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Put a spell on you: to enchant or charm you, often in a magical or mysterious way. In daily life, you feel magically attracted. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PutASpellOnYou   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.   Better half: calling someone your better half is humorous. It means the other person is the more intelligent, better-looking one in a relationship. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BetterHalf  Jack o' lantern: a Jack o' lantern is a hollowed-out pumpkin with a gruesome face lighted by a burning candle on the inside. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/JackOLantern  Like a deer in the headlights: used to describe someone who is paralyzed with fear like a deer in the headlights of car on a highway.   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WedDeerInTheHeadlights  The dead of night: when darkness is at its deepest and everything is quiet, usually around midnight, otherwise known as the witching hour.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheDeadOfNight    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!      However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.      That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, The Tradwife.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson The Tradwife here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTradwife   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 women's issues, which you may find interesting:    1)  Grey Divorce Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGreyDivorce Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGreyDivorce YouTube: https://youtu.be/ocxnyJamxj4  2) Maiden Name: I do or I don't Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMaidenName Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyMaidenName YouTube: https://youtu.be/8dFMMa8GKR4  3) Young and Single Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonYoungAndSingle Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyYoungAndSingle YouTube: https://youtu.be/dI9pRgJb7aM  4) Male Malaise Website: 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 

Spine-tingling: The word spine-tingling is an adjective used to describe something so scary or exciting that it sends shivers down your spine. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Spine-tingling  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Send shivers down your spine: when something sends shivers down your spine, you shake because you feel fear, nervousness, or maybe you are incredibly excited. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SendShiversDownYourSpine  Fear of the unknown: the anxiety we feel when we face situations or events that are uncertain or unfamiliar. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FearOfTheUnknown    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  

Town hall: gatherings where politicians meet with residents to share important information and hear community opinions. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TownHall  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Transparency is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.   Transparency: the openness, clarity, and honesty with which decisions are made and communicated to the public. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Transparency    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   

Supernatural: refers to phenomena that are above or beyond what is normal in the natural world and can't be explained by science. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Supernatural   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Old soul: an old soul is a young person who possesses a deep understanding of life and often displays a calm, reflective nature of someone much older. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OldSoul   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here's one more word 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    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  

Town Square: town squares are places where people come together to enjoy activities such as markets, gatherings, and celebrate their culture.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TownSquare   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  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 dead of night: The dead of night is when darkness is at its deepest and everything is quiet, usually around midnight, otherwise known as the witching hour. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheDeadOfNight  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.  Witching hour: the witching hour is when witches and other magical creatures come out to play. It's a time of mystery, mischief, and mayhem. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WitchingHour  Send shivers down your spine: when something sends shivers down your spine, you shake because you feel fear, nervousness, or maybe you are incredibly excited. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SendShiversDownYourSpine  At the stroke of midnight: the stroke of midnight is exactly at midnight. Every night, exactly at the stroke of midnight, one day ends, and another begins. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StrokeOfMidnight    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.    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, Vintage. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson Vintage here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonVintage   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 fashion, which you may find interesting:    1)  What Happened to Headwear Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhatHappenedToHats Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyWhatHappenedToHeadwear YouTube: https://youtu.be/3unwBFYlFeE  2) Pocket Power Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPocketPower Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyPocketPower YouTube: https://youtu.be/njk73FQkopA  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) Fashion Rental Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFashionRental Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastFashionRental YouTube: https://youtu.be/a3weapbzyCg   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 

Finger food: small bites of food that you can eat with your fingers, no utensils needed, not even chopsticks. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FingerFood  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

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, 'Are We Desensitized?' I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson 'Are We Desensitized?' here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAreWeDesensitized  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 you may find interesting:   1) Burnout Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBurnout Podcast:  YouTube:   2) Weekending Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWeekending Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Shipping News Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonShippingNews 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  

On the upswing: When a situation is on the upswing, it is moving in a positive direction after a period of trouble, difficulty, or just average performance. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheUpswing  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Safe and sound: to be safe and sound means safe from harm or danger and in good condition. It's used to tell others we have arrived without any problems.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SafeAndSound  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here's one more term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Peace of mind: the feeling you have when you're calm and have no worries. In our hectic world, people look for ways to find peace of mind. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PeaceOfMind   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  

Swimmingly: an adverb that means something is going smoothly without any troubles. If our lives go swimmingly, we feel content and hopeful. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Swimmingly  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Like water off a duck's back is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Like water off a duck's back: if insults or stress don't affect you they roll off you like water off a duck's back. Water doesn't bother ducks; stress doesn't bother you. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LikeWaterOffADucksBack    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

