110. Contradictions & Contrarians

<p>"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! &nbsp;If someone always says the opposite to what most people say, they are called a "contrarian". &nbsp;Here are some vocab and expressions that come up in today's episode:<br> <br> Ease the pain - make something bad easier or more comfortable<br> Stand up for (someone) - to defend<br> I can take it - I don't mind hearing harsh criticism<br> to play (the) devil’s advocate - to say an opposite opinion in order to discuss a topic<br> an echo chamber - a group of people that always agree (often on social media)<br> …to the contrary of - something is wrong / the opposite (of a previously stated &nbsp;<br> supply is dwindling - supply is almost gone<br> <br> SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg">https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg</a></p> <p>Teacher Talk YouTube Channel:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1</a></p> <p>Online lessons: <a href="https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1">https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1</a></p> <p>GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSnkwixv3YMHVAsFheMSHg?sub_confirmation=1">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSnkwixv3YMHVAsFheMSHg?sub_confirmation=1</a></p> <p>Abe's YouTube Channel:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDcw2Uvh_pJcn1gyloUR3HA?sub_confirmation=1">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDcw2Uvh_pJcn1gyloUR3HA?sub_confirmation=1</a></p> <p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk</p> <p>GoGoプロジェクト: <a href="https://55english.jp/">https://55english.jp</a></p> <p>#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</p>