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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 perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.     With that said, it is human nature to s...

On the upswing : When a situation is on the upswing, it is moving in a positive direction after a period of trouble, difficulty, or just average performance. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheUpswing     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 to improve their English...

Safe and sound : to be safe and sound means safe from harm or danger and in good condition. It's used to tell others we have arrived without any problems.   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SafeAndSound     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 to improve their Engli...

Swimmingly : an adverb that means something is going smoothly without any troubles. If our lives go swimmingly, we feel content and hopeful. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Swimmingly     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 to improve their English vocabulary.    Take...

It’s a man’s world : it's a man's world expresses the idea that society in areas like politics, business, and culture is designed and dominated by men.   https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ItsAMansWorld     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 to improve their Eng...

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 huma...

Headwind : wind that blows into your face. In other terms, it's an obstacle or challenge that makes it harder to move forward. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Headwind     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 to improve their English vocabulary.    Take the first s...

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 perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.     With that said, it is human nature to s...

Overstay your welcome : to stay somewhere longer than was appropriate or expected.  https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OverstayYourWelcome   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 to improve their English vocabulary.    Take the first step to perfect your English ability, t...

Pet peeve : a pet peeve is a minor annoyance that bothers someone more than it should. It’s often so minor that others don't care about it at all. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PetPeeve     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 to improve their English vocabulary....

For a laugh : the idiom for a laugh means to do something for enjoyment or fun rather than for any serious reason. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ForALaugh     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 to improve their English vocabulary.    Take the first step to perfect...

Floored : Being floored means being surprised or shocked. Saying you were floored means you were so surprised that you didn't know how to react. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Floored     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 to improve their English vocabulary. ...

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 huma...

Creative juices : the flow of inventive thoughts and ideas that help us express ourselves and solve challenges. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/CreativeJuices     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 to improve their English vocabulary.    Take the first step to perfec...

In the spotlight : The phrase in the spotlight means to be the center of attention and is often used to describe someone or something that is being closely observed by others. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/InTheSpotlight     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 to im...

Microlearning : a teaching strategy that breaks down information into small, easily digestible chunks, making learning quick and effective. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Microlearning     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 to improve their English vocabulary.    Ta...

Purse strings : when you control the purse strings, you are responsible for your finances. It empowers you to control what matters most to you or others. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ThePurseStrings     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 to improve their English v...

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 perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.     With that said, it is human nature to s...

Choke point : a strategic point or geographic location that significantly restricts movement or access. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ChokePoint      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 to improve their English vocabulary.    Take the first step to perfect your Eng...

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 huma...

White noise : white noise is sound that contains all the frequencies audible to the human ear, played at the same intensity. It creates a calming sound. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WhiteNoise      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 to improve their English vocabu...

Nadir : the term nadir refers to the lowest point of something, often used to describe a person’s lowest moment in life or career. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Nadir      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 to improve their English vocabulary.    Take the first ste...

Heavy-handed: being heavy-handed is a style or method that is excessively forceful or strict. It often describes actions that lack subtlety or delicacy. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/HeavyHanded     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 to improve their English vocabu...

Fork over : to reluctantly pay money. When someone is forced to 'fork over' cash, it usually suggests they are unhappy about it. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ForkOver     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 to improve their English vocabulary.    Take the f...

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 perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.     With that said, it is human nature to s...