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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.
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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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Blind Spot
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Blind Spot
A “blind spot” is something we cannot easily see or recognize about ourselves or a situation.
Examples:
1- Sometimes our biggest blind spots are about ourselves. We may think we’re being patient or fair, while others experience us very differently.
2- In relationships, people sometimes have blind spots too. They may not realize how their habits affect the people around them.
Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English. Today’s expression is thoughtful and very useful.
It’s “blind spot.”
One more time: “blind spot.”
When you’re driving, there’s a small area around your car that your mirrors can’t show you.
You have to turn your head to check it. That area is called a blind spot.
But we also use this expression in a more figurative way. A “blind spot” is something we cannot easily see or recognize about ourselves or a situation.
It’s something we miss — even though it may be obvious to others.
Let’s listen to some examples:
Sometimes our biggest blind spots are about ourselves. We may think we’re being patient or fair, while others experience us very differently.
A manager might believe they communicate clearly, but if their team is often confused, that could be a blind spot.
In relationships, people sometimes have blind spots too. They may not realize how their habits affect the people around them.
We all have blind spots. And becoming aware of them is often the first step toward growth.
Now it’s your turn: Have you ever discovered a blind spot about yourself — something you didn’t notice before?
Thanks for listening to Daily English. Have a wonderful day, and see you tomorrow.