ArtisanEnglish.jp - The Posts - The Podcast

David Dodd

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.

  1. 14h ago

    Flip side - ArtisanEnglish ESL Word of the Day

    Flip side: the flip side is the B-side of a record or cassette tape. It's also the other side of an argument, debate or story.   https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/flip-side/    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.    Two sides to every coin: there is always another way of looking at something or another side to the situation.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/two-sides-to-every-coin/    Wax and  wane: wax means a thing is getting bigger or stronger. Wane implies that a thing is getting smaller or weaker. The moon will wax and wane monthly.  https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/wax-and-wane/      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

    Flip side - ArtisanEnglish ESL Word of the Day
  2. 1d ago

    In a nutshell - ArtisanEnglish ESL Phrase

    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://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/in-a-nutshell/    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.    Putter around: to take care of little odd jobs around the house without rushing. You can take your time and have a relaxing time.   https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/putter-around/    Get carried away: to be overly enthusiastic about something or to become excessive or extreme about something without realizing it.   https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/get-carried-away/    Nutjob: slang for a crazy or mentally unbalanced person. A person who drives crazily or acts weird fits the definition of a nut job.   https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/word-of-the-day-nut-job/    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

    In a nutshell - ArtisanEnglish ESL Phrase
  3. 3d ago

    Spies' Paradise - ArtisanEnglish ESL Conversation Lesson

    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 “Spies’ Paradise.”      I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.       You can access the webpage for the lesson “Spies’ Paradise” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-spies-paradise/       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 dangerous international challenges we face today, which you may find interesting:      1) Japan Prepares for War  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-japan-prepares-for-war/  Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyJapanPreparesForWar  YouTube: https://youtu.be/d48ji5INZT8    2) War with China  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-war-with-china/  Spotify:   YouTube:     3) The Cost of War  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-cost-of-war/  Spotify:   YouTube:      4) The Rupture  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-rupture/  Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonTheRupture  YouTube: https://youtu.be/YmTSvMgebG0     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

    Spies' Paradise - ArtisanEnglish ESL Conversation Lesson
  4. 5d ago

    Scare Yourself daily - ArtisanEnglish ESL Conversation Lesson

    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.    This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, Scare Yourself Daily.    I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.    You can access the webpage for the lesson Scare Yourself Daily here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-scare-yourself-daily/    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, with 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 improving yourself that you may find interesting:     1)  How to set up at 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    2) Reinventing Yourself  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-reinventing-yourself/  Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonReinventingYourself  YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fedyx_6avco    3) Benefits of Bilingualism  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-benefits-of-bilingualism/  Spotify: https://b.link/ArtisanEnglishSpotifyLessonBenefitsOfBilingualism  YouTube: https://youtu.be/nQFXuSTI7zw    4) The Happy Middle  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-happy-middle/  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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp

    Scare Yourself daily - ArtisanEnglish ESL Conversation Lesson
  5. Jul 29

    Sound like a broken record - ArtisanEnglish ESL Phrase

    Sound like a broken record: to sound like a broken record means continually repeating the same message, often to the point of annoyance or frustration.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SoundLikeABrokenRecord    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.    Tune out: to tune out means to ignore someone or refuse to answer them. It could also mean not to try to understand a current situation. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TuneOut    Flip side: the flip side is the B-side of a record or cassette tape. It's also the other side of an argument, debate or story.https://links.artisanenglish.jp/FlipSide    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    Forewarned is forearmed: forewarned is forearmed is good advice on preparing for the future. It means it's better to know what is going to happen before it happens. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ForewarnedIsForearmed    Dwell on (something): to spend an excessive amount of time thinking or worrying about something, such as future events or past failures.   https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/dwell-on/    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

    Sound like a broken record - ArtisanEnglish ESL Phrase
  6. Jul 26

    The Kids Aren't Alright - ArtisanEnglish ESL Discussion Lesson

    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 Kids Aren’t Alright.”      I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.       You can access the webpage for the lesson “The Kids Aren’t Alright” here: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-the-kids-arent-alright/      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 reading, which you may find interesting:      1)  READ  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-r-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) News: To Read or not to Read  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp/lesson-news-to-read-or-not-to-read/  Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyNewsToReadOrNotToRead  YouTube: https://youtu.be/smwBkRTRv1A     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

    The Kids Aren't Alright - ArtisanEnglish ESL Discussion Lesson
  7. Jul 24

    Treat with kid gloves - ArtisanEnglish ESL Idiom

    Treat 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

    Treat with kid gloves - ArtisanEnglish ESL Idiom

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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.