Bridge Beyond English

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 g...

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

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

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

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...

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 o...

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...

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 on...

This episode introduces a framework for understanding four main types of people. It will help you understand yourself and others. If you apply the ideas, you can improve your communication and connection with people who are different from you. The original concept is from the Swedish author Thomas Erikson's book called Surrounded by Idiots . Also available in Japanese with the name 『世界にバカは...

Why do certain brand names attract us? One reason is their foreign-sounding names that cause us to associate the brand with a certain country and quality. But is it really even from that country? In this episode, we'll take a look at some brands that use foreign branding to explore the psychology of their name choices – both globally and in Japan. In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas...

The way you speak and act has a temperature that makes people feel something. But you can always change your temperature. In this episode, David shares about how our social temperature influences people and how we can adjust our communication to improve our connection and impact. In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join...

There are four chemicals we all need to survive and flourish in life. In this episode I share about each chemical and how we can keep getting enough balance. Enjoy! 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 connecti...

Assumptions help us, but they can also cause big problems. In this episode I share about five business situations where assuming too fast caused communication problems – and lessons we can learn from each. Read the full text with vocabulary tips here at my blog . In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes onlin...

What should we think about Donald Trump and global politics in 2025 onward? Here are some reflections about power, trust and democracy to help you think about the situation. Read the full text version of this episode with vocabulary tips here at my blog . In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in...

How did KitKat chocolate succeed in Japan? Communication and connection in its branding! Let me share the story and how we can learn from it. 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: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural communication ·...

In this episode I analyze current news stories through the lens of critical thinking, empathy, creative thinking and connection/application to our work and life. The insights I share in this episode are based on some of the news topics and discussions I had last week with my high-level students here in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan. In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think c...

In this episode, David Nagai shares observations and commentary about the many ironies he observes in his American culture and politics. 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: Creative thinking Global awareness Cross-cultural communication (Advanced and...

In this episode you'll learn about the 7 principles of persuasion that create influence. (Based on Robert Cialdini's book called Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion) 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 con...

Want to enrich your life? Then ask these questions every day: What am I grateful for? ... and... What if...? Read the text version of this episode at the blog 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 connect...

Stability can be good, but a new challenge is often important if we want to reach our highest creative potential. This episode is about understanding why we fear challenge and how to take positive action in a smart and thoughtful way. Read the text version of this episode at the blog here . Find out more about Todd Henry, Daily Creative, and his other books and work here . In this podcast, David N...

Learn the importance of communicating with empathy, listening and resilience from communication expert Mario Wissa. Find out more about Mario's work and books at mariowissa.com . 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 · G...

Understanding the spotlight effect can help you stop worrying about what others think so you can relax and enjoy your life instead. Read the text version 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 ·...

Do you know how to express sympathy in English? Find out in this episode. Read the text version of this episode 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...

Do you know your primal world beliefs? (The basic ways that you view the world) Find out in this episode as I explain it. Read the text version of this episode 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 connec...

There are generally three types of English students. Learn which you are and what it means. Read the text version of this episode 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 communic...