VOCAB BOOST: Roomba Hacking, Lodged Bombs & Chinese Malfoy

A Guide to Clear Thinking (Read-Along)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/271145/fan_mail/new] Here's an article [https://www.nirandfar.com/self-serving-bias/] I came across from that had a good lesson to teach. It's about self-serving bias, and how we protect ourselves and blame others when we feel like the idea we have of ourselves is challenged. As always, we'll mine it for vocabulary, so make sure you write down the words that catch your eye.  Let me know what you think.

Working in the U.S vs Europe (The American Dream)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/271145/fan_mail/new] I really enjoyed putting this episode together. I've lived both in the U.S and Europe, and I've always been intrigued by the cultural differences. I thought it would be interesting to explore some of these differences, specifically around work. I think there's a fundamental difference in philosophy when it comes to this topic and understanding where it comes from gives us a good idea of how we can navigate it.   + We'll explore how the idea of "The American Dream" really became so widespread, by understanding how the events of the Second World War shaped the world. Let me know if you enjoyed it!

Do THIS to Sound More Natural

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/271145/fan_mail/new] Your English is fine. But something still feels a bit off, right? In this episode I want to show you something I learned at university that completely changed the way I understand how language works. It's one of those things that once you start paying attention, you'll see it everywhere. This episode is all about something I like to call "pre-loading" and how you can use to really refine what you say and how it is recieved.

Things Native Speakers Actually Say (And Why You Don’t)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/271145/fan_mail/new] Let's talk about the things that make your English sound natural without you having to think about grammar every two seconds. The phrases that carry tone, attitude, and meaning way beyond the literal words. We're going to cover "chunking", "discourse markers", and the hidden layer of communication that controls tone, intention, and flow.

Don't Make This Mistake Anymore + How Innovative Ideas Arise

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/271145/fan_mail/new] Episode Transcript [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N55B5dZxXMJTZu-TxiMNVYQWTAHqDoK5/view?usp=sharing] I started teaching again and I noticed a common mistake that people make regardless of level. I think it's because it feels like it's just a minor detail, but minor or not, I don't want you to make this mistake anymore. + We read a short article about an interesting topic that happens to be packed full of useful vocabulary, so get ready to level up.