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Bridge Beyond English

クリエイティブに考える力。国際的な視野。異文化コミュニケーションのスキル。英語を使って、世界と繋がりたい人へおすすめのポッドキャストです。英語力が深まるのはもちろん、疑問を持ってしっかり考える力がつき、生き方、文化、社会についての様々な考え方に触れるきっかけとなります。リスナーの皆さんが新しい視点を培い、より自信を持って国際社会と対話できるように、日本在住の永井デイビッドがガイド役を勤めます。上級者と中級者向けのディスカッションクラスに実際に参加したい方は、横浜元町で対面クラス、あるいはオンラインでも可能です。詳細は www.bridgebeyondenglish.com をご覧ください。 Do you want to use English to expand your creative thinking, global awareness, and cross-cultural communication skills to connect with the world? This podcast will not only help your English, but

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31:17

Don't Judge Other Cultures Too Fast

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/11/29

It's easy to quickly judge someone from a different culture because they do things differently. But if we can have an open mind and try to understand their perspective, then we can appreciate their differences – we can learn and appreciate instead of judge and feel frustration.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS*

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16:58

What Do Customers Actually Value?

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/11/17

In this episode we explore a helpful framework that helps us understand what customers actually value. It's usually a much more complex than it seems.View the text version of this episode and helpful pyramid image here:https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/what-do-customers-actually-valueFor sources and more information, visit this Harvard Business Review article:https://hbr.org/2016/09/the-elements-of-value--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing

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16:05

Communication Strategies for Global Teams

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/10/30

If you work on any type of global team, you’ve probably seen some bad communication happen. But, the good news is that if we increase our awareness we can improve communication between people from different cultures, languages, and backgrounds.Here are some strategies for you to improve global team communication.Read the text version of this episode here:https://www.bridgebeyondenglish.com/post/communication-strategies-for-global-teams--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to

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32:18

Understanding EMPIRE / Missy Hart Interview (PART...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/10/18

This episode is about EMPIRE. Specifically, the current and future state of EMPIRE.Throughout history we’ve seen many empires rise and fall. Now we have the American superpower, or empire, and people are wondering if China might be the next superpower, or empire.This episode is the second of a three-part series about empire. In particular, we focus on the history of empire in this second part.In all three episodes I interview Missy Hart. Missy is an American living in Yokohama, Japan.Her current

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13:06

How to Facilitate a Discussion

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/10/08

What's the best way to facilitate a discussion? There's not only one perfect method, but there are some core concepts that make up the foundation of good facilitating. In this episode I share six of these core ideas.--Click here to read the text version of this episode.--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL

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54:16

Understanding EMPIRE / Missy Hart Interview (PART TWO)

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/10/01

Throughout history we’ve seen many empires rise and fall. Now we have the American superpower, or empire, and people are wondering if China might be the next superpower, or empire.This episode is the second of a three-part series about empire. In particular, we focus on the history of empire in this second part.In all three episodes I interview Missy Hart. Missy is an American living in Yokohama, Japan.Her current work has been acting as a peace and reconciliation consultant, which means that she

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33:39

Understanding EMPIRE / Missy Hart Interview (PART...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/09/21

Throughout history we’ve seen many empires rise and fall. Now we have the American superpower, or empire, and people are wondering if China might be the next superpower, or empire.This episode is the first of a three-part series about empire.In all three episodes I interview Missy Hart. Missy is an American living in Yokohama, Japan.Her current work has been acting as a peace and reconciliation consultant, which means that she communicates between different religious groups in order to create peace

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49:25

Shifting Careers, Being Yourself, and Creating a...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/09/10

In this episode I interview my student Sayako Yamamoto. She shares about how she shifted careers multiple times to find better health and fulfillment. She's worked with Japan's Defense Ministry, an environmental research institute, and currently is a freelance English translator.Through our conversation, we touch on the topics of empathy, conflict resolution, and how to be yourself and create a meaningful life. I think this interview will inspire you to reflect on your own life and work as

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29:39

My Park Is My Teacher

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/08/27

The world is in a difficult situation, but in this episode I want to refresh your imagination by walking with you through the amazing Negishi Forest Park. Let's see what the park can inspire in us!--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced and intermediate only)