It's a man's world: it's a man's world expresses the idea that society in areas like politics, business, and culture is designed and dominated by men.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ItsAMansWorld  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 one more term from today's episode that may have been new to you.   Glass ceiling: an invisible yet unbreakable barrier that prevents people, especially women, from rising to top workplace positions. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GlassCeiling    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.     That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.       I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.     With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.     Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.   The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.   This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, Grey Divorce.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson Grey Divorce here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGreyDivorce    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 ageing and changing norms, which you may find interesting:    1)  Milestones Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMilestones Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyMilestones YouTube: https://youtu.be/VaKu5CCf5wM  2) How Much is Enough? Website: https://b.link/LessonHowMuchIsEnough Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Putting the Brakes on Seniors Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPuttingTheBrakesOnSeniors Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyPuttingTheBrakesOnSeniors YouTube: https://youtu.be/UsK5WBSbp9s  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  

Headwind: wind that blows into your face. In other terms, it's an obstacle or challenge that makes it harder to move forward. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Headwind  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

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, Technofeudalism.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Technofeudalism here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTechnofeudalism  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 AI and Internet technology you may find interesting:   1)  Technosolutionism Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTechnosolutionism Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTechnosolutionism YouTube: https://youtu.be/ngRCvrXjJpo  2) AI Comes for Google Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAIComesForGoogle Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastAIComesForGoogle YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eh6bsEM9xLc  3) The End of the Knowledge Economy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheEndOfTheKnowledgeEconomy Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheEndOfTheKnowledgeEconomy YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEkY4Awh2_E  4) Bye-bye Smartphone Hello... Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBye-ByeSmartphoneHello Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGoodbyeSmartphoneHello YouTube: https://youtu.be/NK42QDQSrmc   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 

Overstay your welcome: to stay somewhere longer than was appropriate or expected.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OverstayYourWelcome 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 one more term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Freeloader: a person who uses and abuses your hospitality without any thought of sharing the cost or taking any responsibility. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Freeloader   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   

Pet peeve: a pet peeve is a minor annoyance that bothers someone more than it should. It's often so minor that others don't care about it at all. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PetPeeve  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Get your goat: if you get someone's goat you do or say something to make them angry or irritated. This is what kids do: they get your goat and love it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetYourGoat  Bottle up inside: when we bottle up inside our worries and troubles, we refuse to talk with others about what bothers us. We keep our problems to ourselves. https://b.link/BottleUpInside  Get something off your chest: when you get something off your chest, you tell another person about problems that have been bothering you for some time.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetSomethingOffYourChest  Roll your eyes: when you roll your eyes, you move your eyes around in a circle so that they point straight into your head. It's a non-verbal, visual cue. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TueRollYourEyes  Quirk: a quirk is an unusual or sometimes weird little habit that people have, which may make them seem somewhat eccentric. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Quirk   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 

For a laugh: the idiom for a laugh means to do something for enjoyment or fun rather than for any serious reason. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ForALaugh  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.   Hustle and bustle: hustle and bustle is 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  Take a step back: when you take a step back means taking a moment to pause and reassess a situation before proceeding. It helps you calm down and think.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeAStepBack  Dog-tired: when we're dog-tired, we're extremely tired or worn out. Think about one of those Iditarod dogs after they've finished for the year. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DogTired  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  For the sake of: for the sake of means for the purpose of doing something or doing something for someone's advantage or to help someone. https://b.link/WednesdayForTheSakeOf    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 

Floored: Being floored means being surprised or shocked. Saying you were floored means you were so surprised that you didn't know how to react. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Floored  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp   

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.     That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.       I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.     With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.     Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, Grit. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson Grit here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGrit   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 human nature, which you may find interesting:    1)  Go The Underdog Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGoTheUnderdog Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastGoTheUnderdog YouTube: https://youtu.be/Njj9mZ4EXbk  2) Reinventing Yourself Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonReinventingYourself Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Resilience Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonResilience Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Stoicism Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonStoicism Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyStoicism YouTube: https://youtu.be/2xxJAZ2LvQM   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  

Creative juices: the flow of inventive thoughts and ideas that help us express ourselves and solve challenges. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CreativeJuices  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.   A change is as good as a rest/holiday: a change is as good as a rest means changing your work location or to a new task is as beneficial or refreshing as a vacation or day off. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AChangeIsAsGoodAsARest  Sonder: sonder is the realization that each random passerby you see is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Sonder  Brainstorm: to brainstorm means to have a lot of people coming up with different ideas before they choose a few to focus on and develop further. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Brainsorm  Gamechanger: a gamechanger is an event, procedure or idea that creates a shift in the way of doing or thinking about things. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Gamechanger  Think outside the box: if you want to be successful, think outside the box. This little Idiom means to think differently while being creative and using originality. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThinkOutsideTheBox   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 spotlight: The phrase in the spotlight means to be the center of attention and is often used to describe someone or something that is being closely observed by others. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InTheSpotlight  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.  Slow-motion train wreck: when you are witnessing a slow-motion train wreck, catastrophic failure is evident to everyone while it is in progress. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WedSlowMotionTrainWreck  In the public eye: to be in the public eye means to have the attention of the media so that the public is interested in who you are and everything you do. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InThePublicEye   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 

Microlearning: a teaching strategy that breaks down information into small, easily digestible chunks, making learning quick and effective. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Microlearning  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here's a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  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   

Purse strings: when you control the purse strings, you are responsible for your finances. It empowers you to control what matters most to you or others. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThePurseStrings  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.  Make ends meet: if you're lucky and you can make ends meet, you earn enough money to pay all of your daily expenses. It's a very nice feeling.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MakeEndsMeet    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, Can You Trust Your Gut? I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Can You Trust Your Gut? here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonCanYouTrustYourGut  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to a variety of topics you may find interesting:   1)  Let the People Decide Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonLetThePeopleDecide Podcast:  YouTube:  2) Triage: Who Gets What? Why? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTriage Podcast:  YouTube:  3) Gerontocracy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGerontocracy Podcast:  YouTube:  4) Really, Rights for Robots? Website: https://b.link/LessonRightsForRobots Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonRightsForRobots YouTube: https://youtu.be/303kQKXdoSw  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 

Choke point: a strategic point or geographic location that significantly restricts movement or access. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ChokePoint   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  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   #ArtisanEnglish #英会話 #リアル英会話 #ESL #ChokePoint 

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, Screen Time.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson Screen Time here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonScreenTime   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 smartphone usage, which you may find interesting:    1)  Bye-bye Smartphone Hello... Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBye-ByeSmartphoneHello Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGoodbyeSmartphoneHello YouTube: https://youtu.be/NK42QDQSrmc  2) Phones in Schools Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPhonesInSchools Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastPhonesInSchools YouTube: https://youtu.be/840e3oTQNyU  3) No Phone - No Prob Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Lesson-No-Phone-No-Prob Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Attention Wars Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAttentionWars Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAttentionWars YouTube: https://youtu.be/bW9ZvWm_kqc   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 

White noise: white noise is sound that contains all the frequencies audible to the human ear, played at the same intensity. It creates a calming sound. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WhiteNoise   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  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   

Nadir: the term nadir refers to the lowest point of something, often used to describe a person's lowest moment in life or career. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Nadir   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.  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 Intrinsic motivation: the drive to do something because it is inherently enjoyable or fulfilling.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/intrinsic-motivation/ 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 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 

Heavy-handed: being heavy-handed is a style or method that is excessively forceful or strict. It often describes actions that lack subtlety or delicacy. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HeavyHanded  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  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

Fork over: to reluctantly pay money. When someone is forced to 'fork over' cash, it usually suggests they are unhappy about it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ForkOver  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.  Jinx yourself: when you jinx yourself, you unintentionally cause yourself to have bad luck by either thinking too positively or too negatively.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/JinxYourself Put away: put away is 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 Rainy day fund: a reserved amount of savings a person can access when things are not going well or unforeseen circumstances arise. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RainyDayFund    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, Biophilic Design.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for Biophilic Design here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBiophilicDesign  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.  Here are some other discussion topics related to nature you may find interesting:   1)  Microplastics Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMicroplastics Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMicroplastics YouTube: https://youtu.be/PWRL-SJaLTs 2) Soft Fascination Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSoftFascination Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSoftFascination YouTube: https://youtu.be/FBBWHaFCMa0  3) Nature in Wartime Website: https://b.link/LessonNatureInWartime Podcast:  YouTube:   4) Dark Skies Website: https://b.link/LessonDarkSkies 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  

Golden years: traditionally, golden years refer to the period in life after retirement when you are supposed to enjoy freedom and leisure.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GoldenYears   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here are some terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Fruits of your labours: the result of hard work. When studying hard and passing an exam, success is the fruit of one's labour. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheFruitsOfYourLabours  Pipe dream: a pipe dream is something that is very unlikely to happen. The term comes from smoking opium and having great but unattainable dreams. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PipeDream  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 

Like walking on the moon: a feeling of weightlessness and joy. Everything feels light and carefree, as if you're floating through the air. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LikeWalkingOnTheMoon  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Here's another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Beauty is in the eye of the beholder: what you find beautiful is not necessarily liked by another. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BeautyIsInTheEyeOfTheBeholder  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 burned: to experience harm or suffer unpleasant consequences, especially after taking a risk or making a mistake. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetBurned   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 a phrase from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Learn the hard way: if you learn the hard way, you learn through mistakes instead of through what you learned in school or what others have tried to teach you. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LearnTheHardWay   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 flesh: seeing someone or something in person, with your own eyes, rather than through a screen or a photo. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InTheFlesh   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  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  

