Is It Okay to Use the Word 'Nigga'? I guess it depends on who you ask.

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The word ain't is not only confusing, but also controversial. Some people think it's not a real word and whoever uses it is uneducated and low-class. Others think of it as standard English vocabulary. So in this episode, I'm gonna teach you the various ways in which we use this word, as well as the cultural aspect and how you will be perceived when using it.

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No livestream today. I'm here to tell you about the language challenge we're gonna do next month. It's a simple and practical way to live your life in English every day.

This is not a paid course, it's totally free. We just want to encourage people to stop scrolling on social media, get out of their comfort zones, and practice English daily. That's how we make real progress and gain unshakeable confidence.

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Here's a classic example of the Valley (Northern Los Angeles) accent. Brandon is a musician, a cat-lover, and he can't live without validation from the internet. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

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What's something that makes you happy?How do I improve as an upper-intermediate learner?What's your process for learning languages?What kind of topics do you recommend for starting a conversation?

In this episode of Coffee with Kaizen (#42), I answer all these questions are more. If you'd like to have your questions answered or join a live stream with me in the future, join our Discord server and leave your question on the #questions channel! Learn more at https://www.lifeinenglish.net

Coffee with Kaizen is a live Q&A session in which I answer your questions about English. From vocabulary and pronunciation to communication and study methods.

Timestamps0:00 Intro0:32 Do you know any tongue twisters in English?1:40 What makes you happy?3:02 What's your language learning process?7:33 What are some easy conversation topics for language exchanges?9:57 Does talking to people really help you improve?13:07 What more can you teach us in your private classes?15:52 What's the quickest way to learn a language?17:05 How do I improve as an upper intermediate learner?18:28 Final thoughts

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While on Discord the other day, one of our members asked me what I think the hardest part of learning English is. It's not phrasal verbs, prepositions, or pronunciation. In fact, the hardest part of learning English has nothing to do with the language itself.

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Enjoy this English conversation with a lovely lady named Kascha whom I met while doing street interviews at Piedmont Park. Kascha told us about her musical interests, things she can't live without, and her passion for helping people.

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Get a taste of that classic southern accent in this interview with a cool guy named Tiger from Dallas, Texas. You will hear him speak about his favorite music, things he can't live without, and his experience growing up as a Chinese immigrant in the U.S.

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This episode is full of advice that I wish I would've received back when I was 20 and had just dropped out of college. Making a living doing creative work isn't the easiest thing in the world, so I hope that some of the lessons I've learned will make it easier for you to create the life you want to live.

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Check out some of Gary Vee's content!

• How to make 100 pieces of content a day
• How to make content consistently
• Gary Vee Content Production Model

Check out the concept of the power of broke!

• Daymond John talking about the power of broke

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I know the title is a little ridiculous, but just listen and you'll understand what I mean.

Follow Alyx on TikTok! @englishin6months

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