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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 and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, 'Stupid is as Stupid does.' I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Stupid is as Stupid does here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonStupidIsAsStupidDoes  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to intelligence you may find interesting:   1)  Why Smart People are Poor Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhySmartPeopleArePoor Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWhySmartPeopleArePoor YouTube: https://youtu.be/2HmN3ofGdXI  2) News: To Read or Not to Read Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonNewsToReadOrNotToRead Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyNewsToReadOrNotToRead YouTube: https://youtu.be/smwBkRTRv1A  3) How Donald Trump Speaks Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowTrumpSpeaks Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Should Higher Ed be free Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonShouldHigherEdBeFree 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 

This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, Small Talk, Big Issue.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Small Talk, Big Issue here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SmallTalkBigIssue  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to language you may find interesting:   1)  Magic Words Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMagicWords Podcast:  YouTube:   2) The way you Speak Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheWayYouSpeak Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Don't just stand there - MOVE! Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-dont-just-stand-there-move/ Podcast:  YouTube:   4) Why you should learn to Swear Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhyYouShouldLearnToSwear 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://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Fixed mindset: a fixed mindset is a belief that our abilities and intelligence are static and cannot change. Your mind is plastic and can change if you try. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FixedMindset   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.  Personal growth: the ongoing process of self-improvement and development that includes enhancing your skills, knowledge, and emotional well-being. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PersonalGrowth  Growth mindset: A growth mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GrowthMindset   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 

Change of heart: when someone has a change of heart, there is a significant shift in their feelings, beliefs, or attitudes.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ChangeOfHeart  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Profound: profound can mean a state or quality or even emotion that is very intense. Profound also means having very deep knowledge of something. https://b.link/WednesdayProfound  Error of your ways: when someone recognizes the error of their ways, they become aware of their wrong actions or bad behaviour.   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheErrorOfYourWays  Undergo: undergo is used to say that someone has experienced something, such as a painful operation, which is not enjoyable or is unpleasant. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Undergo  A twist: a twist in your life or a plot twist in a drama signifies an unexpected or surprising development in a story, movie, or situation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ATwist  Soul-searching: a term used to describe anxiously looking deep within oneself to examine one's beliefs, values, and motivations. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SoulSearching   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 

Climb the ladder: the idiom climb the ladder means to advance or achieve higher positions in life, whether in your career or personal growth.  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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.   Personal growth: the ongoing process of self-improvement and development that includes enhancing your skills, knowledge, and emotional well-being. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PersonalGrowth  The heavy lifting: the hardest or least enjoyable part of a job or task. Cleaning toilets is the heavy lifting of housework. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheHeavyLifting  Passé: describing something as passé means it's no longer fashionable. It's old, out of style and has lost its lustre. https://b.link/TuesdayPasse  Diligent: being careful and using a lot of effort. There's no such thing as an overnight success. Diligent people are successful. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Diligent  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, 'Buy 3, Return 2'.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Buy 3 Return 2 here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBuy3Return2  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to shopping you may find interesting:   1) #Thrifting Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonThrifting Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonThrifting YouTube: https://youtu.be/TNcWABfLzvk  2) Finding Serendipity Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFindingSerendipity Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastFindingSerendipity YouTube: https://youtu.be/VP4ZsVBw1og  3) How Many Clothes do you need? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowManyClothesDoYouNeed Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastHowManyClothesDoYouNeed YouTube: https://youtu.be/P8xRNO8qL3Q  4) The Meaning of Luxury Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMeaningOfLuxury Spotify:  YouTube:    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Hodgepodge: a hodgepodge is a confused mixture or assortment of things that may or may not be related. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Hodgepodge  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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  The Before Times: during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, people began thinking about the Before Times or the time before the pandemic when life was normal. https://b.link/TheBeforeTimes  Mishmash: a mishmash is a mixture of unrelated items, such as the things you find at a yard sale. A mishmash is similar to a hodgepodge. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Mishmash  Hunt and Peck: hunt-and-peck means to type the same way a chicken eats - find something, peck it and then look for the next one and peck that.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HuntAndPeck  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, 'Money and Your Mind'. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Money and Your Mind here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMoneyAndYourMind  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to money and psychology you may find interesting:   1)  Why Smart People are Poor Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhySmartPeopleArePoor Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWhySmartPeopleArePoor YouTube: https://youtu.be/2HmN3ofGdXI  2) For the Money Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonForTheMoney Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastForTheMoney YouTube: https://youtu.be/PkFdygSKN2Q  3) Super Rich Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSuperRich Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSuprRich YouTube: https://youtu.be/jtpG01GnyvU  4) Budgeting for Dummies Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBudgetingForDummies Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastBudgetingForDummies YouTube: https://youtu.be/TJNztILq3Mo   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 

