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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 or anything 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, ‘If you...'  I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson ‘If you...‘ here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIfYou   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to habits and routines, which you may find interesting:    1)  How to set up a GREAT day Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowToSetUpAGreatDay Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonHowToSetUpAGreatDay YouTube: https://youtu.be/XVvwYZAcVqY  2) Daily Rituals Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDailyRituals Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastDailyRituals YouTube: https://youtu.be/ozZuxY90gJM  3) Get it in Gear Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGetItInGear Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Pre-crastination or Procrastination Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPreOrProcrastination Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyPreOrProcrastination YouTube: https://youtu.be/9Z1p9Zrmp88   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Tough it out: to tough it out means to keep going without complaining during a hard time, even when things are very difficult or uncomfortable. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ToughItOut   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  In the same boat: we are in the same difficult situation. No matter who you are when it comes to climate change, we're in the same boat. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InTheSameBoat  This too shall pass: for pessimists and optimists. It is a simple yet profound statement of fact. Change is the only constant in life. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThisTooShallPass   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Humble beginnings: humble beginnings describes people or things that began modestly without money, resources, or status and later became quite famous. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HumbleBeginnings  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.  Come from money: people who come from money are from wealthy families. If you're not rich, you may dream of being with people who come from money. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ComeFromMoney  Pull yourself up by the bootstraps: to improve your circumstances through your efforts instead of depending on others for help. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PullYourselfUpByTheBootstraps  Tie up loose ends: to complete the parts of something, such as projects, tasks, etc., that have not been completed. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TieUpLooseEnds   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Shy away: to shy away means to avoid doing something new, difficult, or scary because you feel nervous, afraid, or uncomfortable. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ShyAway   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are designed to help our students and anyone who wants to use 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's another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  When the going gets tough, the tough get going: when times are hard, you work hard. It's a sign of strong character and determination. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WhenTheGoingGetsTough   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Sphere of influence: a sphere of influence is a geographical area over which a country or organization wields significant political, economic, or cultural influence. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SphereOfInfluence   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are designed to help our students and anyone who wants to use 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's one more term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  New world order: a new period of history that signals a significant change in the global balance of power. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/NewWorldOrder   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Dress for success: Dressing for success means wearing clothes that are appropriate, clean, and professional. Choose outfits that help you make a good impression. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DressForSuccess  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are designed to help our students and anyone who wants to use 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.  Rule of thumb: a rough guideline for how something should be measured. It comes from millers judging flour quality with their fingers. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RuleOfThumb Stand out: to stand out is to be noticeable or different in a positive way. To stand out, we don't need to be the loudest or the most flamboyant. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StandOut Behind the eight ball: when you're behind the eight ball, you're at a disadvantage or in a weak position. If you're tight for cash, you're behind the eight ball. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BehindTheEightBall Let yourself go: when you let yourself go, you become careless and lose interest in your appearance, or you let yourself fall into some bad habits. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LetYourselfGo The clothes make the man: the clothes make the man is a proverb. It means that society tends to judge people by the way they are dressed. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheClothesMakeTheMan You never get a second chance to make a first impression: this proverb emphasizes the importance of making a good impression the first time. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Never2ndChance1stImpression   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Through thick and thin: through thick and thin means to stay with someone, and support them no matter what happens, in both good times and bad.  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.   On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheOtherHand  Got your back: people who say they got your back are the ones you can depend on when times are tough. They will help you and look out for you always. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GotYourBack  Stick with: a phrasal verb that means to continue doing something even when it is hard or when you feel like giving up. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StickWith   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Love is in the air: love is in the air means people can feel love and romance around them. It's like the air we breathe is infused with love and affection. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LoveIsInTheAir  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are designed to help our students and anyone who wants to use 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.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Flood back: a term that means to suddenly remember something strongly. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FloodBack  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here is a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Take the good with the bad: nothing is perfect, and we must accept that everything has both its good points and bad points. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeTheGoodWithTheBad   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Unrequited love: unrequited love means you love someone, but that person does not love you back in the same way. Unrequited love makes you feel sad or lonely. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/UnrequitedLove  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are designed to help our students and anyone who wants to use 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 more term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Mr. Right: Mr. Right is the man that you marry. He is the guy who is dependable, loving, caring and has a future. Likewise for Mrs. Right. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MrRight   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Old flame: a former lover or romantic partner, someone you once loved but are no longer involved with. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OldFlame  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here is one more term from today's episode that may have been new to you. Main squeeze: your main squeeze refers to your primary girlfriend, boyfriend, or lover. The term comes from hugging; you squeeze the ones you like the most. https://b.link/MainSqueeze  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Get a handle on: when you get a handle on something, you can manage it or understand what is going on. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetAHandleOn  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are designed to help our students and anyone who wants to use 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.  Trade war: a situation where countries impose tariffs or other trade barriers on each other to protect their industries or to respond to trade practices they see as unfair. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TradeWar Talking head: an expert who appears on TV. They're often professors, ex-diplomats or retired military officers who share their expertise. https://b.link/TalkingHead   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Distance makes the heart grow fonder: when we are apart from someone we love, our feelings for them become enhanced; absence can enhance our appreciation for our loved ones. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DistanceMakesTheHeartGrowFonder  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here's another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  When the cat's away, the mice will play: when the person who is usually in charge is absent, the workers will stop working. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WhenTheCatsAway  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Rub salt in a wound: to rub salt in a wound means to say or do something that makes a bad situation even more painful for someone else. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RubSaltInAWound  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are designed to help our students and anyone who wants to use 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 big picture: the big picture is the overall view of a situation, not just the small details. It's how everything fits together for our future. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheBigPicture  Leave a bad taste in your mouth: whenever an experience leaves you with a bad impression, you can say that it left a bad taste in your mouth. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LeaveBadTasteInMouth  Trade war: a situation where countries impose tariffs or other trade barriers on each other to protect their industries or to respond to trade practices they see as unfair. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TradeWar   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Rare breed: when we talk about men as a rare breed, we mean men with the strength, endurance and wisdom of the old days. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RareBreed  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are designed to help our students and anyone who wants to use 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.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

C'est la vie!: The French phrase, “C'est la vie!” translates to “That's life!” in English. It's used when a thing happens, we can't control, and we accept it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CestLaVie  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are designed to help our students and anyone who wants to use 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 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://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheWayItGoes  Murphy's Law: Murphy's Law states if something has the potential for failure, it is likely to happen, particularly at the most inconvenient moment. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MurphysLaw   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Creative destruction: creative destruction describes the innovation and technological progress of the birth of new industries and the end of old ones. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CreativeDestruction  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Double-edged sword: the definition of a double-edged sword is something that has both positive and negative effects. Rain is good for crops, but it makes you wet. https://b.link/DoubleEdgedSword  Status quo: status quo is Latin for the way things are now or the current situation. Status quo is still used in the English language today. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StatusQuo   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  #Creative Destruction #ArtisanEnglish #英会話 #ESL #リアル英会話 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Pre-crastination or Procrastination.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson, Pre-crastination or Procrastination, here:   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after lessons.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to time and getting stuff done that you may find interesting:   1)  Get it in Gear Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGetItInGear Podcast:  YouTube:   2) Day after Day Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDayAfterDay Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Dawdlers' Lost Time Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDawdlersLostTime Podcast:  YouTube:   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_UtvyQI9nVO3oX-z9t2mg Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Put up with: to put up with something means to tolerate or accept a situation, a person, or something unpleasant without complaining very much. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PutUpWith  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Micromanager: micromanagers are characterized by excessive control, scrutiny of details, and a lack of trust in employees' abilities to work independently. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Micromanager  Pull your weight: if you pull your weight, you do your fair share of any work that needs to be done. Lazy co-workers don't pull their weight. https://b.link/TuesdayPullYourWeight Breaking point: defined as the point of collapse or exhaustion when a person can no longer tolerate or cope with stress and pressure. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BreakingPoint   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English for personal growth is excellent fun!    However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.      That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, Leisure Sickness.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson Leisure Sickness here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLeisureSickness    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.       