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The ArtisanEnglish.jp podcast is for all the English language students who are working hard to improve their English skills. It is not an impossible task, guys and gals! Improvement is a habit that needs to be nurtured daily. I hope this podcast of idioms and Words of the Day helps you attain your goal. You can read along to the podcast by visiting the corresponding post on my website ArtisanEnglish.jp. You'll find a link in each podcast episode description.

David Dodd with his AI assistant Art Lish.


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    Warm welcome - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 1:53


    Warm welcome: A warm welcome goes beyond just saying “hello.” It means smiling, using kind words, and sometimes even offering a handshake or a hug. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WarmWelcome  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you. With open arms: we accept someone with affection and enthusiasm when we welcome them with open arms. It's the human thing to do. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WithOpenArms  Get up to: someone is taking part in some mischief or doing something that you don't approve of. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetUpTo   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

    Leave Money on the Table - ESL Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 1:57


    Leave money on the table: Leaving money on the table means not taking all the possible money or benefits from a deal or opportunity. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LeaveMoneyOnTheTable  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Pay it forward: after we receive an act of kindness from someone, we should then be kind to someone else. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PayItForward  Peace of mind: a state of mental and emotional calmness which helps us cope with daily stressors and challenges. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/wotdPeaceOfMind   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

    Embrace the Hard - ESL Discussion Topic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 1:22


    Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!    However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.     That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, Embrace the Hard.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Embrace the Hard here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonEmbraceTheHard   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to resilience, which you may find interesting:    1)  Resilience Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonResilience Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Pre-crastination or Procrastination Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPreOrProcrastination Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyPreOrProcrastination YouTube: https://youtu.be/9Z1p9Zrmp88  3) Self-talk Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSelf-talk Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifySelf-Talk YouTube: https://youtu.be/8bkncVD1NXY  4) The Silent Generation Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheSilentGeneration Spotify:  YouTube:     As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

    Damn with faint praise - ESL Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 2:19


    Damn with faint praise: to damn with faint praise means to criticize someone or something indirectly by giving only very weak or minimal praise. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DamnWithFaintPraise  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Four-letter word: rude or bad words that people find offensive. Not all four-letter words have only four letters, but they're all bad. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FourLetterWord  Read between the lines: if you can read between the lines, you can understand the difference between what people say or write and what they actually mean. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ReadBetweenTheLines   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

    Thrill of a Lifetime - ESL Idiom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 2:11


    Thrill of a lifetime: A thrill of a lifetime is a feeling of great excitement or joy that occurs only once or very rarely in a person's life.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThrillOfALifetime  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

    Dopamine Detox - ESL Conversation Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 1:35


    This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Dopamine Detox. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Dopamine Detox here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LDopamineDetox  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after lessons.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to addiction you may find interesting:   1)  All About Chocolate Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAllAboutChocolate Podcast:  YouTube:   2) Busyness Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-busyness/ Podcast:  YouTube:  3) Gaming Addiction Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGamingAddiction Podcast:  YouTube:  4) Pie in the Sky Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPieInTheSky Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastPieInTheSky YouTube: https://youtu.be/N2FGAa6UFBw   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

    In the Red - ESL Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 2:07


    In the red: when your finances are in the red, it means that you have more debt than you have assets or cash to cover. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InTheRed   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  End up: when you end up somewhere, it means arriving or finding yourself in a location, situation or condition you never planned for or expected. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/EndUp  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure: it's easier to prevent bad things from happening than it is to recover from them. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AnOunceOfPrevention  Keep your head above water: to keep your head above water, you need to avoid getting into debt. If you can stay in the black, you can keep your head above water. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/KeepYourHeadAboveWater  Forewarned is forearmed: forewarned is forearmed is good advice on preparing for the future. It means it's better to know what is going to happen before it happens. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ForewarnedIsForearmed   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

