Podcast
Bridge Beyond English
Hosted by David Nagai · EN
クリエイティブに考える力。国際的な視野。異文化コミュニケーションのスキル。英語を使って、世界と繋がりたい人へおすすめのポッドキャストです。
英語力が深まるのはもちろん、疑問を持ってしっかり考える力がつき、生き方、文化、社会についての様々な考え方に触れるきっかけとなります。
リスナーの皆さんが新しい視点を培い、より自信を持って国際社会と対話できるように、日本在住の永井デイビッドがガイド役を勤めます。
上級者と中級者向けのディスカッションクラスに実際に参加したい方は、横浜元町で対面クラス、あるいはオンラインでも可能です。
詳細は www.bridgebeyondenglish.com をご覧ください。
Do you want to use English to expand your creative thinking, global awareness, and cross-cultural communication skills to connect with the world?
This podcast will not only help your English, but also help you ask better questions and connect with diverse ideas about life, culture, and society.
David Nagai, the Japan-based host, will help you see the world in new ways and become a more confident global communicator.
To join our high-level in-person and online classes based in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan, please visit www.bridgebeyondenglish.com.
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85. Design Your Own Game – What the Strait of Hormuz can teach us about business and life
Apr 300:10:46Tap to summarizeIf you're not the strongest, design your own game and use a strategy that works for you.In this episode we look at the Iran War and the Strait of Hormuz to understand strategy when we face limitations – and how we can design our own game in business and life.In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and:· Creative thinking· Global connection· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate English only)· Join our in-person events here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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84. What This School Really Is – A Bridge BEYOND English
Mar 2200:09:47Tap to summarizeOn the surface, Bridge Beyond English is an English school. But in this episode I'll explain how we offer more than just English. We helps students think, express and connect in deeper ways. It's not just about English language – it's about creating better relationships and experiencing the world in new ways. That's why it's called Bridge Beyond English. In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and:· Creative thinking· Global connection· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate English only)· Join our in-person events here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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83. What Does "Success" Really Mean for You?
Mar 1700:12:12Tap to summarizeWhat is your definition of success? We explore what "success" really means in this episode.In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and:· Creative thinking· Global connection· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate English only)· Join our in-person events here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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82. Surrounded by Idiots – A Four-Color Communication Framework
Mar 600:30:13Tap to summarizeThis episode introduces a framework for understanding four main types of people. It will help you understand yourself and others. If you apply the ideas, you can improve your communication and connection with people who are different from you.The original concept is from the Swedish author Thomas Erikson's book called Surrounded by Idiots. Also available in Japanese with the name 『世界にバカは４人いる』In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and:· Creative thinking· Global connection· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate English only)· Join our in-person events here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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81. The Psychology of Brand Names
Feb 1900:12:17Tap to summarizeWhy do certain brand names attract us?One reason is their foreign-sounding names that cause us to associate the brand with a certain country and quality.But is it really even from that country?In this episode, we'll take a look at some brands that use foreign branding to explore the psychology of their name choices – both globally and in Japan.In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and:· Creative thinking· Global connection· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate English only)· Join our in-person events here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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80. The Power of Changing Your Temperature
Feb 1300:09:39Tap to summarizeThe way you speak and act has a temperature that makes people feel something. But you can always change your temperature.In this episode, David shares about how our social temperature influences people and how we can adjust our communication to improve our connection and impact.In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and:· Creative thinking· Global connection· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate English only)· Join our in-person events here.www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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79. Four Chemicals We All Need
Feb 300:10:16Tap to summarizeThere are four chemicals we all need to survive and flourish in life. In this episode I share about each chemical and how we can keep getting enough balance. Enjoy!In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and:· Creative thinking· Global connection· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate only)www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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78. Don't Assume Too Fast
Jan 3000:10:13Tap to summarizeAssumptions help us, but they can also cause big problems. In this episode I share about five business situations where assuming too fast caused communication problems – and lessons we can learn from each.Read the full text with vocabulary tips here at my blog.In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and:· Creative thinking· Global connection· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate only)www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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77. When Power Has No Limits
Jan 1500:10:53Tap to summarizeWhat should we think about Donald Trump and global politics in 2025 onward? Here are some reflections about power, trust and democracy to help you think about the situation.Read the full text version of this episode with vocabulary tips here at my blog.In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your:· Creative thinking· Global connection· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate only)www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
Transcribe →76. KitKat Chocolate – What it teaches us about communication & connection in business & life
Nov 2900:10:39Tap to summarizeHow did KitKat chocolate succeed in Japan? Communication and connection in its branding! Let me share the story and how we can learn from it.In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English.Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your:· Creative thinking· Global connection· Cross-cultural communication· (Advanced and intermediate only)www.bridgebeyondenglish.com
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