ArtisanEnglish.jp - The Posts - The Podcast

Expect the unexpected: expecting the unexpected means we should not be caught off guard when things don't go as we want. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ExpectTheUnexpected   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 improve their English vocabulary access them.  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.  Caught off guard: when you are taken or caught off guard, you are surprised by something you weren't prepared for or expecting to happen. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeOffGuard  In a nutshell: a little phrase people use when they want to say that they are going to use as few words as possible to explain something. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InANutshell  Throw a monkey in the works: when you throw a monkey in the works, you do something to prevent someone's plan or activity from being successful. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThrowAMonkeyInTheWorks   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  

Pep talk: a pep talk is a conversation or speech intended to encourage, motivate, or inspire someone, especially in a time of difficulty or challenge.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PepTalk   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 improve their English vocabulary access them.  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.  Pick-me-up: a pick-me-up is anything such as a cup of coffee or a kind word from a friend that makes you feel better, more energetic, or more cheerful. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PickMeUp  Lift your spirits: something that lifts your spirits makes you feel more cheerful or happy. A sunny day or a nice cup of coffee can lift your spirits. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LiftYourSpirits  Daunting: describing something as daunting means it seems intimidating or discouraging, often because it is too challenging to tackle.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Daunting  Believe in (someone): if you believe in someone, you trust them and think that they are a good person. If your boss believes in you, you will get a promotion. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BelieveInSomeone  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  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   

Tomorrow is another day: there is always the promise of a new day, a fresh start, and a chance to make things right. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TomorrowIsAnotherDay  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.  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  Take a step back: to take a step back means to pause and reassess a situation before proceeding. It helps you calm down and think. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeAStepBack  Time heals all wounds: your feelings of sadness, disappointment, and what have you will slowly fade away as time passes. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TueTimeHealsAllWounds  Cure-all: something that will solve any problem or cure any sickness. Unfortunately, you will not be able to find a cure-all. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CureAll  If at first, you don't succeed, try, try again: you should never give up. Failure is a part of life, don't let it stop you, keep going. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/IfAtFirstYouDontSucceedTryTryAgain   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  

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 “Veering Left.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Veering Left” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-veering-left/     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 societal issues, which you may find interesting:    1)  Microplastics Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-microplastics/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMicroplastics YouTube: https://youtu.be/PWRL-SJaLTs  2) Baring Your Soles Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-baring-your-soles/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonBaringYourSoles YouTube: https://youtu.be/4H0MWeuWfo0  3) Male Malaise Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-male-malaise/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyMaleMalaise YouTube: https://youtu.be/lcnWkKcLFz0   4) People Watching Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-people-watching/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyPeopleWatching YouTube: https://youtu.be/nPx82birhGs   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  

Get it out of your system: to do something that you feel a strong urge to do, even if it might not be the best decision. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/get-it-out-of-your-system/  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 improve their English vocabulary access them.  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.  Step out on (someone): to step out on someone means to be unfaithful and fool around with someone else other than your romantic partner. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StepOutOn  Significant other: your significant other is a person with whom you have a romantic or at least an intimate relationship.https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SignificantOther  On second thought: use 'on second thought' if you've made up your mind about something only to think about it a little more deeply and want to change it later. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnSecondThought  A moment on the lips forever on the hips: dieters use the expression a moment on the lips, forever on the hips to warn a time of weakness leads to months of dieting. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AMomentOnTheLips  Run through your mind: when a song runs through your mind, you can sing it out loud, hum it to yourself or sing it silently in your head you can't stop it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RunThroughYourMind  Moment of weakness: when someone struggles to make the right choice or decides to give in to temptation. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/moment-of-weakness/  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  

Shed light on: when you shed light on something, you give more information or have access to more information about that thing. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/shed-light-on/  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.  Sunlight is the best disinfectant: sunlight is the best disinfectant means secrecy and dishonesty go hand in hand. Transparency is essential for things to operate correctly. https://b.link/SunlightIsTheBestDisinfectant  Transparency: transparency refers to the openness, clarity, and honesty with which decisions are made and communicated to the public. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Transparency  Proactive: being proactive means making things happen or predicting change and preparing for it before it occurs. Be proactive, not reactive.https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Proactive  Catch off guard: when you are taken or caught off guard, you are surprised by something you weren't prepared for or expecting to happen. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeOffGuard  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  

