Welcome to The English Hour ! In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence and its growing relationship with humans. 🚀 Topics we explore: • Can humans and AI systems truly be friends? • How AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and others are transforming education and productivity. • The mind-blowing possibilities of voice cloning and personal AI assistants. • How AI is reshaping the future of work and society. • Ethical and philosophical questions about AI’s impact ...
Dec 04, 2024•15 min
Obsession can be both harmful and helpful. In this episode, we explore different kinds of obsessions and how obsessions can help us. I have a special guest too! Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Jul 30, 2024•8 min
Parenting is both very personal and very complex. In this episode of the English Hour, I talk about my experiences with parenting and how becoming a parent has changed me. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Jan 30, 2024•13 min
A lot of people talk about their diets. But what about your information diet? You information diet can be as important as your regular diet. In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about the impact of information diet on or lives. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Nov 22, 2022•8 min
Is having many choices always a good thing? Probably not! Here is a look at the paradox of choice and what it means for human happiness. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Jun 29, 2021•7 min
The world can look enormous or very small at the same time. In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about how our perception of the world changes as we grow older and get to explore it. I have many stories to tell. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
May 01, 2021•18 min
Money plays a key role in shaping the world yet most people do not know how money works. In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about financial literacy and address some key questions and concepts. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Mar 29, 2021•9 min
In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about freedom of expression considering the latest developments around the banning of Donald Trump on most social media platforms and the impact of tech monopolies on privacy, data and freedom of expression. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Jan 20, 2021•11 min
In this episode of the English Hour, I am sharing a personal story about how I went from horrible to good in football and how it applies to learning English and many other skills. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Oct 05, 2020•10 min
What is a cashless society? What advantages and disadvantages does a cashless society bring? We will address these questions and more in this episode of the English Hour. Transcripts for members Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Aug 30, 2020•8 min
Do you need a diploma to succeed in life? In this episode of the English Hour, we tackle this complicated question. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Aug 04, 2020•10 min
The inspiring news of the first Turkish unicorn. In this episode we talk about the Turkish startup ecosystem and how it might inspire future generations of young entrepreneurs. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Jun 05, 2020•5 min
What are the impacts of this global health crisis for the present and the future. In this episode, I talk about the social, economic and professional impacts of the global virus pandemic. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Apr 12, 2020•11 min
Hi everyone, today we talk about staying at home during a pandemic. I explain some of the common terms and dive into the effects of this pandemic on our social and personal lives both for now and for the future. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Apr 02, 2020•9 min
Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the English Hour. This is the story of the reasons and people that inspire me to record the English Hour podcast. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Mar 14, 2020•12 min
In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about moving out of your comfort zone and how it impacts your personal growth. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Jan 02, 2020•12 min
In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about pain, progress and growth. Pain is generally considered bad but is it really so? What is the role of pain in our personal, emotional and professional growth? Here is a take on the subject with some personal examples. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Dec 19, 2019•14 min
In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about our plans for the new year and some steps we can take to make the new year better than the past year. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Dec 11, 2019•19 min
Failure is not a particularly attractive topic yet it is a part of our lives and it is important to know how to deal with failure. How you deal with failure can set you up for success. In this episode of the English Hour we analyze the issue of failure in depth. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Sep 08, 2019•30 min
We make decision all the time without knowing it. Our decisions shape our lives and as one wisely said our life is the sum of our decisions. In this episode of the English Hour we talk about how to make good decisions and share some practical examples and tips. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Sep 04, 2019•31 min
If something can go wrong, it will go wrong. This is the infamous Murphy's Law. But is it true and what can we do about it? In this episode of the English Hour we approach and analyze Murphy's Law from various perspectives. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Aug 31, 2019•17 min
Each year thousands of English prep class students fail their English proficiency tests. In this episode we talk about the common problems and challenges students face and how to tackle them. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Aug 21, 2019•38 min
Military service and the future of military is the topic of this episode. We talked about the changing nature of warfare and advances in military technology as well as our takes on traditional military service. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Jun 30, 2019•38 min
We have a special guest in this episode. My friend Can from London is with us. We had an in-depth conversation about being raised in a bilingual environment, differences between customs and traditions as well as learning other languages. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Jun 22, 2019•1 hr
In this episode of the English Hour, we discuss the topic of fasting especially with regards to the Islamic traditions. We shared our experiences and thoughts about the impact of fasting. #fasting #Ramadan Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
May 11, 2019•23 min
In this episode of the English Hour we explore the topic of work & life balance. Is it possible to achieve work & life balance? Why does work & life balance matter? Are there alternatives to work & life balance? Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Apr 26, 2019•34 min
In this episode of the English Hour we talk about the relation between language and power. Many people do not realize it but language is a means of exercising and transferring power. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Mar 05, 2019•34 min
In this episode we talk about both good and great teachers and highlight the features that make a teacher great. Moreover, we share examples of great teachers from our lives. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Feb 18, 2019•25 min
In this episode of the English Hour we talk about the pros and cons of both formal and informal education and delve into the details of both. We also share our projections for the future when it comes to informal learning. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Feb 06, 2019•27 min
What are the things that matter in life? We talk about various means of happiness and personal fulfillment. What makes you happy? What matters in your life? Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/
Dec 04, 2018•35 min
