Thinking in English

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/01/25/why-did-jacinda-ardern-resign-as-prime-minister-of-new-zealand/ Jacinda Ardern, the well-known Prime Minister of New Zealand, has resigned after five years in the job. From mass shootings and Covid-19, to having a baby in office, Ardern dealt with many issues and became popular around the world. Today, let’s discuss why Ardern resigned as Prime Minister while learning some new vocabulary. INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary Anti-vax (adj) - Opposing or refusing vaccination. Many anti-vax activists believe that vaccinations are dangerous Progressive (adj) - Favouring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, especially social or political reform. The progressive movement has been pushing for greater social and economic equality Deputy (n) - A person appointed or elected to act as the substitute or representative of another. The deputy mayor will be in charge while the mayor is away on vacation. To criticise (v) - To express disapproval of; to find fault with; to judge adversely; to censure. The critics were quick to criticise the new play for its lack of depth Empathy (n) - The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. The therapist showed empathy towards her patient who was going through a difficult time To applaud (v) - showing approval, praise or admiration through actions or words. She was applauded for her response to the crisis, as many felt she handled it with grace and poise Handling (n) - The action of managing or dealing with something or someone. The handling of the crisis by the government was criticized by many experts. Enough in the tank (phrase) - Sufficient amount of energy or resources to complete a task or maintain a particular level of performance. I'm feeling good today, I think I've got enough in the tank to run this marathon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/01/23/how-did-we-fix-the-ozone-layer/ In the 1980s, the world was terrified by the threat of holes in the ozone layer. Today, these holes are almost gone. How did this happen? How did humans heal the ozone layer? And are there any lessons we could learn from this? INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary Ozone (n) - a colourless gas that is a form of oxygen. The ozone layer absorbs radiation from the sun Atmosphere (n) - the mixture of gases around the earth. These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere Stratosphere (n) - a layer in the upper atmosphere of a planet where the temperature increases with height. The ash cloud rose 35km into the stratosphere Radiation (n) - energy in the form of waves or particles. Ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cancer CFC (n) - abbreviation for chlorofluorocarbon: a gas used in fridges and, in the past, in aerosols. CFCs cause damage to the ozone layer Molecule (n) - the smallest unit into which a substance can be divided without chemical change, usually a group of two or more atoms. An ozone molecule contains three oxygen atoms Protocol (n) - a formal international agreement. The Geneva Protocol of 1925 prohibits the use of poisonous gases in war. To ratify (v) - (especially of governments or organizations) to make an agreement official. Many countries have now ratified the UN convention on the rights of the child. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/01/18/key-workplace-vocabulary-terms-from-2022/ What is quiet quitting? How about productivity paranoia? Or career cushioning? Today, I want to talk about some essential vocabulary terms from 2022 that describe the way we work and our workplaces! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/01/16/199-the-wealthiest-people-in-history-english-vocabulary-lesson/ Last week I talked about Mansa Musa, an African King with indescribable wealth. Today, I’m going to discuss more of the wealthiest people in history – from the Emperors of Song Dynasty China, Rome, and the Mughal Empire, to American Industrialists John D Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. Let’s listen, learn, and practice our English! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List Worth (adj) - having a particular value, especially in money Our house is worth £200,000. Equivalent (adj) - having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc She's doing the equivalent job in the new company but for more money Output (n) - an amount of something produced by a person, machine, factory, country, etc Last year manufacturing output fell by 14 percent Extravagant (adj) - spending too much money, or using too much of something He had the extravagant lifestyle of a movie star Invest (v) - to put money into something to make a profit The institute will invest five million in the project To finance (v) - to provide the money needed for something to happen The city council has refused to finance the project Monopoly (n) - (an organization or group that has) complete control of something, especially an area of business, so that others have no share There are laws to stop companies becoming monopolies To fund (v) - to provide the money to pay for an event, activity, or organization The company has agreed to fund my trip to Australia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/01/11/who-was-the-richest-person-in-history/ Who was the richest person in history? Today I want to tell you all about an African Emperor who had levels of wealth considered unbelievable and incomprehensible! Let’s learn while practicing our English! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List Net worth (n) - the ​value of the ​assets (= property and money)​ that a ​person or ​business has, after any ​debts are taken away He has a ​net ​worth of about £70 million. Wealth (n) - a large amount of money or valuable possessions that someone has During a successful business career, she accumulated a great amount of wealth Value (n) - the amount of money that can be received for something What is the value of the prize? To estimate (v) - to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something They estimate (that) the journey will take at least two weeks Incomprehensible (adj) - impossible or extremely difficult to understand The student’s essay was almost incomprehensible From head to toe (idiom) - completely covering your body The dog was covered in mud from head to toe Generous (adj) - willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected He was a very generous man Renowned (adj) – famous for something The region is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/01/09/what-is-imposter-syndrome-and-how-to-overcome-it/ Today I want to talk about imposter syndrome. This is a condition that has affected me and affects millions of language learners every year. I want to explain it, discuss its causes and signs, and offer you all some tips on how to cope and overcome such imposter feelings! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/01/04/the-best-new-years-resolutions-for-english-learners/ What is your New Year’s Resolution? Let’s talk about how to make a great English learning goal for 2023 and how to keep your resolution all year! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/01/02/why-is-it-2023/ Welcome to the first Thinking in English episode of 2023! Or… is it really 2023? Let’s discuss this history of calendars, time, and dates on today’s episode (and practice your listening comprehension and vocabulary skills at the same time)! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List Take for granted (phrase) - to believe something to be the truth without even thinking about it I guess we all took it for granted that water would always be freely available Solar (adj) – of or from the sun I want to build a solar power car Lunar (adj) – of or relating to the moon The lunar rover landed safely on the moon Approximately (adv) - close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time The job will take approximately three weeks, and cost approximately £1,000 Breakthrough (n) - an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer Drift (v) - to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction No one noticed that the boat had begun to drift out to sea Divisible (adj) – meaning that can be divided by another number A prime number is only divisible by 1 and itself Official (adj) - agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority The official opening of the store is next week --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/12/21/what-is-the-weirdest-holiday-tradition/ Christmas and New Year are popular holidays celebrated across the world. Today, I want to talk about some of the more unusual ways to celebrate during the winter season. What is the weirdest holiday tradition? INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List Tradition (n) - a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time It is a western tradition for brides to wear white. Weird (adj) - very strange and unusual, unexpected, or not natural Her boyfriend's a bit weird but she's nice. Unique (adj) – being unusual or special in some way I'd recognize your handwriting anywhere - it's unique. To decorate (v) - to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive He decorated his Christmas tree with lights and stars To poop (v) - to pass solid waste from the body Your dog pooped outside my house Mischief (n) – behaviour that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage He needs a hobby to keep him busy and stop him from getting into mischief. Oblivious (adj) - not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you He was oblivious to his friend’s feelings Obscure (adj) - not known to many people He only like obscure band --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/12/19/what-happened-in-2022/ What happened in 2022? How much do you remember about the previous year? Today I’m going to go through every major event that occurred in 2022! Listen, learn, and practice your English! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/12/14/how-to-immerse-yourself-in-english/ Surrounding yourself with English is the best way to improve, learn, and progress. But how can you do this when you don’t live in the UK, USA, or any English-speaking country? Keep listening and you’ll find out a lot of useful information about language immersion and how to do it yourself! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/12/12/should-the-uk-return-stolen-historical-artefacts/ The British Museum is full of controversial artefacts. Should the UK return these historical objects? Let’s discuss this question today! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List Artefact (n) - an object that has been made by a person, such as a tool or a decoration, especially one that is of historical interest The museum's collection includes artefacts dating back to prehistoric times. Exhibit (n) - an object that is shown to the public in a museum Let's go see the new dinosaur exhibit To repatriate (v) - to send or bring something back to the country that it came from The government repatriated him because he had no visa Plaque (n) - a flat piece of metal, stone, wood, or plastic with writing on it that is attached to a wall There was a brass plaque outside the door listing the owners’ names To loot (v) - to steal from shops and houses During the riot shops were looted Collection (n) - a group of objects that someone has collected That museum has a great collection of stamps Hieroglyph (n) - a picture or symbol that represents a word, used in some writing systems, such as the one used in ancient Egypt Hieroglyphs cover the walls of pyramids in Ancient Egypt Sculpture (n) – a work of art made by creating objects out of material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone In the ruins they found ancient stone sculpture --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/12/07/england-vs-france-an-historic-rivalry/ On Saturday, 10th December, England will play France in the World Cup quarter final. The rivalry between England and France is one of the longest and most influential in Europe – it has led to wars, battles, arguments, and much more. Let’s discuss the history of French and English relations and talk about why there is such a rivalry! You may also like... 190. Why are People Protesting in China? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 189. Why is Scotland in the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 188. Should We Boycott the Qatar World Cup? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List Rival (n) - a person, company, product, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area He beat his closest rival by 25% Rivalry (n) - a situation in which people, businesses, etc. compete with each other for the same thing: There is a rivalry between the three brothers Conquest (n) - taking control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force The Norman conquest of England introduced French vocabulary to Britain Victorious (adj) - having won a game, competition, election, war, etc The victorious team were loudly cheered by their fans. To invade (v) - to enter a country by force with large numbers of soldiers in order to take possession of it The Mongolians tried, and failed, to invade Japan twice Ally (n) - a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one During the First World War, Turkey was an ally of Germany. To veto (v) - to refuse to allow something In 1961, President De Gaulle vetoed Britain's entry into the Common Market Favourite (n) - the person, team, or animal most people expect to win a race or competition France are one of the favourites to --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/12/05/why-are-people-protesting-in-china/ Thousands of people have taken to the streets in China, chanting slogans and holding pieces of white paper. Why are people protesting? What has caused the anger? And what is going to happen next? Let’s discuss these questions while practicing some useful English vocabulary! You may also like... 189. Why is Scotland in the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 188. Should We Boycott the Qatar World Cup? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 187. Who is Elon Musk? INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List To demonstrate (v) - to make a public expression that you are not satisfied about something, especially by marching or having a meeting Thousands of people gathered to demonstrate against the new proposals. Lockdown (n) - a period of time in which people are not allowed to leave their homes or travel freely, because of a dangerous disease The government has been attempting to eliminate the virus by imposing a lockdown To crush (v) - to defeat someone completely The government crushed the protests last week To embrace (v) - to accept something enthusiastically I embraced the opportunity he gave me At the expense of (idiom) - If you do one thing at the expense of another, doing the first thing harms the second thing The company prioritised speed at the expense of safety To trigger (v) - to cause something to start An incident of police violence triggered protests across the country To censor (v) - to remove parts of something, such as a book, movie, or letter, that you do not want someone to see or hear They censored the movie before releasing it in China Underlying (adj) - real but not immediately obvious We need to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and suffering --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/11/30/why-is-scotland-in-the-uk/ What is the difference between the UK, Great Britain, the British Isles, and England? What is the United Kingdom? And why did Scotland join the UK? Let’s discuss these topics, and practice some vocabulary, on today’s episode of Thinking in English! You may also like... I Moved Country (Again)!! 188. Should We Boycott the Qatar World Cup? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 187. Who is Elon Musk? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 186. What is Thanksgiving?: The REAL Story Behind America’s Most Famous Holiday (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List Interchangeably (adv) - in a way that can be exchanged without making any difference or without being noticed Figs can be used interchangeably with dates in this recipe Kingdom (n) - a country ruled by a king or queen They visited many kingdoms while travelling Union (n) - a political unit made up of two or more separate units such as states The United Kingdom is a union of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland To conquer (v) - to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force The English were conquered by the Normans in 1066 Sovereign (adj) - having the highest power or being completely independent We must respect the rights of sovereign states/nations to conduct their own affairs. Bankrupt (informal adj) - having no money I’ll go bankrupt if you keep asking me for money! Devolution (n) - the moving of power or responsibility from a main organization to a lower level, or from a central government to a local government The majority of people in the region are in favour of devolution. Referendum (n) - a vote in which all the people in a country or an area are asked to give their opinion about or decide an important political or social question We will hold a referendum on independence next year --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/11/28/i-moved-country-again/ After a year and a half living in Tokyo, Japan, I have returned home to the UK! As I didn’t have enough time to write a normal Thinking in English episode for today, I thought I would do something a little different and talk about why I left Japan, my journey back home, how I’m feeling, and what is next for me! And, at the same time, we can learn and practise our English vocabulary!! You may also like... 188. Should We Boycott the Qatar World Cup? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 187. Who is Elon Musk? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 186. What is Thanksgiving?: The REAL Story Behind America’s Most Famous Holiday INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/11/23/should-we-boycott-the-qatar-world-cup/ Qatar is hosting this year’s World Cup… but not everyone is happy about it. Allegations of corruption, human rights abuses, the mistreatment of workers, and dangerous conditions for players have caused the 2022 World Cup to be the most controversial in history! So, should we boycott it? You may also like... 187. Who is Elon Musk? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 186. What is Thanksgiving?: The REAL Story Behind America’s Most Famous Holiday (English Vocabulary Lesson) 185. Who is Responsible for Climate Change? (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Ask Better Questions in English INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List To boycott (v) - to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval People were urged to boycott the country's products. Controversial (adj) - causing disagreement or discussion The book was very controversial. To award (v) - to give something valuable, such as money or a prize following an official decision Their company was awarded a contract worth $40 million by the government. Bid (n) - an offer to do something when you are competing with other people to do it Sydney made a successful bid to host the Olympic Games Corruption (n) - illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power Political corruption is widespread throughout the country. migrant worker (n) - a person who moves to another country or area in order to find employment, in particular seasonal or temporary work The food industry is heavily dependent on migrant workers from other countries To undermine (v) - to make something weaker Scandals have undermined the government over the past year. Appalling (adj) - shocking and very bad Prisoners were kept in the most appalling conditions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/11/21/who-is-elon-musk/ He is probably the most famous person in the world right now. One of the world’s richest people, the CEO of the world’s most valuable car manufacturer, and now the new owner of Twitter! But who is Elon Musk? You may also like... 186. What is Thanksgiving?: The REAL Story Behind America’s Most Famous Holiday (English Vocabulary Lesson) 185. Who is Responsible for Climate Change? (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Ask Better Questions in English! (English Advice) 184. Should Performance Enhancing Drugs Be Banned in Sports? (English Vocabulary Lesson INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List Estranged (adj) - If you are estranged from your family or friends, you are no longer friendly with them It's sad to see someone estranged from their parents Booming (adj) - increasing or becoming successful and producing a lot of money very quickly Business is booming at the moment. To pocket (v) - take or receive (money or other valuables) for oneself The politician pocketed around $10,000 for a 20-minute speech To found (v) - to bring something into existence She left a large sum of money in her will to found a wildlife sanctuary Board (n) - the group of people who are responsible for controlling and organizing a company or organization Every decision has to be approved by the board Bot (n) - a computer program that works automatically, especially one that searches for and finds information on the internet Criminals create networks of bots that roam the internet infecting PCs with viruses Hardcore (adj) - denoting an extreme or intense example of something We performed 60 concerts in 60 days – it was hardcore Town square (n) - An open area commonly found in the heart of a traditional town, used for community gatherings Elon Musk wants Twitter to become the intern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/11/16/what-is-thanksgiving/ What is Thanksgiving? Children in the US are taught it is a day to celebrate the friendship between Native American tribes and the first English settlers. Today, I want to talk about the real history – the dark story of war, disease, and the destruction of Native American society. So… let’s discuss the story of Thanksgiving and learn some new vocabulary at the same time! You may also like... 185. Who is Responsible for Climate Change? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 184. Should Performance Enhancing Drugs Be Banned in Sports? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 183. “The Signal-Man” by Charles Dickens (Halloween Special)! 182. Bolsonaro vs Lula: The Brazilian Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List To celebrate (v) - to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important We always celebrate his birthday by going out to dinner Ubiquitous (adj) - seeming to be everywhere Mobile phones are now ubiquitous across all ages Myth (n) - a commonly believed but false idea Statistics disprove the myth that small people are angrier Pilgrim (n) - a member of the group of English people who sailed to America and began living in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620 The Pilgrims left England in search of religious freedom Feast (n) - a special meal with very good food or a large meal for many people The King held a feast to celebrate his victory Alliance (n) - an agreement to work with someone else to try to achieve the same thing The two groups formed an alliance against the government Devastating (adj) - causing a lot of damage or destruction The drought has had devastating consequences To re-evaluate (v) - to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something again, for a second, third, etc. time The company is re-evaluating its decision to allow workers flexible hours --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/11/14/who-is-responsible-for-climate-change/ Who is responsible for climate change? Is it the countries with the highest pollution right now? Or is it the wealthy countries who had the highest emissions in the past? How about the fossil fuel companies? Or is it normal people? Let’s talk about it today! You may also like… 184. Should Performance Enhancing Drugs Be Banned in Sports? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 183. “The Signal-Man” by Charles Dickens (Halloween Special)! 182. Bolsonaro vs Lula: The Brazilian Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 181. Why Did Liz Truss Resign? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List Mitigation (n) – the act of reducing how harmful, unpleasant, or bad something is We need effective mitigation of climate change Adaptation (n) – the process of changing to suit different conditions The team’s adaptation to the speed of the premier league is surprising Developing (adj) – A developing country or area of the world is poorer and has less advanced industries, especially in Africa, Latin America, or Asia This scholarship is for people from developing countries Reparation (n) – payment for harm or damage: The company had to make reparation to those who suffered ill health as a result of chemical pollution. Emission (n) – an amount of a substance that is produced and sent out into the air that is harmful to the environment, especially carbon dioxide These health risks are caused by vehicle emissions. per capita (adv/adj) – If you express an amount per capita, you mean that amount for each person The per capita income is very low carbon footprint (n) – Someone’s carbon footprint is a measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide that their activities produce Flying to Japan increased by carbon footprint To offset (v) – to pay for things that will reduce carbon dioxide in order to reduce the damage caused by carbon dioxide that you produce We offset all our long-haul flights. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/11/09/how-to-ask-better-questions-in-english/ Do you know how to ask great questions? You will by the end of today’s episode! You may also like... How to Write Concisely!! What Is “Burnout”? And How Can You Avoid It While Studying English? How to Learn English from Podcasts! How to Stay Motivated?? INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/11/07/184-should-performance-enhancing-drugs-be-banned-in-sports-english-vocabulary-lesson/ Should performance enhancing drugs be allowed in professional sports? Some argue that drugs are dangerous, unfair, and against the spirit of sport! Others believe sport would be more exciting with PEDs and that it unfair to stop athletes from reaching their best performance. Let’s learn some new vocabulary and discuss sport and performance enhancing drugs in today’s episode!! You may also like... 177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 168. Should Kids Have Homework? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 163. Are Dress Codes a Good Thing? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 156. Should Owning a Dog Be Illegal!?!? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List To enhance (v) – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something The sauce enhances the flavour of the meat Doping (n) - the act of giving a person or animal drugs in order to make them perform better or worse in a competition The anti-doping agency is committed to ending doping in sport To test (v) - produce a specified result in a medical test, especially a drugs test He tested positive of COVID-19 last week Performance (n) - how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity He was fired from his job for poor performance Endurance (n) - the ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant, or painful for a long time Running a marathon is a test of human endurance. To cheat (v) - to behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want She cheated in the test by copying from the boy in front Guinea Pig (n) - a person used in a scientific test, for example to discover the effect of a drug on humans They are asking student to be guinea pigs in their research into the disease Clean (adj) - played or done according to the rules Despite testing positive for steroids, he maintains he is a clean athlete --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Today, let’s learn some useful methods to make your English writing clearer and more concise! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/19/how-to-write-concisely/ You may also like... 175. The Language of Protesting (English Vocabulary Lesson) What Is “Burnout”? And How Can You Avoid It While Studying English? How to Learn English from Podcasts! Stop Being A Perfectionist! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Happy Halloween! In this spooky special episode of Thinking in English, I thought I would introduce you all to one of the most famous ghost stories of all time – “The Signal-Man” by Charles Dickens. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/31/the-signal-man-by-charles-dickens/ Read "The Signal-Man" for FREE HERE!! Or buy a copy from Amazon HERE!! You may also like... 182. Bolsonaro vs Lula: The Brazilian Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 181. Why Did Liz Truss Resign? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 180. What was Wrong with Chile’s Constitution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Hoarse (adj) - (of a voice or a person) having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold Figure (n) - the shape of a person’s body, or a body seen not clearly or from a distance: To steal (v) - to do something quickly while trying not to be seen doing it Abhorrence (n) – a hate of something or someone Deception (n) – the act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage To minister (v) – to attend to the needs of (someone). Affliction (n) - something that makes you suffer To beg (v) – to make a very strong and urgent request Coincidence (n) - an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unlikely and surprising: Spectre (n) – a ghost Instantaneously (adv) - in a way that happens immediately, without any delay To lament (v) - to express sadness and feeling sorry about something Vehemence (n) - the forceful expression of strong feelings Gesticulation (n) - movements with your hands or arms intended to express something or to emphasize what you are saying Dismal (adj) - sad and without hope --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ On October 30th, the people of Brazil will decide the next president of the country. The election could have major consequences for Brazil and the entire South American region. Today, let’s discuss how elections work in Brazil, the background of the two candidates, and some of the major issues during this year’s competition! And, we can learn some useful vocabulary and practice talking about Brazil’s election! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/26/bolsonaro-vs-lula-the-brazilian-election-explained/ You may also like... 181. Why Did Liz Truss Resign? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 180. What was Wrong with Chile’s Constitution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson) 178. What is Inflation? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Incumbent (adj) - having a particular official position The incumbent president of the US is Joe Biden Corruption (n) – illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power Political corruption is widespread throughout the country Opposition (n) – elected politicians who belong to the largest political party not in government The opposition candidate is currently leading the polls Campaign (n) – a planned group of political/business/military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim He became famous for his campaign against building a new airport Money laundering (n) – the crime of moving illegal money through banks or businesses to make it look like legal money He was convicted of money laundering four years ago Law-and-order (n) – the introduction of laws and their strict enforcement by the police and courts He described himself as a law-and-order politician Misogynist (n) – a man who hates women His critics described him as a misogynist Deforestation (n) - the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people Deforestation is destroying large areas of the Amazon rainforest --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After just 45 days as Prime Minister of the UK, Liz Truss has resigned. Today, let’s talk about what happened, discuss why Truss resigned, and predict what is going to happen next! And, at the same time, let’s learn and practice some political and economic vocabulary! Transcript!! -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/24/why-did-liz-truss-resign/ You may also like... 180. What was Wrong with Chile’s Constitution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson) 178. What is Inflation? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Rebellion (n) – action agaisnt those in authority There was a political rebellion against her economic policies Front-runner (n) – the person, animal, or organization that is most likely to win something She is the front-runner in the school math competition Mandate (n) – the authority given to an elected group of people, such as a government, to perform an action or govern a country The government is hoping to win the election and get a mandate for their policies from the people To cut (v) – to make something shorter, lower, smaller, etc The singer promised to cut ticket prices for his next concert Ill-advised (adj) – not wise, and likely to cause problems in the future He made an ill-advised investment in the property market To sell off (phrasal v) – to charge a low price for something to encourage people to buy it The supermarket is selling off bananas at half price On the brink of something (idiom) – if something is on the brink of a bad situation, it is likely that situation will happen soon The country is on the brink of civil war General election (n) – an election in which the people living in a country vote to choose the government The general election will be held next year --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Earlier this year, Chile drafted one of the most progressive constitutions in the world. It would have guaranteed rights for indigenous people, social policies, and environmental protection. Let’s discuss what a constitution is, why Chile’s proposed constitution was unprecedented, and why it ultimately failed! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/17/what-was-wrong-with-chiles-constitution/ You may also like... 179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson) 178. What is Inflation? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 176. What was the French Revolution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Progressive (adj) – progressive ideas or systems are new and modern, encouraging change in society His government promised to introduce more progressive social policies Right (n) – the fact that a person can expect to be treated in a fair, morally acceptable, or legal way Everyone has the right to education Principle (n) – the basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works The country is run on socialist principles Fundamental (adj) – forming the base, from which everything else develops We need to make fundamental changes to the way in which we treat our environment Free market (n) – an economic system with only a small amount of government control, in which prices and earnings are decided by the level of demand In a free market, if demand for a product increases, then so does its price Indigenous (adj) – used to refer to, or relating to, the people who originally lived in a place The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand Provision (n) – a statement within an agreement or law that a particular thing must happen or be done There are provisions in the law to protect foreign workers Misinformation (n) – wrong information, information intended to deceive, or the fact that people are misinformed There’s a lot of misinformation about the disease online --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Today, I’m joined by the wonderful Alastair Budge from the English Learning for Curious Minds podcast to discuss the tiny island of Malta and how it became a destination for English learners! We discussed Malta’s history, what it is like to study there, and what kind of person should consider learning English in Malta. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/17/why-you-should-study-english-in-malta-w-english-learning-for-curious-minds/ Check Out English Learning for Curious Minds - www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts You may also like... Is Social Media Useful for Language Learning? w/ Stew Sensei (English Conversation) Becoming Bilingual, Feminism, and Inequality in Japan! w/ Sneakysmol (English Conversation) How to Become an Advanced Language Learner?! w/ James Brock (English Conversation) Learning English From the News?!? (with SEND7 Podcast) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/17/why-you-should-study-english-in-malta-w-english-learning-for-curious-minds/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Donald Trump is currently under criminal investigation. The FBI have raided his house in Florida, he has been interviewed by lawyers in New York, 850 of his supporters arrested, and his allies accused in Georgia. Interestingly, these events are actually part of four separate criminal investigations connected to Trump and his companies! Let’s learn more about Trump’s legal troubles today, while practicing some political and legal English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/12/donald-trumps-legal-trouble/ You may also like... 178. What is Inflation? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 176. What was the French Revolution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 175. The Language of Protesting (English Vocabulary Lesson INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Investigation (n) – the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement An investigation is under way into the disappearance of a 70-year-old man To charge (v) – to make a formal statement saying that someone is accused of a crime She’s been charged with murder Offence (n) – an illegal act; a crime Driving without a license is an offence Federal (adj) – relating to the central government, and not to the government of a region He broke both state and federal laws Classified (adj) – classified information is officially stated to be secret These documents contain classified material To violate (v) – to break or act against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect They were charged with violating federal law To sentence (v) – to decide and say officially what a punishment will be He was sentenced to life imprisonment To prosecute (v) – to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a law court Shoplifters will be prosecuted --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ What is inflation? Why are prices increasing for everyday items? What are the consequences of inflation? How can we control or limit rising prices? Let’s discuss these questions and more on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/10/what-is-inflation/ You may also like... 177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 176. What was the French Revolution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 175. The Language of Protesting (English Vocabulary Lesson 174. Why Are Iranian Women Burning Their Hijabs? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Stable (adj) - firmly fixed or not likely to move or change I’m looking for a stable job in a bank! Out of business (idiom) – closed down/no longer in business My local hairdresser went out of business last month Hypothetical (adj) – imagined or suggested but not necessarily real or true This is hypothetical, but if I offered you a job, would you accept it? Worth (adj) – having a particular value, especially in money My house is worth $200,000 Keep track of something/someone (idiom) – to continue to be informed or know about someone or something My sister has had so many jobs, I can’t keep track anymore Goods (n) – things for sale, or things that you own There is a 10 percent discount on electrical goods today Monetary (adj) – relating to money in a country The recent recession has been blamed on a bad monetary policy Interest rate (n) – the interest percentage that a bank charges you when you borrow money, or the interest percentage a bank pays you when you save money Interest rates are increasing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ University can be a very expensive experience for young people across the world, and millions of people need to take out big loans to afford tuition fees and living expenses. The US government has just announced a plan to forgive some student loan debt… but is this a good idea? Let’s discuss this topic while practicing some useful financial vocabulary! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/05/should-student-loan-debt-be-forgiven/ You may also like... 176. What was the French Revolution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 175. The Language of Protesting (English Vocabulary Lesson 174. Why Are Iranian Women Burning Their Hijabs? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 173. What is the Human Development Index? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Undergraduate (adj) – related to a university student who has not yet taken a first degree My undergraduate degree was in History and Politics To afford (v) – to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time I don’t know how he can afford a new car on his salary Loan (n) – an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back He is trying to get a $50,000 loan to start a business To owe (v) – to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you I owe James £10 To forgive (v) – to allow someone to not have to pay a debt Should rich countries forgive some of the debts owed by the poorest countries? To take on something (Phrasal v) – to undertake a task or responsibility, especially a difficult one I took on debt so I could afford university To pay something off (Phrasal v) – to pay back money that you owe We should be able to pay off the debt within three years Disproportionately (adv) – in a way that is too large or too small in relation to something else The disease disproportionately affects young people --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ The French Revolution was one of the most influential events in modern human history. Today, let’s talk about the causes, events, and consequences of the revolution, while learning some useful English vocabulary! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/03/what-was-the-french-revolution/ You may also like... 175. The Language of Protesting (English Vocabulary Lesson 174. Why Are Iranian Women Burning Their Hijabs? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 173. What is the Human Development Index? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 172. What Happens When the Queen Dies? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Revolution (n) – a change is the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war The country seems to be heading towards revolution Republic (n) – a country without a king or queen, usually governed by elected representatives and a president San Marino in Europe is considered the oldest republic in the world Noble (adj) – belonging to a high social rank in a society, especially by birth He was born into a famous noble family To culminate (v) – if an event or series of events culminates in something, it ends with it, having developed until it reaches this point Their many years of research have finally culminated in a cure for the disease The Enlightenment (n) – the period in the 18th century in Europe when many people began to emphasize the importance of science and reason Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one of the greatest Enlightenment thinkers Treason (n) – (crime of) showing no loyalty to your country In 1606 Guy Fawkes was executed for treason Feudalism (n) – the social and land-owning system of western Europe in the Middle Ages in which people served noble families and in exchange were supported and given land Capitalism replaced feudalism in western Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries Fraternity (n) – a feeling of friendship and support The Olympics have become a way to promote fraternity between nations --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ English is the language of protesting across the world. Let’s learn the vocabulary and techniques you need to protest in English and understand why people take to the streets. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/28/the-language-of-protesting/ You may also like… 174. Why Are Iranian Women Burning Their Hijabs? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 173. What is the Human Development Index? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 172. What Happens When the Queen Dies? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 171. The Life of Queen Elizabeth II (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Women in Iran have taken to the streets, leading protests, burning their head scarves, and clashed with police. Today, let’s discuss why Iranian women are burning their hijabs and protesting against their government. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/26/why-are-iranian-women-burning-their-hijabs/ You may also like... 173. What is the Human Development Index? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 172. What Happens When the Queen Dies? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 171. The Life of Queen Elizabeth II (English Vocabulary Lesson) 170. Who was Gorbachev? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Morality (n) – a personal or social set of standards for good or bad behaviour and character Technology’s morality is determined by its political or social use Hijab (n) – the head covering that some Muslim women wear when they are outside Iranian law requires women to wear a hijab while in public To spark (v) – to cause the start of something The visit of the Donald Trump sparked mass demonstrations Unrest (n) – disagreements or fighting between different groups of people It is feared that the civil unrest in that country could lead to war Zealot (n) – a person who has very strong opinions about something, and tries to make other people have them too He is a religious zealot To detain (v) – to force someone to officially stay in a place A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning Outage (n) – a period when a service, such as electricity, is not available The radio news reported power outages affecting 50 homes Decisively (adv) – quickly, effectivley, and confidently If they had acted more decisively, they could have saved him --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Have you ever felt exhausted, tired, unmotivated, and negative towards your work or language learning journey? If so, you may have experience “burnout.” Today, let’s learn about the different types of burnout, why they are bad for language learners, and how to avoid suffering from them while studying English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/21/what-is-burnout-and-how-can-you-avoid-it-while-studying-english/ You may also like... How to Learn English from Podcasts! Stop Being A Perfectionist! How to Stay Motivated?? How to IMPROVE Your Small Talk Skills? INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ This year’s Human Development Index results have been published by the UN… and they are not good. For the first time in history, average human development around the world is in decline. Let’s take a look at the concept of human development and discuss this year’s results on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/19/what-is-the-human-development-index/ You may also like... 172. What Happens When the Queen Dies? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 171. The Life of Queen Elizabeth II (English Vocabulary Lesson) 170. Who was Gorbachev? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 169. There Is No Such Thing As A Fish… (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Development (n) – the process in which something grows or changes and becomes more advanced The region needs more development Indicator (n) – something that shows what a situation is like House prices are an indicator of the country’s economic health Well-being (n) – the state of feeling healthy and happy Yoga can improve people’s feeling of well-being Life expectancy (n) – the length of time that someone is likely to live Life expectancy in Europe has greatly increased in the past 100 years Goalpost (n) – the aim, goal, or conditions for success In terms of minimum income, the HDI goalpost is $100 Decline (n) – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength Home cooking seems to be in decline Crisis (n) - a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering The country’s leadership is in crisis Shock (n) – a sudden, unexpected, and usually unpleasant event or experience It was a shock to see her looking so ill --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ The UK is currently preparing for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away last week at the age of 96. While the death of the Queen came as a shock, the government and Royal Family have been preparing for this moment for decades. Today, let’s discuss what happens when a British monarch passes away! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/14/what-happens-when-the-queen-dies/ You may also like... 171. The Life of Queen Elizabeth II (English Vocabulary Lesson) Every Royal Word You Need to Know! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 120. Why Did Barbados Become a Republic? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 67. Who was Prince Philip? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Accession (n) – the time when someone starts a position of authority, especially a king or a queen 1952 was the year of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne Half-mast (n) – a flag that is at half mast has been brought down to a point halfway down the pole as an expression of sadness at someone’s death The flags at Buckingham Palace were all flying at half-mast Sombre (adj) – serious, sad, and without humour or entertainment The funeral was a sombre occasion Oath (n) – a promise that you will tell the truth or that you will do what you have said Presidents take an oath to uphold the constitution Proclamation (n) – an official announcement The proclamation of the new king was announced around the UK To pay (one’s) respects (idiom) – to offer or express one’s condolences or sympathy, particuarly to someone’s family following their death Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects to the Queen Procession (n) – a line of people who are all walking or travelling in the same direction, especially in a formal way The funeral procession will start at 10am To line a street (idiom) – if people or things line a road, they are present in large in numbers along its edges or sides Millions of people will line the streets of London --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. Today I want to introduce the story of her life – from unexpectedly becoming Queen, to the breakup of the British Empire, to her later years of popularity. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/12/171-the-life-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... Every Royal Word You Need to Know! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 120. Why Did Barbados Become a Republic? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 67. Who was Prince Philip? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Reign (n) -the period of time when a king or queen rules a country Queen Elizabeth’s reign lasted 70 years Monarch (n) – a king or queen Britain’s head of state is a constitutional monarch Duty (n) – work you have to do for your job or because you feel it is right Queen Elizabeth felt it was her duty to serve the UK To succeed (v) – to take an official job or position after someone else King Charles III has succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth II Heir (n) – a person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from another person when that person dies Prince William is now the heir to throne Coronation (n) – a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen Queen Elizabeth’s coronation took place in 1953 Scandal (n) – an action or event that causes shock or disapproval Despite scandals, the Queen remained popular in the UK Condolence (n) – sympathy or sadness for the family or friends of a person who has died World leaders have sent their condolences to King Charles and the Royal Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has passed away. News reports around the world described him as one of the most influential political figures of all time. Today, let’s discuss how Gorbachev rose to such a powerful position, his influence as a leader, and his legacy today! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/07/who-was-gorbachev/ You may also like... 169. There Is No Such Thing As A Fish… (English Vocabulary Lesson) 168. Should Kids Have Homework? (English Vocabulary Lesson 167. What is a Recession? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 166. Afghanistan: One Year Later! (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Breakup (n) – the division of something into smaller parts The breakup of the oil tanker caused severe damage to the environment Legacy (n) – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time The war has left a legacy of hatred To eclipse (v) – to make another person or thing seem much less important, good, or famous The economy has eclipsed all other issues during this election Innovation (n) – a new idea or method What is the next innovation in computer technology? Repression (n) – the use of force or violence to control a group of people The political repression in this country is enforced by terror To crush (v) – to defeat someone completely The president used the army to crush the rebellion Catastrophe (n) – a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction The war has been a catastrophe To restructure (v) – to organize a company, business, or system in a new way to make it operate more effectively The department is currently undergoing a restructure --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ There is no such thing as a fish. You might not believe me right now, but by the end of the episode I’m confident you will understand, and maybe even agree, with my opinion. Let’s learn some biological English vocabulary while trying to answer the question… Do fish actually exist? TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/05/169-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-fish-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 168. Should Kids Have Homework? (English Vocabulary Lesson 167. What is a Recession? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 166. Afghanistan: One Year Later! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 165. Why is Ireland Divided? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Vertebrate (n) – an animal that has a spine Cows, frogs, and ostriches are all vertebrates cold-blooded (adj) – cold-blooded animals can only control their body heat by taking in heat from the outside or by being very active Snakes and lizards are cold-blooded animals Limbless (adj) – having no limbs (no arms, legs, or wings) Snakes are limbless reptiles Common ancestor (n) – one species which is the ancestor of two or more species later in time Humans and gorillas share a common ancestor To evolve (v) – to develop gradually Dogs evolved from wolves Descendant (n) – an animal that lives after and is related to another animal that lived in the past Lemurs are descendants of early primates To distinguish (v) – to notice or understand the difference between two things It is difficult to distinguish between these two species Characteristic (n) – a typical or noticeable quality of someone or something A squashed face is an unfortunate characteristic of pugs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Is homework beneficial? Should kids have homework? Or is homework a waste of time? Today, we are going to look at this debate, practice thinking in English, and learn some useful vocabulary at the same time! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/31/168-should-kids-have-homework-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 167. What is a Recession? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 166. Afghanistan: One Year Later! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 165. Why is Ireland Divided? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 164. What is Happening in Taiwan? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Assignment (n) – a piece of work given to someone, typically as part of their studies or job I have a lot of assignments to complete this week To cater for someone/something (phrasal v) – to provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something The club caters for children below the age of 10 To memorize (v) – to learn something so that you will remember it exactly When I was at school, we were required to memorize vocabulary every week Perspective (n) – a particular way of considering something He writes from a Marxist perspective Achievement (n) – the act of achieving something (finishing something successfully) or of achieving things generally This school has a history of outstanding achievement Detrimental (adj) – causing harm or damage These chemicals have a detrimental impact on the environment Prevalent (adj) – existing very commonly or happening often That disease is more prevalent among children Social inequality (n) – the condition of unequal access to the benefits of society Universities have been accused of increasing social inequality --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Across the world, our economies are struggling with inflation, soaring energy prices, and the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine! It is likely the many countries will enter a recession. But… what exactly is a recession? What causes recession? And how can we reverse a shrinking economy? Let’s answer these questions today, while learning some useful economic vocabulary! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/29/what-is-a-recession-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 166. Afghanistan: One Year Later! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 165. Why is Ireland Divided? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 164. What is Happening in Taiwan? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 163. Are Dress Codes a Good Thing? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Market (n) – is the business or trade in a particular type of goods or services The job market is strong right now To shrink (v) – to become smaller, or to make something smaller The company’s profits have shrunk from $10 million dollars last year, to just $2 million this year Decline (n) – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength There is a decline in the number of unemployed people this month Quarter (n) – one of four periods of time into which a year is divided for financial calculations I pay my rent every quarter Holistic (adj) – dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part My doctor takes a holistic approach to disease Bubble (n) – a temporary period of very successful economic performance in a particular country or sector, often followed by sudden failure There are worries that the current housing bubble may soon burst Inflation (n) – a general, continuous increase in prices Inflation in the UK has now reached 10% Deficit (n) – the total amount by which money spent is more than money received The country’s deficit is around $500 million --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Podcasts are an excellent tool to help improve your English language ability… but are you using them correctly? Let’s learn how to make the most of Thinking in English and other podcasts! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/24/how-to-learn-english-from-podcasts/ You may also like... Stop Being A Perfectionist! How to Stay Motivated?? How to IMPROVE Your Small Talk Skills? What is Cultural Literacy??: The KEY to Becoming Fluent in English! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ One year ago, the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan. At the time, people were unsure what the future held for central Asian country – would the Taliban reintroduce their strict and severe policies? What would happen to the Afghan economy? How about women’s rights? Let’s discuss what has happened during the Taliban’s first year in control of Afghanistan! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/22/afghanistan-one-year-later-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 165. Why is Ireland Divided? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Is Social Media Useful for Language Learning? w/ Stew Sensei (English Conversation) Stop Being A Perfectionist! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To fall (v) – if a place falls in a war or an election, an enemy army or a different political party gets control of it Rome fell in the year 455 AD Repercussion (n) – the effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bad effect He never thinks about the repercussions of his actions Reliant (adj) – needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed The project is heavily reliant on volunteers To freeze (v) – to officially and legally prevent money or property from being used or moved The government froze the criminals’ assets Violation (n) – an action that breaks or acts against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect The invasion is a clear violation of international law To diminish (v) -to reduce or be reduced in size of importance Our house has diminished in value over the last six months Malnutrition (n) -physical weakness and bad health caused by having too little food, or too little of the types of food necessary for good health Many refugees are suffering from severe malnutrition Insurgency (n) – an occasion when a group of people attempt to take control of their country by force The government is reported to be concerned about the growing insurgency in the South --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Why is Ireland divided? For just over 100 years, the Emerald Isle has been split between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland - part of the United Kingdom. The history of Ireland is complicated, fascinating, and sometimes controversial. Today, I want to talk about how Ireland became connected with the UK, discuss why Northern Ireland exists, and talk about the possibility of a future united Ireland! TRANSCRIPT v You may also like... Is Social Media Useful for Language Learning? w/ Stew Sensei (English Conversation) Stop Being A Perfectionist! 164. What is Happening in Taiwan? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 163. Are Dress Codes a Good Thing? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Be blessed with something (phrase) - to be lucky in having a particular thing She is blessed with great intelligence Settler (n) - a person who arrives in a new place in order to live there and use the land The first settlers on that island came from Africa Bronze age (n) - the time in the past when tools were made of bronze (a metal made of copper and tin), before iron was discovered It is thought that Stonehenge was constructed during the Bronze Age Clan (n) - a group of families who originally came from the same family and have the same name The O’Brien clan was one of the most powerful clans in Ireland Anglo- (prefix) - relating to England or the UK Anglo-Saxons ruled England until the year 1066 To emigrate (v) - to leave a country permanently and go to live in another one Millions of Germans emigrated to the Americas in the 19th century Uprising (n) - an act of opposition, sometimes using violence, by many people in one area of a country against those who are in power There was a popular uprising in the capital city Unionist (n) - a person who supports Northern Ireland remaining part of the United Kingdom The deal has been opposed by unionist politicians --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Is the content made by these English teachers actually useful for English learners? Or is it just designed to get the most views and likes? How should an English learner incorporate social media into their study routine? Today, we are going to try and answer these questions! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/15/is-social-media-useful-for-language-learning/ You may also like... Becoming Bilingual, Feminism, and Inequality in Japan! w/ Sneakysmol (English Conversation) How to Become an Advanced Language Learner?! w/ James Brock (English Conversation) Learning English From the News?!? (with SEND7 Podcast) Sanam Monteiro: Creative Writing, Making Mistakes, and Learning English! Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Follow @stew.sensei.english on Instagram Follow @stewsensei on Twitter Follow Stew Sensei on YouTube! Vocabulary List Available on the Blog! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/15/is-social-media-useful-for-language-learning/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Do you want the perfect English accent? Do you want to communicate perfectly in English? Would you like a perfect understanding of English grammar? So many language learners are searching for perfection, but this is not always a good thing. Today, I’m going to tell you why you should stop being a perfectionist! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/10/stop-being-perfectionist/ You may also like... How to Stay Motivated?? How to IMPROVE Your Small Talk Skills? What is Cultural Literacy??: The KEY to Becoming Fluent in English! How to Improve Your PUBLIC SPEAKING! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Is Taiwan part of China? There is no simple answer to this question, but it is an argument that is having major international consequences. China claims that Taiwan has always been part of Chinese territory…. But is this true? You may also like... 163. Are Dress Codes a Good Thing? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 162. Why is 2022 so Hot?? (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Stay Motivated?? 161. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/08/164-what-is-happening-in-taiwan-english-vocabulary-lesson/ Vocabulary List Repercussion (n) - the effect that an action, event, or decision had on something, especially a bad effect The decrease in tourism has had serious repercussions for the local economy To inhabit (v) - to live in a place Those islands are inhabited only by birds Indigenous (adj) - used to refer to the people who originally lived in a place rather than people who moved there from somewhere else The indigenous people of Australia were discriminated against by the white settlers Expedition (n) - an organised journey for a particular purpose Hundreds of people have died on expeditions in the Himalayas Dynasty (n) - a series of rulers or leaders who are all from the same family, or a period when a country is ruled by them The Mogul dynasty ruled over India for centuries Nationalist (adj) - wanting your country to be politically independent In Asia, communists and nationalists battled for control in a number of countries To retake (v) - to take something such as a place or position into your possession again, often by force, after losing possession of it The military tried to retake power in 1999 To recognise (v) - to accept that something is legal, true, or important Taiwan is only recognised by 13 countries --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Dress codes are everywhere - at school, at work, in restaurants, and in religious institutions. But are they a good thing? Today, let’s take a look at the debate over dress codes! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/03/are-dress-codes-a-good-thing/ You may also like... 162. Why is 2022 so Hot?? (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Stay Motivated?? 161. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 160. Why is Sri Lanka in Crisis? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Scrubs (n) - loose clothes worn by doctors and nurses in a hospital She came home wearing her doctor’s scrubs Limitation (n) - the act of controlling or reducing, or something that controls or reduces something There are strict limitations on where you can build houses in the UK To indicate (v) - to show, point, or make clear in another way Please indicate what course you would like to study on the application form To enforce (v) - to make people obey a law The new teacher had failed to enforce any sort of discipline Synthetic (adj) - synthetic products are made from artificial substances, often copying a natural product Clothing made from synthetic materials can catch fire easily Inclusive (adj) - an inclusive group or organisation tries to include many different types of people and treat them all fairly and equally Our aim is to create a fairer, more inclusive society To violate (v) - to break or act against something, especially a law or rule He violated the law with his business deals To sexualise (v) - to see something or someone in sexual terms She criticised the number of sexualised music videos being released by pop stars --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices