Discussions with Dao

Way back when I had to miss out being home for the holidays two years in a row...

In this episode, I have special guest Wei Deng from Game Closure! She’s been spotlighted in the latest issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine, in an article titled, “The Crazy Path that MADE my Career”, as well as on LEAN IN. She’s gone from a lucrative law career to a prestigious banking trek, before making her way to working for a game design start-up. Her family and friend protested against the change. People told her, “You won’t be able to make this transition– it’s impossible.” She did it anyway. Check out how.

#tbt As we get closer to this year's end, time for @risheruxo and I to revisit our old #kpop list! Here's both of our top ten's from 2013.

MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD! Enjoyed #JessicaJones a ton, but it left a couple lingering Q's. In this #podcast w @imsteaky we try to clear up our confusion. Like, why was Jessica following #LukeCage in the first place? (And how's his series gonna play out?) How exactly do Killgrave's powers work? All in all, how does this fare against #Daredevil?

"How should I approach this girl? What should I say?" I got a better question: who cares! #‎dating #‎relationships Music jingle from Dana Boule's "Thoughts of You" under the Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) License

When it comes to #publicspeaking, we know we're supposed to make eye contact. But if you try to lock eyes with EVERY single audience member, that's not going to look right. Use the 3 target system instead!

As we gear up for this year's countdown, let's take a look back at our favorite KPOP tunes of 2012!

Daniel joins me as we give our top TV show picks of the year (well, aside from one exception jajaja)!

Here's a great English tip to help you sound less stiff in conversation. Learn how to use the phrasal verb "end up"! Jon Dao - The Conversation Coach http://commdao.com/2015/10/26/english-lesson-end-up

Do you know the difference between these two sentences? 1) I feel like watching an action movie. 2) I feel like I'm watching an action movie. The second expresses an opinion, and the first expresses a desire. Be sure to check out this English lesson if you thought they had the same meaning! Jon Dao - The Conversation Coach http://www.commdao.com/

Seriously, it's not cute like you're thinking. In fact, you sound like something else... something much older. Jon Dao - The Conversation Coach http://commdao.com

Goodbye, CommDao Speak Easy Podcast!

Interview with acclaimed journalist Dave Meltzer

Here's the latest episode of my speaking and communication focused podcast: CommDao Speak Easy. As is the plan with every 5 episodes, it's time to reflect on what we've learned. One of the most important steps to improving is making sure you take time to review. In this episode, there will be a brand new dialogue, but all the key phrases will come from the previous 4 episodes. Remember: 1) You can download the audio 2) You can adjust the speed Here are the show notes: Opening Dialogue Sarah: A lot of people were asking how come you weren't there. Jon: Yeah, I wish I could've made it. It sucks I had to skip. Sarah: You know who didn't skip? Frankie. Jon: How's he doing? Sarah: Well he's dating someone new. Such a bummer. Jon: Are you for real? Don't you have like two boyfriends already?Sarah: Yeah, but with most people I don't have to be upfront about it. A girl has her secrets. Credits Special thanks to: DJi5Cream for the opening "Red Velvet - Happiness" Kevin MacLeod for the transitions: "Schmetterling" and "Brandenburg Concerto No4"

We have a new streamlined format! Each week, it'll be conversational vocabulary in an audio English lesson in 5 minutes or less! Remember: 1) You can download the audio 2) You can adjust the speed Opening Dialogue Elliot: Dude, I know you're starving, but you don't got to wolf it down, ya know? Jon: How come? Elliot: You got to savor it, ya know? Jon: What if this is how I like to eat? Elliot: You're never going to find a girl this way, being so sloppy, psh. Jon: So, you're saying that if I clean up my act, I can be a ladies man? Elliot: Totally. Jon: Tell me something. When's the last time you've been on a date? Elliot: *eating noises* Key Phrases starving (adjective) very hungry Example: I skipped breakfast and lunch. I'm starving. = I'm so hungry because I didn't eat breakfast and lunch. Note: this is an exaggeration. How come? (question) why Example: How come you didn't call me? = Why didn't you call me? Note: this is smoother and more casual (as well as less threatening) than "why" to savor (verb) enjoy completely Example: After finishing his first marathon, Bob took a moment to savor the victory = Bob really enjoyed the success of finishing his first marathon. Related vocab: "to cherish" sloppy (adjective) disorderly, unorganized, messy, bad-mannered Example: She told me I was a sloppy dresser. = She didn't like how messy my fashion is. Credits Special thanks to: DJi5Cream for the opening "Red Velvet - Happiness" Kevin MacLeod for the transitions: "Schmetterling" and "Brandenburg Concerto No4"