the black, you can keep your head above water. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/KeepYourHeadAboveWater  Forewarned is forearmed: forewarned is forearmed is good advice on preparing for the future. It means it's better to know what is going to happen before it happens. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ForewarnedIsForearmed   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 

Fair-weather friend: A fair-weather friend is someone who is only your friend when things are going well. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Fair-WeatherFriend  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, 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, 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.  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  Stick with: a phrasal verb that means to continue doing something even when it is hard or when you feel like giving up. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StickWith   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 a variety of 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, Envy.    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Envy here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonEnvy   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 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 emotions, which 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) Self-talk Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSelf-talk Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifySelf-Talk YouTube: https://youtu.be/8bkncVD1NXY  3) What Makes MEn Happy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhatMakesMenHappy Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWhatMakesMEnHappy YouTube: https://youtu.be/GmoFCCinnME  4) The Joy of Fear Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheJoyOfFear Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTheJoyOfFear YouTube: https://youtu.be/x8Ryb-ixNsg   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