https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/      If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.     Here are some other discussion topics related to work, which you may find interesting:    1) Workcation Website: https://b.link/LessonWorkcation Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Travel Changes You Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTravelChangesYou Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Who's your Anti-hero? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhosYourAntiHero Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Slow Living Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSlowLiving Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifySlowLiving YouTube: https://youtu.be/uG_bFGFjQJA   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Take aback: The phrase take someone aback means to surprise or shock someone, usually because something sudden, unusual or unexpected has happened. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeAback Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help ourstudents and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, engagingdiscussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson. Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you. Expect the unexpected: expecting theunexpected implies that we should not be caught off guard when things don'twork out the way we want.https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ExpectTheUnexpected Beyond the pale: means your actions are not acceptable behaviour. Anything you do that people think is strange or unusual is beyond the pale.https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BeyondThePale Trade war: a situation where countries impose tariffs orother trade barriers on each other to protect their industries or to respond to trade practices they see as unfair.https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TradeWar  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglishYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtisanenglishSpotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Lighthearted: lighthearted means free from care, anxiety, or seriousness; cheerful and happy. Lighthearted people often smile and laugh easily. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Lighthearted Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today. These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson. Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you: 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://b.link/TuesdayThePowerOfPositiveThinking When the going gets tough, the tough get going: when times are hard, you work hard. It's a sign of strong character and determination. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WhenTheGoingGetsTough Smile and the world smiles with you: smile, and the world smiles with you should be self-explanatory. Smiling is as contagious as COVID, but in a good way. It makes people happy. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WedSmileAndTheWorldWebsite: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Whistleblower: A whistleblower is a person who exposes information or activity within an organization that is illegal, unethical, or incorrect. https://snip.ly/FKArtisanEnglishPieceOfCake  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Nine-days' wonder: a nine days' wonder is something trendy, sensational, famous or infamous for a very short time. Most scandals are a nine days' wonder. https://b.link/NineDaysWonder  Leave a bad taste in your mouth: whenever an experience leaves you with a bad impression, you can say that it left a bad taste in your mouth.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LeaveBadTasteInMouth  Piece of cake: when we say that something is a piece of cake, we mean that it is easy to accomplish. Another word, cakewalk has the same origin and meaning. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PieceOfCake   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.     That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.       I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, The Psychology of More.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.   You can access the webpage for the lesson, The Psychology of More, here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonThePsychologyOfMore    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to wanting more, which you may find interesting:    1)  Buy 3 Return 2 Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBuy3Return2 Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyBuy3Return2 YouTube: https://youtu.be/g0FE5PjXXjY  2) Super Rich Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSuperRich Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSuprRich YouTube: https://youtu.be/jtpG01GnyvU  3) Weight Loss Drugs Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWeightLossDrugs Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWeightLossDrugs YouTube: https://youtu.be/4O7VYefUH3I  4) Buy Now Pay Later Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBuyNowPayLater Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastBuyNowPayLater YouTube: https://youtu.be/z3xrOS1J4ZQ   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Word of mouth: Word of mouth means sharing information from one person to another by talking. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Word-Of-Mouth  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Stick with: a phrasal verb that means to continue doing something even when it is hard or when you feel like giving up. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StickWith  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.   These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here's a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Key to success: what causes a person to become successful. It's not a secret. The key to success is hard work. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/KeyToSuccess  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!      However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.      That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.     Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.   The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, How to Begin.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson How to Begin here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowToBegin    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/      If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to beginning something new, which you may find interesting:    1)  Daily Rituals Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDailyRituals Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastDailyRituals YouTube: https://youtu.be/ozZuxY90gJM  2) Reinventing Yourself Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonReinventingYourself Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Benefits of Bilingualism Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBenefitsOfBilingualism  Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Career Pivot Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonCareerPivot Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastCareerPivot YouTube: https://youtu.be/4KT-agyYO28   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

