Going nowhere at a very rapid pace. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Sometimes trying to make friends as an adult can feel hopeless and embarrassing.” — If you identify with this statement, then this episode is for you. For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 Why is making friends so hard? 1:07 Greetings from Tony Kaizen 1:48 Explaining real English 12:10 My thoughts on this topic Link to the video used in this episode 👉...

Have you ever wondered why communicating with certain people is so easy, while talking with others feels impossible? You might be surprised to know that it often boils down to a poor understanding of how communication works. Many of us tend to misinterpret the things people say and do; which influences the way we see, think about, and treat them. In this episode, we’re gonna talk about a simple way to quickly recognize what type of person you’re speaking with, and easily adapt to their way of...

Loneliness has become a global issue. Many of us are often surrounded by people, and yet we often don’t feel connected to any of them. And contrary to what most people believe, this all started long before cell phones and social media were invented. The psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Robert Waldinger believes there's a simple resolution to this issue, and that’s what we’re talking about in this episode. For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on...

When it comes to foreign languages, one of the things that people want to learn more than anything else is slang. So in this episode, you’re gonna learn a few words and phrases that’ll help you sound cooler in your next conversation. Timestamps: 0:00 Modern American Slang 1:34 Greetings from Tony Kaizen 2:06 Middleschooler, Highschooler 3:03 Baby food 5:56 Cheugy 8:04 Sus 10:00 Gas 12:39 Go off 16:32 Gucci 18:51 Hits different 22:10 Lit 24:48 Low key 27:18 Mood … For access to transcripts,...

Many of us go through life trying to avoid embarrassing situations because we’re afraid that people might think we’re silly or ignorant. But if you can adopt the mindset that I share in this episode, I guarantee that you won’t feel the need to run from embarrassment ever again. … 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...

The English vocabulary game, Audio Pictionary is a fun and simple way to test your vocabulary and learn new words. I’ll be describing different objects, people, places, and situations, and you’ll have to figure out the name of whatever I’m describing. *In order to take full advantage of this game, I suggest you download or print the study guide and have something to write on. This way, you’ll be able to practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking at the same time. For access to the PDF...

The English vocabulary game, Audio Pictionary is a fun and simple way to test your vocabulary and learn new words. I’ll be describing different objects, people, places, and situations, and you’ll have to figure out the name of whatever I’m describing. *In order to take full advantage of this game, I suggest you download or print the study guide and have something to write on. This way, you’ll be able to practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking at the same time. For access to the PDF...

The English vocabulary game, Audio Pictionary is a fun and simple way to test your vocabulary and learn new words. I’ll be describing different objects, people, places, and situations, and you’ll have to figure out the name of whatever I’m describing. *In order to take full advantage of this game, I suggest you download or print the vocabulary guide and have something to write on. This way, you’ll be able to practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking at the same time. For access to...

You might be one of the many people who want to practice speaking English but don’t know how to maintain a conversation long enough to get they practice you need. The conversations are always superficial, you run out of things to say, and then you or the other person loses interest altogether. Well, in this episode, I’m going to be sharing the absolute easiest way to keep a conversation going (no matter what language you’re speaking). If you can get in the habit of applying this method,...

There are many things that traditional language schools fail to teach their students. One of the most important is the proper mindset for learning effectively. So many students spend years struggling to reach and advanced level of English and they end up thinking that the language is just too difficult for them… when actually they’ve just been taking the wrong approach. So in today’s episode, I’ll be talking about 3 simple changes you can make to your learning process in order to deepen your...

I don't know where we're going nor how long it'll take to get there... buckle up. … 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, I’ll be reading a brilliant article about one of the easiest and most effective ways to become a better communicator (in any language). The author, Bryan Caplan, is a Professor of Economics at George Mason University, and a New York Times Bestselling author. You can check out his work at https://substack.com/@betonit. No matter what your first language is, and no matter what your current level of English is, I can guarantee that you or someone you know will identify with...

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 Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Find me on social...

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 riding a motorbike in Bangkok 18:45 Cons of riding a motorbike in Bangkok 30:31 Thai vs American...

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 context of learning English as a foreign language and explain the reason that the practical approach...

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 Greetings from Tony 4:16 Explanations of the audio clip 28:39 Clip replay 30:38 Main takeaways from...

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 (uninterrupted) 17:14 Main takeaways 23:03 Explanations of 2nd audio clip 39:05 Main...

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 0:23 Explanations of the audio clip 21:55 Ram Dass’s thoughts on self-love (uninterrupted) 26:27...

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://rb.gy/kgh1o Find me on social media! https://bio.link/tonykaizen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

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/tonykaizen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 social media! https://bio.link/tonykaizen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 before. People don't want to dedicate 45 years of their life to a corporation, and they don't want to...