Oxford, Cambridge, and Merriam-Webster Words of the Year! (Bonus Episode)
This is… another word of the year episode. The third episode this year! The previous two episodes looked at the…
273. How Many English Words Did William Shakespeare Invent? (English Vocabulary Lesson )
Who was William Shakespeare? Why is he so famous? And did he really invent 1700 English words and phrases? Let’s…
2024: The Year of Elections! (Bonus Episode)
Next year, there is a good chance that you will be voting in an election. Some of the most economically…
272. What is Panda Diplomacy? (English Vocabulary Lesson )
Imagine you are the leader of a country. How do you improve your international reputation? How do you make friends…
Am I Married??: Answering Your Questions! (Bonus Episode)
How long will I stay in Japan? What is my ambition? What are the social and cultural differences between Japan…
271. More Ways To Remember English Vocabulary! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
How much do you know about the way your memory works? By understanding your memory, you can make the process…
What is the Word of the Year – Part 2! (Bonus Episode)
Earlier this week I released a main episode of the Collins Dictionary Word of the Year. Spoiler alert… it is…
270. What is the 2023 Word of the Year? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What is the 2023 Word of the Year? What word best sums up the trends, events, and stories of the…
The Dunning-Kruger Effect (and How to Spot it in Online English Teachers)! (Bonus Episode)
What is the Dunning-Kruger Effect? Why does incompetence and overconfidence often come together? What are some examples of the Dunning-Kruger…