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Wrangling with Wonky Waste. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Wrangling with Wonky Waste here:  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-wrangling-with-wonky-waste/At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 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 food you may find interesting:   1)  Comfort Food Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-comfort-food/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonComfortFood YouTube: https://youtu.be/2QdsBsK556k  2) How d'ya like yer coffee Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-how-dya-like-yer-coffee/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastHowDyaLikeYerCoffee YouTube: https://youtu.be/GZqSrl3xScQ  3) Entomophagy Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-entomophagy-bon-appetit/ Spotify:  YouTube:    4) The Semantics of Food Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-semantics-of-food/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonTheSemanticsOfFood YouTube: https://youtu.be/t3yre77UIH0   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: 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 “Importance of Status.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson “Importance of Status” here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonImportanceOfStatus      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 male status or the loss of male status in society, which you may find interesting:    1)  Irritable Male Syndrome Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-irritable-male-syndrome/ Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Men in Pink-collar Jobs Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-men-in-pink-collar-jobs/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMenInPinkCollarJobs YouTube: https://youtu.be/URpaJbHb9ds  3) They Can't Afford to Live Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-they-cant-afford-to-live/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheyCantAffordToLive YouTube: https://youtu.be/-0-USdHRucw   4) Boys to Men Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-boys-to-men/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonboysToMEN YouTube: https://youtu.be/VcUuNY6w4Ng   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  

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson titled "Conquer Your Fear of Change."   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Conquer Your Fear of Change here:  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonConquerYourFearOfChange  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I, because there is only me, 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 building resilience, which you may find interesting:    1)  Embrace the Hard Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-embrace-the-hard/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyEmbraceTheHard YouTube: https://youtu.be/CRQazp4vnwo  2) Self-Talk Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-self-talk/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifySelf-Talk YouTube: https://youtu.be/8bkncVD1NXY  3) Resilience Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-resilience/ Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Become AI-proof Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-ai-proof/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonBecomeAIProof YouTube: https://youtu.be/Siq4M_hMDdQ  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  

Like a chicken with its head off: When people run around like chickens with their heads off, they panic and act crazily because they have lost control. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/like-a-chicken-with-its-head-off/  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 improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

A word to the wise: a word to the wise implies advice is being given to someone already wise or knowledgeable about a particular topic. It flatters them. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/a-word-to-the-wise/   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 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.  Rapport: a relationship based on mutual understanding and respect, bonding and camaraderie, creating a sense of worth and importance.   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Rapport   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  

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 “Mastication Marvel.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Mastication Marvel” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-mastication-marvel/    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 brain, which you may find interesting:    1)  Intermittent Fasting Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-intermittent-fasting/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyIntermittentFasting YouTube: https://youtu.be/4CPhR4XXIJY  2) Art for Health Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-art-for-health/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyArtForHealth YouTube: https://youtu.be/jRKJ13DLdFQ  3) Popcorn Brain Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-popcorn-brain/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyPopcornBrain YouTube: https://youtu.be/eiM6OqvlLVE  4) Microplastics Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-microplastics/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMicroplastics YouTube: https://youtu.be/PWRL-SJaLTs   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  

Opportunity knocks: opportunity knocks implies there is a chance to do something or achieve something that could be highly beneficial to you. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/opportunity-knocks/   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, fantastic discussion topics and detailed after-lesson written feedback.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  Calculated risk: a calculated risk is a decision made after carefully considering the potential disadvantages and benefits. It is not a reckless decision.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/calculated-risk/  Ephemeral: things which are ephemeral are fleeting and last for only a short time. Cherry blossoms and smoke rings are examples of ephemeral things.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/word-of-the-day-ephemeral/  Carpe diem: carpe diem is a Latin phrase that translates into 'seize the day.' It means to live in the moment and don't worry about the future.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/carpe-diem/  Make the most of: to make the most of a situation means to enjoy it as much as possible, no matter the circumstances. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/make-the-most-of/  Beyond the pale: beyond the pale means your actions are not acceptable behaviour. Anything you do that people think is strange or unusual is beyond the pale.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/beyond-the-pale/   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  