Extrinsic motivation: a powerful concept influencing how we act and achieve our goals. It's the drive to do something for external rewards. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ExtrinsicMotivation  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.  Drive: go-getters and those with resilience cannot do anything without drive because it's the energy and determination to achieve what they want. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Drive  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, Lingua Franca. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Lingua Franca here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLinguaFranca  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to language you may find interesting:   1)  The Way You Speak Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheWayYouSpeak Podcast:  YouTube:   2) Benefits of Bilingualism Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBenefitsOfBilingualism Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Men and Women Speak Differently Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMenWomenSpeakDiffferently Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PLMenAndWomenSpeakDifferently YouTube: https://youtu.be/cJBCTfyJBkg  4) Magic Words Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMagicWords Podcast:    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Brain rot: brain rot refers to a mental state where someone feels tired, confused, or unable to think clearly due to too much screen time. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BrainRot  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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Overwhelmed: you are overwhelmed when your brain is trying to juggle too many things simultaneously, and everything seems essential and urgent. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Overwhelmed Back in the day: whenever people fondly remember something from the past and feel nostalgic, they tend to use the term back in the day.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BackInTheDay Binge-watch: to binge-watch means to watch multiple episodes or perhaps even a full season of a television program in one sitting. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BingeWatch   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, Why Seek Solitude.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Why Seek Solitude here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhySeekSolitude  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to being alone that you may find interesting:   1) Intelligent Loners Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIntelligentLoners Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Solo Living Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSoloLiving Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Pronounced Social Reclusiveness Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPronouncedSocialReclusiveness Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastPronouncedSocialReclusiveness YouTube: https://youtu.be/kGszkajDzn0  4) Minister of Loneliness Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMinisterOfLoneliness 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 

Trade war: a trade war is 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  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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Tit-for-tat: when we get into a tit-for-tat exchange, we respond to what someone has done to us by doing the same thing back to them. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TitForTat  Shoot yourself in the foot: if you shoot yourself in the foot, you make things unnecessarily difficult for yourself by saying or doing something you shouldn't. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ShootYourselfInTheFoot   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 your breath away: when something takes your breath away, you are in awe, experiencing a strong feeling that makes it hard to breathe normally for a moment. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeYourBreathAway   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.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, Extinction Survival. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Extinction Survival here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSurvivingExtinction  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to animal survival you may find interesting:   1)  Resurrection Biology Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonResurrectionBiology Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonResurrectionBiology YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hg-CmHA4rVc  2) Wildlife Trafficking Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWildlifeTrafficking Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyWildlifeTrafficking YouTube: https://youtu.be/usxRaZo3g68  3) Xenotransplantation Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonXenotransplantation Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Consciousness Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonConsciousness Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastConsciousness YouTube: https://youtu.be/wQvqzS3PE10   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

Push around: when someone says they feel like another person is trying to push them around, they mean the other person is trying to control or dominate them. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PushAround   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 another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Overwhelm: you are overwhelmed when your brain is trying to juggle too many things simultaneously, and everything seems essential and urgent. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Overwhelmed   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://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, Pocket Power.  I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Pocket Power here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPocketPower  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to clothing you may find interesting:   1)  Fashion Rental Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFashionRental Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastFashionRental YouTube: https://youtu.be/a3weapbzyCg  2) The Code Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheCode Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Like Walking on the Moon Website: https://b.link/LessonLikeWalkingOnTheMoon Podcast:  YouTube:   4) How Many Clothes do you Need? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowManyClothesDoYouNeed Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastHowManyClothesDoYouNeed YouTube: https://youtu.be/P8xRNO8qL3Q   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 

Stand up to: stand up to means to confront or challenge someone or something powerful or intimidating. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StandUpTo  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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Stand up for: to stand up for someone or something means to support or defend them in the face of adversity or injustice. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StandUpFor  Like-minded: like-minded people share similar values, beliefs, and interests, which can create a sense of belonging and community. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LikeMinded  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, The End of the Knowledge Economy.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson, The End of the Knowledge Economy, here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheEndOfTheKnowledgeEconomy  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to employment and modern technology you may find interesting:   1)  Attention Wars Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAttentionWars Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAttentionWars YouTube: https://youtu.be/bW9ZvWm_kqc  2) The Singularity Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheSingularity Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheSingularity YouTube: https://youtu.be/VjWpUCt05ts  3) Effort Begins with an E Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonEffortBeginsWithAnE Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyEffortBeginsWithAnE YouTube: https://youtu.be/a9TzrQPKBFs  4) Gen X Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Lesson-Gen-X Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGenX YouTube: https://youtu.be/dHgr7uduS7w   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 

