Sonder: the realization that each random passerby you see is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Sonder 

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 written feedback after lessons. 

Here is a new term from today’s episode that may have been new to you. 

Profound: refers to a state, quality, or even an emotion that is extremely intense. Profound also means having very deep knowledge of something. https://b.link/WednesdayProfound 

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Growth Mindset: a growth mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GrowthMindset 

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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/ 

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You receive 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. 

Fixed mindset: a belief that our abilities and intelligence are static and cannot change. Your mind is plastic and can change if you try. 

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Constructive criticism: to helpful, specific feedback aimed at fostering improvement rather than causing harm.  

https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ConstructiveCriticism 

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Cracks appear: we use cracks appear when someone shows weakness or uncertainty, especially if they are being stubborn or during difficult negotiations. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CracksAppear 

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 written feedback after lessons. 

Here is another term from today’s episode that may have been new to you. 

Lend a helping hand: it's neighbourly and good community spirit to help someone when help is needed. We should all be willing ot lend a helping hand. 

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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 perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.  

With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.  

Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day. 

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, American Exceptionalism.  

I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful. 

You can access the webpage for the lesson American Exceptionalism here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonAmericanExceptionalism 

At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we 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 The United States of America you may find interesting:  

1)  The Myth of American Democracy 

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Spotify:  

YouTube:  

2) USA: Civil War (again) 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonUSACivilWarAgain 

Spotify:  

YouTube:  

3) Super Rich 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSuperRich 

Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastSuprRich 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/jtpG01GnyvU 

4) Birds Aren’t Real 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBirdsArentReal Spotify:  

YouTube:   

As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.   

Cheers, David. 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish 

Spotify Podcast: 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 perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.  

With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.  

Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day. 

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, People Watching.

I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful. 

You can access the webpage for the lesson People Watching here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPeopleWatching 

At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we 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 people in society you may find interesting:  

1)  Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhyBelieveConspiracyTheories 

Podcast:  

2) Hostile Design 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHostileDesign 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/DaF-rjhNMso 

 Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastHostileDesign 

3) Gerontocracy 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGerontocracy 

Podcast:  

4) Young and Single 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonYoungAndSingle 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/dI9pRgJb7aM 

Podcast: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyYoungAndSingle 

As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.   

Cheers, David. 

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ 

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Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Get caught up: getting caught up means becoming involved in something unexpectedly or being absorbed in a situation you don't want to be involved in. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetCaughtUp 

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. 

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 Podcast: 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 perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.  

With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.  

Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day. 

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Why Smart People Are Poor.

I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful. 

You can access the webpage for the lesson Why Smart People Are Poor here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWhySmartPeopleArePoor 

At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we 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 intelligence you may find interesting:  

1)  Mistakes and Being Smart 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonMistakesAndBeingSmart 

Spotify:  

YouTube:  

2) Flynn in Reverse 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonFlynnInReverse 

Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonFlynnInReverse 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/gskbPfosUCI 

3) Intelligent Loners 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonIntelligentLoners 

Spotify:  

YouTube:   

4) Does IQ = Wealth? 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDoesIQEqualWealth 

Spotify:  

YouTube:   

As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.   

Cheers, David. 

Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ 

X: https://twitter.com/ArtisanEnglish 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish 

Spotify Podcast: 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 perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.  

With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.  

Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day. 

This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, The Giving Pledge.

I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful. 

You can access the webpage for the lesson, The Giving Pledge, here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGivingPledge 

At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we 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 giving or money you may find interesting:  

1) Pass the Hat  

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPassTheHat 

Spotify:  

YouTube:  

2) Working After Retirement 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWorkingAfterRetirement 

Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWorkingAfterRetirement 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IcskFIPfZuA 

3) Death & Taxes 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDeathAndTaxes 

Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastDeathAndTaxes 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/KeIq4usVJ_c 

4) Zombie Apocalypse 

Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonZombieApocalypse 

Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonZombieApocalypse 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/0KHnPSLEWLA 

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/ 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish 

Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp 

Unicorn: a unicorn is a startup company with a valuation of over one billion dollars. The term became popular in 2013 for rare, successful startups. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Unicorn 

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. 

Rainbows and unicorns: a wonderful, too-good-to-be-true situation or an idealistic but unrealistic one is called rainbows and unicorns in English. https://b.link/RainbowsAndUnicorns 

Promising: when we say something is promising, we mean that it looks like that thing will be successful or enjoyable in the future.  

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Propaganda: Propaganda is a form of communication that aims to influence people’s beliefs and behaviours. It often presents information in a biased way. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Propaganda 

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. 

Conspiracy theory: a belief that something is controlled by powerful people and the truth is somehow being hidden. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ConspiracyTheory 

Rule of thumb: a rough guideline for how something should be measured. It comes from millers judging flour quality with their fingers. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RuleOfThumb 

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