Social English ソーシャル英語

Social English ソーシャル英語

Author: Percy Woods III Language: English Episodes: 100
Join Percy Woods III for Social English ソーシャル英語, a podcast built on the idea that textbook English and the language used in everyday conversation are often worlds apart. This is a space for Japanese learners to move beyond formal grammar and into the fluid, sometimes messy, realm of real talk. Percy acts as your American friend and guide, breaking down the casual phrases, cultural nuances, and unspoken rules that native speakers use daily. You'll hear friendly discussions that tackle specific English topics, always with a focus on practical application in social situations. A key part of the podcast involves Percy correcting English submitted by Japanese listeners, offering clear explanations that go beyond a simple fix to explore why a certain phrasing sounds more natural. He also addresses common pitfalls, like direct translations from search engines that can sound awkward to a native ear. The goal is straightforward: to build the confidence needed for genuine communication with English speakers anywhere. Each episode is a step toward understanding the living language as it's actually spoken, making those social interactions-whether online, while traveling, or in professional settings-feel more accessible and less intimidating. Tune in for a supportive and detailed look at the English you need for real connection.
Episodes
282.ETNU "Bestie" — What It Means and Why You Need It 英語で使わないで:「ベスティ」— 意味と使い方、今すぐ覚えたい理由 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:55
Send me a message! Has an American friend ever called you their "bestie" — and you weren't sure what it meant? アメリカ人の友達に「bestie」と言われて、意味がわからなかったことはありませんか? In Episode 282 of the Social English Podcast, we break down one o…
281. Fix My English! — Yuki from Tokyo | 4 Real Mistakes Fixed with Kindness 私の英語を直して!— 東京出身ユキさんの4つのミスをやさしく添削 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:09
Send me a message! Have you ever written something in English and wondered — is this correct? Does this sound natural? 英語を書いて、「これで合ってるかな?」と思ったことはありませんか? In Episode 281 of the Social English Podcast, we do something a lit…
278. Green Communication: A Morning Walk on the Boardwalk 🌊☕ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:15
Send me a message! Episode 278 — Green Communication: A Morning Walk on the Boardwalk 🌊☕ Coffee or the ocean? A simple morning walk between three friends becomes a beautiful lesson in calm, kind English conversation — pe…
275. A Few Announcements...Where Have I Been? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:50
Send me a message! 275. I Miss You! Hey Social English learners! I'm BACK — and I missed you! 👋🇺🇸✨ In this episode, I share why I stepped away for a little while, what I learned, and why I'm excited to bring you even bet…
274. Formal or Informal? Terminate vs End [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:30
Send me a message! 🎙️ "End or Terminate? Speak Like a Native!" What’s the difference between "terminate" and "end"? 🤔 They both mean "stop," but one sounds like a lawyer wrote it, and the other is just everyday English!…
273. 10 Ways To Kill a Conversation(PT.2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:38
Send me a message! Here is part 2! **Top 10 Ways to Ruin a Conversation** We’ll start with the next five plus a BONUS: I'll show more examples and tips to help you keep the conversation fun. Support the show