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13:23

The Fosbury Flop

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/08/15

This is the story of how a failure high jumper ended up transforming the sport. The story can teach us some key strategies for creative innovation and adapting to change.--Read the text version of this episode here. (Includes vocabulary explanations)--Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTS--Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL AWARENESS* CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION(Advanced

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33:26

From Bangladesh to Japan / Ershad Rana Interview

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/08/02

Ershad Rana is from Bangladesh and moved to Japan to study over 28 years ago and has been here ever since.During this interview, Ershad shares about adjusting to Japan, language learning, cultural identity, accepting new ideas, and being flexible. He even sings a Bengali song and a Japanese song!Listen on:* SPOTIFY* APPLE PODCASTS* GOOGLE PODCASTSWant to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:* CREATIVE THINKING* GLOBAL

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12:36

Social Linguistics & Gender / Conversation with...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/07/23

Social linguistics is the study of how language is used in society.In this episode, Chami Nagai talks specifically about how gender influences how people communicate in society. It exists everywhere and depends on the culture and context. If we are aware of it then we can see it more clearly and also help promote more gender equality and dignity for everyone.*Listen on:* SPOTIFY* GOOGLE PODCASTS*Want to connect with the changing world in English?*Join a free trial English class online or in

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14:37

Biases to Avoid

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/07/09

Why do we often so quickly judge people as likable or unlikable – as amazing or horrible? In this episode we look at two very common biases. If we understand them, hopefully we can view other people more realistically and with more empathy.-Click here for the text version of this episode and references.-Listen on:SPOTIFYGOOGLE PODCASTS-Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:- creative thinking- global awareness-

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9:44

How to Improve Your Speaking from Home

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/07/03

It's possible to improve your speaking by yourself from home. Through shadowing practice, you can maximize your speaking skills and also overall English fluency. Here are some tips to get started.-Click here for the text version of this episode.-Click here to access the slower TED Talk and here for the faster TED Talk to start shadowing practice.-Listen on:SPOTIFYGOOGLE PODCASTS-Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:-

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17:07

Taoism & the Philosophy of Water

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/06/28

The Ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism teaches us to live in harmony with all things. But what does this mean in a world where we have to fight to survive, push against injustice, and create a better world? Join me as I share reflections on this topic from our class discussions about a TED Talk by Raymond Tang.*Listen on:SPOTIFYGOOGLE PODCASTS*Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:- creative thinking- global

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32:21

Crossing Cultures & Being Yourself / Chami Nagai...

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/06/20

Listen to Chami share about her experience shifting between many cultures. She shares what she learned from various cultures and how she grew her courage to be her authentic self no matter where she is in the world.*Listen on:SPOTIFYGOOGLE PODCASTS*Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:- creative thinking- global awareness- cross-cultural communication(Advanced and intermediate only)

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20:55

Yokohama Chinatown and the Pandemic / Yao Interview

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/06/15

In this interview with Yokohama Chinatown restaurant owner Yao, we get an inside perspective into how the pandemic has impacted Chinatown's restaurant businesses and the people who work there.*Listen on:SPOTIFYGOOGLE PODCASTS*Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:- creative thinking- global awareness- cross-cultural communication(Advanced and intermediate only)

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13:08

How to Create Questions for Connection

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/06/04

In this episode I share advice about how to create good questions to connect with people – even if they are very different from you.You can read the text version of this episode here.Listen on:SPOTIFYGOOGLE PODCASTS*Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:- creative thinking- global awareness- cross-cultural communication(Advanced and intermediate only)

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32:56

Cyclical Living Wisdom / Meghan Norean Interview

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/05/21

In this interview, Meghan Norean shares how to live according to the natural cycle of our bodies and nature so that we can experience better balance, health, and energy.She is a cyclical living guide and focuses a lot of her work on helping people understand how to embrace their menstrual cycles with more awareness.Learn more about Meghan's online courses, blog, and podcast by visiting www.meghannorean.com or by following her on Instagram at meghan.norean ./Want to connect with the changing world in

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16:08

Questions for Connection

Bridge Beyond English ·

2021/05/14

In this episode I share about how asking questions can help you connect more deeply with people. Read the text version of this episode here.///Want to connect with the changing world in English?Join a free trial English class online or in Motomachi to expand your:- creative thinking- global awareness- cross-cultural communication(Advanced and intermediate only)

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