Bridge Beyond English

Want to enrich your life? Then ask these questions every day: What am I grateful for? ... and... What if...?Read the text version of this episode at the blog here.Connect with the changing world in English.Become a global communicator!Join a free trial English class online or in Yokohama Motomachi, Japan to expand your:CREATIVE THINKINGGLOBAL AWARENESSCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Stability can be good, but a new challenge is often important if we want to reach our highest creative potential. This episode is about understanding why we fear challenge and how to take positive action in a smart and thoughtful way.Read the text version of this episode at the blog here.Find out more about Todd Henry, Daily Creative, and his other books and work here.--Listen on:SPOTIFYAPPLE PODCASTS--Connect with the changing world in English.Become a global communicator!Join a free trial English class online or in Yokohama Motomachi, Japan to expand your:CREATIVE THINKINGGLOBAL AWARENESSCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Learn the importance of communicating with empathy, listening and resilience from communication expert Mario Wissa.Find out more about Mario's work and books at mariowissa.com--Listen on:SPOTIFYAPPLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Yokohama Motomachi, Japan to expand your:CREATIVE THINKINGGLOBAL AWARENESSCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Do you know how to express sympathy in English? Find out here.Read the text version of this episode here.--Listen on:SPOTIFYAPPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:CREATIVE THINKINGGLOBAL AWARENESSCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Do you know how to express sympathy in English? Find out here.Read the text version of this episode here.--Listen on:SPOTIFYAPPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:CREATIVE THINKINGGLOBAL AWARENESSCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Do you know your primal world beliefs? Find out here.Read the text version of this episode here.--Listen on:SPOTIFYAPPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:CREATIVE THINKINGGLOBAL AWARENESSCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

There are three types of English students. Learn which you are and what it means. Read the text version of this episode here.--Listen on:SPOTIFYAPPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:CREATIVE THINKINGGLOBAL AWARENESSCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

At Bridge Beyond English, we uphold the values of diversity, inclusion, and respect for all people.Read the text version of this episode here.--Listen on:SPOTIFYAPPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:CREATIVE THINKINGGLOBAL AWARENESSCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

If you're exhausted, this poem and reflection will help you gain perspective.--Listen on:SPOTIFYAPPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:CREATIVE THINKINGGLOBAL AWARENESSCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Learn how to improve your online meetings in English!Read the text version here.--Listen on:SPOTIFYAPPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:CREATIVE THINKINGGLOBAL AWARENESSCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Disagreement is necessary. Here are tips on how to do it right!Read the text version here.--Listen on:SPOTIFYAPPLE PODCASTSGOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:CREATIVE THINKINGGLOBAL AWARENESSCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Brainstorm with the six hats framework.Read the text version here.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Learn about sparketypes to improve you work and life!Read the text version at the blog here.Take the free assessment at sparketype.com--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Here are some tips from Stoic philosophy to help improve your modern life.Read the text version or watch the video slide presentation here: https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/stoic-philosophy-for-modern-life--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

I asked Arina Petrova how it feels to be Russian. Here is her response.--Read the text version at the blog here:https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/how-it-feels-to-be-russian--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Learn how to use freewriting to free your mind.--Read the text version at the blog here:https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/freewriting-to-free-your-mind--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Learn how to brainstorm using the SCAMPER Method.--Read text version here at the blog:https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/the-scamper-method--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Learn how to critique people or ideas sensitively in English.--Read the text version here at the blog:https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/how-to-critique-sensitively--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Learn how to make polite requests in English with these nuances and tips.--Read the text version at our blog here:https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/making-polite-requests-in-english--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

These are some poems that reflect on our pandemic experience.The original poems can be found at Mediators Beyond Borders here:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/pandemic-poetry-calming-words-in-the-midst-of-chaos/--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

We can learn a lot from babies. Here's what I've learned from my son who just turned one year old!--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Pay attention and adapt to change.(Two big lessons I've learned from jogging in the forest)--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Learn all about how the Culture Map framework by Erin Meyer can help you communicate better with different cultures. I recommend her website and book (The Culture Map) in English or Japanese.Click here to follow along at the blog and see the charts.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

What's the difference between a plan and a strategy? This episode explains the important difference.This episode is a slower recording of Dr. Roger Martin's video presentation on Harvard Business Review's YouTube channel. I hope the English tips (at the blog) and slow/clear audio I provide can help you understand and appreciate Dr. Martin's wonderful ideas! Please visit the original video at Harvard Business Review's channel here.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Learn how to priorities your tasks so you can accomplish your goals effectively.Please follow along with the images at the blog here:https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/the-importance-difficulty-matrix--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Learn from Chiara Manuel about the complexity of the recent 2022 elections in the Philippines. She provides an overview and opinion.Manuel is a lecturer at Thames International Business School and holds an MA from the University of the Philippines Diliman.To read the text version of this episode (includes English tips), visit our blog: https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/the-philippines-2022-election--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Covid has caused death in many ways. But it has also given us new life as we reimagine the future.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

7 tips about how to pursue excellence instead of chasing "perfection."--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

When we understand and live according to our purpose in business, we authentically satisfy our customers. The key is to be clear about our purpose and to execute it at every level with transparency.You can read the text version of this episode here: https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/the-power-of-purpose-in-businessYou can access the original TED Talk by By Ashley M. Grice that is the source of this episode here: https://www.ted.com/talks/ashley_m_grice_the_power_of_purpose_in_business

Many Europeans are shocked that there is a war in Europe. They assume that war should always be far away from home. But this assumption reveals how western foreign policies and the treatment of non-westerners is unfair and discriminatory. The Ukraine war highlights that war can happen anywhere in our interconnected world, and that we need a system that is better for all people, everywhere.Click here for the text version of this episode along with vocabulary tips:https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/the-ukraine-war-what-it-revealsClick here for the original article source by Nesrine Malik:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/mar/01/let-the-horror-in-ukraine-open-our-eyes-to-the-suffering-of-war-around-the-world--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Proper brainstorming can fix many of our problems. It can also help us improve and create many things. This episode shows you how.--Read the full text version here:https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/brainstorming-rules-tools--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

So much of what we do in our life is a waste of time and energy. But, if we can figure out how to prioritize the most important tings, we can change our life.--Read the full text version here:https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/essentialism--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Being perfect is impossible. Instead, we should aim for creative progress. This episode shares how. --Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

We can learn a lot from bad teachers. Yes, BAD teachers! They can teach us what NOT to do. I'll explain more in this episode.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Do you know how to speak the language of love? Well, it turns out there are several love languages. Listen to discover your own love language and how to identify the love language of people you care about.--Read the text version of this episode at the blog here: https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/the-five-love-languages--SOURCE: To read more about the five love languages and to take the online quiz to discover your love language, visit https://www.5lovelanguages.com/ .--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

If you ever wonder, "Does my work matter?" here are some words of encouragement for you. Yes, your work does matter. Your work is important for you, for the people you love, and for the world. No matter how small or repetitive, your work matters.This episode draws from some excerpts from the book The Artist's Rule.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

In this episode I interview my wife Chami Nagai about her experience becoming a new mother here in Japan.She shares about her ups and downs along the way, shares advice for all of us who are listening, and also gives some especially warm encouragement to all the new mothers who are listening.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

It's easy to quickly judge someone from a different culture because they do things differently. But if we can have an open mind and try to understand their perspective, then we can appreciate their differences – we can learn and appreciate instead of judge and feel frustration.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

In this episode we explore a helpful framework that helps us understand what customers actually value. It's usually a much more complex than it seems.View the text version of this episode and helpful pyramid image here:https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/what-do-customers-actually-valueFor sources and more information, visit this Harvard Business Review article:https://hbr.org/2016/09/the-elements-of-value--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

If you work on any type of global team, you've probably seen some bad communication happen. But, the good news is that if we increase our awareness we can improve communication between people from different cultures, languages, and backgrounds.Here are some strategies for you to improve global team communication.Read the text version of this episode here:https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/communication-strategies-for-global-teams--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

This episode is about EMPIRE. Specifically, the current and future state of EMPIRE.Throughout history we've seen many empires rise and fall. Now we have the American superpower, or empire, and people are wondering if China might be the next superpower, or empire.This episode is the second of a three-part series about empire. In particular, we focus on the history of empire in this second part.In all three episodes I interview Missy Hart. Missy is an American living in Yokohama, Japan.Her current work has been acting as a peace and reconciliation consultant, which means that she communicates between different religious groups in order to create peace and deeper connection between diverse communities and ways of thinking and being in the world.She has a background in teaching in churches as a pastor/preacher, doing social work among poor communities, and has studied theology and religion among other things.This topic of empire is huge and complex. You may not agree with everything Missy discusses, but I really do believe that this series of interviews will add wonderful perspective to the way you think about empire and the world we live in.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

What's the best way to facilitate a discussion? There's not only one perfect method, but there are some core concepts that make up the foundation of good facilitating. In this episode I share six of these core ideas.--Click here to read the text version of this episode.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Throughout history we've seen many empires rise and fall. Now we have the American superpower, or empire, and people are wondering if China might be the next superpower, or empire.This episode is the second of a three-part series about empire. In particular, we focus on the history of empire in this second part.In all three episodes I interview Missy Hart. Missy is an American living in Yokohama, Japan.Her current work has been acting as a peace and reconciliation consultant, which means that she communicates between different religious groups in order to create peace and deeper connection between diverse communities and ways of thinking and being in the world.She has a background in teaching in churches as a pastor/preacher, doing social work among poor communities, and has studied theology and religion among other things.This topic of empire is huge and complex. You may not agree with everything Missy discusses, but I really do believe that this series of interviews will add wonderful perspective to the way you think about empire and the world we live in.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Throughout history we've seen many empires rise and fall. Now we have the American superpower, or empire, and people are wondering if China might be the next superpower, or empire.This episode is the first of a three-part series about empire.In all three episodes I interview Missy Hart. Missy is an American living in Yokohama, Japan.Her current work has been acting as a peace and reconciliation consultant, which means that she communicates between different religious groups in order to create peace and deeper connection between diverse communities and ways of thinking and being in the world.She has a background in teaching in churches as a pastor/preacher, doing social work among poor communities, and has studied theology and religion among other things.This topic of empire is huge and complex. You may not agree with everything Missy discusses, but I really do believe that this series of interviews will add wonderful perspective to the way you think about empire and the world we live in.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

In this episode I interview my student Sayako Yamamoto. She shares about how she shifted careers multiple times to find better health and fulfillment. She's worked with Japan's Defense Ministry, an environmental research institute, and currently is a freelance English translator.Through our conversation, we touch on the topics of empathy, conflict resolution, and how to be yourself and create a meaningful life. I think this interview will inspire you to reflect on your own life and work as well.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

The world is in a difficult situation, but in this episode I want to refresh your imagination by walking with you through the amazing Negishi Forest Park. Let's see what the park can inspire in us!--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

This is the story of how a failure high jumper ended up transforming the sport. The story can teach us some key strategies for creative innovation and adapting to change.--Read the text version of this episode here. (Includes vocabulary explanations)--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Ershad Rana is from Bangladesh and moved to Japan to study over 28 years ago and has been here ever since.During this interview, Ershad shares about adjusting to Japan, language learning, cultural identity, accepting new ideas, and being flexible. He even sings a Bengali song and a Japanese song!Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTSWant to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

Social linguistics is the study of how language is used in society.In this episode, Chami Nagai talks specifically about how gender influences how people communicate in society. It exists everywhere and depends on the culture and context. If we are aware of it then we can see it more clearly and also help promote more gender equality and dignity for everyone.*Listen on:* SPOTIFY* GOOGLE PODCASTS*Want to connect with the changing world in English?*Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:*CREATIVE THINKINGGLOBAL AWARENESSCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION*(Advanced and intermediate only)

Why do we often so quickly judge people as likable or unlikable – as amazing or horrible? In this episode we look at two very common biases. If we understand them, hopefully we can view other people more realistically and with more empathy.-Click here for the text version of this episode and references.-Listen on:SPOTIFYGOOGLE PODCASTS-Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:- creative thinking- global awareness- cross-cultural communication(Advanced and intermediate only)

It's possible to improve your speaking by yourself from home. Through shadowing practice, you can maximize your speaking skills and also overall English fluency. Here are some tips to get started.-Click here for the text version of this episode.-Click here to access the slower TED Talk and here for the faster TED Talk to start shadowing practice.-Listen on:SPOTIFYGOOGLE PODCASTS-Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:- creative thinking- global awareness- cross-cultural communication(Advanced and intermediate only)