In the long run: The phrase in the long run is used to talk about results or consequences that do not happen right away but will appear later. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InTheLongRub   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  This term from today's episode may have been new to you.  Put away: a phrasal verb that can mean to eat something, score a goal, save something, such as money or even put a criminal in jail. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PutAway   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Dark Skies.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Dark Skies here: https://b.link/LessonDarkSkies  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after lessons.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to tourism you may find interesting:   1) Tourist Dual Pricing Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTouristDualPricing Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTouristDualPricing YouTube: https://youtu.be/0KpG_1_sw5M  2) Extreme Tourism Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonExtremeTourism Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastExtremeTourism YouTube: https://youtu.be/CEni0RNtJnc  3) Workcation Website: https://b.link/LessonWorkcation Podcast:  YouTube:   4) Slum Tourism Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSlumTourism Podcast:  YouTube:    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

The worse for wear: if you say you are the worse for wear, you mean you are not at your best, often because of hard work, stress, or a busy schedule. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheWorseForWear   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Ramp up: when you ramp up something, you quickly and dramatically increase the level or amount of whatever that something is. https://b.link/TuesdayRampUp  Threadbare: threadbare describes clothing that has become thin and worn out. The more you wear an item of clothing, the faster it will become threadbare. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Threadbare  Holiday cheer: holiday cheer is about spreading happiness, kindness, and a sense of togetherness with friends, family, and even strangers. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidayCheer   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Holiday cheer: Holiday cheer is about spreading happiness, kindness, and a sense of togetherness with friends, family, and even strangers. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidayCheer  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Stocking stuffer: stocking stuffers are small gifts meant to fit inside a Christmas stocking and bring a lot of joy to the recipient. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StockingStuffer  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Holiday spirit: the holiday spirit is the feeling of warmth, generosity, love, and compassion that envelopes us during this special time of year. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidaySpirit  Grinch/Scrooge: Scrooge is a cheap person who doesn't want to spend money on gifts or decorations. A Grinch tries to ruin the holiday spirit for others. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Scrooge-Grinch   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Cancel your Christmas: used in English to show disappointment, frustration, or to warn someone that something negative is about to happen. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CancelYourChristmas   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you. Holiday Spirit: the feeling of warmth, generosity, love, and compassion that envelopes us during this special time of year.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidaySpirit  Hustle and bustle: a lot of action in a small place. The noise and action of cities attract people. There's always something new to do.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HustleAndBustle   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Eat, drink and be merry: Eat, drink and be merry means indulging in the delicious treats and drinks that accompany Christmas & enjoying the joys of the season. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/EatDrinkAndBeMerry  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.   Holiday spirit: the holiday spirit is the feeling of warmth, generosity, love, and compassion that envelopes us during this special time of year. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidaySpirit  Holiday cheer: holiday cheer is about spreading happiness, kindness, and a sense of togetherness with friends, family, and even strangers. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidayCheer    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Deck: the word deck is often used to describe the act of decorating or furnishing a space. At Christmas, we deck our homes into festive places.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Deck   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Holiday spirit: the holiday spirit is the feeling of warmth, generosity, love, and compassion that envelopes us during this special time of year. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidaySpirit Tis the season to be jolly: tis the season to be jolly is a line in the Christmas song Deck the Halls.'Tis' is a contraction of 'it is'. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TisTheSeasonToBeJolly    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.      That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.   This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, Slow Living.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson Slow Living here:  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSlowLiving  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to slowing down, which you may find interesting:    1)  Busyness Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBusyness Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Why Seek Solitude Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhySeekSolitude Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWhySeekSolitude YouTube: https://youtu.be/WMkNUUTQVF4  3) Comfort Food Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonComfortFood Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonComfortFood YouTube: https://youtu.be/2QdsBsK556k  4) La Dolce far Niente Website: https://b.link/LessonLaDolceFarNiente Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLaDolceFarNiente YouTube: https://youtu.be/orLWW6zSDhY   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

The greater good: the greater good means doing things not just for ourselves, but to help others, even if we have to make small sacrifices. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheGreaterGood  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here is a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Smile and the world smiles with you: Smiling is as contagious as COVID, but in a good way. It makes people happy. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WedSmileAndTheWorld    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

He who hesitates is lost: we should immediately take advantage of the opportunities we are presented with; they may not occur again. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HeWhoHesitatesIsLost   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Go-getter: an energetic person who is determined to do whatever they have to do. They are the type of person who gets the job done. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GoGetter   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Get stuck in: to get stuck in means to do something with energy and enthusiasm. You do not hesitate; you jump right in and give it your best effort. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetStuckIn   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Around the corner: when you hear someone say that something is (just) around the corner, they mean that it will be happening in the very near future. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AroundTheCorner  He who hesitates is lost: we should immediately take advantage of the opportunities we are presented with; they may not occur again.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HeWhoHesitatesIsLost    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

