Podcasts about Learning English

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, Resilience. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Resilience here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-resilience/  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 resilience and perseverance you may find interesting:   1)  Become AI-proof Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-ai-proof/ Podcast: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonBecomeAIProof YouTube: https://youtu.be/Siq4M_hMDdQ  2) Boys to Men Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-boys-to-men/ Podcast: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonboysToMEN YouTube: https://youtu.be/VcUuNY6w4Ng  3) Embrace the Hard Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-embrace-the-hard/ Podcast: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyEmbraceTheHard YouTube: https://youtu.be/CRQazp4vnwo  4) The Silent Generation Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-silent-generation/ Podcast: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonTheSilentGeneration YouTube: https://youtu.be/D0kfRmUmQD4   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

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Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.      That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “Working After 80.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Working After 80” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-working-after-80/    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY 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 working and retirement, which you may find interesting:    1)  Working After Retirement Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-working-after-retirement/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWorkingAfterRetirement YouTube: https://youtu.be/IcskFIPfZuA  2) How Much is Enough? Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-how-much-is-enough/ Spotify:  YouTube:   3) Communal Living Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-communal-living/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonCommunalLiving YouTube: https://youtu.be/KPXUl00NWZU  4) FIRE Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-fire/ 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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!    However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.    That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.       I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.     With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “Spies' Paradise.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Spies' Paradise” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-spies-paradise/     At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.     https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson    If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.      Here are some other discussion topics related to the dangerous international challenges we face today, which you may find interesting:    1) Japan Prepares for War Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-japan-prepares-for-war/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyJapanPreparesForWar YouTube: https://youtu.be/d48ji5INZT8  2) War with China Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-war-with-china/ Spotify:  YouTube:   3) The Cost of War Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-cost-of-war/ Spotify:  YouTube:    4) The Rupture Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-rupture/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonTheRupture YouTube: https://youtu.be/YmTSvMgebG0   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: 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, Scare Yourself Daily.  I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Scare Yourself Daily here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-scare-yourself-daily/  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 improving yourself that you may find interesting:   1)  How to set up at GREAT day Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-how-to-set-up-a-great-day/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonHowToSetUpAGreatDay YouTube: https://youtu.be/XVvwYZAcVqY  2) Reinventing Yourself Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-reinventing-yourself/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonReinventingYourself YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fedyx_6avco  3) Benefits of Bilingualism Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-benefits-of-bilingualism/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonBenefitsOfBilingualism YouTube: https://youtu.be/nQFXuSTI7zw  4) The Happy Middle Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-happy-middle/ Spotify: YouTube:    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

 In 1788, King George III began speaking without pause, talking to trees, and frightening his court. He is often remembered as the “Mad King” who lost America, but his life was far more complex and tragic. This episode looks at the devoted farmer-king, his mysterious illness, and what doctors now believe was really wrong with him. George III beyond the mad king stereotypeEarly life and becoming a British not German kingFarmer George habits and love of family and scienceSeven Years War victory and heavy debts for BritainMissteps leading to American Revolution and independenceHis limited power as a constitutional monarchOnset of illness in 1788 and disturbing behaviourBrutal treatments by Francis Willis and their harmFrench Revolution pressure and long wars with NapoleonLater decline, Regency, and death at Windsor Castle Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/george-iii ---You might like:

Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss a variety of topics and learn new things in English.     That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.      I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.      With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.     Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson titled “The Kids Aren't Alright.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “The Kids Aren't Alright” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-kids-arent-alright/    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a COMPLIMENTARY 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 reading, which you may find interesting:    1)  READ Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-r-e-a-d/ Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Reading for Life Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-reading-for-life/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastReadingForLife YouTube: https://youtu.be/bS_BZVIsEWs  3) The Role of Libraries Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-role-of-libraries/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTheRoleOfLibraries YouTube: https://youtu.be/iVIju0S363Y  4) News: To Read or not to Read Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-news-to-read-or-not-to-read/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyNewsToReadOrNotToRead YouTube: https://youtu.be/smwBkRTRv1A   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

 A million years ago, in a cave in South Africa, our ancestors did something no other animal has ever done: they controlled fire.  Fire cooked our food, shrank our guts, grew our brains, and gave us the deep sleep and fireside stories that made us human.  This is the story of our species' oldest technology, and how the same flames that built the modern world may now threaten it.  Wonderwerk Cave evidence of controlled fire by Homo erectus Early humans managed fire for warmth, light and safety Cooking increased calories, shrinking guts and growing brains Chimps prefer cooked food but cannot make fire Fire enabled deep sleep on the ground, improving memory Night fires fostered storytelling, language, imagination and community bonds Fire shaped domestic roles and early pair bonding theories Humans learnt to make fire by striking and friction From wood to coal and oil, powering industrial transformation Environmental costs from burning fossil fuels Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/history-of-fire ---You might like:

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'wear'.Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tips and resources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599If you like learning English with podcasts, search 'Learning English' on your podcast app to find our others, including Learning English from the News, Learning Easy English, and Learning English Grammar.Discover all our latest programmes here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/latest_programmes

 In 1881, a 30-second gunfight in Tombstone, Arizona made Wyatt Earp a legend of the Wild West. Earp was a gambler, a lawman, a fugitive, and later a showman who told his own legend for cash. So who fired first at the OK Corral, and how did Hollywood turn a frontier opportunist into a symbol of American justice? The gunfight at the OK Corral in TombstoneBackground on the Wild West and fast-growing frontier townsWyatt Earp was hunter, driver, gambler, brothel keeperThe Cowboys held power and feuded with the EarpsConflicting accounts of who fired first and surrender attemptsTrial cleared the Earps but the town stayed dividedAttacks on Virgil and Morgan, then Wyatt Earp took revengeEarp fled Arizona, wandered West running saloons and gamblingBoxing scandal damaged his name across the countryHollywood and a book remade him as a hero Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/wyatt-earp ---You might like:

Dan talks about the new TN State Law that will require English as language in order to receive a driver's license, and a new Kamala word salad has dropped, is the dressing alcohol? | aired on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, on Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis Produced by Samuel Rutherford See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today's episode, we find out about a classic British comedy and how it could help you with your English.Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club.Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithbenInstagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithbenWebsite: learnenglishwithben.comEmail: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Today, we're going to talk about something very common: comparing yourself to others. Get the transcript for free here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast/ Maybe you know this feeling. You open social media, and suddenly everyone seems to have a better life than you. One person is traveling. Another person has a perfect body. Another person has a beautiful house. Another person has a wonderful job. And another person is drinking coffee on a beach while you are answering emails in your kitchen. Then you start thinking: "Why is my life not like that?" "Why am I behind?"

Special Offer [ends 23:59 June 28th] Get “Students of Murder” course (worth €49) for free: https://dripl.ink/Anyn5 ---In 1975, a French mercenary landed in the Comoros, a chain of small islands off East Africa, and decided he was going to run the place. Bob Denard staged four coups, converted to Islam, built a farm, and controlled the country from the shadows for over a decade. It was a story of Cold War deals, shifting loyalties, and one last coup that ended his run. Location and poverty of the Comoros IslandsFrench rule and 1975 independence under Ahmed AbdallahFirst coup by French mercenary Robert DenardDenard's mercenary past and French Africa linksAli Soilih's radical rule and the Moissy youth militia1978 coup restores Abdallah and Soilih killedDenard becomes Comorian farmer and leads Presidential Guard1989 power struggle and suspicious death of Ahmed Abdallah1995 final coup and French Operation Azalee interventionDenard's trial and death in 2007 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/bob-denard ---You might like:

Learn how to use these short English phrases made of two words that go together. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

