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Bridge Beyond English

Bridge Beyond English

by David Nagai

Language Learning Society & Culture Relationships

90. World Cup Observations – How Football Reflects Our Humanity

The World Cup is more than a sports event. It is a reflection of our human experience…teamwork, diversity, tribal identity, play, kindness, contradictions, and our shared need to belong, succeed, celebrate, and feel alive. In this episode I share 7 observations from the world cup and how they show our common humanity. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and feel alive through great conversations. · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

89. Satisficing In Decision-Making – Time, Choice, & "Good Enough"

As the United States turns 250 years old on July 4th, 2026, I want to share some reflections about where the country has come over the years. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and feel alive through great conversations. · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

88. The American Experiment Turns 250

As the United States turns 250 years old on July 4th, 2026, I want to share some reflections about where the country has come over the years. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and feel alive through great conversations. · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

87. Six Psychology Concepts to Help You Communicate & Connect Better

Understand these six concepts from psychology to grow your self-awareness and ability to communicate and connect with people more freely. These are six of David's favorites. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan and feel alive through great conversations. · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

86. Time Perspectives

Do you focus more on the past, present, or future? In this episode, we'll discuss how to have balanced time perspective and how to avoid getting stuck with limited thinking. Watch Phillip Zimbardo's TED Talk here. In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural communication · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

85. Design Your Own Game – What the Strait of Hormuz can teach us about business and life

If you're not the strongest, design your own game and use a strategy that works for you. In this episode we look at the Iran War and the Strait of Hormuz to understand strategy when we face limitations – and how we can design our own game in business and life. In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural communication · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

84. What This School Really Is – A Bridge BEYOND English

On the surface, Bridge Beyond English is an English school. But in this episode I'll explain how we offer more than just English. We helps students think, express and connect in deeper ways. It's not just about English language – it's about creating better relationships and experiencing the world in new ways. That's why it's called Bridge Beyond English. In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural communication · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

83. What Does "Success" Really Mean for You?

What is your definition of success? We explore what "success" really means in this episode. In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural communication · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

82. Surrounded by Idiots – A Four-Color Communication Framework

This episode introduces a framework for understanding four main types of people. It will help you understand yourself and others. If you apply the ideas, you can improve your communication and connection with people who are different from you. The original concept is from the Swedish author Thomas Erikson's book called Surrounded by Idiots. Also available in Japanese with the name 『世界にバカは４人いる』 In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural communication · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

81. The Psychology of Brand Names

Why do certain brand names attract us? One reason is their foreign-sounding names that cause us to associate the brand with a certain country and quality. But is it really even from that country? In this episode, we'll take a look at some brands that use foreign branding to explore the psychology of their name choices – both globally and in Japan. In this podcast, David Nagai shares diverse ideas to help you think creatively and connect globally – in English. Join our classes online or in Yokohama-Motomachi, Japan to expand your English and: · Creative thinking · Global connection · Cross-cultural communication · (Advanced and intermediate English only) · Join our in-person events here. www.bridgebeyondenglish.com

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