There are plenty of fish in the sea: this idiom means many potential partners are out there, so don't lose hope after one disappointment. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThereArePlentyOfFishInTheSea  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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Overwhelmed: you are overwhelmed when your brain is trying to juggle too many things simultaneously, and everything seems essential and urgent. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Overwhelmed Don't fish off the company pier: a modern-day proverb which means don't date your coworkers. Keep your work and private lives separate. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DontFishOffTheCompanyPier Opportunity knocks: opportunity knocks implies there is a chance to do something or achieve something that could be highly beneficial to you. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OpportunityKnocks One door closes another opens: after a failure in one thing, soon you'll have an opportunity to try your hand at something else. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OneDoorClosesAnotherOpens   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect. With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhyBelieveConspiracyTheories  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to conspiracy theories you may find interesting:   1)  How Donald Trump Speaks Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowTrumpSpeaks Podcast:  YouTube:   2) Birds Aren't Real Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBirdsArentReal Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Positively Loony Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPositivelyLoony Podcast:  YouTube:   4) To Vaccinate or Not Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ToVaccinateOrNot 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 

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, Gen X.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Gen X here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Lesson-Gen-X  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to generational change you may find interesting:   1)  Gen Z Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGenZ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonGenZ YouTube: https://youtu.be/OICcJON19d8  2) Gerontocracy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGerontocracy Spotify:  YouTube:   3) 5Gs in the Office Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Lesson5GsInTheOffice Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Working After Retirement Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWorkingAfterRetirement Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWorkingAfterRetirement YouTube: https://youtu.be/IcskFIPfZuA   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  

Narrow-minded: It describes someone who often sticks to their beliefs, ignoring other possibilities even when their beliefs have been proven incorrect. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Narrow-Minded  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 are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  On the brink: on the brink of means something unpleasant is going to happen. If you are hanging off the edge of a cliff you are on the brink of death. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheBrink On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheOtherHand    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Fake it until you make it: to act confidently and capably, even if you don't feel that way inside. It's a coping mechanism people use. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FakeItUntilYouMakeIt   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.  This term ‘personal growth' from today's episode may have been new to you.  Personal growth: the ongoing process of self-improvement and development that includes enhancing your skills, knowledge, and emotional well-being.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PersonalGrowth   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, Mandatory Service.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Mandatory Service here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMandatoryService  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to the chaos of the times in which we live, you may find interesting:   1)  Japan Prepares for War Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonJapanPreparesForWar Podcast:  YouTube:   2) USA: Civil War (again) Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonUSACivilWarAgain Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Nature in Wartime Website: https://b.link/LessonNatureInWartime Podcast:  YouTube:   4) The World has Changed Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheWorldHasChanged 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 

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, Keep Cash. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Keep Cash here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonKeepCash  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to preparedness and chaos you may find interesting:   1)  Recession Survival Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRecssionSurvival Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastRecessionSurvival YouTube: https://youtu.be/uPMOapyc5aM  2) Preppers Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPreppers Spotify:  YouTube:   3) The World has Changed Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheWorldHasChanged Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Is Our System Failing? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIsOurSystemFailing 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 

Broaden your horizons: The phrase broaden your horizons means to expand your knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BroadenYourHorizons   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.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Popcorn Brain.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Popcorn Brain here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPopcornBrain  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while receiving 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics from ArtisanEnglish.jp you may find interesting:   1) Soft Fascination Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSoftFascination Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSoftFascination YouTube: https://youtu.be/FBBWHaFCMa0  2) Democracy in Decline Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDemocracyInDecline Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Reading for Life Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonReadingForLife Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastReadingForLife YouTube: https://youtu.be/bS_BZVIsEWs  4) Disease X Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDiseaseX 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  

