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The ArtisanEnglish.jp podcast is for all the English language students who are working hard to improve their English skills. It is not an impossible task, guys and gals! Improvement is a habit that needs to be nurtured daily. I hope this podcast of idioms and Words of the Day helps you attain your goal. You can read along to the podcast by visiting the corresponding post on my website ArtisanEnglish.jp. You'll find a link in each podcast episode description.
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Treat with kid gloves - ArtisanEnglish ESL Idiom
2w ago00:01:58Tap to summarizeTreat with kid gloves: if you treat someone with kid gloves, you handle them very gently and carefully, because they are sensitive or the situation is delicate. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/treat-with-kid-gloves/ 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 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, 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. Get your hands dirty: if you get your hands dirty, you are willing to do undesirable tasks to accomplish something. This could also mean doing illegal things. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetYourHandsDirty Constructive criticism: helpful, specific feedback aimed at fostering improvement rather than causing harm. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ConstructiveCriticism Overwhelm: you are overwhelmed when your brain is trying to juggle too many things simultaneously, and everything seems essential and urgent. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Overwhelmed Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp
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Fall down seven times, stand up eight - ArtisanEnglish ESL Proverb
2w ago00:02:08Tap to summarizeFall down seven times, stand up eight: the proverb fall down seven times, stand up eight reminds us that we must keep trying no matter how many times we fail. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FallDownSevenTimes 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. 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 Bounce back: the ability to bounce back is the ability to become happy and successful again after going through a difficult period of your life. https://b.link/Wednesday-2021-3-10-BounceBack Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp
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Peace of Mind - ArtisanEnglish ESL Phrase
2w ago00:02:14Tap to summarizePeace of mind: a state of mental and emotional calmness which helps us cope with daily stressors and challenges. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/wotdPeaceOfMind 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. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure: it's easier to prevent bad things from happening than it is to recover from them. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/AnOunceOfPrevention 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 Ignorance is bliss: the proverb ignorance is bliss states a real truth. If you don't know about the bad things in life, then you are not bothered by them. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/IgnoranceIsBliss Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp
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Language Learning in an AI-driven World - ArtisanEnglish ESL Lesson
3w ago00:01:34Tap to summarizeLearning 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 “Language Learning in an AI-driven World.” I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful. You can access the webpage for the lesson “Language Learning in an AI-driven World” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-language-learning-in-an-ai-driven-world/ 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 Artificial Intelligence, which you may find interesting: 1) Become AI-proof Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-ai-proof/ Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonBecomeAIProof YouTube: https://youtu.be/Siq4M_hMDdQ 2) The End of the Knowledge Economy Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-end-of-the-knowledge-economy/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheEndOfTheKnowledgeEconomy YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEkY4Awh2_E 3) The Singularity Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-singularity/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyTheSingularity YouTube: https://youtu.be/VjWpUCt05ts 4) Generated Goo Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-generated-goo/ Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastGeneratedGoo YouTube: https://youtu.be/6a-p38el66M 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
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Expect the unexpected - ArtisanEnglish - ESL - Phrase
3w ago00:02:19Tap to summarizeExpect 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
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Pep talk - ArtisanEnglish -ESL - Word of the Day
3w ago00:02:11Tap to summarizePep 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
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Tomorrow is another day - ArtisanEnglish - ESL - Phrase
3w ago00:02:00Tap to summarizeTomorrow 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
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Veering Left - ArtisanEnglish ESL Conversation Lesson
4w ago00:01:27Tap to summarizeLearning 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
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Get it out of your system - ArtisanEnglish ESL Phrase
4w ago00:01:44Tap to summarizeGet 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
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Shed light on - ArtisanEnglish - ESL - Phrase
4w ago00:02:19Tap to summarizeShed 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
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