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

Christmas came early: often used to describe the sudden and unexpected arrival of something that reminds us of the holiday season. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ChristmasCameEarly  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Holiday spirit: the feeling of warmth, generosity, love, and compassion that envelops us during this special time of year.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HolidaySpirit  You and yours: you and yours refers to an individual and their family, loved ones, or those they hold dear. It's a way to end your greeting cards. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/YouAndYours   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Merrymaking: the act of celebrating and having fun, especially during holidays and special occasions.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Merrymaking   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here's another Christmas term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  It is better to give than receive: this proverb means that the satisfaction of giving is more rewarding than receiving. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ItsBetterToGiveThanReceive    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

The big picture: the big picture is the overall view of a situation, not just the small details. It's how everything fits together for our future. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheBigPicture  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!    However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.      That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, Boomers.    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Boomers here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBoomers     At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to generations, which you may find interesting:    1)  Gen X Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Lesson-Gen-X Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGenX YouTube: https://youtu.be/dHgr7uduS7w  2) Gen Z Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGenZ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonGenZ YouTube: https://youtu.be/OICcJON19d8  3) Gerontocracy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGerontocracy Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGerontocracy YouTube: https://youtu.be/v9i7f99AnzY  4) 5Gs in the Office Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Lesson5GsInTheOffice Spotify:  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Spotify5GsInTheOfficeYouTube: https://youtu.be/RSaaKmjcxS8   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Tenure: the period a person holds a job, or the right to keep a position for a certain length of time, after proving their abilities. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Tenure  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, 5Gs in the Office.   You can access the webpage for the lesson 5Gs in the Office here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Lesson5GsInTheOffice  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after lessons.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to the modern workplace you may find interesting:   1)  Pie in the Sky Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPieInTheSky Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastPieInTheSky YouTube: https://youtu.be/N2FGAa6UFBw  2) Male Malaise Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMaleMalaise Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyMaleMalaise YouTube: https://youtu.be/lcnWkKcLFz0  3) Should Monopolies be Broken up? Website: https://b.link/LessonShouldMonopoliesBeBrokenUp Podcast: YouTube:  4) Workstyle Reform Website: https://b.link/LessonWorkStyleReform Podcast:  YouTube:   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Off-putting: when something is off-putting, it makes you feel uncomfortable, uneasy, or discouraged, and may make you want to try to avoid it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Off-Putting  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Take the initiative: when you take the initiative, you do not wait for others to give instructions or offer opportunities; you see what needs to be done and do it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeTheInitiative  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  He who hesitates is lost: we should immediately take advantage of the opportunities we are presented with; they may not occur again. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HeWhoHesitatesIsLost  Stand out: to be noticeable or different in a positive way. To stand out, we don't need to be the loudest or the most flamboyant. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StandOut  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.     That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.     With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.   The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, The Art of Appreciation.  I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson, The Art of Appreciation here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheArtOfAppreciation    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to happiness and taking control of what you can, which you may find interesting:    1) What Makes MEn Happy? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhatMakesMenHappy Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWhatMakesMEnHappy YouTube: https://youtu.be/GmoFCCinnME  2) Reinventing Yourself Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonReinventingYourself Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Reading for Life Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonReadingForLife Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastReadingForLife YouTube: https://youtu.be/bS_BZVIsEWs   4) Recession Survival Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRecssionSurvival Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastRecessionSurvival YouTube: https://youtu.be/uPMOapyc5aM   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Pass the baton: passing the baton comes from relay races. In everyday usage, to pass the baton means to give responsibility or leadership to someone else. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PassTheBaton  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Past your prime is another term in today's episode that may have been new to you.   Past your prime: when you are past your prime, you can no longer be as active as you once were, and your health has started to fail. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PastYourPrime   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Throw you for a loop: the phrase throw you for a loop means to surprise or confuse you. As an example, when someone does something completely out of character. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThrowYouForALoop  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Keep on keeping on: to continue doing what you are doing, even when it is difficult. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/KeepOnKeepingOn  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp