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In my humble opinion, the world would be a much better place if we all adopted this quality. It improves conversations, friendships, careers and so much more. And you wanna know the best part? All of us can adopt this quality immediately. … For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon! 👉  https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book...

If you want the quality of your life to improve, it can be helpful to think of yourself as a bank. … For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon! 👉  https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉  https://rb.gy/kgh1o Find me on social media! https://bio.link/tonykaizen Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Riding my motorbike around Bangkok, Thailand is one of my favorite things to do these days. It fast, flexible, cheap, and it’s a great way to see the city. But it does come with a certain amount of tradeoffs. So in this episode, I’ll be talking about the pros and cons of traveling on two wheels. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:46 Modes of transport 6:45 The reason I chose to buy a motorbike 10:59 Pros of...

In the last episode, I talked about the 2 distinct approaches that one may take when trying to learn a new skill; the theoretical approach and the practical approach. —The former focuses on preparation and research while the latter focuses on action and feedback. And although you probably understood the point of that episode with no problems, I’d like to drive the point home by staying in the cont...

The parable of the rock climbers is a story about 2 friends who have the same goal but end up taking drastically different approaches to achieve that goal, and it’s a perfect example of the mistake that most people make when learning something new. — In today’s episode, you’ll discover whether or not you’re making your life harder than it needs to be. Timestamps: 0:00 Today's audio clip 1:59 Greet...

Self-love is a topic that has gotten much more attention in recent years, and many people have distinct ideas about what it really means to love oneself. With the help of Comedian Duncan Trussel, I’m going to explore a few of those ideas in the episode. — This is part 2 of a 3-part series about self-love. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:21 Explanations of 1st audio clip 15:46 Duncan Trussel on self-love...

Self-love is a topic that has gotten much more attention in recent years, and many people have distinct ideas about what it really means to love oneself. With the help of Psychologist Ram Dass, I’m going to explore a few of those ideas in the episode. Links to the content used in this episode: Ram Dass - Emotions and Personality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57UBKhSOCOg Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:...

Human beings are some fascinating creatures, and there are many things that only we humans can do. I’ll be exploring some of them in this episode. … For access to transcripts, PDF vocabulary guides, bonus podcast episodes and our private conversation group on Discord, join our community! 👉  https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉  https...

If you like piña coladas and long trips to absolutely nowhere, then this is the episode for you. For access to PDF vocabulary guides, bonus podcast episodes and our private conversation group on Discord, join our community! 👉  https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉  https://rb.gy/kgh1o Find me on social media! https://bio.link/tonykaiz...

It’s a simple question, and one that only you can answer. Let’s talk about what’s stopping you from improving your English. … For access to PDF vocabulary guides, bonus podcast episodes and our private conversation group on Discord, join our community! 👉  https://www.realenglishradio.com/membership Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉  https://rb.gy/kgh1o Find me on soc...

The world we live in is very different from the world that Gen X-ers and Baby Boomers grew up in, and thus, the things we value and work for have changed substantially. In the past, people worked hard in the pursuit of owning their own homes, raising families, and retiring with enough money to enjoy their old age. But these days, the desire to own a home and raise children is lower than ever befor...

Enough of the dating apps and Instagram relationship goals. I want something real… Is that too much to ask? ... For access to transcripts, PDF vocabulary guides, bonus podcast episodes and our private conversation group on Discord, join our community! 👉  https://www.realenglishradio.com/membership Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉  https://rb.gy/kgh1o Find me on soci...

Going nowhere fast... and you're more than welcome to come with me. ... For access to transcript, PDF vocabulary guides, bonus podcast episodes and our private conversation group on Discord, join our community! 👉  ht tps://www.realenglishradio.com/membership Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉  https://rb.gy/kgh1o Find me on social media! https://bio.link/tonykaizen Ho...

When was the last time you had a genuine conversation? Not a text chat or an email, but a real face-to-face, heart-to-heart conversation? It’s something that rarely happens these days, isn’t it? People are busier, more immersed in the digital world, and more individualistic than ever before. Most of our interactions have been reduced to superficial, tweet-like sentences, emojis that display artifi...

Gen Z are living through a major societal change, and it seems that most of them simply aren’t prepared for it. But who’s fault is that? Is this generation really just a bunch of lazy, weak, and entitled kids who think they deserve the world for free? Or is it possible that Millennials, Gen X-ers, and Baby Boomers have something to do with this? In this episode, you’re going to hear Jonathan Haidt...

Have you ever wondered why so many people stopped using Facebook? Have you ever wondered how exactly Amazon became the first website you think of when you want to buy something online? Have you ever wondered why so many content creators who had built massive followings on YouTube and Instagram suddenly rushed to TikTok back in 2020? Have you ever wondered why your experience on all of these platfo...

An essential message for people who are still nervous about speaking English with other people. ... TikTok video from this episode: https://www.tiktok.com/@bryantscottellis/video/7077655454234496302?_r=1&_t=8gAV4kvmQOY … For access to bonus podcast episodes and our private conversation group on Discord, subscribe on Patreon! 👉  https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mast...

The concept of the "looking glass self" is central to the field of sociology, particularly symbolic interactionism. Coined by Charles Horton Cooley in his work "Human Nature and the Social Order" (1902), the term captures the idea that our self-concept and self-worth are heavily influenced by how we perceive others to perceive us. If you enjoy episodes about psychology and culture then this one is...

Matheus Cortêz is a long-time friend from São Paulo, Brazil. ... Join the Real English Radio membership for access to bonus episodes, PDF vocabulary guides, and our private community on Discord. 👉  https://realenglishradio.com/membership Find me on social media! TikTok: @tonykaizen Instagram: @tonykaizen Twitter: @tonykaizen YouTube: @tonykaizen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Breaking down a young lady’s thoughts on Instagram culture and why she no longer enjoys it. ... For access to bonus podcast episodes and our private conversation group on Discord, subscribe on Patreon! 👉  https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Find me on social media! TikTok: @tonykaizen Instagram: @tonykaizen Twitter: @tonykaizen YouTube: @tonykaizen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In today’s episode of Real English Radio, we’re gonna play a little game. I’m gonna play some audio clips of different English speakers, and you’re going to guess where each speaker is from. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Accent 1 1:58 Accent 2 3:31 Accent 3 5:04 Accent 4 6:21 Accent 5 7:44 Accent 6 9:14 Accent 7 10:52 Accent 8 12:25 Accent 9 14:25 Accent 10 15:43 Accent 11 16:59 Accent 12 18:20 Accent 13 19:35...

A mega-list of things you might regret doing in the US of A. From official laws to cultural norms, we’re talking about it all in this episode. ... For access to bonus podcast episodes and our private conversation group on Discord, subscribe on Patreon! 👉  https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Find me on social media! TikTok: @tonykaizen Instagram: @tonykaizen Twitter: @tonykaizen YouTube: @to...

If you can already speak and understand English relatively well but you struggle to have interesting conversations with people, then this episode is for you. — I’m going to share a few simple tactics that will help you to make even the most basic conversations more interesting. ... For access to bonus podcast episodes and our private conversation group on Discord, subscribe on Patreon! 👉  ht...

In this episode, I'm sharing 4 (free) apps you can use to find people to practice English with and the mentality you must have if you really want to be successful when using them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There have been many discussions about modern laziness and short attention spans in the modern world. Many of us struggle with a lack of motivation and we’re more distracted than ever. And although it’s easy (and justifiable) to criticize ourselves when we procrastinate and avoid our responsibilities, it’s also important that we consider the source of this behavior if we’ll have any hope of overco...