Best Tony Kaizen Podcasts (2024)

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9. José Daniel Canales: Software Engineer 1:20:57

6d ago1:20:57

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José Daniel Canales is a Software Engineer based in San José, Costa Rica. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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103. 3 Tips for Talking to Strangers 15:26

2h ago15:26

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You’ve heard me say many times before that the only way you can improve your ability to speak English is by actually speaking with real people. And every time you hear me say this, you might think to yourself, “Yeah, that’s great.. but I don’t know how to talk to people. So why don’t you teach me about that?” — So in this episode, you’ll get 3 prac…

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102. This Is Not Normal 36:35

21m ago36:35

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The way we communicate with each other can have a huge effect on the way we perceive the world. So it’s important that we reevaluate our perceptions from time to time in order to make sure we’re seeing things clearly. - If you love this podcast and want to show some support, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Join my Disco…

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101. Things I Don’t Understand 1:14:16

1h ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Random things I struggle to make sense of. Feel free to enlighten me. If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:09 Gender reveal parties 5:45 Going to concerts 13:50 Asian people’s obsession with white people 25:00 Athletes slapping each other’s asses 31:05 The importance…

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100. Just Do It 10:43

3d ago10:43

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Action = Experience = Confidence = Progress For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Join my Discord 👉 https://discord.gg/H53r7JKeqt Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Contact me any time 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ H…

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99. Crazy Reddit Stories 5 42:34

9d ago42:34

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Back with more unbelievable stories from strangers on the internet. Story #1 - Two friends on a road trip across America escape death Story #2 - An employee lets a degenerate sleep at his house Story #3 - An insane girl attacks her own father For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://pa…

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98. What Happens When You Boil Frogs? 11:11

10d ago11:11

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The title may be a bit strange, but the metaphor in this episode will completely change the way you spend your time and learn the English language. — Don’t skip this one! For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Join my Discord 👉 https://discord.gg/H53r7JKe…

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97. Your Teacher Is Lying to You 15:50

23d ago15:50

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There are many great English teachers out there, but the sad truth is that some are just looking to profit off your ignorance and insecurity. Instead of providing the tools you need to reach your goal, they sell you the dream of English fluency without effort. All you have to do is keep watching their videos and buy their overpriced courses. It’s t…

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96. American Comedians You Should Know 9:03

1M ago9:03

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If you know me, then you know that I have an extremely dark sense of humor and I love stand up comedy. As a language learner, being able to understand jokes and cultural humor is a sign that you’ve reached a relatively advanced level because stand up comedy is heavily influenced by culture. So if you can understand not only the words being said, bu…

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95. Talking about Nothing 9 59:03

1M ago59:03

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Let me take you on a ride to a nice place called Nowhere. For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Join my Discord 👉 https://discord.gg/H53r7JKeqt Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Contact me any time 👉 https://www.ton…

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94. Relationships Are Not Rewards 20:10

1M ago20:10

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So many of us have such backwards ideas about the purpose of relationships and how one goes about developing them. Personally, I think there are a lot of reasons for our backwards mentality, and that’s what we’ll be talking about in this episode. — This will be a good chance for you to hear both an American and a British accent while exploring inte…

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93. More Women Should Be Doing This 36:38

1M ago36:38

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Being assertive and taking risks are typically viewed as masculine behavior reserved for men. But our friend Maya (from Chicago, IL) thinks that there’s no reason women can’t display the same behavior. In fact, she believes that women will be much more satisfied with their lives if they chose to do so. — This episode will give you a chance to hear …

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92. Modern Women's Dilemma 50:40

2M ago50:40

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In her article titled "A Partial Explanation of Zoomer Girl Derangement,” writer Zinnia, talks about the changes girls go through as they become women, focusing on how society views them. She explains the mixed feelings girls have about getting attention from men, feeling both powerful and vulnerable. Zinnia also criticizes how social media and mod…

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91. The STRONGEST American Accent 32:23