At a premium: when an item is available at a premium, buyers may need to pay more to acquire it due to its perceived scarcity, popularity or quality. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AtAPremium  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary. Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Price gouging: raising prices on goods or services to an unreasonable level, typically during times of crisis. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Price-Gouging  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Quiet Quitting. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Quiet Quitting here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonQuietQuitting  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to the 2020s workplace you may find interesting:   1)  The Great Resignation Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheGreatResignation Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Stoicism Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonStoicism Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyStoicism YouTube: https://youtu.be/2xxJAZ2LvQM  3) Male Malaise Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMaleMalaise Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyMaleMalaise YouTube: https://youtu.be/lcnWkKcLFz0  4) Men in Pink-collar Jobs Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMenInPinkCollarJobs Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMenInPinkCollarJobs YouTube: https://youtu.be/URpaJbHb9ds   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 

Sonder: the realization that each random passerby you see is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Sonder   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 new term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Profound: refers to a state, quality, or even an emotion that is extremely intense. Profound also means having very deep knowledge of something. https://b.link/WednesdayProfound  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Growth Mindset: a growth mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GrowthMindset  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  You receive 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.  Fixed mindset: a belief that our abilities and intelligence are static and cannot change. Your mind is plastic and can change if you try. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FixedMindset   Constructive criticism: to helpful, specific feedback aimed at fostering improvement rather than causing harm.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ConstructiveCriticism    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 

Cracks appear: we use cracks appear when someone shows weakness or uncertainty, especially if they are being stubborn or during difficult negotiations. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CracksAppear  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 another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Lend a helping hand: it's neighbourly and good community spirit to help someone when help is needed. We should all be willing ot lend a helping hand. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LendAHelpingHand   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, American Exceptionalism.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson American Exceptionalism here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAmericanExceptionalism  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to The United States of America you may find interesting:   1)  The Myth of American Democracy Website: https://b.link/LessonTheMythOfAmericanDemocracy Spotify:  YouTube:   2) USA: Civil War (again) Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonUSACivilWarAgain Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Super Rich Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSuperRich Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSuprRich YouTube: https://youtu.be/jtpG01GnyvU  4) Birds Aren't Real Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBirdsArentReal 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 

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, People Watching. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson People Watching here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPeopleWatching  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to people in society you may find interesting:   1)  Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhyBelieveConspiracyTheories Podcast:   2) Hostile Design Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHostileDesign YouTube: https://youtu.be/DaF-rjhNMso  Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastHostileDesign  3) Gerontocracy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGerontocracy Podcast:   4) Young and Single Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonYoungAndSingle YouTube: https://youtu.be/dI9pRgJb7aM Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyYoungAndSingle   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 

Get caught up: getting caught up means becoming involved in something unexpectedly or being absorbed in a situation you don't want to be involved in. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetCaughtUp  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun! However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Why Smart People Are Poor. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Why Smart People Are Poor here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhySmartPeopleArePoor  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to intelligence you may find interesting:   1)  Mistakes and Being Smart Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMistakesAndBeingSmart Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Flynn in Reverse Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFlynnInReverse Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonFlynnInReverse YouTube: https://youtu.be/gskbPfosUCI   3) Intelligent Loners Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIntelligentLoners Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Does IQ = Wealth? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDoesIQEqualWealth Spotify:  YouTube:     As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, The Giving Pledge. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson, The Giving Pledge, here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGivingPledge  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to giving or money you may find interesting:   1) Pass the Hat  Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPassTheHat Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Working After Retirement Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWorkingAfterRetirement Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWorkingAfterRetirement YouTube: https://youtu.be/IcskFIPfZuA  3) Death & Taxes Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDeathAndTaxes Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastDeathAndTaxes YouTube: https://youtu.be/KeIq4usVJ_c  4) Zombie Apocalypse Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonZombieApocalypse Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonZombieApocalypse YouTube: https://youtu.be/0KHnPSLEWLA    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  

Unicorn: a unicorn is a startup company with a valuation of over one billion dollars. The term became popular in 2013 for rare, successful startups. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Unicorn  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Rainbows and unicorns: a wonderful, too-good-to-be-true situation or an idealistic but unrealistic one is called rainbows and unicorns in English. https://b.link/RainbowsAndUnicorns Promising: when we say something is promising, we mean that it looks like that thing will be successful or enjoyable in the future.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Promising   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 

Propaganda: Propaganda is a form of communication that aims to influence people's beliefs and behaviours. It often presents information in a biased way. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Propaganda  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Conspiracy theory: a belief that something is controlled by powerful people and the truth is somehow being hidden. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ConspiracyTheory 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    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 

Laggard: laggard describes people or groups slow to adopt new innovations. A laggard is the last to embrace new technology compared to others. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Laggard  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheOtherHand  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://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, Putting the Brakes on Seniors.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Putting the Brakes on Seniors here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPuttingTheBrakesOnSeniors  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to ageing you may find interesting:   1)  Assisted Dying Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAssistedDying Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAssistedDying YouTube: https://youtu.be/suKF1uYrHJ4  2) Gerontocracy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGerontocracy Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Elderly Doing Time Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonElderlyDoingTime Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Irritable Male Syndrome Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIrritableMaleSyndrome 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 

Intrinsic motivation: the drive to do something because it is inherently enjoyable or fulfilling. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/IntrinsicMotivation  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Drive: go-getters and those with resilience cannot do anything without drive because it's the energy and determination to achieve what they want. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Drive  Overwhelmed: you are overwhelmed when your brain is trying to juggle too many things simultaneously, and everything seems essential and urgent. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Overwhelmed  Camaraderie: the feeling of togetherness, closeness, and friendliness towards coworkers people have when everyone is in the same situation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Camaraderie   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 

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Young & Single.   I'm sure you'll find it relatable or very different from the situation when you were young.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Young & Single here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonYoungAndSingle  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON or to take Young & Single as 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 Young & Single you may find interesting:   1)  None or One and Done Webpage: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonNoneOrOneAndDone Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Solo Living Webpage: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSoloLiving Spotify:  YouTube:   3) The Perfect AI Girlfriend Webpage: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonThePerfectAIgirlfriend Spotify:  YouTube:   4) Male Malaise Webpage: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMaleMalaise Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyMaleMalaise YouTube: https://youtu.be/lcnWkKcLFz0   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David. Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Dogged: The word dogged describes a quality of persistence and stubbornness in pursuing a goal, especially when faced with challenges or resistance. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Dogged  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Odds: odds are the probability that something will or will not happen. When people bet, they're betting on the odds that something will happen. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Odds   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, Resurrection Biology. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Resurrection Biology here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonResurrectionBiology  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to survival you may find interesting:   1) CRISPR Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonCrispr Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Nature in Wartime Website: https://b.link/LessonNatureInWartime Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Uninfected Minority Website: https://b.link/LessonUninfectedMinority Spotify: https://b.link/PodcastUninfectedMinority YouTube: https://youtu.be/GBqS6k0Frno  4) Future Humans Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFutureHumans Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonFutureHumans YouTube: https://youtu.be/s91B0KxGiI8   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 

Strata fees: fees homeowners in multi-unit buildings pay for shared services (security, cleaning, etc.) and maintenance of common areas. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StrataFees  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/ https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.   Sign on the dotted line: if you sign on the dotted line, it means that you agree with the terms of something. Signing your name means you agree something is true. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SignOnTheDottedLine Bane: when something is described as a bane, it's the source of pain, suffering and perhaps the ruin of the person involved.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Bane Proactive: being proactive means making things happen or predicting change and preparing for it before it occurs. Be proactive, not reactive. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Proactive  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 

Peer pressure: in simple terms, peer pressure is the influence that individuals from the same age group or social circle exert on one another. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PeerPressure  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.   These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here's another term from today's episode that may have been new to you. Extrinsic motivation: a powerful concept influencing how we act and achieve our goals. It refers to the drive to do something because of external rewards or pressures. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ExtrinsicMotivation   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, Stoicism. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Stoicism here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonStoicism  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to maintaining calm and achieving clarity that you may find interesting:   1) Looking for an Answer Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLookingForAnAnswer Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Recession Survival Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRecssionSurvival Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastRecessionSurvival YouTube: https://youtu.be/uPMOapyc5aM  3) Walk the Labyrinth Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWalkTheLabyrinth Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWalkTheLabyrinth YouTube: https://youtu.be/BoZCnwIBvEA  4) Soft Fascination Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSoftFascination Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSoftFascination YouTube: https://youtu.be/FBBWHaFCMa0   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Cling to: When you cling to something, you hold onto it tightly or do not let go of it easily. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ClingTo   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  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  The devil you know is better than the one you don't: we often prefer to continue dealing with a challenging situation or person we are familiar with rather than one we are not. https://b.link/TuesdayTheDevilYouKnow  On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheOtherHand   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Chain reaction: a chain reaction is a series of events where one action causes another, leading to a cascade of effects with an unpredictable ending. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ChainReaction  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 is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Trade war: a trade war is 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