Social English

Author: Percy Woods III

Welcome! What is "Social English"?It's real conversational English used in social situations in modern English. Our goal is to help English learners become confident in communicating with native English speakers around the world using Social English. I am your American friend and guide as we have a friendly discussion about English topics. I will correct Japanese listeners who ask me to fix their English, fix common "Google translate" mistakes, challenge you with new, modern English words used today, and even give you tips to improve your English speaking skills. I am so excited for you to join me. Google Improve your English a little, every day!
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283."Obtain" or "Get"? One Is Killing Your English 「Obtain」か「Get」か？どちらかがあなたの英語を台無しにしています
Episode 283
Saturday, 13 June, 2026

Send me a message!Have you ever heard a formal English word and wondered — is this just a fancy version of a simpler word I already know?フォーマルな英語の言葉を聞いて、「これって普通の言葉の難しいバージョンじゃないの？」と思ったことはありませんか？In Episode 283 of the Social English Podcast, we tackle one of the most important vocabulary questions in English — what's the difference between "obtain" and "get"? They mean the same thing. But they don't feel the same. And in English — how something feels matters just as much as what it means.「obtain」と「get」は同じ意味を持ちますが、使う場面の「感じ方」が全く違います。英語では、何を意味するかだけでなく、どう聞こえるかも同じくらい重要です。In this episode you'll learn: このエピソードで学べること：The exact difference between "obtain" and "get"When to use each one — and why getting it wrong can make you sound unnaturalWhat "register" means in English — and why it mattersReal-life situations Japanese learners commonly face — with the right word for eachA 5-question quiz to test your understandingKey concept covered: 重要コンセプト："Obtain" = formal, official, effort-required situations｜フォーマル、公式、手続きが必要な場面 "Get" = casual, everyday, relaxed situations｜カジュアル、日常会話、リラックスした場面🎧 Listen now and learn when to wear the suit — and when to wear casual Friday.📲 Follow us: Instagram: @social_english_for_japanese TikTok: @realsocialenglishSupport the show