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Daily English Pod
Daily English Pod is a space for learning English beyond grammar and textbooks.
During the week, you’ll learn practical vocabulary, expressions, idioms, and real-life English, the language people actually use in everyday conversations, emotions, and work.
On weekends, we slow down. Through ideas from psychology, philosophy, and real human experience, we explore language as a way to better understand life, emotions, identity, and growth.
This podcast is created by Jale, an English teacher with 13 years of teaching experience and a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics from Canada, who teaches with patience, clarity, and care, and believes learning works best when students feel seen, respected, and safe to think aloud.
The goal is simple but meaningful: to help you understand English deeply, use it confidently, and connect it to your real life. English here is not just a skill. It’s a gentle companion for clearer thinking, honest expression, and deeper human connection.
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To err is human
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To err is human
means everyone makes mistakes — it’s part of being human.
Examples:
1- When she forgot a word during her presentation and smiled, everyone relaxed — it was a reminder that to err is human.
2- Every time we make a small mistake in English, we can remind ourselves: to err is human, and that’s how we learn.
Hello and welcome to Daily English, it’s Saturday, and we explore ideas that help us grow — in English and as human beings. Today’s concept is one that takes the pressure off perfection. It’s called The Pratfall Effect.
What It Means: We often think mistakes make us look weak. But research says something surprising — small flaws can make us more likable. Psychologist Elliot Aronson discovered that when competent people make minor mistakes — like spilling coffee, tripping, or forgetting a word — others actually find them more human and more relatable.
It’s called the Pratfall Effect. It shows that perfection can create distance — but vulnerability builds connection. So next time you make a little mistake — laugh. Don’t hide it. Because it reminds people that you’re real — and that’s what makes you lovable.
Our expression of the Day is To Err Is Human This expression means everyone makes mistakes — it’s part of being human.
Examples:
- When she forgot a word during her presentation and smiled, everyone relaxed — it was a reminder that to err is human.
- He spilled coffee during a meeting, and instead of panicking, he laughed. The team joined in — they all knew to err is human.
- Even great speakers mispronounce words sometimes — to err is human, and it helps others feel comfortable too.
- Every time we make a small mistake in English, we can remind ourselves: to err is human, and that’s how we learn.
Question for You: Can you remember a time when a small mistake made things more natural — or even helped you connect with someone?
Mistakes don’t distance us — they connect us. When we show our flaws, we show our hearts.
So don’t hide them — they’re how we grow, and how we’re understood.