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, PDF s...
Apr 08, 2024•34 min•Ep. 85
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 on...
Apr 01, 2024•10 min•Ep. 84
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 st...
Mar 29, 2024•19 min•Ep. 83
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 st...
Mar 27, 2024•21 min•Ep. 82
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 the P...
Mar 25, 2024•22 min•Ep. 81
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, you’ll b...
Mar 18, 2024•25 min•Ep. 80
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 und...
Mar 11, 2024•45 min•Ep. 79
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....
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 78
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 the...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 77
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 media! https://bio.link/tonykaiz...
Feb 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 76
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....
Feb 12, 2024•14 min•Ep. 75
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 dr...
Feb 05, 2024•50 min•Ep. 74
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 to ...
Feb 01, 2024•22 min•Ep. 73
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 the s...
Jan 29, 2024•52 min•Ep. 72
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 takeaways Links...
Jan 15, 2024•52 min•Ep. 71
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 Main ...
Jan 11, 2024•37 min•Ep. 70
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 for m...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 69
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....
Dec 24, 2023•54 min•Ep. 68
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....
Dec 11, 2023•13 min•Ep. 67
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 com...
Dec 04, 2023•33 min•Ep. 66
Enough of the dating apps and Instagram relationship goals. I want something real… Is that too much to ask? ... For access to transcripts, 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....
Nov 27, 2023•42 min•Ep. 65
Going nowhere fast... and you're more than welcome to come with me. ... For access to transcript, PDF vocabulary guides, bonus podcast episodes and our private conversation group on Discord, join our community! 👉 ht tps://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....
Nov 20, 2023•52 min•Ep. 64
When was the last time you had a genuine conversation? Not a text chat or an email, but a real face-to-face, heart-to-heart conversation? It’s something that rarely happens these days, isn’t it? People are busier, more immersed in the digital world, and more individualistic than ever before. Most of our interactions have been reduced to superficial, tweet-like sentences, emojis that display artificial emotions and reactions, and conversations that feel more like transactions than actual human co...
Nov 13, 2023•40 min•Ep. 63
Gen Z are living through a major societal change, and it seems that most of them simply aren’t prepared for it. But who’s fault is that? Is this generation really just a bunch of lazy, weak, and entitled kids who think they deserve the world for free? Or is it possible that Millennials, Gen X-ers, and Baby Boomers have something to do with this? In this episode, you’re going to hear Jonathan Haidt’s thoughts on how Gen Z came to be so relatively weak in comparison to their predecessors, as well ...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 62
Have you ever wondered why so many people stopped using Facebook? Have you ever wondered how exactly Amazon became the first website you think of when you want to buy something online? Have you ever wondered why so many content creators who had built massive followings on YouTube and Instagram suddenly rushed to TikTok back in 2020? Have you ever wondered why your experience on all of these platforms somehow gets worse and worse overtime? You might say that too many old people started using Face...
Oct 30, 2023•59 min•Ep. 61
An essential message for people who are still nervous about speaking English with other people. ... TikTok video from this episode: https://www.tiktok.com/@bryantscottellis/video/7077655454234496302?_r=1&_t=8gAV4kvmQOY … For access to bonus podcast episodes and our private conversation group on Discord, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Find me on social media! TikTok: @tonykaizen Instagram:...
Oct 26, 2023•32 min•Ep. 60
The concept of the "looking glass self" is central to the field of sociology, particularly symbolic interactionism. Coined by Charles Horton Cooley in his work "Human Nature and the Social Order" (1902), the term captures the idea that our self-concept and self-worth are heavily influenced by how we perceive others to perceive us. If you enjoy episodes about psychology and culture then this one is definitely for you! ... For access to bonus podcast episodes and our private conversation group on ...
Oct 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 59
Matheus Cortêz is a long-time friend from São Paulo, Brazil. ... Join the Real English Radio membership for access to bonus episodes, PDF vocabulary guides, and our private community on Discord. 👉 https://realenglishradio.com/membership Find me on social media! TikTok: @tonykaizen Instagram: @tonykaizen Twitter: @tonykaizen YouTube: @tonykaizen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 58
Breaking down a young lady’s thoughts on Instagram culture and why she no longer enjoys it. ... For access to bonus podcast episodes and our private conversation group on Discord, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Find me on social media! TikTok: @tonykaizen Instagram: @tonykaizen Twitter: @tonykaizen YouTube: @tonykaizen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 16, 2023•39 min•Ep. 57
In today’s episode of Real English Radio, we’re gonna play a little game. I’m gonna play some audio clips of different English speakers, and you’re going to guess where each speaker is from. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Accent 1 1:58 Accent 2 3:31 Accent 3 5:04 Accent 4 6:21 Accent 5 7:44 Accent 6 9:14 Accent 7 10:52 Accent 8 12:25 Accent 9 14:25 Accent 10 15:43 Accent 11 16:59 Accent 12 18:20 Accent 13 19:35 Accent 14 20:50 Accent 15 22:24 Accent 16 23:48 Accent 17 24:54 Accent 18 26:06 Accent 19 27:23 Acce...
Oct 12, 2023•31 min•Ep. 56