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 “boys to MEN.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “boys to MEN” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-boys-to-men/    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 boys and young men in the modern world, which you may find interesting:    1)  The Perfect AI Girlfriend Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-perfect-ai-girlfriend/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyThePerfectAIGirlfriend YouTube: https://youtu.be/KWUtleWuW20  2) Stay at Home Dads Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-stay-at-home-dads/ Spotify:  YouTube: https://youtu.be/SBOYkdAtLms  3) Men in Pink-collar Jobs Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-men-in-pink-collar-jobs/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMenInPinkCollarJobs YouTube: https://youtu.be/URpaJbHb9ds   4) They Can’t Afford to Live Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-they-cant-afford-to-live/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheyCantAffordToLive YouTube: https://youtu.be/-0-USdHRucw    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  

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Magic Words.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Magic Words here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-magic-words/  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 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 education, which you may find interesting:    1)  READ Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonR-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) Become AI-proof Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-ai-proof/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonBecomeAIProof YouTube: https://youtu.be/Siq4M_hMDdQ    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: 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 “Become AI-proof.”   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson “Become AI-proof" here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-ai-proof/     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 youth employment, which you may find interesting:    1)  They Can’t Afford to Live Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-they-cant-afford-to-live/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheyCantAffordToLive YouTube: https://youtu.be/-0-USdHRucw  2) Men in Pink-collar Jobs Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-men-in-pink-collar-jobs/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonMenInPinkCollarJobs YouTube: https://youtu.be/URpaJbHb9ds  3) The Skill for Turbulent Times Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-skill-for-turbulent-times/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTheSkillForTurbulentTimes YouTube: https://youtu.be/NXtTxC9LBnc 4) Youngism Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-youngism/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonYoungism YouTube: https://youtu.be/fQPCfZepg80    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 “Surveillance Pricing.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Surveillance Pricing” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-surveillance-pricing/    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 prices and pricing tactics, which you may find interesting:    1)  They Can’t Afford to Live Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-they-cant-afford-to-live/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheyCantAffordToLive YouTube: https://youtu.be/-0-USdHRucw  2) Tourist Dual Pricing Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-tourist-dual-pricing/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTouristDualPricing YouTube: https://youtu.be/0KpG_1_sw5M  3) #Thrifting Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-thrifting/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonThrifting YouTube: https://youtu.be/TNcWABfLzvk  4) Premiumization Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-premiumization/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastPremiumization YouTube: https://youtu.be/A706re0pDMo   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  

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, All About Chocolate. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson All About Chocolate here:  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-all-about-chocolate/At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after lessons.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to food, which you may find interesting:    1)  It Smells OK Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-it-smells-ok/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastItSmellsOK YouTube: https://youtu.be/TOzQMZABdhs  2) Ultra-processed Foods Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-ultra-processed-foods/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonUltra-ProcessedFoods YouTube: https://youtu.be/aC1e_b3AKhI  3) Intermittent Fasting Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-intermittent-fasting/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyIntermittentFasting YouTube: https://youtu.be/4CPhR4XXIJY  4) Comfort Food Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-comfort-food/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonComfortFood YouTube: https://youtu.be/2QdsBsK556k   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  

Go-to: describing something or someone as your go-to means that you always choose it because it is reliable, trusted, or your favourite. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/go-to/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  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 “The Rupture.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “The Rupture” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-rupture/   At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a 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 danger in today's world, which you may find interesting:    1)  War with China Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-war-with-china/ Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Shrinking World Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-shrinking-world/ Spotify:  YouTube:   3) The World Has Changed Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-world-has-changed/ Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Birds Aren't Real Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-birds-arent-real/ 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  

Blow out of Proportion: a situation where someone makes something seem much bigger, more important, or more serious than it is. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/blow-out-of-proportion/   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  Nine days' wonder: something trendy, sensational, famous or infamous for a very short time. Most scandals are a nine days' wonder.  https://b.link/NineDaysWonder  Take a step back: taking 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  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   

Pave the way: to pave the way means to make it easier, by preparing the way for others to make future progress or success. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/pave-the-way/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  Set the stage: if we set the stage, we prepare for something that will happen later. Living a healthy lifestyle and saving money will set the stage for retirement.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SetTheStage  Dwarves standing on the shoulders of giants: dwarves standing on the shoulders of giants means societies seek and find truth by building on the previous discoveries of great people.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DwarvesStandingOnTheShouldersOfGiants   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   

