Come back and tell us how you want to apply this quote in your life: http://www.allearsenglish.com/297What is the difference between being original and imitating?What will get you further in life?Today is a Deep Thoughts Thursday so we have a quote:“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.”-Herman Melville  What does this mean for English learners?Don’t follow a formula.Be creative with your words.Don’t focus too much on being perfect.Get creative with your tone of voice.Learn different ways to say different things. Check out this episode about the <a href="http://www.allearsenglish.com/220">Zone of Genius.</a> Where does this quote resonate with you?Let us know in the comments.We want to hear from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

AEE 299: 4 Topics that You Should NEVER Discuss in a First English Conversation

Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Michelle from Boston and New York City and have fun while you improve your English listening skills! We are an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners around the world. We will show you how to use everyday English vocabulary and natural idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk in American English. We will also give you special tips on American culture, customs, etiquette, and how to speak with Americans as well as conversation and commentary on study tips, business English, life in America and Boston and New York, how to apply to university in the US, dating, travel, food and more. You'll get TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC help also from The Examiner of Excellence, Jessica Beck. This podcast is for adult students who are professionals and university students as well as ESL teachers. Join the community to learn to speak American English like a native! Connection NOT Perfection!