Bridge Beyond English

After one year of the pandemic, everyone is exhausted. We all need rest in order to continue with strength and creativity in this pandemic. Read the text version of this episode here . References: Dr. Christine Runyan interview Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Tedx Talk Coping With COVID-19 blog article / Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Moto...

Have you ever wondered why certain people can speak with such power and persuasion? Do you want to learn how to improve your public speaking so that people are deeply impacted and follow your ideas? In this episode we look at Simon Lancaster's 6 TIPS to make a powerful speech. You can watch his TED Talk presentation here . You can read the text version of this episode here at our blog . / / / Want...

In this episode we discuss why Christians believe that Easter is the most important event in history. Even if you aren't Christian, it will help you empathize with Christians and understand their perspective better. Here is the text version of this episode which includes vocabulary tips. / / / Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomach...

In this episode we take a look at how education has developed over time and how to increase creativity in education for the future. Here is the text version of the episode. References: Watch George Land's presentation here . Watch Ken Robinson's presentations here , here , and here . View Paulo Freire's bio here . / Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English clas...

Yuzuri Nagai is a botanical dye artist in Tokyo. She creates natural dye from her organic, home-grown plants. She also grows her own cotton and works with other natural fibers. In this episode, Yuzuri shares about her artistic journey and what she has learned from the dyeing process. She reminds us that even in modern, fast-paced society, we have the choice to slow down, follow our creativity, and...

In this interview, Ed Kuiters from the Netherlands draws on his experience in global business to answer the following questions: What are some main differences between Japanese and Western business negotiation styles? What can Japanese do to increase their negotiation success with their Western counterparts? Read the text version here . Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a fr...

In this episode we look at Japan through the lens of the stages of consciousness framework. We examine how Japan has changed over time, what caused change, and what current challenges and opportunities exist for Japan. If you have not yet listened to the original Stages of Consciousness episode, I highly recommend starting here . You can read the text version of this episode at my blog . Want to c...

This episode is an interview with Jeweliann Picardal. She is half Japanese, half American, and shares about her experience of culture and belonging as a mixed-race person living in Japan and the US. Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: - creative thinking - global awareness - cross-cultural communication (Advance...

The Stages of Consciousness is a framework that helps us to understand how we as humans, groups, and societies develop and expand our consciousness. It moves from ME, to WE, to EVERYBODY . Understanding the framework can help us in our self-understanding and grow in empathy for people who are different from us. Read the text version of this episode here . (Includes vocabulary tips) Want to connect...

This episode introduces the Enneagram personality assessment - a framework that will help you understand yourself more deeply and improve the way you relate with other people. Read the text version of the episode here . If you want to take the Enneagram test in Japanese, click here . If you want to take the Enneagram test in English for a fee, click here . Want to join one of my high-level English...

This episode explains how racism works in the US, why people have protested against racially-charged police violence, and what they hope to accomplish through Black Lives Matter protests. Click here to read the text version of the episode at my blog . Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: - creative thinking - glo...

This episode explains how American Christianity influences US politics. Click here to read the text version of this episode. Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: - creative thinking - global awareness - cross-cultural communication (Advanced and intermediate only)

How have you been dealing with the COVID-19 crisis? In this episode, we discuss some useful ways to not only survive the pandemic, but also thrive. The text version of this episode and resource links can be found here . Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: - creative thinking - global awareness - cross-cultural c...

Nonviolent communication (NVC) is a communication method that helps people communicate more compassionately in order to overcome conflict for a win-win result. Click here to read the text version of this episode at my blog . (Includes vocabulary tips) Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: - creative thinking - glo...

In this episode I (David Nagai) introduce myself and share about how my life is like a bridge between people, cultures, and ideas. Click here to read the text version of the episode at my blog . Want to connect with the changing world in English? Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your: - creative thinking - global awareness - cross-cultural communication (Advanced an...

Welcome to the Bridge Beyond English podcast! This podcast will help you connect with the changing world in English by expanding your: - creative thinking - global awareness - cross-cultural communication Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi. (Advanced and intermediate only)