    Fair-weather Friend - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 2:10


    Fair-weather friend: A fair-weather friend is someone who is only your friend when things are going well. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Fair-WeatherFriend  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  When the going gets tough, the tough get going: when times are hard, you work hard. It's a sign of strong character and determination. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WhenTheGoingGetsTough  Stick with: a phrasal verb that means to continue doing something even when it is hard or when you feel like giving up. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StickWith   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

    Envy - ESL Conversation Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 1:12


    Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.     That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.       I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, Envy.    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Envy here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonEnvy   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson    If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/      If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to emotions, which you may find interesting:    1)  A World of Colour Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAWorldOfColour Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAWorldOfColour YouTube: https://youtu.be/9rFGJeBYLyA  2) Self-talk Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSelf-talk Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifySelf-Talk YouTube: https://youtu.be/8bkncVD1NXY  3) What Makes MEn Happy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhatMakesMenHappy Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWhatMakesMEnHappy YouTube: https://youtu.be/GmoFCCinnME  4) The Joy of Fear Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheJoyOfFear Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTheJoyOfFear YouTube: https://youtu.be/x8Ryb-ixNsg   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

    Back out - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 2:01


    Back out: When you back out of something, you change your mind and do not keep your promise or commitment. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BackOut   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. Tie one on: when you tie one on, you get drunk. The idiom may come from cowboys tying up their horses in front of a bar, but its origin is unknown. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TieOneOn  Best-laid plans of mice and men: no matter how much planning you do or how prepared you are, plans go awry. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TueBestLaidPlansOfMiceAndMen  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  Empty promise: an empty promise is one that you do not intend to fulfill; a false assurance to do or fix something that's never done or fixed. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/EmptyPromise   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   

    Dilly-dally - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 1:59


    Dilly-dally: to dilly-dally means to waste time by being slow or indecisive, especially when you should be doing something important. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Dilly-Dally  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.  Fritter away: we all fritter away our valuable time doing useless (but fun) things. What I mean is that we all waste time little by little during the day. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FritterAway   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   

    Die-hard - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 2:16


    Die-hard: die-hard describes a person with unwavering loyalty to a set of beliefs, a sports team, a band, or any other aspect of their life. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DieHard  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.  Through thick and thin: to stay with someone, and support them no matter what happens, in both good times and bad. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThroughThickAndThin  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   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  

    If You... - ESL Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 1:07


    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 - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 2:21


    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 - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 2:28


    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 - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 2:03


    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 - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 2:30


    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 - ESL Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 2:13


    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 - ESL Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 1:52


    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 - ESL Valentine's Day Idiom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 1:48


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 2:27


    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 - ESL Valentine's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 2:06


    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  

    Word of the Day: Old Flame

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 2:31


    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 

    ESL Idiom - Get a Handle on

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 2:00


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 2:50


    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 - ESL Idiom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 1:59


    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 - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 1:52


    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   

    ESL Phrase: C'est la vie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 2:02


    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 - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 2:09


    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 

    Pre-crastination or Procrastination - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 1:00


    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 - ESL Phrasal Verb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 1:51


    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  

    Intro to Leisure Sickness - ESL Conversation Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 1:17


    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 - ESL Phrasal Verb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 2:13


    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 - ArtisanEnglish - Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 0:19


    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 - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 2:01


    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  

    The Psychology of More - ESL Conversation Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 1:34


    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 - ESL Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 2:16


    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 - ESL Phrasal Verb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 2:05


    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  

    How to Begin - ESL Conversation Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 1:24


    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 - ESL Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 1:56


    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   

    Dark Skies - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 1:02


    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 - ESL Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 1:59


    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 - ESL Christmas Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 2:42


    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 - ESL Christmas Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 2:17


    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 - ESL Christmas Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 0:20


    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 - ESL Christmas Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 1:59


    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 - ESL Christmas Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 2:15


    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  

    Slow Living - ESL Discussion Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 1:28


    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 - ESL Christmas Word of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 2:02


    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 - ESL Proverb

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 1:28


    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 - ESL Phrase

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 1:56


    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   

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