Buy time: an idiom that means doing something that delays an event or situation, so you have more time to deal with it. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/buy-time/   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: 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 “Stealth Wealth.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Stealth Wealth” here:   https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-stealth-wealth/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 Money, which you may find interesting:    1)  Budget Culture Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-budget-culture/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonBudgetCulture YouTube: https://youtu.be/FaM3UClbHbA  2) Repair Cafe Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-repair-cafe/ Spotify:  YouTube:   3) The Tradwife Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-tradwife/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheTradwife YouTube: https://youtu.be/c1KSGWeYcNE  4) How Much is Enough? Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-how-much-is-enough/ 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  

Muscle memory: muscle memory is the process by which your body learns to perform a physical action automatically, without needing to think about each step. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/muscle-memory/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  Practice makes perfect: the only way to improve your skills, whether at riding a bicycle or learning English, is to practice because practice makes perfect.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PracticeMakesPerfect  Hunt-and-peck: to type the same way a chicken eats - find something, peck it and then look for the next one and peck that. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HuntAndPeck  Touch type: if you can type without looking at the keys, then you can touch-type. The ability to touch type is an essential skill when using a computer. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TouchType  Second nature: when something is second nature to you, you're so familiar with it that you can do it without thinking or at least without thinking very much.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SecondNature   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   

Be at ease: To be at ease is to be comfortable, relaxed, and free from stress. You're not anxious or tense, but calm and confident in your surroundings. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/be-at-ease/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheOtherHand   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   

With a capital: The phrase 'with a capital,' places emphasis on a word to show that it has the deepest, most complete, or most extreme meaning possible.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/with-a-capital/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here is a term from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  Epitome: when we talk about the epitome of a concept or an object, we are referring to the perfect example or the ideal embodiment of that particular thing. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/epitome/   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  

Talk a good game: to talk a good game means to speak convincingly about your abilities, plans, or intentions. However, your actions do not match your words. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/talk-a-good-game/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. Put your money where your mouth is: you should be willing to bet real money to prove you can do what you say you can do. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/  Actions speak louder than words: a proverb which means what you do is much more important than what you say you will do.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/actions-speak-louder-than-words/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  

Writer’s block: the inability to begin or continue writing because ideas simply will not come. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WritersBlock  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  A change is as good as a rest: 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 a day off.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AChangeIsAsGoodAsARest  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   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  

Urban myth: an urban myth is a modern story that many people believe to be true but cannot be proven. They are set in the modern world and feel very current. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/UrbanMyth   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  Word of mouth: sharing information from one person to another by talking. It comes from people we know, rather than ads or sources. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Word-Of-Mouth  Believe in (something): if you believe in something, you are 100% sure that it exists. If you are sure that Sasquatches exist, then you believe in Sasquatches.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BelieveInSomething   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  #UrbanMyth #ArtisanEnglish #英会話 #ESL #リアル英会話

Skin in the game: personally sharing the outcomes of decisions. If things go well, you benefit. If not, you bear the cost. Your money, reputation, or future is directly tied to the result. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/skin-in-the-game/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheOtherHand   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  

Act of God: an act of God means a natural event that humans cannot control or prevent such as earthquakes, floods, and other extreme natural disasters. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ActOfGod  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here's a term from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  Force majeure: force majeure is French for superior force. It's often a clause in a contract pausing that contract if a disaster or act of God occurs. https://b.link/WednesdayForceMajeure   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  

Justice must not only be done, but it must be seen to be done: this phrase means that it is not enough for courts and judges to make fair decisions; people must also see and believe that fairness has happened. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/justice-must-not-only-be-done/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here is one more term from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  Justice is blind: justice is blind means that justice is impartial and objective. Whoever comes before justice is treated equally in the eyes of the law. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/JusticeIsBlind  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  

