Social English ソーシャル英語

Percy Woods III
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英語の下の日本語Welcome! What is "Social English"?It's real conversational English used in social situations in modern English. Our goal is to help English learners become confident in communicating with native English speakers around the world using “Social English”. I am your American friend and guide as we have a friendly discussion about English topics. I will correct Japanese listeners who ask me to fix their English, fix common "Google translate" mistakes, challenge you with new, modern English words used today, and even give you tips to improve your English speaking skills. I am so excited for you to join me.いらっしゃいませ！「ソーシャルイングリッシュ」とは？これは、現代英語の社会的状況で使用される実際の会話英語です。 私たちの目標は、英語学習者が「ソーシャルイングリッシュ」を使用して世界中のネイティブの英語話者と自信を持ってコミュニケーションできるようにすることです。私はあなたのアメリカ人の友達であり、英語のトピックについて友好的な議論をしているガイドです。私は、英語を修正し、よくある「Google翻訳」の間違いを修正し、今日使用されている新しい現代英語の単語で挑戦し、英語を話すスキルを向上させるためのヒントを提供するように求められる日本語のリスナーを修正します。皆様のご参加を心よりお待ちしております。 毎日少し英語を上達させましょう！ Improve your English a little, every day!

  1. Jul 17

    285. FME:"Fix My English: Master the 3 Exact Fixes That Make You Sound Native (Reika's Transformation)" | 「Fix My English：リーカが学んだ3つの修正法をマスターして、ネイティブみたいに聞こえるようになる」

    Send me a message! English: "A real listener submitted her English. We found three mistakes that EVERY Japanese learner makes. Learn why fragments sound unnatural, when to use 'still,' and how one word changes everything. Fix My English shows you exactly how to sound native—not like a textbook. Your mistakes are proof you're trying. Let's make you sound like a speaker, not a learner." | Japanese: 「実際のリスナーが英語を送ってくれました。日本人学習者がみんな失敗する3つの間違いを見つけました。なぜ断片的な文は不自然に聞こえるのか、『Still』をいつ使うのか、1つの単語ですべてが変わる理由を学びます。Fix My Englishは、ネイティブみたいに聞こえる方法を正確に教えます。教科書みたいに聞こえるのではなく。あなたの間違いは、頑張っている証拠です。スピーカーになろう。」 Support the show

    285. FME:"Fix My English: Master the 3 Exact Fixes That Make You Sound Native (Reika's Transformation)" | 「Fix My English：リーカが学んだ3つの修正法をマスターして、ネイティブみたいに聞こえるようになる」

  2. Jul 8

    284.Color Communication: Yellow — Are You Driven by Fun and Connection? カラーコミュニケーション：イエロー — あなたは楽しさとつながりで動くタイプ？

    Send me a message! o you say "Oh my gosh" before you even finish hearing the plan? Do you want every hangout to be exciting? You might be a Yellow communicator — and in this episode, we finish our Color Communication series with the most energetic style of all. 計画を聞き終わる前に「Oh my gosh」と言ってしまう？あなたはイエロータイプかもしれません。 In Episode 284 of the Social English Podcast, we explore the Yellow communication style — driven by fun and connection. You'll learn the exact phrases Yellow communicators use in everyday American English, hear them in a natural conversation between Ava, Yuki, and Rafael, and discover how to bring more warmth and energy into your own English conversations. In this episode you'll learn: このエピソードで学べること： - What it means to be a Yellow communicator - 5 enthusiastic phrases Yellow communicators use every day - How to match a Yellow communicator's energy without exhausting yourself - The full Color Communication framework — Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow - How to sound warmer, more expressive, and more American in conversation Key phrases covered: 重要フレーズ： "Oh my gosh — yes!" → わあ、やった！ "Come on — let's just do it!" → さあ行こう！ためらわないで！ "This is going to be so fun!" → これ、すごく楽しくなりそう！ "You're literally the best!" → 本当に最高！ "I love this energy!" → このエネルギー、大好き！ 🎧 Listen now and discover your communication color. 📥 Want the full Color Communication one-sheet? Follow us on Instagram @social_english_for_japanese or TikTok @realsocialenglish for updates on our free download. Support the show

    284.Color Communication: Yellow — Are You Driven by Fun and Connection? カラーコミュニケーション：イエロー — あなたは楽しさとつながりで動くタイプ？

  3. Jun 13

    283."Obtain" or "Get"? One Is Killing Your English 「Obtain」か「Get」か？どちらかがあなたの英語を台無しにしています