Last man standing: originally coming out of competition, last man standing refers to the final individual, whether a man or a woman, remaining after a series of challenges, indicating survival against the odds. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LastManStanding   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.  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://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun! However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Sharing Economy.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Sharing Economy here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSharingEconomy  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 money in modern times you may find interesting:   1) Recession Survival Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRecssionSurvival Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastRecessionSurvival YouTube: https://youtu.be/uPMOapyc5aM  2) Subscription Economy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SubscriptionEconomy Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Nope, Not Buying Today Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonNopeNotBuyingToday Podcast:  YouTube:   4) Rent Me Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonRentMe 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 

Gap year: time university students take off from their studies to gain experience, discover themselves, or earn money for their studies. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GapYear  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  Personal growth is another term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  Personal growth: the ongoing process of self-improvement and development that includes enhancing your skills, knowledge, and emotional well-being. https://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 

Hit the nail on the head: to hit the nail on the head means to be exactly right about something or to find the most accurate solution to a problem. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HitTheNailOnTheHead  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after lessons.  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  

Mind of its own: the idiom mind of its own refers to a situation where something appears to operate independently, almost as if it has its own will or decision-making power. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MindOfItsOwn  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.  Bug: the word bug can refer to an insect or a problem in a computer program. Having a bug can also mean having strong enthusiasm for something. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Bug A life of their own: a thing such as a city takes on a life of its own when it becomes uncontrollable. It acts as if it, itself is alive, even though it isn't.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ALifeOfItsOwn   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Old school: at its core, calling someone old school means they have an attitude or style that harkens back to earlier times. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OldSchool  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp's The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Incremental: incremental means a slight increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale. Incremental change is small changes over time. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Incremental   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.  The only constant in life is change: attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, the only constant in life is change means change is inevitable and will always be with us. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheOnlyConstantInLifeIsChange  Time and tide wait for no man: the proverb time and tide wait for no man means when life gives you an opportunity, TAKE IT because it may never come around again. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TueTimeWaitsForNoMan  Status quo: 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  In the moment: when you are in the moment, you have heightened awareness and are more focused or mentally concentrating on everything around you. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InTheMoment  Rose-coloured glasses: to look through rose-coloured glasses is to unrealistically maintain a positive attitude while intentionally ignoring the negative things. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RoseColouredGlasses    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!  However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.  That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.    I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.  With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.  Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Xenotransplantation.  I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Xenotransplantation here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonXenotransplantation  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 would 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 medicine you may find interesting:   1)  Weight Loss Drugs Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWeightLossDrugs Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWeightLossDrugs YouTube: https://youtu.be/4O7VYefUH3I  2) Generics Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGenerics Podcast:  YouTube:   3) Get Plenty of Rest Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGetPlentyOfRest 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 

Mature beyond your years: Mature beyond your years means you show wisdom, understanding, and sound judgment that is usually associated with older individuals. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MatureBeyondYourYears  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 two terms from today's episode that may have been new to you.   Overwhelm: you are overwhelmed when your brain is trying to juggle too many things simultaneously, and everything seems essential and urgent. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Overwhelmed  Get carried away: to be overly enthusiastic about something or to become excessive or extreme about something without realizing it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetCarriedAway    Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.     That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.       I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.     With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.     Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Milestones.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson Milestones here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMilestones   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 life milestones, which you may find interesting:    1)  Should Higher Ed be Free? Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonShouldHigherEdBeFree Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Young and Single Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonYoungAndSingle Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyYoungAndSingle YouTube: https://youtu.be/dI9pRgJb7aM  3) To Buy or Not to Buy Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonToBuyOrNotToBuy Spotify:  YouTube:    4) How Much is Enough? Website: https://b.link/LessonHowMuchIsEnough 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 

Truth is stranger than fiction: In simple terms, it means that what happens in the world can be more surprising and unusual than even the wildest imagination. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TruthIsStrangerThanFiction  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 a term from today's episode that may have been new to you.  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   Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!  However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.  That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.  With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.  Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Vertical Community.  I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Vertical Community here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonVerticalCommunity  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 cities you may find interesting:   1)  Biophilic Design Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBiophilicDesign Podcast:  YouTube:   2) Beautification Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBeautification Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastBeautification YouTube: https://youtu.be/c3-dP_TzvfE  3) The Role of Libraries Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheRoleOfLibraries Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTheRoleOfLibraries YouTube: https://youtu.be/iVIju0S363Y  4) Urban Exploration Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonUrbanExploration 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