#297 Don't Fall for the Comparison Trap

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19d ago 44:28

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The Comparison Trap is when we get stuck comparing our lives to other people and feeling worse as a result.
It's a common problem in language learning, and this is something that I often experience too since I was inspired to make this episode after a moment of comparison made me feel worse.
We often compare ourselves to others in many ways, such as income, appearance, skills, and on social media.
In this episode, I cover all of these topics while sharing some useful comparative grammar structures to improve your spoken English.
Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast297
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Chapters

1. #297 Don't Fall in the Comparison Trap (00:00:00)

2. E (00:02:03)

3. What is the comparison trap? (00:03:25)

4. Comparing Language Skills (00:11:57)

5. Comparing Physical Appearance (00:13:37)

6. Comparing Money (00:18:07)

7. [Ad] Modem Futura (00:21:21)

8. (Cont.) Comparing Money (00:22:11)

9. Comparing Career Success (00:23:30)

10. Comparing on Social Media (00:28:21)

11. Comparing Relationships (00:31:16)

12. Comparing Skills (00:34:41)

13. Comparing Life Milestones (00:37:30)

14. Spotify Comments (00:41:15)

15. Quote (00:43:24)

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#297 Don't Fall for the Comparison Trap

The Level Up English Podcast

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