#299 Why We Always Want More (Hedonic Adaptat...

The main focus of today's episode is the word 'cringe'. It's a useful word to describe a strong feeling of embarrassment or awkwardness, especially at someone else's behaviour, or memories of your own past behaviour. I'll be sharing a few cringey things from my life, some embarra ...  Show more

I react to a list of various unpopular opinions (taken from the popular subreddit) looking at some strong views, unusual takes, and some deeper, more philosophical opinions.With each one, I share my views and experiences that are relevant, and also a new English phrase that you c ...  Show more

AI is a hot topic as it has suddenly taken over the internet. Is it good, or is it bad? Practice your English listening while we discuss our opinions! --- Support the podcast and get FULL transcripts for every episode: https://www.patreon.com/thatmakessensei Get the downloadable ...  Show more

Hey, can you believe it? This is Episode 900 of the Happy English Podcast. Nine. Hundred. Episodes. I can hardly believe it myself. Here’s what I’ve learned along the way!I just want to take a moment today to say how grateful I am to YOU. Whether this is your first time listening ...  Show more

🇻🇳➡️🇨🇿In this episode of Zdenek’s English Podcast, I trade Vietnam’s chaotic motorbike traffic for the peaceful Czech countryside — no helmet required. I look back on my time abroad: how I went from terrified scooter rookie to semi-respectable rider, discovered the joy (and o ...  Show more

Have you ever forgotten to say a simple 'thank you' to the person you love most? It happens to all of us, but that small word has incredible power. Welcome to a new episode from Adept English, where you can learn English by listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ to ...  Show more