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Honesty is the best policy: telling the truth is always better than lying, even when it seems hard or risky. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/honesty-is-the-best-policy/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/TrialLessonI provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.See through you: to say that someone can see through you means they know what you are really like and are not going to be tricked by you. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/see-through-you/Truth will out: the truth cannot stay hidden forever, especially secrets or lies, especially in serious situations such as political scandals. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/truth-will-out/Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today: you should always try to accomplish as much as you can each day. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/never-put-off-until-tomorrow-what-you-can-do-today/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://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/peace-of-mind/Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglishYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtisanenglishSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

With every fibre of your being: the phrase with every fibre of your being means to feel, believe, or do something with your whole heart, mind, and body. It shows strong emotion, dedication, or belief. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/with-every-fibre-of-your-being/ 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/TrialLessonI provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.Go-to: describing something or someone as your go-to means that you always choose it because it is reliable, trusted, or your favourite. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/go-to/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://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/better-half/Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglishYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtisanenglishSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Beside the point: the phrase beside the point means that something is not relevant or connected to the main topic being discussed. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/beside-the-point/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability. Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here is one term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Go off on a tangent: to begin talking about something that is not related to the original topic of your conversation. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/go-off-on-a-tangent/  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability. Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Drive: go-getters and those with resilience cannot do anything without drive because it's the energy and determination to achieve what they want.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/drive/  Look out for number one: when you look out for number one, you are your number one priority. You act in your self-interest to ensure you have the advantage.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/look-out-for-number-one/  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://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/on-the-other-hand/  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://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/off-putting/  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Greener pastures: When people speak of greener pastures, they are thinking of a better or more promising situation than the current one they are in. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/greener-pastures/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  The grass is always greener on the other side: a proverb commenting on human desire. We always want what others have, but we don't. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/the-grass-is-always-greener-on-the-other-side/  Put out to pasture: when someone is put out to pasture, they're forced to retire. It's like a racehorse who isn't fast - they're retired to a farm somewhere. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/put-out-to-pasture/  Waste not, want not: the meaning of waste not, want not is similar to the Japanese mottainai; if you do not waste anything, then you will always have enough.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/waste-not-want-not/  Make the most of: to make the most of a situation means to enjoy it as much as possible, no matter the circumstances.    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Revenge is sweet: The phrase revenge is sweet means that getting back at someone who has wronged you feels enjoyable or satisfying. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/revenge-is-sweet/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability.Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  An eye for an eye: the idea behind an eye for an eye is that justice should be served in a way that is proportional to the crime that was committed. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/an-eye-for-an-eye/  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Guiding principle: a fundamental idea or rule that helps direct actions, decisions, and behaviour. It's a compass when facing challenges. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/guiding-principle/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability.Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Time is money: a powerful phrase emphasizing the importance of not wasting time because it is as useful as money.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/time-is-money/  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

40 is the new 30: This phrase highlights the idea that age is just a number and people can live fulfilling lives much longer than previous generations. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/40IsTheNew30Thanks 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/TrialLessonI provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.Age is just a number: saying age is just a number means you aren't happy about time passing, but it also means you're never too old or too young to try something. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AgeIsJustANumberAge gracefully: to age gracefully, you need to stay healthy, maintain your personal grooming habits, and be happy and content with where you are in life. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AgeGracefullyThe power of positive thinking: the power of positive thinking is to maintain an optimistic attitude and deal with the bad things in life while focusing on the good.https://b.link/TuesdayThePowerOfPositiveThinkingWebsite: https://www.artisanenglish.jpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglishYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtisanenglishSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