What does it take to go from sneaking into rumba rehearsals as a kid in Santa Clara, Cuba, to becoming arguably the greatest living drummer on earth?Dafnis Prieto is a Grammy Award winner, MacArthur "Genius" Fellow and one of the most gifted drummers alive. On faculty at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, he has three self-published books studied worldwide. Host Dana Leong has known him personally since Dana was 15 and Dafnis was 21. This is the conversation we've been waiting 30 years to have.Follow Dafnis: https://www.dafnisonmusic.com | https://linktr.ee/DafnisPrietoListen and watch everywhere:YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UpgradeMePodSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7JPSb9vRaEqHt39hWXBVOYApple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upgrademe-with-dana-leong/id1751136432Patreon http://www.patreon.com/UpgradeMePodChapters:0:00 Cold open - "I'm going to become the healthiest person that ever died"2:15 Meet Dafnis Prieto - Grammy winner, MacArthur Genius, arguably the greatest drummer alive5:00 Why he always reminds himself of the reason he chose this life10:20 Inner world vs outer world - separating frustration from purpose14:45 What every world-class performer actually has in common17:00 Born in Santa Clara - only child, divorced parents, a mom who said yes22:30 From guitar to bongos - the House of Culture and a Cuban band26:00 Eight years of classical training - Santa Clara to Havana's National School30:15 The Big Bang - Carlos Masa, Hermeto Pascoal, and Ravi Shankar at 1435:40 First tour at 18 - special school permit, Cuba straight to Paris40:10 Getting paid in Cuba vs Paris - "a big whale and a sardine"44:30 The assembly line story - trains, 30 seconds, and Cuban teamwork51:20 The Village Voice era - how European bookers discovered New York artists55:00 "If Jesus Christ was in Times Square nobody cares" - social media and the fake artist problem1:00:10 Marketing vs selling your soul - the tension every serious artist lives with1:05:30 Why live music still matters - Dana's mom at 80, Taiwan's National Concert Hall1:10:00 Integrity as a total way of being1:15:20 The hidden instruments - classical guitar, flamenco, marimba1:19:45 Why Cuba produces champions - "you do twice the work"1:23:30 The 24/7 conservatory - living inside the National School of Music1:28:00 Getting out of Cuba - exit permits, bureaucracy, and the Stanford invitation1:34:20 Cuba sent one guy - and they sent the right one1:39:10 Cuban culture as the deep root1:43:00 The global political climate and what it means for artists1:47:00 "There is value in the objective but there is potential in the subjective"1:51:00 Pancho Quinto - tradition as a point of departure1:57:00 Learning English in New York - a notebook and self-teaching2:01:00 Mentorship at Frost School - Marcelo Perez, Bob Moses, the drum quartet2:07:00 Why Dafnis doesn't sign up for teaching - but gives it everything2:12:00 The frying pan on the drum kit - carnival, sneaking out, Chinatown2:18:00 Long-term musical relationships - what makes a real band2:23:00 The social media dilemma - practice vs posting2:29:00 Building character before the digital age - Coltrane, Chaplin2:34:00 "Don't wait for anyone to make yourself poor"2:38:00 Final words - if you have a dream, go for itUpgradeMe is hosted by Dana Leong, a 2x Grammy Winning Musician, US Music Ambassador and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. Sponsored by https://www.TEKTONIKmusic.org (Harmony Heals).

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Mary welcomes Ted Greenfield to discuss the wild ride that his life has been. Ted is the founder and director of Invisible Angels, a nonprofit organization providing air transportation for survivors of human trafficking. A commercial pilot, he retired from the FAA in spring 2025, where he served as multimedia producer, creating safety messaging and training for air traffic controllers and pilots. Prior to that he served as a senior instructional systems designer contractor at Lockheed Martin and managing editor for Voice of America's Learning English. The book is, “God is in This Fight: How God Made a Way to Rescue Human Trafficking Survivors” can be found here. In reading this memoir, you get the distinct impression that while us humans focus on the various ministries God gives us, He is equally interested in perfecting, testing, stretching and refining us. That is often lost on us fragile humans, but in this transparent and honest recounting, that is both painfully and joyfully obvious. Ted talks with us about a lifetime of working, waiting and watching for the hand of the Lord.       Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

 How did a small band of Norman soldiers in 1170 begin 800 years of English control over Ireland?  It started as a deal between rival Irish kings. It ended in plantation, dispossession, and a divided island.  This is the story of how a short-term alliance became a centuries-long occupation, and why it still shapes politics in Ireland today.  Anglo-Normans enter Ireland: Diarmait seeks Strongbow's help. Henry II claims authority; Dublin-centred foothold established. The Pale forms; Normans adopt Irish ways, Old English. Henry VIII breaks with Rome; declares himself King of Ireland. Surrender and regrant changes land and inheritance rules. Elizabeth I's conquest; Nine Years' War threatens English control. Battle of Kinsale defeat; O'Neill's submission follows. Flight of the Earls ends Gaelic political power. Plantation of Ulster seeds division leading to later partition. Cromwell's massacres; “To Hell or to Connacht” resettlement. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/conquest-of-ireland ---You might like:

Enjoy a classic story in language you can understand, and learn 13 uses of ‘fire'.Have you subscribed to our newsletter yet? Get weekly tips from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/Find video lessons with worksheets, subtitles and quizzes to help you learn. Go to bbclearningenglish.comLike learning English with podcasts? Try some of our others: ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English Conversations

Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 14 uses of ‘lie'. Read by Tim.If you like learning English with podcasts, try some of our others!In The English We Speak, you learn interesting informal English words, phrases, expressions and idioms to level up your spoken English. Try it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the-english-we-speakIf you'd like to learn about the news in English, try Learning English from the News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2026And if you haven't tried our most popular podcast, 6 Minute English, where have you been?! Try it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026

The Truth About Wealth Most People Never Learn with Bart Zandbergen | The Hopeaholics PodcastReturning guest Bart Zandbergen joins the Hopeaholics Podcast for a powerful conversation about wealth, discipline, purpose, and what it really takes to build a meaningful life. As a nationally recognized wealth advisor, entrepreneur, and financial educator, Bart has spent decades helping successful families and business owners create long-term financial freedom while avoiding the emotional traps that destroy wealth. In this episode, he reflects on his journey from growing up in the Netherlands to moving to America at just 17 years old with very little money and learning how to build success from the ground up. Bart opens up about the sacrifices, failures, and lessons that shaped his mindset around money, discipline, relationships, and leadership. The conversation dives deep into why most people stay financially stuck, how emotions quietly sabotage decision-making, and the difference between simply making money versus creating lasting wealth and fulfillment. Bart also shares his perspective on mentorship, raising financially intelligent families, and why true success has more to do with purpose and contribution than status or material possessions. Throughout the episode, he offers practical wisdom for entrepreneurs, young professionals, and anyone trying to build a better future without losing themselves in the process. Whether you're focused on business, personal growth, financial freedom, or creating a life with deeper meaning, this conversation with Bart delivers timeless advice and real perspective.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:03:41 - Growing Up in the Netherlands00:05:18 - Moving to America at 17 Years Old00:07:02 - Learning English and Adapting to a New Culture00:10:11 - Early Struggles With Money and Identity00:14:26 - Discovering Entrepreneurship and Finance00:18:09 - Building Wealth From Nothing00:21:33 - The Difference Between Rich and Wealthy00:25:47 - Why Most People Stay Financially Stuck00:29:18 - The Habits That Separate Successful People00:33:52 - Making His First Major Investment Mistake00:37:14 - Learning Discipline and Delayed Gratification00:41:27 - How Emotional Decisions Destroy Wealth00:45:36 - Teaching Financial Literacy to Families00:49:58 - Why Most People Never Reach Financial Freedom00:54:21 - The Importance of Mentorship in Business00:58:07 - Balancing Success, Family and Personal Fulfillment01:02:46 - Why Money Alone Won't Make You Happy01:08:13 - Faith, Purpose and Long-Term Vision01:14:55 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs Starting From Scratch

Ryan Pineda and cohost Brian Davila sit down with Carlos Reyes to discuss the “Mexican Matrix,” entrepreneurship in Latino communities, blue-collar wealth creation, identity, faith, business scaling, and how Hispanic entrepreneurs can break generational limitations through community and ownership.⁣⁣Connect with Carlos - ⁣https://joinempresarios.com/⁣https://www.instagram.com/carlosreyes⁣__________⁣If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣⁣If you're a business owner who wants to get in peak physical shape, we can help! https://www.allproceo.com⁣⁣Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣⁣Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣__________⁣CHAPTERS: ⁣02:18 - Launching Empresarios Community⁣08:14 - Blue Collar Business Success⁣19:43 - Escaping The Mexican Matrix⁣30:05 - Scaling Trades Businesses Fast⁣41:43 - Blue Collar Millionaires Rising⁣45:08 - Why Influencers Sell Education⁣51:24 - Latino Upbringing & Entrepreneurship⁣57:03 - Why Minority Mentors Matter⁣01:16:06 - Faith Accountability & Leadership⁣01:27:17 - Peptides, Stem Cells & Health⁣01:39:20 - Learning English & Identity⁣01:44:18 - Breaking Cultural Cycles⁣01:48:14 - Final Thoughts

 Who should decide if you are guilty: the state, or a group of 12 ordinary citizens?  England is now considering getting rid of jury trials for thousands of cases. It would be the biggest change to the justice system since the Middle Ages.  Crown Court backlog: years-long waits for trials. Government bill to limit juries for mid-level offences. Serious crimes still keep juries: murder, rape, terrorism. Legal community warns against losing a key safeguard. How jury trials work in England and Wales. England uses juries; Europe uses judge-led trials. History: Athens, Assize of Clarendon, Magna Carta. Purpose of juries: legitimacy, independence, protect against state power. Jury nullification shown: Penn, Ponting, Bristol Colston statue. Debate: efficiency versus rights, slippery slope concerns. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/jury-trials ---You might like:

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In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to sell yourself short. When you sell yourself short, it means you talk about yourself, not in a positive way about something. If I was to say to someone, you know, my English lessons on YouTube, they're not very good.They might say, hey, don't sell yourself short. Your lessons are actually really good. If you're going to apply for a job, you might say to someone, I don't think I'll get the job because I'm not very good at the task that they're looking for. Someone might say, hey, don't sell yourself short.You're actually really good at welding or typing or whatever the skill is that you think you are weak at. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is in short supply. When something is in short supply, it means there isn't very much of it. Right now in Canada, in my part of Canada, at least, teachers are in short supply.There aren't enough teachers and we're having trouble finding people to hire. I think a lot of older teachers are retiring and not a lot of young people are going into that, this particular profession. In fact, they just shortened the time it takes to become a teacher from I think it was six years down to five years after high school.So to review, when you sell yourself short, you don't celebrate the things you are good at. Instead you kind of talk a little bit negatively about them. And when something is in short supply, it simply means there's not very much of that thing. But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video.This comment is from Mikami. I'm currently Learning English. This YouTube channel transcribes the spoken content, which makes it much easier to look up anything I don't understand. It's been a great help. Thank you very much. And my response, I'm happy that you appreciate the transcript.I do my best to make it 100% accurate. So thanks for that comment, Mikami. And yes, I try on this channel to make sure that when I'm done making the video, I upload it and I have AI make a transcript for it.It makes the subtitles and a transcript, but I still watch it at least once to correct any errors. I try to make it so it's 99 to 100% accurate. One of my pet peeves is when transcripts or subtitles aren't correct.Sometimes when I'm watching a movie in French, for instance, the words on the screen aren't the same as what they are saying, and that is frustrating. So if you don't know what I'm talking about. These short lessons all have a complete transcript in the description below. If you look down, and they have word for word English subtitles.So hopefully that helps those of you that like to turn those on and those of you that like to read the transcript before or after or even during the lesson. Well, I'm just out for a little walk today. I'm, basically thinking through my week and trying to figure out how to, adjust to having one car go to the garage when everyone in my house needs to be driving every day.So that makes things a little bit tricky. By the way, this vehicle is not our vehicle. Jen has a friend helping her on the farm today. But, yeah, we're getting... Things are a little bit... You would say things are a little bit tight. Vehicles are in short supply here at home right now.And so I have to make sure I find a way to make sure everyone gets to work. And it might mean some early mornings where I bring one of my kids to work before I go to work. That's not ideal, but it is certainly a way to solve the problem.Yeah, it's just routine. We have a vehicle going in because it needs brakes. We have another vehicle going in because it needs an oil change in a bit. All routine maintenance. And so, that just makes it a little bit trickier to get everyone where they need to be. Anyways, thanks for watching this short English lesson.I hope you're not having car problems or transportation problems wherever you are. And, I'll see you next week with another short, English lesson. Bye.