2M ago32:23

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Let’s take a trip to the Deep South so you can hear a classic Mississippi accent and understand what makes it so unique. For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:22 The STRONGEST American Accent 0:49 A quick word from Tony Kaizen 1:…

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90. Why Are You So Quiet? 18:18

2M ago18:18

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If you’re someone who’s comfortable being quiet in the presence of others, you might have noticed that your tendency to remain quiet drives some people crazy. You probably know how annoying it is to find out that someone doesn’t like you simply because you don’t speak as much as they would like you to. Well in this episode, I’m gonna share a few id…

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#89 - Talking about Nothing 8 50:04

3M ago50:04

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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.…

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#88 - Why Is Making Friends So Hard? 21:06

3M ago21:06

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“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 f…

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#87 - Which Kind of Communicator Are You? 23:19

3M ago23:19

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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. I…

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#86 - Are You Lonely? 31:39

3M ago31:39

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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 iss…

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#85 - Modern American Slang (Part 1) 33:51

4M ago33:51

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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 f…

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#84 - How to Overcome Social Anxiety 9:53

4M ago9:53

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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 episod…

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#83 - English Vocabulary Game: Restaurant, Airport, Hotel 18:51

4M ago18:51

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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…

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#82 - English Vocabulary Game: Relationship, Body, Street 21:21

4M ago21:21

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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…

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#81 - English Vocabulary Game: House, Soccer, Car 21:44

4M ago21:44

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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 guid…

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#80 - The EASIEST Way to Keep A Conversation Going 25:23

4M ago25:23

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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 abso…

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#79 - 3 Lessons from Learning 3 Languages 45:22

5M ago45:22

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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 taki…

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#78 - Talking about Nothing 7 1:26:00

5M ago1:26:00

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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…

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#77 - The Conformity of Silence 1:11:29

5M ago1:11:29

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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 …

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#76 - The Best Quality One Can Possess 30:30

5M ago30:30

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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://patr…

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#75 - Deposits or Withdrawals? 14:08

5M ago14:08

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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/…

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#74 - The Joy of Riding Motorbikes in Bangkok 50:01

6M ago50:01

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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 T…

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#73 - 2 Types of People (Continued) 22:14

6M ago22:14

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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 l…

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#72 - There Are Only 2 Types of People 52:12

6M ago52:12

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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 …

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#71 - How Do I Love Myself More? (Part 2) 51:46

6M ago51:46

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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…

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#70 - How Do I Love Myself More? (Part 1) 36:49

7M ago36:49

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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…

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#69 - Weird Things that Only Humans Do 1:07:57

7M ago1:07:57

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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 Mas…

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#68 - Talking about Nothing 6 54:18

7M ago54:18

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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 soc…

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#67 - What Are You Missing? 12:37

8M ago12:37

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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 …

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#66 - Why Are We Still Working? 33:04

8M ago33:04

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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 …

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#65 - When Is It Our Turn? 41:35

8M ago41:35

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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 👉…

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#64 - Talking about Nothing 5 52:27

8M ago52:27

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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! 👉 https://www.realenglishradio.com/membership Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Find me on social me…

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#63 - The Lost Art of Conversation 40:10

8M ago40:10

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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…

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#62 - "Gen Z is Lazy and Weak" 1:00:40

9M ago1:00:40

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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…

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#61 - The Internet Sucks Now... Here's Why 59:24

9M ago59:24

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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 w…

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#60 - Learning & Looking Cool 32:21

9M ago32:21

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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/r…

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#59 - The Looking Glass Self 42:21

9M ago42:21

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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 epis…

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#58 - A Conversation with Matheus Cortêz 1:44:04

9M ago1:44:04

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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 Hos…

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#57 - Make Instagram Fun Again 38:40

9M ago38:40

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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…

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#56 - Can You Identify The Accent? 31:27

10M ago31:27

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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 15:4…

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#55 - Things You Should Never Do in the USA 2:14:12

10M ago2:14:12

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A mega-list of things you might regret doing in the US of A. From official laws to cultural norms, we’re talking about it all in this episode. ... 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: @t…

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