Jump in with both feet: to jump in with both feet means to start something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, without holding back or hesitating.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/JumpInWithBothFeet  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  Dilly-dally: to dilly-dally means to waste time by being slow or indecisive, especially when you should be doing something important. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Dilly-Dally  Hit the ground running: if someone is able to hit the ground running, they are ready to contribute to something immediately and don't need to be trained first. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HitTheGroundRunning  Nothing ventured, nothing gained: if you don’t try, you’ll never succeed. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/nothingVenturedNothingGained  On the sidelines: at work or life in general, being on the sidelines refers to being in a passive or inactive position, not taking an active part in something. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheSidelines  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 

Kick in: when something kicks in, it starts taking effect. If you drink coffee, you don't feel it right away. It takes time for it to kick in. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/kick-in/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: 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 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, "Benefits of Bilingualism."   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Benefits of Bilingualism here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-benefits-of-bilingualism/  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 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 learning you may find interesting:   1)  You Need a Hobby Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-you-need-a-hobby/ Podcast: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonYouNeedAHobby YouTube: https://youtu.be/GLK-7CH6pgA  2) Being Creative Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-being-creative/ Podcast: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonBeingCreative YouTube: https://youtu.be/87a7ItDQCpM  3) Thriving with Online Education Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-thriving-with-online-education/ Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastThrivingWithOnlineEducation YouTube: https://youtu.be/rn1vsbAHieg  4) Adaptability Quotient Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-adaptability-quotient/ 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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Mundane: the word mundane is an adjective meaning something is ordinary, everyday, or unexciting. If it's mundane, it's common and not special. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Mundane   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: 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 “Set the Mood.”    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson “Set the Mood” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-set-the-mood/    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 things that can affect your mood, which you may find interesting:    1)  A World of Colour Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-a-world-of-colour/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAWorldOfColour YouTube: https://youtu.be/9rFGJeBYLyA  2) Light Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-light/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLight YouTube: https://youtu.be/-r69WKh6DMo  3) Positively Looney Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-positively-loony/ Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Art for Health Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-art-for-health/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyArtForHealth YouTube: https://youtu.be/jRKJ13DLdFQ   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  

Do justice: when you do justice to someone or something, it means you represent it in the best and most accurate way possible. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DoJustice  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: 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 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, "Reinventing Yourself." I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson Reinventing Yourself here:  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-reinventing-yourself/  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 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 self-improvement you may find interesting:   1)  Recession Survival Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/2023-lessons/lesson-recession-survival/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastRecessionSurvival YouTube: https://youtu.be/uPMOapyc5aM  2) How to set up a 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  3) Daily Rituals Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-daily-rituals/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastDailyRituals YouTube: https://youtu.be/ozZuxY90gJM  4) The Skill for Turbulent Times Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-skill-for-turbulent-times/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTheSkillForTurbulentTimes YouTube: https://youtu.be/NXtTxC9LBnc   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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Send for: use send for when you want things to come to you, and use send to when you want things to go from you to another location. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/send-for-vs-send-to/   Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  Bane: when something is described as a bane, it's the source of pain, suffering and perhaps the ruin of the person involved. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Bane  Take a turn for the worse: the phrase take a turn for the worse means that no matter how bad or good the situation was, it has just gotten worse. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeATurnForTheWorse  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  Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves: do the small things right, and they add up to be big successes. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TakeCareOfThePennies   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 "The Invisible Hand."   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson The Invisible Hand here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-invisible-hand/   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 design, which you may find interesting:    1) Biophilic Design Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-biophilic-design/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyBiophilicDesign YouTube: https://youtu.be/RF_FL1HLZGg  2) A World of Colour Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-a-world-of-colour/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAWorldOfColour YouTube: https://youtu.be/9rFGJeBYLyA  3) Walk the Labyrinth Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-walk-the-labyrinth/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonWalkTheLabyrinth YouTube: https://youtu.be/BoZCnwIBvEA  4) Hostile Design Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-hostile-design/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastHostileDesign YouTube: https://youtu.be/DaF-rjhNMso   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, Neverposters.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Neverposters here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-neverposters/    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 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 social media, which you may find interesting:    1)  Screen Time Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-screen-time/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyScreenTime YouTube: https://youtu.be/ETFnLVY1eog  2) Attention Wars Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-attention-wars/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonAttentionWars YouTube: https://youtu.be/bW9ZvWm_kqc  3) Popcorn Brain Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-popcorn-brain/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyPopcornBrain YouTube: https://youtu.be/eiM6OqvlLVE  4) Dopamine Detox Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-dopamine-detox/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyDopamineDetox YouTube: https://youtu.be/Oe9RtloGJX8   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  

On the edge of your seat: to be on the edge of your seat means you are very excited, nervous, or interested because you don’t know what will happen next. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/on-the-edge-of-your-seat/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here’s another term from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  Go off on a tangent: to begin talking about something that is not related to the original topic of your conversation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GoOffOnATangent  a.k.a.: the abbreviation for 'also known as' is aka or a.k.a. It's used when someone has another name, is known by another name or has a nickname. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AKA   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  

Bottom out: to bottom out means to reach the lowest point in a situation, that can’t get any worse, often before things start to improve. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/bottom-out/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them to improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. Hit rock bottom: when you hit rock bottom, you're at an extremely low point and unable to go any lower. It may be financially, emotionally or physically. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HitRockBottom  Hope springs eternal: proverbs such as hope springs eternal are little tidbits of wisdom gained by our ancestors and handed down to us. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TueHopeSpringsEternal  Turning point: a turning point is when a significant change takes place. Often, we don't know we've reached a turning point until it has happened. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TurningPoint  Things are looking up: conditions are getting better. You use it when you're feeling confident, and things in your life are going well.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThingsAreLookingUp   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.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.   This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, You Need a Hobby.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson You Need a Hobby here:  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-you-need-a-hobby/    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 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 relaxation, which you may find interesting:    1) Leisure Sickness Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-leisure-sickness/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLeisureSicknessYouTube: https://youtu.be/09cf2jgJGQA  2) La Dolce far Niente Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-la-dolce-far-niente/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLaDolceFarNiente YouTube: https://youtu.be/orLWW6zSDhY  3) Art for Health Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-art-for-health/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyArtForHealth YouTube: https://youtu.be/jRKJ13DLdFQ  4) Soft Fascination Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-soft-fascination/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSoftFascination YouTube: https://youtu.be/FBBWHaFCMa0   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Hit it off: to hit it off means to quickly become friends, have a connection with, or get along very well with someone from the first meeting. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/hit-it-off/  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  Make do: to make do means to manage to live or survive with less than what you want or less than is necessary until you can acquire more later. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MakeDo   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, Youngism.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Youngism here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-youngism/   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 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 youth, which you may find interesting:    1)  They Can’t Afford to Live Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-they-cant-afford-to-live/  Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/artisanenglishjp/episodes/They-Cant-Afford-to-Live---ESL-Discussion-Lesson-e36dr05 YouTube: https://youtu.be/-0-USdHRucw  2) High School Student Jobs Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-high-school-student-jobs/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp/episodes/Lesson-High-School-Student-Jobs-e2hher2 YouTube: https://youtu.be/HT7IyarzHKk  3) Lying Flat Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-lying-flat/ Spotify:  YouTube:    4) Bionics Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-bionics/ 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 "The Silent Generation."   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson The Silent Generation here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-silent-generation/    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 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 generations, which you may find interesting:    1)  Gen Z Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-gen-z/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonGenZ YouTube: https://youtu.be/OICcJON19d8  2) Gen X Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-gen-x/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGenX YouTube: https://youtu.be/dHgr7uduS7w  3) Boomers Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-boomers/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyBoomers YouTube: https://youtu.be/s2yG_-iwavA  4) Gerontocracy Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-gerontocracy/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyGerontocracy YouTube: https://youtu.be/v9i7f99AnzY   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  

Come of age: coming of age means becoming an adult or maturing, usually after learning important life lessons. People grow up in their own ways and at their own pace. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ComeOfAge  Thanks for visiting ArtisanEnglish.jp, The Posts – The Podcast today.  These podcasts and posts are created to help our students and anyone who wants to access them improve their English vocabulary.  Take the first step to perfect your English ability, take a FREE TRIAL LESSON with me, David, at   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  I provide 100% error correction, engaging discussion topics, and detailed written feedback after each lesson.  Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you.  In a nutshell: a little phrase people use when they want to say that they are going to use as few words as possible to explain something. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InANutshell  The time of your life: if you have the time of your life, you enjoy something very much, or it was the most enjoyable or exciting thing in your life. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheTimeOfYourLife   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