Is this a smoke-free or a smokeless workplace? Learn the difference!Get free weekly tips and tricks to help you with your English. Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599Got another 6 minutes to practise your English? Try one of our many other podcasts: ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Real Easy English ✔️ Learning English StoriesOr, for more vocabulary, go to our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/vocabulary

Get your episodes early, guitar tone & more here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcastGarza sits down in-person with Francesco Paoli & Veronica Bordacchini from Italian symphonic death metal band FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. On tour now w/ Avatar! https://instagram.com/fleshgodofficial00:00 - Avatar05:25 - Veronica Learning Opera10:58 - Video Games // Snake13:32 - Parenthood16:14 - Writing Music in Kid's Room18:07 - Shower Ideas21:17 - Learning English & Swedish24:10 - First U.S. Tour31:54 - Staying Productive During Lockdown35:37 - Livestream w/ No Makeup40:29 - Coming Up with the Band Look48:10 - Discovering Metal Bands51:23 - Francesco's Early Bands53:14 - Boss HM254:47 - Oracles59:17 - The Mountain Climbing Injury1:22:40 - Writing “I Can Never Die”1:24:10 - New Music1:26:06 - How Veronica Found Her Own Voice1:31:24 - Support Good Art1:35:00 - 3 Albums to Check Out

 When Thomas Aikenhead was hanged in 1697 for questioning the Bible, it was the last time someone was executed for blasphemy in Britain. But it didn't mean that debates around blasphemy went away.  In this episode, we'll trace the history of blasphemy in Britain, and discover how debates about insulting religion still shape British law and public life today.  Thomas Aikenhead: last execution for blasphemy in Britain, 1697. Blasphemy's Greek roots: harmful speech, not originally religious. Church and Crown fused; blasphemy protected political order. Percy Shelley expelled for publishing The Necessity of Atheism. Richard Carlile imprisoned for publishing Paine's The Age of Reason. 1977 Gay News case: editor convicted for blasphemous poem. Life of Brian controversy showed debate still alive. Blasphemy law protected Christianity only; Muslims unprotected during Rushdie. 2008 abolition followed debate: protect people, not ideas. Tahir Ali proposed new blasphemy law; government rejected. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/blasphemy-britain ---You might like:

Dr. Srianee Dias arrived in the United States from her native country of Sri Lanka in the 1970's. She was part of a program of doctors who were recruited from S. Asia during a time when there weren't enough medical students graduating from the U.S. medical schools. Traveling with her two very young daughters and arriving in NYC was a big tremendous life change for her. Uprooted from her loving family at home to her tiny apartment in Brooklyn, she was ready to embrace this opportunity and chose to pursue the area of pathology. As a pathologist she began her residency in southern CT and later moved north for a larger role. Learning English under the British model in Sri Lanka, she often critiqued the grammar of her colleagues only to quickly understand that not all “English” was the same. Her diligent work ethic, coupled with her warm personality, made her a highly desirable practitioner and deeply respected by fellow doctors and staff. She worked with unwavering focus and persistence, and was licensed in thirteen states as a pathologist traveling extensively for her work. She speaks candidly about the COVID pandemic and how as a retired pathologist she conformed to protocols in place. Srianee especially loved when her mother would visit and help with caring for her daughters. These occasional visits were supportive and affirming to her and keeping traditional Sri Lankan customs alive was a priority. She loved gathering with her community of friends and medical colleagues and was eager to share authentic Sri Lankan food and recipes with her non-Sri Lankan friends. After over 4 decades living and working in the U.S., she recently returned to Sri Lanka to live near her siblings and cousins but she describes both places as “home”, embracing the fact that it doesn't have to be just one place. As a curious and truly global-minded person, Srianee sees opportunity in travel and exploration and visits her daughters, grandchildren and friends as often as possible. Her love for her country is beautifully expressed as she shares the term, “Ayubowan”, a greeting that translates to “wishing you long life and an aura of happiness and grace”. This quote exemplifies how you feel when you meet and listen to Srianee's story.

Did you know it can be a good thing to be 'on fire'? Learn this phrase and more in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Conversations ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute EnglishThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

In this English lesson, I will help you answer this question: Why are you learning English?In this free English class, I'll give you clear, practical example sentences you can use to explain your reason for learning English. Whether you want to travel, get a better job, make new friends, or just enjoy movies and music, you'll learn to explain clearly why you're learning the English language.Your mission: Watch the lesson, pick a sentence that fits you, and leave a comment telling us why you are learning English!This is a great way to practice writing in English and to connect with other learners from around the world.I hope you enjoy the lesson, and have a great day!

What's the date today? Do you know how to say it? Listen to the programme to find out.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Gonna, wanna, dunno, whatcha… are these really English words? Who uses them and why?FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Learning English uses a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Can you count knowledge, money or happiness? How to deal with uncountable nouns.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English for Work ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English uses a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.