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Stocking stuffer: stocking stuffers are small gifts meant to fit inside a Christmas stocking and bring a lot of joy to the recipient. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StockingStuffer  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.  Holiday spirit: the holiday spirit is the feeling of warmth, generosity, love, and compassion that envelopes us during this special time of year. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidaySpirit  Grinch/Scrooge: Scrooge is a cheap person who doesn't want to spend money on gifts or decorations. A Grinch tries to ruin the holiday spirit for others. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Scrooge-Grinch   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  

Cancel your Christmas: used in English to show disappointment, frustration, or to warn someone that something negative is about to happen. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CancelYourChristmas   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. Holiday Spirit: the feeling of warmth, generosity, love, and compassion that envelopes us during this special time of year.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidaySpirit  Hustle and bustle: a lot of action in a small place. The noise and action of cities attract people. There's always something new to do.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HustleAndBustle   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   

Eat, drink and be merry: Eat, drink and be merry means indulging in the delicious treats and drinks that accompany Christmas & enjoying the joys of the season. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/EatDrinkAndBeMerry  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.   Holiday spirit: the holiday spirit is the feeling of warmth, generosity, love, and compassion that envelopes us during this special time of year. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidaySpirit  Holiday cheer: holiday cheer is about spreading happiness, kindness, and a sense of togetherness with friends, family, and even strangers. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidayCheer    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  

Deck: the word deck is often used to describe the act of decorating or furnishing a space. At Christmas, we deck our homes into festive places.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Deck   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.  Holiday spirit: the holiday spirit is the feeling of warmth, generosity, love, and compassion that envelopes us during this special time of year. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidaySpirit Tis the season to be jolly: tis the season to be jolly is a line in the Christmas song Deck the Halls.'Tis' is a contraction of 'it is'. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TisTheSeasonToBeJolly    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 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, Slow Living.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson Slow Living here:  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSlowLiving  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 slowing down, which you may find interesting:    1)  Busyness Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBusyness Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Why Seek Solitude Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhySeekSolitude Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWhySeekSolitude YouTube: https://youtu.be/WMkNUUTQVF4  3) Comfort Food Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonComfortFood Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonComfortFood YouTube: https://youtu.be/2QdsBsK556k  4) La Dolce far Niente Website: https://b.link/LessonLaDolceFarNiente Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLaDolceFarNiente YouTube: https://youtu.be/orLWW6zSDhY   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  

The greater good: the greater good means doing things not just for ourselves, but to help others, even if we have to make small sacrifices. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheGreaterGood  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 is a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Smile and the world smiles with you: Smiling is as contagious as COVID, but in a good way. It makes people happy. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WedSmileAndTheWorld    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   

He who hesitates is lost: we should immediately take advantage of the opportunities we are presented with; they may not occur again. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HeWhoHesitatesIsLost   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.  Go-getter: an energetic person who is determined to do whatever they have to do. They are the type of person who gets the job done. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GoGetter   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Get stuck in: to get stuck in means to do something with energy and enthusiasm. You do not hesitate; you jump right in and give it your best effort. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetStuckIn   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.  Around the corner: when you hear someone say that something is (just) around the corner, they mean that it will be happening in the very near future. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AroundTheCorner  He who hesitates is lost: we should immediately take advantage of the opportunities we are presented with; they may not occur again.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HeWhoHesitatesIsLost    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   

It's better to give than to receive: this proverb, it's better to give than receive means the satisfaction of giving is more rewarding than receiving. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ItsBetterToGiveThanReceive  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here's another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Hand down: to give something to someone else, usually from an older person to a younger one. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HandDown   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 

Christmas came early: often used to describe the sudden and unexpected arrival of something that reminds us of the holiday season. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ChristmasCameEarly  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.  Holiday spirit: the feeling of warmth, generosity, love, and compassion that envelops us during this special time of year.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidaySpirit  You and yours: you and yours refers to an individual and their family, loved ones, or those they hold dear. It's a way to end your greeting cards. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/YouAndYours   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   

Merrymaking: the act of celebrating and having fun, especially during holidays and special occasions.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Merrymaking   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, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here's another Christmas term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  It is better to give than receive: this proverb means that the satisfaction of giving is more rewarding than receiving. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ItsBetterToGiveThanReceive    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  

The big picture: the big picture is the overall view of a situation, not just the small details. It's how everything fits together for our future. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheBigPicture  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, 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  

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, Boomers.    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Boomers here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBoomers     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 generations, which you may find interesting:    1)  Gen X Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Lesson-Gen-X Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGenX YouTube: https://youtu.be/dHgr7uduS7w  2) Gen Z Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGenZ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonGenZ YouTube: https://youtu.be/OICcJON19d8  3) Gerontocracy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGerontocracy Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGerontocracy YouTube: https://youtu.be/v9i7f99AnzY  4) 5Gs in the Office Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Lesson5GsInTheOffice Spotify:  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Spotify5GsInTheOfficeYouTube: https://youtu.be/RSaaKmjcxS8   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  

Tenure: the period a person holds a job, or the right to keep a position for a certain length of time, after proving their abilities. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Tenure  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.  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 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, 5Gs in the Office.   You can access the webpage for the lesson 5Gs in the Office here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Lesson5GsInTheOffice  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 the modern workplace you may find interesting:   1)  Pie in the Sky Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPieInTheSky Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastPieInTheSky YouTube: https://youtu.be/N2FGAa6UFBw  2) Male Malaise Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMaleMalaise Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyMaleMalaise YouTube: https://youtu.be/lcnWkKcLFz0  3) Should Monopolies be Broken up? Website: https://b.link/LessonShouldMonopoliesBeBrokenUp Podcast: YouTube:  4) Workstyle Reform Website: https://b.link/LessonWorkStyleReform 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  

Off-putting: when something is off-putting, it makes you feel uncomfortable, uneasy, or discouraged, and may make you want to try to avoid it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Off-Putting  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, 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  

Take the initiative: when you take the initiative, you do not wait for others to give instructions or offer opportunities; you see what needs to be done and do it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeTheInitiative  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, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  He who hesitates is lost: we should immediately take advantage of the opportunities we are presented with; they may not occur again. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HeWhoHesitatesIsLost  Stand out: 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  

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 Art of Appreciation.  I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson, The Art of Appreciation here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheArtOfAppreciation    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 happiness and taking control of what you can, which you may find interesting:    1) What Makes MEn Happy? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhatMakesMenHappy Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWhatMakesMEnHappy YouTube: https://youtu.be/GmoFCCinnME  2) Reinventing Yourself Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonReinventingYourself Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Reading for Life Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonReadingForLife Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastReadingForLife YouTube: https://youtu.be/bS_BZVIsEWs   4) Recession Survival Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRecssionSurvival Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastRecessionSurvival YouTube: https://youtu.be/uPMOapyc5aM   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  

Pass the baton: passing the baton comes from relay races. In everyday usage, to pass the baton means to give responsibility or leadership to someone else. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PassTheBaton  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.  Past your prime is another term in today's episode that may have been new to you.   Past your prime: when you are past your prime, you can no longer be as active as you once were, and your health has started to fail. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PastYourPrime   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  

Throw you for a loop: the phrase throw you for a loop means to surprise or confuse you. As an example, when someone does something completely out of character. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThrowYouForALoop  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.  Keep on keeping on: to continue doing what you are doing, even when it is difficult. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/KeepOnKeepingOn  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 ball: Being on the ball means you are quick to understand, ready to act, and aware of what is happening around you. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheBall  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  

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Gerontocracy.   You can access the webpage for the lesson Gerontocracy here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGerontocracy  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 an ageing society you may find interesting:   1)  Elderly Doing Time Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonElderlyDoingTime Podcast:  YouTube:   2) How Much is Enough? Website: https://b.link/LessonHowMuchIsEnough Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Long Life Lessons Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLongLifeLessons Podcast:  YouTube:   4) Retirement Homes Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRetirementHomes Podcast:  YouTube:   5) 5Gs in the Office Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Lesson5GsInTheOffice 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   

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