We know the challenges in learning English both as learners and teachers of English. English Hour is a podcast dedicated to learners of English all around the world. In this conversational podcast, we talk about issues that both contribute to your understanding of the world and your scores in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. Come, join our global family. Cheers from İstanbul! 🧿 https://huseyindemirtas.net/
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Obsession can be both harmful and helpful. In this episode, we explore different kinds of obsessions and how obsessions can help us. I have a special guest too! Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Parenting is both very personal and very complex. In this episode of the English Hour, I talk about my experiences with parenting and how becoming a parent has changed me. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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A lot of people talk about their diets. But what about your information diet? You information diet can be as important as your regular diet. In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about the impact of information diet on or lives. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Is having many choices always a good thing? Probably not! Here is a look at the paradox of choice and what it means for human happiness. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Our Little Big World – English Hour
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The world can look enormous or very small at the same time. In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about how our perception of the world changes as we grow older and get to explore it. I have many stories to tell. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Money plays a key role in shaping the world yet most people do not know how money works. In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about financial literacy and address some key questions and concepts. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Freedom of Expression – English Hour
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In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about freedom of expression considering the latest developments around the banning of Donald Trump on most social media platforms and the impact of tech monopolies on privacy, data and freedom of expression. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/…
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Football, English and Excuses – English Hour
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In this episode of the English Hour, I am sharing a personal story about how I went from horrible to good in football and how it applies to learning English and many other skills. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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What is a cashless society? What advantages and disadvantages does a cashless society bring? We will address these questions and more in this episode of the English Hour. Transcripts for members Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Do you need a diploma to succeed in life? In this episode of the English Hour, we tackle this complicated question. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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The inspiring news of the first Turkish unicorn. In this episode we talk about the Turkish startup ecosystem and how it might inspire future generations of young entrepreneurs. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Viral Transformation – English Hour
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What are the impacts of this global health crisis for the present and the future. In this episode, I talk about the social, economic and professional impacts of the global virus pandemic. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Staying at Home During a Pandemic – English Hour
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Hi everyone, today we talk about staying at home during a pandemic. I explain some of the common terms and dive into the effects of this pandemic on our social and personal lives both for now and for the future. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Why am I Doing This – English Hour
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Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the English Hour. This is the story of the reasons and people that inspire me to record the English Hour podcast. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone – English Hour
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In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about moving out of your comfort zone and how it impacts your personal growth. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Pain, Progress & Growth – English Hour
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In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about pain, progress and growth. Pain is generally considered bad but is it really so? What is the role of pain in our personal, emotional and professional growth? Here is a take on the subject with some personal examples. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/…
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New Year, New Goals? – English Hour
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In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about our plans for the new year and some steps we can take to make the new year better than the past year. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Failure is not a particularly attractive topic yet it is a part of our lives and it is important to know how to deal with failure. How you deal with failure can set you up for success. In this episode of the English Hour we analyze the issue of failure in depth. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/…
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How to Make Good Decisions – English Hour
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We make decision all the time without knowing it. Our decisions shape our lives and as one wisely said our life is the sum of our decisions. In this episode of the English Hour we talk about how to make good decisions and share some practical examples and tips. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/…
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If something can go wrong, it will go wrong. This is the infamous Murphy's Law. But is it true and what can we do about it? In this episode of the English Hour we approach and analyze Murphy's Law from various perspectives. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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What is Wrong with the English Prep Class – English Hour
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Each year thousands of English prep class students fail their English proficiency tests. In this episode we talk about the common problems and challenges students face and how to tackle them. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Military service and the future of military is the topic of this episode. We talked about the changing nature of warfare and advances in military technology as well as our takes on traditional military service. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Living a Bilingual Life in London – English Hour
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We have a special guest in this episode. My friend Can from London is with us. We had an in-depth conversation about being raised in a bilingual environment, differences between customs and traditions as well as learning other languages. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/…
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In this episode of the English Hour, we discuss the topic of fasting especially with regards to the Islamic traditions. We shared our experiences and thoughts about the impact of fasting. #fasting #Ramadan Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Work & Life Balance – English Hour
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In this episode of the English Hour we explore the topic of work & life balance. Is it possible to achieve work & life balance? Why does work & life balance matter? Are there alternatives to work & life balance? Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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In this episode of the English Hour we talk about the relation between language and power. Many people do not realize it but language is a means of exercising and transferring power. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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In this episode we talk about both good and great teachers and highlight the features that make a teacher great. Moreover, we share examples of great teachers from our lives. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Formal vs Informal Education – English Hour
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In this episode of the English Hour we talk about the pros and cons of both formal and informal education and delve into the details of both. We also share our projections for the future when it comes to informal learning. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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What Matters in Life – English Hour
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What are the things that matter in life? We talk about various means of happiness and personal fulfillment. What makes you happy? What matters in your life? Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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What are the pros and cons of social media? How does it affect our lives? In this episode we delve into the controversial issue of social media. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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How do you deal with toxic people? In today's episode we talk about the types of toxic people and the ways to deal with them. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Self confidence is an important trait to develop. In this episode we dissect the concept of self confidence and explore the ways it can be improved. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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In this episode we discuss the importance of saying no. We also talk about the reasons why we are inclined to say "yes" and the cases where a yes is better than a no. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Experiences & Objects – English Hour
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In this episode we talk about a recent trend: favoring experiences over objects. Which one is better and why? Let's see. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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In this episode of the English Hour we talk about love, a topic that appeals to almost everyone. We talk about some of the common questions around the concept of love. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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We all have favorite websites. In this episode we share some of our favorite online destinations for learning and research. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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How does punctuality differ from culture to culture? What is the effect of social life on punctuality. In this episode we look at the issue of punctuality from different perspectives. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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What is an ideal holiday? In this episode of the English Hour we explore what an ideal holiday is and share our own understanding of an ideal holiday. Share your views in the comments. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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What are the habits that lead to success? How can we benefit from our habits? In this episode of the English Hour we talk about habits and specifically the role of habits for success. We also share some of our success habits. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Importance of Attention – English Hour
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In this episode of the English Hour we talk about the importance of attention in daily life. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Is multitasking good or bad? Is there real multitasking? What is the better alternative to multitiasking? We discuss the answers to these questions in this episode of the English Hour. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Programming & Coding – English Hour
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In this episode of the English Hour we talk about programming, how it affects our lives and the importance of learning how to program Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Is College Education Worth It? – English Hour
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In this episode of the English Hour, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of college education with regards to the Turkish and American contexts. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Artificial Intelligence – English Hour
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In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about different forms of artificial intelligence and its applications in real life. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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In this episode of the English Hour, we talk about Parkinson's Law, setting priorities and the importance of deadlines as well as some tips to improve your time management skills. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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In this episode of the English Hour, we discuss a fundamental concept of our age: learning to learn Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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Reading and Technology – English Hour
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In this episode of the English Hour, we will talk about the impact of technology on reading. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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In this episode of the English Hour, we will talk about the future of space travel. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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In this episode of the English Hour, we will talk about bullying and the ways to deal with bullying as well as its consequences. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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In this episode of the English Hour, we will talk about the causes of stress and the ways to deal with stress. Hüseyin Demirtaş 📖 ☕️ https://huseyindemirtas.net/english-hour/Af Hüseyin Demirtaş
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