110. Contradictions & Contrarians

"to contradict" means to say or do the opposite, so if someone contradicts themselves (do or say something, and then later do or say the opposite), it can be quite embarrassing!  If someone always says the opposite to what most people say, they are called a "contrarian".  Here are some vocab and expressions that come up in today's episode: Ease the pain - make something bad easier or more comfortable Stand up for (someone) - to defend I can take it - I don't mind hearing harsh criticism to play (the) devil’s advocate - to say an opposite opinion in order to discuss a topic an echo chamber - a group of people that always agree (often on social media) …to the contrary of - something is wrong / the opposite (of a previously stated   supply is dwindling - supply is almost gone SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 Online lessons: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1 GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSnkwixv3YMHVAsFheMSHg?sub_confirmation=1 Abe's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDcw2Uvh_pJcn1gyloUR3HA?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk GoGoプロジェクト: https://55english.jp #fbeteachertalk #esl #podcast #英会話 #GoGoエイブ会話 #エイブ #ネイティブ #55freebird #freebirdenglish #ポッドキャスト #英語 #リスニング #funny #Japan

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Learn English with Fun and Natural Conversations! We are English teachers from the U.S. and Canada, with years of experience teaching in Japan. In this podcast, we have natural, unscripted conversations and speak slowly to help you follow along. We also explain difficult words and expressions. Perfect for ESL learners from basic to advanced levels! Our original Australian co-host still joins us sometimes. Expect laughs, real-life stories, and talk about Japan, the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Enjoy learning English with us! 笑って学べる!楽しく自然な英会話でリスニング力を大幅にアップし、笑いながら英語力をしっかり身につけよう!