• Episode 16: Atomic Habits - Chapter 11
    Feb 3 2025

    elcome to another enriching episode of Between the Lines, the podcast crafted for higher intermediate to advanced learners of business English. I'm Paul, your host, excited to guide you through an exploration of Chapter 11 from the bestseller Atomic Habits by James Clear.


    In this episode, titled "Walk Slowly But Never Backwards," we'll uncover the profound idea of maintaining forward momentum in personal development through small, incremental improvements.


    As we delve into this captivating chapter, we'll decipher motivational insights and intriguing language structures like balanced antithesis, conditional sentences, causative verbs, and parallelism.


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    13 mins
  • Episode 15: Atomic Habits - Chapter 10
    Jan 27 2025

    Welcome to another episode of Between the Lines, where we help non-native English speakers navigate popular books to boost their language skills. Today, we delve into Chapter 10 of "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, a treasure trove of insights into identifying and overcoming bad habits. This chapter, "How to Find and Fix the Causes of Your Bad Habits," offers invaluable strategies to comprehend and transform behavioral patterns. We'll discuss crucial elements such as self-awareness, recognizing cues, and the significance of environmental changes.


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    7 mins
  • Episode 14: Chapter 9 atomic habits
    Dec 16 2024

    Welcome back to another episode of Between the Lines, where we expertly blend language learning with insightful book analysis tailored for the higher intermediate to advanced English learner.


    This time, we explore Chapter 9 of James Clear's transformative book, Atomic Habits. In today’s episode, we'll unravel how family dynamics intricately influence our habit formation, both in beneficial and challenging ways. Discover how these familial interactions can be harnessed to reinforce positive behaviors and mitigate the negative.


    Moreover, we'll delve into James Clear's unique use of language to elucidate complex ideas while enriching your command of English.


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    17 mins
  • Episode 13 - Atomic habits chapter 8
    Dec 3 2024

    Welcome to Between the Lines, your immersive podcast where we refine English skills through the lens of captivating literature.


    In this episode, we're focusing on Chapter 8 of "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, titled "How to Make a Habit Irresistible." We'll dissect the chapter's key ideas and delve into the language structures and vocabulary that bring these concepts to life.


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    14 mins
  • Episode 12 - Atomic habits chapter 7
    Nov 26 2024

    Welcome to another insightful episode of the Between the Lines Podcast, where we delve into books that not only captivate our interest but also enhance our English language skills.


    I'm your host, Paul, and today we're uncovering the secrets of self control as explored in Chapter 7 of James Clear's "Atomic Habits."


    This chapter reveals that self control is not simply a matter of willpower, but rather the influence of our environment on our habits.


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    15 mins
  • Episode 11 - Atomic habits chapter 6
    Nov 18 2024

    Welcome to Between the Lines, the podcast that takes a deep dive into literature to enhance your English comprehension and vocabulary.


    In this episode, we're dissecting Chapter 6 of James Clear's enlightening book, "Atomic Habits." Titled "Motivation is Overrated, Environment Often Matters More," this chapter challenges the conventional reliance on motivation, emphasizing instead how our environment significantly shapes our habits.


    We'll walk you through the captivating language structures, idioms, and expressions that make this chapter a rich resource for language learners.


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    14 mins
  • Episode 10 - Atomic habits chapter 5
    Nov 12 2024

    Welcome back to Between the Lines, the podcast that empowers non-native English speakers by diving deep into captivating literature to enhance your business English skills.


    In today's episode, hosted by Paul, we journey into Chapter 5 of James Clear's "Atomic Habits," discovering the best ways to start new habits while enriching our vocabulary.


    This discussion illuminates the power of making habits obvious through strategic cues, using language structures like "cue and response" and the two-minute rule.


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    12 mins
  • Episode 9 - Atomic habits chapter 4
    Nov 4 2024

    Welcome to the latest episode of Between the Lines, where we delve into the intricacies of language and understanding, as we explore chapter 4 of James Clear's Atomic Habits, titled "The Man Who Didn't Look Right."


    I'm your host, Paul, here to guide you through this captivating chapter. Today, we'll uncover the power of observation and awareness in shaping our habits, while diving into effective language structures like idioms, passive voice, and conditional sentences.


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    13 mins