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Daunting: describing something as daunting means it seems intimidating or discouraging, often because it is too challenging to tackle.   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Daunting   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 after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some 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   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  

Barebones: If it's barebones, it has only what's necessary and nothing extra. It describes things, ideas, or services that have only the essentials. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Barebones  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 after-lesson written feedback.  Here are two more terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Freemium: in a freemium business model, a company offers a basic product or service for free, but users must pay for advanced features or content. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Freemium Pomp and ceremony: the phrase pomp and ceremony describes grand, formal events that highlight tradition, importance, and celebration. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PompAndCeremony   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, Art for Health.    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Art for Health here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonArtForHealth   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 art and observation, which you may find interesting:    1) Generated Goo  Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGeneratedGoo Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastGeneratedGoo YouTube: https://youtu.be/6a-p38el66M  2) Hostile Design Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHostileDesign Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastHostileDesign YouTube: https://youtu.be/DaF-rjhNMso  3) People Watching Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPeopleWatching Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyPeopleWatching YouTube: https://youtu.be/nPx82birhGs  4) Light Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLight Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLight YouTube: https://youtu.be/-r69WKh6DMo   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  

Freemium: In a freemium business model, a company offers a basic product or service for free, but users must pay for advanced features or content. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Freemium   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 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   

Pundit: a pundit is an expert or commentator offering opinions, analyses, and interpretations, often in politics, sports, or culture. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Pundit   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 after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Talking head: experts who appear on TV. They're often professors, ex-diplomats or retired military officers who share their expertise. https://b.link/TalkingHead Looming: when we say that something is looming, we mean that something unwanted or unpleasant is going to happen soon. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Looming Pat yourself on the back: if you are patting yourself on the back, it means you're boasting. If you're told to pat yourself on the back, someone is praising you. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WedPatYourselfOnTheBack Double-edged sword: something that has both positive and negative effects. Rain is good for crops, but it makes you wet. https://b.link/DoubleEdgedSword   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

On a knife edge: The phrase on a knife edge describes a situation that is very risky or difficult, where things could quickly get much better or much worse. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnAKnifeEdge  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 after-lesson written feedback.  Here is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Trade war: 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   

Sweet tooth: a sweet tooth is a powerful craving or desire for any and all things that are sweet. It's addiction that takes over your life. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SweetTooth   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. A moment on the lips, forever on the hips: dieters use the expression a moment on the lips, forever on the hips to warn a time of weakness leads to months of dieting. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AMomentOnTheLips  Zest: zest is citrus peel added to food or beverages for flavour. Zest is also a person's energy enthusiasm eagerness or interest in something. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Zest  Willpower: willpower is the ability to control our thoughts and our behaviour so that we can restrain impulses. It does have limits, though. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Willpower  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  

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, How Donald Trump Speaks.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson How Donald Trump Speaks here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowTrumpSpeaks  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 the political situation in the United States you may find interesting:   1)  BLACK – The Sad Truth Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBlackTheSadTruth Podcast:   2) USA Civil War (again) Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonUSACivilWarAgain Podcast:   3) Novelty Peace Prize Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonNoveltyPeacePrize Podcast:   4) The Myth of American Democracy Website: https://b.link/LessonTheMythOfAmericanDemocracy 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 

Quality not quantity: When we say quality, not quantity, we mean that it is more important to do something well than to do it many times. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/QualityNotQuantityThanks 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.  This is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Less is more: people are moving towards a minimalist lifestyle. The idea is that less is more, or having less stuff, enables people to have more experiences. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessIsMore   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, Self-Deception.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Self-Deception here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSelf-Deception    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 self-help, which you may find interesting:    1)  Boredom Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBoredom Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonBoredom YouTube: https://youtu.be/bQxcUIDiSVA  2) How to set up a GREAT day Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowToSetUpAGreatDay Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonHowToSetUpAGreatDay YouTube: https://youtu.be/XVvwYZAcVqY  3) Daily Rituals Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDailyRituals Spotify:  YouTube: https://youtu.be/ozZuxY90gJM  4) The Skill for Turbulent Times Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheSkillForTurbulentTimes 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://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

So to speak: used when you want to show that your words are not exactly true, but they explain an idea or make it easier to understand. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SoToSpeakThanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here is a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Metaphor: a metaphor is a way to describe something by referring to something else which is in some way similar. Life is a highway is a metaphor. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Metaphor   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun! However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Self-Checkout.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Self-Checkout here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSelfCheckout  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 retail you may find interesting:   1)  The Innovative Grocery Store Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonInnovativeGroceryStore Podcast:   2) Nope, Not Buying Today! Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonNopeNotBuyingToday Podcast:   3) #Thrifting Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/book-thrifting/ Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonThrifting YouTube: https://youtu.be/TNcWABfLzvk   4) Retail Therapy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRetailTherapy 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 

On the rise: When we say something, such as a trend or a politician, is on the rise, we mean it is increasing or growing in some way. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheRise   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   

Cleanliness is next to godliness: it's about maintaining a healthy environment, both physically and mentally. It's about respecting yourself. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CleanlinessIsNextToGodliness   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.   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  

Useful idiot: someone who is unwittingly manipulated by a more powerful political force to promote their agenda despite not fully understanding the implications of their actions. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/UsefulIdiot   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.  Conspiracy Theory: a conspiracy theory is a belief that something is controlled by powerful people and the truth is somehow being hidden. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ConspiracyTheory  Propaganda: a form of communication that aims to influence people's beliefs and behaviours. It often presents information in a biased way. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Propaganda   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  

Race to the bottom: happens when companies, countries, or organizations try to win more business by lowering their standards, prices, or quality.  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.   Sticker shock: the surprise and sadness you feel when the price of something you want to buy is too high. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StickerShock  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    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, Part-time Pacifism.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Part-time Pacifism here:   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPart-TimePacifismAt 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 war, which you may find interesting:    1)  Japan Prepares for War Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonJapanPreparesForWar Spotify:  YouTube:   2) The World has Changed Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheWorldHasChanged Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Mandatory Service Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMandatoryService Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyMandatoryService YouTube: https://youtu.be/wsRG2REEJiY  4) War With China Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWarWithChina 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  

Self-made man: A self-made man is someone who attains success through their own effort and determination, not through inheritance or connections. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Self-MadeMan  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.  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://links.artisanenglish.jp/Epitome  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  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Japan Prepares for War.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Japan Prepares for War here:  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonJapanPreparesForWarAt 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 how the world is changing that you may find interesting:   1)  The World Has Changed Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheWorldHasChanged Podcast:   2) War with China Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWarWithChina Podcast:   3) Shrinking World Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonShrinkingWorld 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 

Prim and proper: prim and proper describes a person who is very concerned with looking neat and following rules. They do not like mess or bad manners. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PrimAndProper  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Stick out like a sore thumb: a phrase used to describe a situation or an individual that stands out from the rest. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StickOutLikeASoreThumb  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's a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheOtherHand   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Lighten up: to relax, let go of stress, and not take things too seriously. It's about finding joy and laughter in the little moments, even in the midst of difficult situations. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LightenUp  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 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 Take a step back: when you take a step back means taking a moment to pause and reassess a situation before proceeding. It helps you calm down and think. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeAStepBack  Rat race: the rat race is the quest for power and money that makes up the society in which we live today. Slow down and stop running. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheRatRace  Laughter is the best medicine: the idiom laughter is the best medicine means that smiling and laughing are directly connected to good health. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LaughterIsTheBestMedicine  Smile and the world smiles with you: smile, and the world smiles with you should be self-explanatory. Smiling is as contagious as COVID, but in a good way. It makes people happy. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WedSmileAndTheWorld  Don't sweat the small stuff: don't sweat the small stuff means try not to worry too much about minor issues. They often solve themselves without too much trouble. https://b.link/WedDontSweatSmallStuff  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  

Plutonomy: a plutonomy is a society where wealth is concentrated in the hands of a small and extremely wealthy group of individuals with power. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Plutonomy  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://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  This is a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Conspiracy theory: a conspiracy theory is a belief that something is controlled by powerful people and the truth is somehow being hidden. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ConspiracyTheory    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, Self-talk.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Self-talk here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSelf-talk   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 talking, which you may find interesting:    1)  How Donald Trump Speaks Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowTrumpSpeaks Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowDonaldTrumpSpeaks YouTube: https://youtu.be/8qmTc1N2jQ4   2) Men and Women Speak Differently Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMenWomenSpeakDiffferently Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PLMenAndWomenSpeakDifferently YouTube: https://youtu.be/cJBCTfyJBkg  3) The Way You Speak Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheWayYouSpeak Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Why you should learn to swear Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhyYouShouldLearnToSwear 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  

Anocracy: An anocracy is a form of government that is neither a full democracy nor a full dictatorship. There is voting, but limited rights and freedoms. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Anocracy  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.  Expand your vocabulary with one more word from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Pariah: a pariah is a person who is not accepted by most of the people in society because they are not liked, respected or trusted. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Pariah   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, The Perfect AI Girlfriend. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson The Perfect AI Girlfriend, here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/book-the-perfect-ai-girlfriend/  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 loneliness in society you may find interesting:   1) Minister of Loneliness  Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMinisterOfLoneliness Podcast:   2) Rent Me Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRentMe Podcast:   3) Pronounced Social Reclusiveness Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPronouncedSocialReclusiveness Podcast:   4) Friends: Quality or Quantity Website: https://b.link/LessonFriendsQualityOrQuantity Spotify: https://b.link/PodcastFriendsQualityOrQuantity YouTube: https://youtu.be/6ZWSwlW1DNA   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 

Tailwind: when you are moving forward, a tailwind blows behind you, helping you move forward faster and with less effort by pushing you. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Tailwind  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.  Take advantage of: to take advantage of something means to make good use of the opportunities or benefits it offers. Never hurtfully take advantage of people. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeAdvantageOf  Make the most of: to make the most of a situation means to enjoy it as much as possible, no matter the circumstances. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MakeTheMostOf   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  

Post-truth: a situation where emotions and personal beliefs have more influence on public opinion than objective facts. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Post-Truth  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.  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 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   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Drivers Wanted.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Drivers Wanted here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDriversWanted  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, well, it's a buffet of everything, you may find interesting, really:   1)  Order from Chaos Website: https://b.link/LessonOrderFromChaos Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastOrderFromChaos YouTube: https://youtu.be/6bHoirUIdK0  2) Made for America Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMadeForAmerica Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Going Electric Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGoingElectric Podcast:  YouTube:   4) Come on Over Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonComeOnOver 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  

Pomp and ceremony: the phrase pomp and ceremony describes grand, formal events that highlight tradition, importance, and celebration. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PompAndCeremony  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.   Crave: craving is a powerful feeling of wanting something intensely. It can happen when you desire food, a stimulant, or even a person. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Crave  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  Stand out: to stand out is to be noticeable or different in a positive way. To stand out, we don't need to be the loudest or the most flamboyant. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StandOut    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 brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, 'Cleaning'.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Cleaning here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonCleaning  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 women and couples, which you may find interesting:    1)  Womenomics Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWomenomics Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWomenomics YouTube: https://youtu.be/sgumBkpOnn4  2) What Makes MEn Happy? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhatMakesMenHappy Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonHowToSetUpAGreatDay YouTube: https://youtu.be/XVvwYZAcVqY  3) Stay at Home Dads Website: https://b.link/StayAtHomeDads Spotify:  YouTube: https://youtu.be/SBOYkdAtLms  4) None or One and Done Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonNoneOrOneAndDone 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 

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, IQ Isn't Everything.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson IQ Isn't Everything here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIQIsntEverything   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 intelligence, which 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) Peak Intelligence Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPeakIntelligence Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastPeakIntelligence YouTube: https://youtu.be/FLuoIZlftWo  3) Does IQ Equal Wealth? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDoesIQEqualWealth Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Flynn in Reverse  Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFlynnInReverse 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 

Graveyard shift: working during the late hours of the night, from midnight to early morning, when things are dark and quiet, like a graveyard at night. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GraveyardShift  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.  Circadian rhythm: your circadian rhythm is the 24-hour sleep-wake cycle that repeats every time the sun rises. It's the rhythm of life. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CircadianRhythm  Supernatural: Supernatural refers to phenomena that are above or beyond what is normal in the natural world and can't be explained by science.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Supernatural   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  

Cauldron: a cauldron, typically defined as a large, heavy pot used for cooking or boiling, has become synonymous with the spirit of Halloween. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Cauldron   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.  Witches' brew: witches' brew, a magical potion created by witches and composed of mysterious ingredients, holds a special place in spooky traditions. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WitchesBrew  Jack o' lantern: a Jack o' lantern is a hollowed-out pumpkin with a gruesome face, lighted by a burning candle on the inside.   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/JackOLantern   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 

Ghoul: A ghoul is a mythical creature from Arabic folklore. A ghoul is an evil spirit or monster found in graveyards that eats dead bodies. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Ghoul  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.  Suspension of disbelief: to allow yourself to believe something is true or real even though you know it is impossible. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SuspensionOfDisbelief  Morbid: The term morbid refers to an unhealthy interest in subjects like death, decay, and the supernatural. Around Halloween, though, it's OK.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Morbid    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 #ESL #リアル英会話 #Ghoul #Halloween #ハロウィン 

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, Intermittent Fasting.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Intermittent Fasting here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIntermittentFasting  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 weight loss you may find interesting:   1)  Dopamine Detox Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LDopamineDetox Podcast:  YouTube:   2) Wrangling with Wonky Waste Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWranglingWithWonkyWaste Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Weight Loss Drugs Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWeightLossDrugs Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWeightLossDrugs YouTube: https://youtu.be/4O7VYefUH3I  4) Comfort Food Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonComfortFood 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  

Tough as nails: someone or something is extremely strong, resilient, and able to endure difficult situations without easily giving up. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ToughAsNails   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.  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  As rare as hen's teeth: as rare as hens' teeth means that something is extremely rare or near impossible to find. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WedAsRareAsHensTeeth  Stand up to: to confront or challenge someone or something powerful or intimidating. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StandUpTo  Cold snap: a cold snap or cold spell is unusually cold weather for a short period of time. In early spring or late fall, cold spells can damage crops. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ColdSnap  Rise to the occasion: when a person rises to the occasion, they can bring their A-game to a particularly challenging or stressful situation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RiseToTheOccasion  Bone-chilling: bone-chilling weather is so cold that even your bones feel like they are freezing. Russia and Canada have bone-chilling winters. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Bone-Chilling   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 a spell on you: to enchant or charm you, often in a magical or mysterious way. In daily life, you feel magically attracted. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PutASpellOnYou   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.   Better half: calling someone your better half is humorous. It means the other person is the more intelligent, better-looking one in a relationship. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BetterHalf  Jack o' lantern: a Jack o' lantern is a hollowed-out pumpkin with a gruesome face lighted by a burning candle on the inside. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/JackOLantern  Like a deer in the headlights: used to describe someone who is paralyzed with fear like a deer in the headlights of car on a highway.   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WedDeerInTheHeadlights  The dead of night: when darkness is at its deepest and everything is quiet, usually around midnight, otherwise known as the witching hour.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheDeadOfNight    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, The Tradwife.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson The Tradwife here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTradwife   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 women's issues, which you may find interesting:    1)  Grey Divorce Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGreyDivorce Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGreyDivorce YouTube: https://youtu.be/ocxnyJamxj4  2) Maiden Name: I do or I don't Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMaidenName Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyMaidenName YouTube: https://youtu.be/8dFMMa8GKR4  3) Young and Single Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonYoungAndSingle Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyYoungAndSingle YouTube: https://youtu.be/dI9pRgJb7aM  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 

Spine-tingling: The word spine-tingling is an adjective used to describe something so scary or exciting that it sends shivers down your spine. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Spine-tingling  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.  Send shivers down your spine: when something sends shivers down your spine, you shake because you feel fear, nervousness, or maybe you are incredibly excited. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SendShiversDownYourSpine  Fear of the unknown: the anxiety we feel when we face situations or events that are uncertain or unfamiliar. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FearOfTheUnknown    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  

Town hall: gatherings where politicians meet with residents to share important information and hear community opinions. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TownHall  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.  Transparency is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.   Transparency: the openness, clarity, and honesty with which decisions are made and communicated to the public. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Transparency    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   

Supernatural: refers to phenomena that are above or beyond what is normal in the natural world and can't be explained by science. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Supernatural   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.   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 soul: an old soul is a young person who possesses a deep understanding of life and often displays a calm, reflective nature of someone much older. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OldSoul   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's one more word 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    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  

Town Square: town squares are places where people come together to enjoy activities such as markets, gatherings, and celebrate their culture.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TownSquare   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  

The dead of night: The dead of night is when darkness is at its deepest and everything is quiet, usually around midnight, otherwise known as the witching hour. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheDeadOfNight  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.  Witching hour: the witching hour is when witches and other magical creatures come out to play. It's a time of mystery, mischief, and mayhem. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WitchingHour  Send shivers down your spine: when something sends shivers down your spine, you shake because you feel fear, nervousness, or maybe you are incredibly excited. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SendShiversDownYourSpine  At the stroke of midnight: the stroke of midnight is exactly at midnight. Every night, exactly at the stroke of midnight, one day ends, and another begins. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StrokeOfMidnight    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.    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, Vintage. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson Vintage here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonVintage   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 fashion, which you may find interesting:    1)  What Happened to Headwear Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhatHappenedToHats Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyWhatHappenedToHeadwear YouTube: https://youtu.be/3unwBFYlFeE  2) Pocket Power Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPocketPower Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyPocketPower YouTube: https://youtu.be/njk73FQkopA  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) Fashion Rental Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFashionRental Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastFashionRental YouTube: https://youtu.be/a3weapbzyCg   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 

Finger food: small bites of food that you can eat with your fingers, no utensils needed, not even chopsticks. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FingerFood  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, 'Are We Desensitized?' I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson 'Are We Desensitized?' here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAreWeDesensitized  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 you may find interesting:   1) Burnout Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBurnout Podcast:  YouTube:   2) Weekending Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWeekending Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Shipping News Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonShippingNews 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  

On the upswing: When a situation is on the upswing, it is moving in a positive direction after a period of trouble, difficulty, or just average performance. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheUpswing  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 

Safe and sound: to be safe and sound means safe from harm or danger and in good condition. It's used to tell others we have arrived without any problems.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SafeAndSound  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's one more term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Peace of mind: the feeling you have when you're calm and have no worries. In our hectic world, people look for ways to find peace of mind. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PeaceOfMind   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  

Swimmingly: an adverb that means something is going smoothly without any troubles. If our lives go swimmingly, we feel content and hopeful. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Swimmingly  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.  Like water off a duck's back is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Like water off a duck's back: if insults or stress don't affect you they roll off you like water off a duck's back. Water doesn't bother ducks; stress doesn't bother you. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LikeWaterOffADucksBack    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