264. Why is the UK Banning Some Breeds of Dog?: The Dangerous Dog Debate! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

<p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Support me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The UK has announced a ban on the American Bully XL dog breed after a spate of violent attacks. What is an American Bully XL? Why are they being banned? What is a dangerous dog? And is banning dangerous dogs the best approach to dealing with this problem? Let’s discuss all this today!</strong> </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/10/02/264-why-is-the-uk-banning-some-breeds-of-dog-the-dangerous-dog-debate-english-vocabulary-lesson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/10/02/264-why-is-the-uk-banning-some-breeds-of-dog-the-dangerous-dog-debate-english-vocabulary-lesson/</strong> </a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>------</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>My Links</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971"><strong>Thinking in English Bonus Podcast.... NOW ON SPOTIFY! - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971</strong></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://thinkinginenglish.link/"><strong>ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ </strong></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast"><strong>NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast </strong></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/"><strong>INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) </strong></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://thinkinginenglish.blog/"><strong>Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog</strong></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br>------ </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Vocabulary</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><strong>Ban (noun)</strong> - A formal prohibition or restriction.</li> <li><strong>Breed (noun)</strong> - A group of animals or plants with common characteristics, often created through selective breeding.</li> <li><strong>Cull (verb)</strong> - To selectively remove or eliminate animals from a population.</li> <li><strong>Temperament (noun)</strong> - A person or animal's natural disposition or character.</li> <li><strong>Imposing (adjective)</strong> - Having an impressive or commanding presence.</li> <li><strong>Amnesty (noun)</strong> - An official pardon or forgiveness that allows individuals or groups to be exempt from penalties or legal consequences for past actions or offenses.</li> <li><strong>Characteristics (noun)</strong> - Distinctive qualities, traits, or features that define or distinguish something or someone from others.</li> <li><strong>Socialization (noun)</strong> - The process of learning and adapting to social norms and interactions.</li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support</a>

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