    Send me a message! Have you ever heard a formal English word and wondered — is this just a fancy version of a simpler word I already know? フォーマルな英語の言葉を聞いて、「これって普通の言葉の難しいバージョンじゃないの？」と思ったことはありませんか？ In Episode 283 of the Social English Podcast, we tackle one of the most important vocabulary questions in English — what's the difference between "obtain" and "get"? They mean the same thing. But they don't feel the same. And in English — how something feels matters just as much as what it means. 「obtain」と「get」は同じ意味を持ちますが、使う場面の「感じ方」が全く違います。英語では、何を意味するかだけでなく、どう聞こえるかも同じくらい重要です。 In this episode you'll learn: このエピソードで学べること： The exact difference between "obtain" and "get"When to use each one — and why getting it wrong can make you sound unnaturalWhat "register" means in English — and why it mattersReal-life situations Japanese learners commonly face — with the right word for eachA 5-question quiz to test your understandingKey concept covered: 重要コンセプト： "Obtain" = formal, official, effort-required situations｜フォーマル、公式、手続きが必要な場面 "Get" = casual, everyday, relaxed situations｜カジュアル、日常会話、リラックスした場面 🎧 Listen now and learn when to wear the suit — and when to wear casual Friday. 📲 Follow us: Instagram: @social_english_for_japanese TikTok: @realsocialenglish Support the show

    283."Obtain" or "Get"? One Is Killing Your English 「Obtain」か「Get」か？どちらかがあなたの英語を台無しにしています

  4. Jun 5

    282.ETNU "Bestie" — What It Means and Why You Need It 英語で使わないで：「ベスティ」— 意味と使い方、今すぐ覚えたい理由

    Send me a message! Has an American friend ever called you their "bestie" — and you weren't sure what it meant? アメリカ人の友達に「bestie」と言われて、意味がわからなかったことはありませんか？ In Episode 282 of the Social English Podcast, we break down one of the warmest and most popular slang words in American English — "bestie." You'll learn exactly what it means, when to use it, and how to use it naturally in real conversations. In this episode you'll learn: このエピソードで学べること： What "bestie" means and where it comes from3 ways to use "bestie" in everyday American EnglishWhen it's appropriate — and when it's notHow Americans express warmth and affection out loudA real conversation between Percy and Hiyori — a Japanese English learner just like youKey phrases covered: 重要フレーズ： "You're my bestie." ｜ あなたは私のベスティ（親友） "She's been my bestie for years." ｜ 彼女は何年も私のベスティ "Come on, bestie — you've got this!" ｜ がんばれ、ベスティ！あなたならできる！ "You're literally my bestie." ｜ 本当に、あなたは私のベスティ Whether you're a beginner or intermediate English learner — this episode will help you sound more natural, warm, and culturally fluent in American English conversations. 🎧 Listen now and discover your new favorite word. 📲 Share this episode with YOUR bestie: Instagram: @social_english_for_japanese TikTok: @realsocialenglish Support the show

    282.ETNU "Bestie" — What It Means and Why You Need It 英語で使わないで：「ベスティ」— 意味と使い方、今すぐ覚えたい理由

  5. May 28

    281. Fix My English! — Yuki from Tokyo | 4 Real Mistakes Fixed with Kindness 私の英語を直して！— 東京出身ユキさんの4つのミスをやさしく添削

    Send me a message! Have you ever written something in English and wondered — is this correct? Does this sound natural? 英語を書いて、「これで合ってるかな？」と思ったことはありませんか？ In Episode 281 of the Social English Podcast, we do something a little different. A real listener — Yuki from Tokyo, Japan — submitted her English writing to the show. And today, we're going to read it together, celebrate it, and fix it — with kindness. In this episode you'll learn: このエピソードで学べること： Why "I looking forward" is wrong — and the simple fixWhen to use possessive pronouns like "my" in EnglishHow to use articles correctly — "a" vs. "an"The #1 grammar mistake Japanese English learners make with present continuous tenseHow to spell "weather" correctly — and a trick you'll never forgetKey fixes covered: 重要な修正ポイント： "improve English level" → "improve my English level" ｜所有代名詞「my」の使い方 "have exciting time" → "having an exciting time" ｜冠詞「an」の使い方 "I looking forward" → "I am looking forward" ｜現在進行形の助動詞 "westher" → "weather" ｜スペルミスの修正 Whether you're a beginner or intermediate English learner — this episode will help you speak and write more naturally in everyday American English. 🎧 Listen now and fix your English — with kindness. 📲 Submit YOUR English for a future Fix My English episode: Instagram: @social_english_for_japanese TikTok: @realsocialenglish Support the show

    281. Fix My English! — Yuki from Tokyo | 4 Real Mistakes Fixed with Kindness 私の英語を直して！— 東京出身ユキさんの4つのミスをやさしく添削

  6. May 17

    280. Color Communication: Blue — Are You a Logical, Structured Communicator? カラーコミュニケーション：ブルー — あなたは論理的で構造的なタイプ？

    Send me a message! Are you someone who always wants a plan before you act? Do you ask questions, think carefully, and want all the details before making a decision? You might be a Blue communicator — and in this episode, we're going to teach you exactly what that means in English. あなたは行動する前に計画が必要なタイプですか？もしそうなら、あなたはブルーのコミュニケータータイプかもしれません。 In Episode 280 of the Social English Podcast, we explore the Blue communication style — driven by logic and structure. You'll learn the exact phrases Blue communicators use in everyday American English, hear them in a natural conversation between Ava, Yuki, and Rafael, and discover how to use these phrases in your own real-life situations. In this episode you'll learn: このエピソードで学べること： What it means to be a Blue communicator5 powerful phrases Blue communicators use every dayHow to respond when someone is communicating with you in a Blue styleThe difference between Blue, Red, Green, and Yellow communication stylesHow to sound more confident, clear, and structured in English conversationsKey phrases covered: 重要フレーズ： "Can you walk me through that?" 　→　一歩一歩説明してください "Let me think about this for a moment." 　→　少し考えさせてください "What's the plan?" 　→　計画を教えてください "Can you give me more details?" 　→　もっと詳しく教えてください "I want to make sure I understand correctly." 　→　正しく理解できているか確認させてください 🎧 Listen now and discover your communication color. 📥 Want the full Color Communication one sheet? Follow us on Instagram @social_english_for_japanese or TikTok @realsocialenglish for updates on our free download. Support the show

    280. Color Communication: Blue — Are You a Logical, Structured Communicator? カラーコミュニケーション：ブルー — あなたは論理的で構造的なタイプ？

  7. May 7

    279.使ってはいけない英語 | English Slang You Need to Know But Shouldn't Use: "Cooked" | Social English Podcast

    Send me a message! 使ってはいけない英語 | English You Should Never Use — But You Need to Understand It Episode 279: "Cooked" Have you ever heard a native English speaker say "I'm cooked" or "he got cooked" — and had no idea what they meant? → 「I'm cooked」や「he got cooked」を聞いたことがありますか？意味がわからなかった方、この episode はあなたのためです。 In this episode of the Social English Podcast, host Percy breaks down one of the most popular slang words you'll hear in American English right now: "cooked." → 今回は、アメリカ英語でよく使われるスラング「cooked」をわかりやすく解説します。 You'll hear this word in NBA highlights, TikTok videos, gaming streams, Instagram reels, and casual conversations with native speakers. But should you use it yourself? That's exactly what this episode is about. → NBAのハイライト、TikTok、ゲーム配信、日常会話でよく耳にする言葉です。でも、自分で使っていいの？それがこの episode のテーマです。 In this episode you will learn: （この episode で学べること） The normal meaning of "cooked" vs. the slang meaning → 「cooked」の普通の意味とスラングの意味の違い5 real-life situations where native speakers use "cooked" → ネイティブスピーカーが「cooked」を使う5つの場面How to recognize it in sports, gaming, and social media → スポーツ・ゲーム・SNSで見聞きしたときの理解の仕方Why you should understand it — but be careful about using it → 理解すべき理由と、使う際に注意が必要な理由Safer, more natural alternatives that work in any situation → どんな場面でも使える、より自然で安全な言い換え表現The cultural background behind this word and why it matters → この言葉の文化的背景と、それが大切な理由Key vocabulary covered: （今回のキーワード） Cooked · Exhausted（極度に疲れた）· In trouble（困った状況）· Defeated（負けた）· Embarrassed（恥ずかしい）· Recognition（理解すること）vs. Production（自分で使うこと） Safer alternatives taught in this episode: （より安全な言い換え表現） "I'm exhausted."（とても疲れた） "He lost badly."（彼はひどく負けた） "That plan is ruined."（その計画はダメになった） "I can't think clearly right now."（今は頭が働かない） 🎯 This episode is part of the ETNU Series — English You Should Never Use. 使ってはいけない英語シリーズの一部です。 Each episode helps you understand real English that native speakers use every day — so you can follow conversations, enjoy movies, music, and social media — without the risk of using the wrong word at the wrong time. 毎回、ネイティブが日常的に使うリアルな英語を解説。映画・音楽・SNSを楽しみながら、間違ったタイミングで使ってしまうリスクをなくしましょう。 📩 Want to speak English more naturally and confidently? もっと自然に、自信を持って英語を話したいですか？ Download the free IIWC Conversation Mastery Guide — a simple 4-step framework for starting and keeping any English conversation going. 無料の「IIWCカンバセーション・マスタリーガイド」をダウンロードしてください。英会話を始めて続けるための、シンプルな4ステップのフレームワークです。 → Link in show notes. （リンクはshow notesに記載） 🎙️ Follow the Social English Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Buzzsprout. 📸 Instagram: @social_english_for_japanese 🌐 Website: realsocialenglish.com Support the show

    279.使ってはいけない英語 | English Slang You Need to Know But Shouldn't Use: "Cooked" | Social English Podcast

  8. May 2

    278. Green Communication: A Morning Walk on the Boardwalk 🌊☕

    Send me a message! Episode 278 — Green Communication: A Morning Walk on the Boardwalk 🌊☕ Coffee or the ocean? A simple morning walk between three friends becomes a beautiful lesson in calm, kind English conversation — perfect for Japanese learners who want to sound natural, polite, and relaxed. In this episode of Social English, Ava, Yumi, and Rafael take a slow walk on the boardwalk, and a small decision turns into something bigger: how the way you speak shapes how people feel around you. We introduce "Green Communication" — a peaceful, harmony-first style of speaking. If you've ever felt nervous about sounding too direct (or not direct enough) in English, this episode is for you. 🎯 In this episode you'll learn / 今回学べること: • How to suggest plans gently — "Maybe... we could do both?" • How to express preferences without sounding pushy • Natural fillers Japanese textbooks don't teach you — "Mmm," "kind of," "you know," "no worries" • The English-Japanese bridge for two key words: harmony (調和) and rushed (急かされる) 📘 Featured Vocabulary / 今回の重要単語 🌿 harmony (ハーモニー) ＝ 調和 全員が仲良く、バランスよく一緒にいられる状態。 "Green communicators keep the harmony." ⏩ rushed (ラッシュト) ＝ 急かされる感じ "rush（急ぐ）" の過去分詞で、形容詞として使われます。 "I don't like when people feel rushed." 💡 Why this episode helps: Most textbooks teach grammar. Social English teaches you how real people sound — the rhythm, warmth, and small kindnesses that make a conversation feel natural. Listen, repeat, and bring this calm energy into your own English. 🎧 Pro tip / 上達のコツ: 1️⃣ Listen once for the story. 2️⃣ Listen again and shadow Rafael's calm, easy rhythm. 3️⃣ Try one phrase today: "No worries — we can do both." 🔔 Follow Social English on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app — new episodes every week, designed for Japanese learners who want to speak English with confidence and warmth. ⭐ Please leave a quick review — it helps other Japanese learners find us! #SocialEnglish #英会話 #英語学習 #日常英会話 #英語ポッドキャスト #LearnEnglish #EnglishPodcast #JapaneseLearners #ESL #EnglishForJapanese #英会話レッスン #英語勉強 #BilingualPodcast #SpeakEnglish #ListeningPractice #GreenCommunication #英語リスニング Support the show

    278. Green Communication: A Morning Walk on the Boardwalk 🌊☕
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英語の下の日本語Welcome! What is "Social English"?It's real conversational English used in social situations in modern English. Our goal is to help English learners become confident in communicating with native English speakers around the world using “Social English”. I am your American friend and guide as we have a friendly discussion about English topics. I will correct Japanese listeners who ask me to fix their English, fix common "Google translate" mistakes, challenge you with new, modern English words used today, and even give you tips to improve your English speaking skills. I am so excited for you to join me.いらっしゃいませ！「ソーシャルイングリッシュ」とは？これは、現代英語の社会的状況で使用される実際の会話英語です。 私たちの目標は、英語学習者が「ソーシャルイングリッシュ」を使用して世界中のネイティブの英語話者と自信を持ってコミュニケーションできるようにすることです。私はあなたのアメリカ人の友達であり、英語のトピックについて友好的な議論をしているガイドです。私は、英語を修正し、よくある「Google翻訳」の間違いを修正し、今日使用されている新しい現代英語の単語で挑戦し、英語を話すスキルを向上させるためのヒントを提供するように求められる日本語のリスナーを修正します。皆様のご参加を心よりお待ちしております。 毎日少し英語を上達させましょう！ Improve your English a little, every day!

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