The power of positive thinking: the power of positive thinking is to maintain an optimistic attitude and deal with the bad things in life while focusing on the good. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/the-power-of-positive-thinking/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/TrialLessonI provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.Easier said than done: if something is easier said than done, it is quite to talk about doing something, but actually doing the something is quite challenging.https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/easier-said-than-done/Turn a negative into a positive: turning a negative into a positive means looking on the bright side and finding the positive in every negative event in the world.https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/turn-a-negative-into-a-positive/In the tank: in the tank can mean prices are plummeting. It can also mean to have something available for use or to be in support of someone or something. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/in-the-tank/Blaze your own trail: if you blaze your own trail, you are the first person to do something and then show others how to do it. It's not easy being first. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/blaze-your-own-trail/Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglishYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtisanenglishSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

To no end: a phrase meaning without any result or without success. When you do something to no end, you try hard, but nothing changes. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/to-no-end/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Adage: an adage is the same as a saying or proverb. They all mean an expression that most people believe expresses the truth.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/word-of-the-day-adage/  If at first you don't succeed, try, try again: you should never give up. Failure is a part of life; don't let it stop you; keep going. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-try-try-again-encore/  Practice makes perfect: the only way to improve your skills, whether at riding a bicycle or learning English, is to practice because practice makes perfect. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/practice-makes-perfect/  Hope springs eternal: proverbs such as hope springs eternal are little tidbits of wisdom gained by our ancestors and handed down to us. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/hope-springs-eternal/   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!      However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.      That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.     Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.   This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “Oh, the Memories!”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Oh, the Memories!” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-oh-the-memories/   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.     https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to education, which you may find interesting:    1) School Uniforms Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-school-uniforms/Spotify:  YouTube:   2) The Kids Aren't AlrightWebsite: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-kids-arent-alright/Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyTheKidsArentAlrightYouTube: https://youtu.be/j7h_NIOZV2U 3)  Stupid is as Stupid doesWebsite: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-stupid-is-as-stupid-does/Spotify:  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyStupidIsAsStupidDoesYouTube: https://youtu.be/e5u1C-QEB78 4) Why Smart People are PoorWebsite: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-why-smart-people-are-poor/Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWhySmartPeopleArePoorYouTube: https://youtu.be/2HmN3ofGdXI  As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Level playing field: A level playing field means a fair situation where everyone competes under the same rules and conditions and has the same chance of success. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/level-playing-field/  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 improve their English vocabulary access them.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Roll the dice: to take a risk or do something without knowing what will happen. It's making a decision while unsure of the result.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/roll-the-dice/  It's not what you know it's who you know: to attain success or find a job, personal contacts are more important than knowledge.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/its-not-what-you-know-its-who-you-know/   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Roll the dice: to roll the dice means to take a risk or do something without knowing what will happen. It's making a decision while unsure of the result.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/roll-the-dice/Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  He who hesitates is lost: we should immediately take advantage of the opportunities we are presented with; they may not occur again.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/he-who-hesitates-is-lost/  Hope for the best, plan for the worst: being hopeful in the face of adversity, but doing everything to prepare for that adversity.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/hope-for-the-best-plan-for-the-worst/   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day. The key to improvement is consistency and repetition. This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “The Myth of American Democracy.” I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson “The Myth of American Democracy” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-myth-of-american-democracy/ At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to democracy, which you may find interesting:  1) TechnofeudalismWebsite: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-technofeudalism/Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTechnofeudalismYouTube: https://youtu.be/s0kHycWRTRw2) The RuptureWebsite: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-rupture/Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonTheRuptureYouTube: https://youtu.be/YmTSvMgebG03) USA: Civil War (again)Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-usa-civil-war-again/Spotify: YouTube:  4) Democracy in DeclineWebsite: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-democracy-in-decline/Spotify: YouTube:   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.   Cheers, David.Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglishYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtisanenglishSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Carrot and stick: The carrot-and-stick method uses both positive and negative incentives to influence behaviour. Carrots = positive. Sticks = negative. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/carrot-and-stick/  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 improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Extrinsic motivation: a powerful concept influencing how we act and achieve our goals. It refers to the drive to do something because of external rewards or pressures.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/extrinsic-motivation/  Intrinsic motivation: the drive to do something because it is inherently enjoyable or fulfilling. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/intrinsic-motivation/  Drive: go-getters and those with resilience cannot do anything without drive because it's the energy and determination to achieve what they want. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/drive/  Little win: a small, positive step forward such as learning a new word, or making your bed. They give a sense of accomplishment and keep us moving toward our goals. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/little-wins/   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.     That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.       I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “Sundays Off.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson “Sundays Off” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-sundays-off/   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.       https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson    If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to relaxing, which you may find interesting:    1) Set the Mood  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-set-the-mood/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonSetTheMood YouTube: https://youtu.be/psiPiFmYpaw  2) Art for Health Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-art-for-health/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyArtForHealth YouTube: https://youtu.be/jRKJ13DLdFQ  3) Walk the Labyrinth Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-walk-the-labyrinth/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWalkTheLabyrinth YouTube: https://youtu.be/BoZCnwIBvEA  4) Soft Fascination Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-soft-fascination/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSoftFascination YouTube: https://youtu.be/FBBWHaFCMa0    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Elephants never forget: an idiom that means someone has a very good memory and does not forget things easily. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ElephantsNeverForget  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Little wins: small, positive steps forward such as learning a new word, or making your bed. They give a sense of accomplishment and keep us moving toward our goals. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/little-wins/  Personal growth: the ongoing process of self-improvement and development that includes enhancing your skills, knowledge, and emotional well-being. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/personal-growth/  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Little wins: a little win is a small, positive step forward such as learning a new word, or making your bed. They give a sense of accomplishment and keep us moving toward our goals. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/little-wins/  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 improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here's a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Personal growth: the ongoing process of self-improvement and development that includes enhancing your skills, knowledge, and emotional well-being. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/personal-growth/  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, “Should Monopolies be Broken up?” I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson “Should Monopolies be Broken up?” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-should-monopolies-be-broken-up/  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 big tech and business you may find interesting:   1)  Surveillance Pricing Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-surveillance-pricing/ Podcast: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonSurveillancePricing YouTube: https://youtu.be/ICU_v9vdCN4  2) AI Comes for Google Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/2023-lessons/lesson-ai-comes-for-google/ Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastAIComesForGoogle YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eh6bsEM9xLc  3) Why Countries Prosper Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-why-countries-prosper/ Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWhyCountriesProsper YouTube: https://youtu.be/qCx4IcKXbaY  4) Generated Goo Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-generated-goo/ Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastGeneratedGoo YouTube: https://youtu.be/6a-p38el66M   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Status quo: Latin for the way things are now or the current situation. Status quo is still used in the English language today. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/status-quo/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability.Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  You can't fight progress: reflects the inevitability of change and advancement. It implies that resisting progress is ultimately futile. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/YouCantFightProgress  Wax and wane: wax means a thing is getting bigger or stronger. Wane implies that a thing is getting smaller or weaker. The moon will wax and wane monthly. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WaxAndWane  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!    However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.     That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.     With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “The Fresh Start Effect.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “The Fresh Start Effect” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-fresh-start-effect/     At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.       https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to achieving goals, which you may find interesting:    1)  How to Begin Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-how-to-begin/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyHowToBegin YouTube: https://youtu.be/_Hdha0n-axA  2) Milestones Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-milestones/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyMilestones YouTube: https://youtu.be/VaKu5CCf5wM  3) Effort Begins with an E Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-effort-begins-with-an-e/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyEffortBeginsWithAnE YouTube: https://youtu.be/a9TzrQPKBFs  4) How to set up a GREAT Day Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-how-to-set-up-a-great-day/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonHowToSetUpAGreatDay YouTube: https://youtu.be/XVvwYZAcVqY   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

The only constant in life is change: attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, the only constant in life is change means change is inevitable and will always be with us. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/the-only-constant-in-life-is-change/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability.Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Upheaval: great change, not great as in wonderful, but great as in a large amount of something. Disasters cause upheaval in your life. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/word-of-the-day-upheaval/  Asinine: look it up in the dictionary, and you'll see that asinine means extremely stupid. Not just stupid, mind you, EXTREMELY stupid. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/asinine/  Universal truth: universal truths suggest certain principles and values apply to everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/universal-truth/  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

The way it goes: when things don't go your way, and you have no explanation for why things happened the way they did, you can say that's the way it goes. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/the-way-it-goes-2/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.      That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.     With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “Aging Positively.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Aging Positively” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-aging-positively/     At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.       https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to aging, which you may find interesting:    1) You Need a Hobby Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-you-need-a-hobby/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonYouNeedAHobby YouTube: https://youtu.be/GLK-7CH6pgA  2) Grit Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-grit/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGrit YouTube: https://youtu.be/i1fGKPL8USw  3) Going Grey Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-going-grey/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGoingGrey YouTube: https://youtu.be/b-lM8lEMQt0   4) Putting the Brakes on Seniors Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-putting-the-brakes-on-seniors/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyPuttingTheBrakesOnSeniors YouTube: https://youtu.be/UsK5WBSbp9s   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Aptitude: an aptitude is a natural skill or ability with which someone is born. Learning is easier with an aptitude, but studying is still necessary. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/word-of-the-day-aptitude/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability. Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here is a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  The way it goes: when things don't go your way, and you have no explanation for why things happened the way they did, you can say that's the way it goes.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/the-way-it-goes-2/   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Practice makes perfect: The only way to improve your skills, whether at riding a bicycle or learning English, is to practice because practice makes perfect. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/practice-makes-perfect/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability.Take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.      That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible, because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “ICE Armageddon.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “ICE Armageddon” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-ice-armageddon/    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.     https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.    Here are some other discussion topics related to changes in the world today, which you may find interesting:    1)  Going Electric Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-going-electric/ Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Become AI-proof Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-ai-proof/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonBecomeAIProof YouTube: https://youtu.be/Siq4M_hMDdQ  3) The Rupture Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-rupture/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonTheRupture YouTube: https://youtu.be/YmTSvMgebG0   4) Japan Prepares for War Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-japan-prepares-for-war/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyJapanPreparesForWar YouTube: https://youtu.be/d48ji5INZT8   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Nature in Wartime.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Nature in Wartime here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-nature-in-wartime/  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 changing world geopolitical dynamics you may find interesting:   1)  Spies' Paradise Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-spies-paradise/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonSpiesParadise YouTube: https://youtu.be/jH715Xyroww  2) The Rupture Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-rupture/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonTheRupture YouTube: https://youtu.be/YmTSvMgebG0  3) Part-time Pacifism Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-part-time-pacifism/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonPart-TimePacifism YouTube: https://youtu.be/uR_08tymgCU  4) UK Civil Unrest Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-uk-civil-unrest/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyUKCivilUnrest YouTube: https://youtu.be/x3YYX_S-3HA   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: 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.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Resilience. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Resilience here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-resilience/  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I 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 resilience and perseverance you may find interesting:   1)  Become AI-proof Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-ai-proof/ Podcast: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonBecomeAIProof YouTube: https://youtu.be/Siq4M_hMDdQ  2) Boys to Men Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-boys-to-men/ Podcast: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonboysToMEN YouTube: https://youtu.be/VcUuNY6w4Ng  3) Embrace the Hard Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-embrace-the-hard/ Podcast: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyEmbraceTheHard YouTube: https://youtu.be/CRQazp4vnwo  4) The Silent Generation Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-silent-generation/ Podcast: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonTheSilentGeneration YouTube: https://youtu.be/D0kfRmUmQD4   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Leap of faith: when you take a leap of faith, you believe something that is not very easy to believe. It does not have to be related to religious beliefs. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/leap-of-faith/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  The grass is always greener on the other side: a proverb commenting on human desire. We always want what others have, but we don't. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/the-grass-is-always-greener-on-the-other-side/   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.      That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “Working After 80.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Working After 80” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-working-after-80/    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.     Here are some other discussion topics related to working and retirement, which you may find interesting:    1)  Working After Retirement Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-working-after-retirement/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWorkingAfterRetirement YouTube: https://youtu.be/IcskFIPfZuA  2) How Much is Enough? Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-how-much-is-enough/ Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Communal Living Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-communal-living/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonCommunalLiving YouTube: https://youtu.be/KPXUl00NWZU  4) FIRE Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-fire/ Spotify:  YouTube:     As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Timing is everything: the idea that success in life often depends on being in the right place at the right time. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TimingIsEverything  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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Overnight success: an overnight success is someone or something that becomes successful very quickly. It rarely happens because success takes a lot of work. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OvernightSuccess  Bottom line: when you hear someone refer to the bottom line in a conversation, they are often referring to the most critical fact.https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BottomLine  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Flip side: the flip side is the B-side of a record or cassette tape. It's also the other side of an argument, debate or story.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/flip-side/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Two sides to every coin: there is always another way of looking at something or another side to the situation. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/two-sides-to-every-coin/  Wax and  wane: wax means a thing is getting bigger or stronger. Wane implies that a thing is getting smaller or weaker. The moon will wax and wane monthly. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/wax-and-wane/   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

In a nutshell: a little phrase people use when they want to say that they are going to use as few words as possible to explain something.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/in-a-nutshell/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Putter around: to take care of little odd jobs around the house without rushing. You can take your time and have a relaxing time.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/putter-around/  Get carried away: to be overly enthusiastic about something or to become excessive or extreme about something without realizing it.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/get-carried-away/  Nutjob: slang for a crazy or mentally unbalanced person. A person who drives crazily or acts weird fits the definition of a nut job.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/word-of-the-day-nut-job/  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!    However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.    That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.       I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.     With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “Spies' Paradise.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Spies' Paradise” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-spies-paradise/     At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.     https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson    If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to the dangerous international challenges we face today, which you may find interesting:    1) Japan Prepares for War Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-japan-prepares-for-war/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyJapanPreparesForWar YouTube: https://youtu.be/d48ji5INZT8  2) War with China Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-war-with-china/ Spotify:  YouTube:   3) The Cost of War Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-cost-of-war/ Spotify:  YouTube:    4) The Rupture Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-rupture/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonTheRupture YouTube: https://youtu.be/YmTSvMgebG0   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection. Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Scare Yourself Daily.  I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Scare Yourself Daily here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-scare-yourself-daily/  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I 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 improving yourself that you may find interesting:   1)  How to set up at GREAT day Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-how-to-set-up-a-great-day/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonHowToSetUpAGreatDay YouTube: https://youtu.be/XVvwYZAcVqY  2) Reinventing Yourself Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-reinventing-yourself/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonReinventingYourself YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fedyx_6avco  3) Benefits of Bilingualism Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-benefits-of-bilingualism/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonBenefitsOfBilingualism YouTube: https://youtu.be/nQFXuSTI7zw  4) The Happy Middle Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-happy-middle/ Spotify: YouTube:    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Sound like a broken record: to sound like a broken record means continually repeating the same message, often to the point of annoyance or frustration. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SoundLikeABrokenRecord  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Tune out: to tune out means to ignore someone or refuse to answer them. It could also mean not to try to understand a current situation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TuneOut  Flip side: the flip side is the B-side of a record or cassette tape. It's also the other side of an argument, debate or story.https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FlipSide  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  Forewarned is forearmed: forewarned is forearmed is good advice on preparing for the future. It means it's better to know what is going to happen before it happens. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ForewarnedIsForearmed  Dwell on (something): to spend an excessive amount of time thinking or worrying about something, such as future events or past failures.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/dwell-on/  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

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  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 improve their English vocabulary access them.  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.  Laughter is the best medicine: smiling and laughing are directly connected to good health.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/laughter-is-the-best-medicine/  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.     That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.      I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.     Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “The Kids Aren't Alright.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “The Kids Aren't Alright” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-kids-arent-alright/    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to reading, which you may find interesting:    1)  READ Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-r-e-a-d/ Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Reading for Life Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-reading-for-life/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastReadingForLife YouTube: https://youtu.be/bS_BZVIsEWs  3) The Role of Libraries Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-role-of-libraries/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTheRoleOfLibraries YouTube: https://youtu.be/iVIju0S363Y  4) News: To Read or not to Read Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-news-to-read-or-not-to-read/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyNewsToReadOrNotToRead YouTube: https://youtu.be/smwBkRTRv1A   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Treat with kid gloves: if you treat someone with kid gloves, you handle them very gently and carefully, because they are sensitive or the situation is delicate. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/treat-with-kid-gloves/  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 improve their English vocabulary access them.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Get your hands dirty: if you get your hands dirty, you are willing to do undesirable tasks to accomplish something. This could also mean doing illegal things. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetYourHandsDirty  Constructive criticism: helpful, specific feedback aimed at fostering improvement rather than causing harm. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ConstructiveCriticism  Overwhelm: you are overwhelmed when your brain is trying to juggle too many things simultaneously, and everything seems essential and urgent. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Overwhelmed  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Fall down seven times, stand up eight: the proverb fall down seven times, stand up eight reminds us that we must keep trying no matter how many times we fail. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FallDownSevenTimes  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 improve their English vocabulary access them.  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.  If at first, you don't succeed, try, try again: you should never give up. Failure is a part of life, don't let it stop you, keep going. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/IfAtFirstYouDontSucceedTryTryAgain  Bounce back: the ability to bounce back is the ability to become happy and successful again after going through a difficult period of your life. https://b.link/Wednesday-2021-3-10-BounceBack  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Peace of mind: a state of mental and emotional calmness which helps us cope with daily stressors and challenges. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/wotdPeaceOfMind  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 improve their English vocabulary access them.  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.  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure: it's easier to prevent bad things from happening than it is to recover from them. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AnOunceOfPrevention  Caught off guard: when you are taken or caught off guard, you are surprised by something you weren't prepared for or expecting to happen. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeOffGuard  Ignorance is bliss: the proverb ignorance is bliss states a real truth. If you don't know about the bad things in life, then you are not bothered by them. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/IgnoranceIsBliss  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.      That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “Language Learning in an AI-driven World.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Language Learning in an AI-driven World” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-language-learning-in-an-ai-driven-world/    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.       https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to Artificial Intelligence, which you may find interesting:    1)  Become AI-proof Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-ai-proof/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonBecomeAIProof YouTube: https://youtu.be/Siq4M_hMDdQ  2) The End of the Knowledge Economy Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-end-of-the-knowledge-economy/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheEndOfTheKnowledgeEconomy YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEkY4Awh2_E  3) The Singularity Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-singularity/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheSingularity YouTube:  https://youtu.be/VjWpUCt05ts  4) Generated Goo Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-generated-goo/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastGeneratedGoo YouTube: https://youtu.be/6a-p38el66M   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Expect the unexpected: expecting the unexpected means we should not be caught off guard when things don't go as we want. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ExpectTheUnexpected   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 improve their English vocabulary access them.  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.  Caught off guard: when you are taken or caught off guard, you are surprised by something you weren't prepared for or expecting to happen. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeOffGuard  In a nutshell: a little phrase people use when they want to say that they are going to use as few words as possible to explain something. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InANutshell  Throw a monkey in the works: when you throw a monkey in the works, you do something to prevent someone's plan or activity from being successful. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThrowAMonkeyInTheWorks   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Pep talk: a pep talk is a conversation or speech intended to encourage, motivate, or inspire someone, especially in a time of difficulty or challenge.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PepTalk   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 improve their English vocabulary access them.  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.  Pick-me-up: a pick-me-up is anything such as a cup of coffee or a kind word from a friend that makes you feel better, more energetic, or more cheerful. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PickMeUp  Lift your spirits: something that lifts your spirits makes you feel more cheerful or happy. A sunny day or a nice cup of coffee can lift your spirits. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LiftYourSpirits  Daunting: describing something as daunting means it seems intimidating or discouraging, often because it is too challenging to tackle.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Daunting  Believe in (someone): if you believe in someone, you trust them and think that they are a good person. If your boss believes in you, you will get a promotion. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BelieveInSomeone  Overwhelmed: you are overwhelmed when your brain is trying to juggle too many things simultaneously, and everything seems essential and urgent. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Overwhelmed  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Tomorrow is another day: there is always the promise of a new day, a fresh start, and a chance to make things right. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TomorrowIsAnotherDay  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  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: to take a step back means to pause and reassess a situation before proceeding. It helps you calm down and think. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeAStepBack  Time heals all wounds: your feelings of sadness, disappointment, and what have you will slowly fade away as time passes. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TueTimeHealsAllWounds  Cure-all: something that will solve any problem or cure any sickness. Unfortunately, you will not be able to find a cure-all. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CureAll  If at first, you don't succeed, try, try again: you should never give up. Failure is a part of life, don't let it stop you, keep going. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/IfAtFirstYouDontSucceedTryTryAgain   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!    However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.      That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.       I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “Veering Left.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Veering Left” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-veering-left/     At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.       https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to societal issues, which you may find interesting:    1)  Microplastics Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-microplastics/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMicroplastics YouTube: https://youtu.be/PWRL-SJaLTs  2) Baring Your Soles Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-baring-your-soles/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonBaringYourSoles YouTube: https://youtu.be/4H0MWeuWfo0  3) Male Malaise Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-male-malaise/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyMaleMalaise YouTube: https://youtu.be/lcnWkKcLFz0   4) People Watching Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-people-watching/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyPeopleWatching YouTube: https://youtu.be/nPx82birhGs   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Get it out of your system: to do something that you feel a strong urge to do, even if it might not be the best decision. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/get-it-out-of-your-system/  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 improve their English vocabulary access them.  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.  Step out on (someone): to step out on someone means to be unfaithful and fool around with someone else other than your romantic partner. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StepOutOn  Significant other: your significant other is a person with whom you have a romantic or at least an intimate relationship.https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SignificantOther  On second thought: use 'on second thought' if you've made up your mind about something only to think about it a little more deeply and want to change it later. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnSecondThought  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  Run through your mind: when a song runs through your mind, you can sing it out loud, hum it to yourself or sing it silently in your head you can't stop it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RunThroughYourMind  Moment of weakness: when someone struggles to make the right choice or decides to give in to temptation. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/moment-of-weakness/  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Shed light on: when you shed light on something, you give more information or have access to more information about that thing. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/shed-light-on/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability: take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Sunlight is the best disinfectant: sunlight is the best disinfectant means secrecy and dishonesty go hand in hand. Transparency is essential for things to operate correctly. https://b.link/SunlightIsTheBestDisinfectant  Transparency: transparency refers to the openness, clarity, and honesty with which decisions are made and communicated to the public. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Transparency  Proactive: being proactive means making things happen or predicting change and preparing for it before it occurs. Be proactive, not reactive.https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Proactive  Catch off guard: when you are taken or caught off guard, you are surprised by something you weren't prepared for or expecting to happen. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeOffGuard  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Wrangling with Wonky Waste. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Wrangling with Wonky Waste here:  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-wrangling-with-wonky-waste/At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to food you may find interesting:   1)  Comfort Food Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-comfort-food/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonComfortFood YouTube: https://youtu.be/2QdsBsK556k  2) How d'ya like yer coffee Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-how-dya-like-yer-coffee/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastHowDyaLikeYerCoffee YouTube: https://youtu.be/GZqSrl3xScQ  3) Entomophagy Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-entomophagy-bon-appetit/ Spotify:  YouTube:    4) The Semantics of Food Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-semantics-of-food/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonTheSemanticsOfFood YouTube: https://youtu.be/t3yre77UIH0   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!      However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.      That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “Importance of Status.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson “Importance of Status” here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonImportanceOfStatus      At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.       https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to male status or the loss of male status in society, which you may find interesting:    1)  Irritable Male Syndrome Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-irritable-male-syndrome/ Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Men in Pink-collar Jobs Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-men-in-pink-collar-jobs/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMenInPinkCollarJobs YouTube: https://youtu.be/URpaJbHb9ds  3) They Can't Afford to Live Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-they-cant-afford-to-live/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheyCantAffordToLive YouTube: https://youtu.be/-0-USdHRucw   4) Boys to Men Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-boys-to-men/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonboysToMEN YouTube: https://youtu.be/VcUuNY6w4Ng   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp