2. Japanese Word Play? Shiritori /言葉遊び（し...

I came back from a yoga teacher training in India with a new friend and a simple theory: adults bond through sweat or sake. YUYU and I talk about why that is, what makes some people just click, and how the Japanese concept of goen (ご縁 — a fated connection) quietly takes the press ... Show More

I'm recording this from a small town in Kerala, South India, somewhere I didn't expect to learn something so meaningful about language. Watching people communicate here without worrying about perfect grammar made me reflect on a story involving a friend of mine and a Japanese sak ... Show More

Back with another culture shock from India. This time, stray dogs. I got chased twice during my trip and the two experiences could not have been more different! The first time was not my finest moment. The second time, I surprised even myself. This episode is a bit embarrassing, ... Show More

Learn a phrase about talking too much. 

<p>Practice speaking English with me, as your friend today in a "repeat after me" English lesson. I'll teach you some common phrases that English speakers use to make their speech sound quicker and you will repeat the phrase.</p> <p>In this English lesson, I am not going to be sp ... Show More

<p>A lot of students tell me that they are trying to think in English to speak English faster. In this episode I wanted to explain what the quickest way to speak is.</p> 

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Learn a phrase about talking nonsense. 

Do you have difficulty speaking in English. Sometimes the hardest part is to start a conversation. In this podcast, we will discuss how to start a conversation in any situation. 

<p>Listening to natural conversational English is the most effective way to understand and replicate native English speakers.</p> 

How to make your meaning clear by speaking in shorter sentences.