129. The Vocabulary Paradox

Using random words as inspiration for talking material.Timestamps:0:00 Singer14:34 Variety28:29 Solution42:48 Weave41:23 SharkIf you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioDownload my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1oContact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have to lead interactions such as meetings, classes, or even just simple conversations, then this episode is for you. You’re going to learn about a simple trick to get more engagement and better responses from the people you’re speaking with.Timestamps:0:00 Audio clip1:37 Explanations22:34 Things to consider-If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioDownload my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1oContact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking back on some of the best moments from the first 10 episodes of the Talking about Nothing series!-For the new listeners of the podcast, all the episodes titled “Talking about Nothing” are simply recordings of me talking about whatever comes to mind at the moment. The idea is that you’ll get a chance to hear what a native speaker sounds like when he’s speaking naturally without any preparation. As you will see once you listen to the episodes, my mind tends to travel from one place to another very quickly, and I end up talking about a bunch of random topics.So sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey to nowhere in particular.-Timestamps:0:00 Pipe down!3:47 Old people7:35 Gym rats10:37 Inconsiderate individuals15:22 Inspiration vs Motivation18:05 I could narrate Netflix documentaries20:51 Maggots, frogs, and fake meat30:41 Public displays of affection (PDA)35:06 Ear infection in Colombia42:31 Anxiety attacks on airplanes57:27 Motor-mouths1:01:46 Pet ownership-If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioDownload my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1oContact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know you guys love these crazy stories just as much as I do. And in this episode, you’ll be listening to stories about the insane things (and people) that employers have to deal with.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:54 Story #14:38 Explanations of Story #118:27 Story #220:50 Explanations of Story #237:28 Story #341:05 Explanations of Story #356:32 Final thoughts-If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioDownload my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1oContact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tiffani Claiborne is an English teacher, content creator, entrepreneur, and artist. She's driven by a mission to assist and empower individuals through education, ministry, and artistic expression.Links to Tiffani's work:YouTube: @SpeakEnglishWithTiffaniInstagram: @speakenglishwithtiffani/TikTok: @englishwithtiffanyFacebook: @TeacherTiffaniPodcast: Speak English with Tiffani PodcastWebsite: https://speakenglishwithtiffani.com/ 2nd YouTube Channel: @twogil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Gottman’s theory on Emotional Bids highlights an often overlooked aspect of communication; the way we respond to those who need something from us. There are 3 typical responses in situations like these: turning towards, turning away, and turning against. And you might be surprised how often you engage in each of these behaviors, as well as the effect it’s having on your relationships.-If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioDownload my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1oContact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having a big vocabulary is sort of like knowing how to fight… You don't actually want to use it.-If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioDownload my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1oContact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“What do you do (for a living)?” — It’s one of the most common questions you’ll get asked as an adult at social gatherings. Doesn’t matter if it’s a bar, a café, a networking event, or a family reunion. Work tends to be what occupies the majority of people’s time, so naturally, this is what people will ask about when meeting each other for the first time. But as I get older, I tend to appreciate this question less and less because although it’s meant to be a conversation starter, it usually has the opposite effect.-If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioDownload my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1oContact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Modern life often causes us to overlook that which is most natural and beneficial to us. In the pursuit of everything we think we want, we end up sacrificing what we truly need.-Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:34 We are not designed for this1:22 Our most pervasive addiction3:42 The forgotten luxury of life7:06 My goal with this episode7:31 Family13:16 Dating23:43 Friendships28:18 Community32:01 Life satisfaction36:26 Critical thinking & self-reflection45:27 Productivity48:04 Something to think about-If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioDownload my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1oContact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know that raising children requires sacrifice… but is the sacrifice really worth it?-If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioDownload my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1oContact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.