Bridge Beyond English

David Nagai
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The Bridge Beyond English Podcast is hosted by David Nagai, an American communication and creativity coach in Yokohama, Japan. This podcast is for curious people who want more than textbook English. It is for people who want meaningful ideas, better conversations, and a stronger connection to the world — in English. Through short reflections on communication, culture, psychology, creativity, business, society, and everyday life, David shares diverse ideas that help English learners: Think creatively Speak confidently Connect deeply with people Listening to this podcast will help you see yourself, other people, and the world in new ways. To join our high-level in-person and online classes based in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan, please visit www.bridgebeyondenglish.com. Think creatively, connect globally — in English.

  1. Jul 10

    90. World Cup Observations – How Football Reflects Our Humanity

    The World Cup is more than a sports event. It is a reflection of our human experience…teamwork, diversity, tribal identity, play, kindness, contradictions, and our shared need to belong, succeed, celebrate, and feel alive. In this episode I share 7 observations from the world cup and how they show our common humanity. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and feel alive through great conversations. · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

    90. World Cup Observations – How Football Reflects Our Humanity

  2. Jul 3

    89. Satisficing In Decision-Making – Time, Choice, & "Good Enough"

    As the United States turns 250 years old on July 4th, 2026, I want to share some reflections about where the country has come over the years. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and feel alive through great conversations. · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

    89. Satisficing In Decision-Making – Time, Choice, & "Good Enough"

  3. Jun 26

    88. The American Experiment Turns 250

    As the United States turns 250 years old on July 4th, 2026, I want to share some reflections about where the country has come over the years. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and feel alive through great conversations. · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

    88. The American Experiment Turns 250

  4. Jun 16

    87. Six Psychology Concepts to Help You Communicate & Connect Better

    Understand these six concepts from psychology to grow your self-awareness and ability to communicate and connect with people more freely. These are six of David's favorites. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and feel alive through great conversations. · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

    87. Six Psychology Concepts to Help You Communicate & Connect Better

  5. Jun 2

    86. Time Perspectives

    Do you focus more on the past, present, or future? In this episode, we'll discuss how to have balanced time perspective and how to avoid getting stuck with limited thinking. Watch Phillip Zimbardo's TED Talk here. 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

    86. Time Perspectives

  6. Apr 3

    85. Design Your Own Game – What the Strait of Hormuz can teach us about business and life

    If 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

    85. Design Your Own Game – What the Strait of Hormuz can teach us about business and life

  7. Mar 22

    84. What This School Really Is – A Bridge BEYOND English

    On 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

    84. What This School Really Is – A Bridge BEYOND English

  8. Mar 17

    83. What Does "Success" Really Mean for You?

    What 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

    83. What Does "Success" Really Mean for You?
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The Bridge Beyond English Podcast is hosted by David Nagai, an American communication and creativity coach in Yokohama, Japan. This podcast is for curious people who want more than textbook English. It is for people who want meaningful ideas, better conversations, and a stronger connection to the world — in English. Through short reflections on communication, culture, psychology, creativity, business, society, and everyday life, David shares diverse ideas that help English learners: Think creatively Speak confidently Connect deeply with people Listening to this podcast will help you see yourself, other people, and the world in new ways. To join our high-level in-person and online classes based in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan, please visit www.bridgebeyondenglish.com. Think creatively, connect globally — in English.

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  • Creator
    David Nagai
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bridge Beyond English 2026
  • Show Website
    Bridge Beyond English

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