[00:00:00] Hello and welcome back to another bonus episode of Thinking in English exclusive for you guys, my Patreon subscribers.
[00:00:10] A few weeks ago, I put a post out asking for your questions. I wanted to answer any questions you guys had about Thinking in English, English learning, my episodes, or even myself and my personal life.
[00:00:26] And fortunately, a few people did give me some questions and that’s what this episode is.
[00:00:32] I will be answering your questions.
[00:00:36] If this episode is popular, I’d love to do this kind of Q&A episode regularly. So I will put the Google forms link in the transcript on Patreon, so you can go and add your own questions as well.
[00:00:51] So the first question I’ll answer is this.
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Discussing My Thesis on Mental Illness History
Living in Japan: My Story
[00:06:53] Next question is, are you planning to stay in Japan for a long time? Do you miss the UK?
Cultural and Social Differences: UK vs Japan
[00:09:16] Can you talk about the cultural and social differences between the UK and Japan? I heard that in Japan being honest in a European style is rude. Is that true?
Personal Ambitions, Life Goals, and Hobbies
[00:13:14] Tell a bit about yourself, your ambitions, life goals, hobbies, dream job, future expectations.
Defining Englishness
[00:17:19] The next question is what is Englishness? How do you define it regarding your own perspective? And can you define it in three words?
Comfort Food: A Taste of Home
[00:19:51] What is your comfort food?
Improving English Fluency and Vocabulary
[00:20:18] On your website, I can see examples of four answers of different levels. I think this is talking about conversation clubs. So for example, a B1 answer is a far cry from a B2 level. Especially in chosen vocabulary. How can you improve to these levels?
[00:22:15] I don’t have the opportunity to speak English every day and all day. How can I become fluent in English in a short time?
Addressing Isolation in Japan
[00:25:29] In Japan, is there as much isolation as people say. And if so, why?
Final Thought
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Learn and practice vocabulary from this Thinking in English episode. Practice using 5 different study games and activities – including writing, listening, and memorisation techniques!
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