Thinking in English

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/ I am incredibly fortunate to be joined on the podcast by my friend Honoka – also known as @sneakysmol on Instagram. Honoka was born and raised in Japan, but everyone assumes she is American due to her accent and native English level. We talked about how she was raised bilingual despite never living overseas, and Honoka gave some really useful advice on how to help children learn English naturally! Honoka also runs a popular and bilingual Instagram page focused on Japanese feminism, so we also discussed Japan’s recent performance in the gender inequality rankings and tried to explain why Japan is so unequal. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/01/becoming-bilingual-feminism-and-inequality-in-japan-w-sneakysmol/ You may also like... 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! Follow @sneakysmol Follow @shestands.jp 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/ 2022 has been very hot. In North America, Europe, and Asia, extreme heat waves have occurred over the past few months. But why? Why is 2022 so hot? In this episode, I’m going to help you understand this extreme weather, while introducing you to some useful vocabulary! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/07/27/why-is-2022-so-hot/ You may also like... 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) 159. What is the Supreme Court? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Scorching (adj/adv) - very hot It was a scorching summer day Unbearable (adj) - too painful or unpleasant for you to continue to experience I was in unbearable pain after I burned all of my fingers at work Humidity (n) - a measurement of how much water there is in the air The temperature is 30 degrees, and the humidity is 60% Searing (adj) - if something, such as a feeling or temperature, is described as searing, it is extreme The marathon took place in the searing heat Consider (v) - to believe to be; to think of as This restaurant is considered to be the best in the world Unprecedented (adj) - never having happened or existed in the past 40°C was an unprecedented temperature in the UK Intense (adj) - extreme and very strong It is difficult to work in the intense heat To adapt (v) - to change, or to change something, to suit different conditions or uses I had to adapt my plans to fit his schedule --- 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 Studying English can be a frustrating experience. It takes a lot of effort, time, and sometimes you struggle to improve. How can you stay motivated? Listen to the rest of this episode to find out! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/07/25/how-to-stay-motivated/ YOU MAY ALSO LIKE 161. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 160. Why is Sri Lanka in Crisis? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 159. What is the Supreme Court? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 158. What was the Great Depression? (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/ Boris Johnson has resigned as prime minister of the United Kingdom, and someone new will need to replace him! But we don’t currently know who the new prime minister will be! Today, I’m going to try and explain why Johnson resigned, how the new leader will be chosen, and explain some of the vocabulary needed to talk about British politics! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/07/20/who-will-be-the-next-prime-minister-of-the-uk/ You may also like... 160. Why is Sri Lanka in Crisis? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 159. What is the Supreme Court? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 158. What was the Great Depression? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 157. Why Do Countries Change Their Names? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Step down (phrasal v) - to leave an important job or position He has decided to step down as captain of the team Executive (n) - the part of government that is responsible for making certain that laws and decisions are put into action The Prime Minister is in charge of the British executive Scandal (n) - (an action or event that causes) a public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval Their relationship caused a scandal in the office To grope (v) - to touch someone’s body, usually when the other person does not like it He was groped by a man at the bar Accusation (n) - a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind He made accusations against his former employers To handle (v) - to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of I thought he handled the situation very well To nominate(v) - to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honour Would you like to nominate anyone for director? Candidate (n) - a person who is competing to get a job or elected position There are three candidates standing in the election --- 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 one of my oldest friends – James Brock. James has led a very international life: as a child he lived in the UK, France, and Morocco. And as an adult he moved across the world to China, taught English, and eventually graduated top of his class from a Chinese university. I invited James on to Thinking in English today because I think all of you listening can be inspired by James’ approach to studying languages, his ability to throw himself into foreign cultures, and his dedication to becoming an advanced language speaker! Aside from that, we also discussed the difficulty of attending school in France, accidentally eating duck heads in China, and why the visas prevented him from his dream job at Huawei! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/07/18/how-to-go-from-intermediate-to-advanced-english-w-james-brock/ FOLLOW JAMES ON LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brock-78a326193/ You may also like... 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) Feminist Majo: Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia What is the Point in Studying Latin? w/ Village Green 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/ Thousands of Sri Lankans are protesting in the streets, the president is about to resign, the prime minister’s house has been set on fire, and the country has run out of money. What is happening? Why is Sri Lanka in crisis? What went wrong with the country’s economy? TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/07/13/why-is-sri-lanka-in-crisis/ You may also like... 159. What is the Supreme Court? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 158. What was the Great Depression? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 157. Why Do Countries Change Their Names? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 156. Should Owning a Dog Be Illegal!?!? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Turmoil (n) - a state of confusion, uncertainty, or disorder The whole region is in turmoil Foreign Exchange Reserves (n) - the amounts of money in foreign currencies that a country has at a particular time Exporting more than you import is the best way of building foreign exchange reserves Mismanagement (n) - the process of organising or controlling something badly Two schools were shut down due to financial mismanagement Remittance (n) - money that is sent by a foreign worker back to their own country Immigrants sent $45 billion in remittances to Latin America last year Domestic (adj) - relating to a person’s own country You do not need a passport for domestic flights To lease (v) - to make a legal agreement by which money is paid to use land, a building, a vehicle etc for a period of time Our building lease expires in two weeks To storm (v) - to attack a place or building by entering suddenly in great numbers The fortress was stormed by hundreds of soldiers Bailout (n) - the act of helping a person or organisation that is in difficulty, usually by giving or lending money The bank asked the government for a bailout --- 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/ Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States has made some incredibly influential and consequential decisions. But what is the supreme court? What is its role in US politics? And why has the supreme court become so active? TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/07/11/what-is-the-supreme-court/ You may also like... 158. What was the Great Depression? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 157. Why Do Countries Change Their Names? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 156. Should Owning a Dog Be Illegal!?!? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 155. What is an Endangered Language? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To overturned (v) – to change a legal decision The Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision last month Branch (n) – a part of something larger The Supreme Court is part of the judicial branch of government To enforce (v) – to make people obey a law It isn’t easy for the police to enforce speed limits To implement (v) – to put a plan, system, or law into operation Congress refused to implement tax reforms To interpret (v) – to decide what the intended meaning of something is It is difficult to interpret the meaning of the statistics Check (n) – rules intended to prevent one person or group from having too much power We need effective checks on the power of the president Veto (n) – an official power or right to refuse to accept or allow something The president has the power of veto over any bill Segregation (n) – the policy of keeping one group of people apart from another and treating them differently, especially because of race, sex, or religion The system of racial segregation that used to exist in South Africa was called apartheid To split (v) – to divide into two or more parts The teacher split the students into three groups --- 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/ With the world currently experiencing a variety of economic problems, I thought it would be interesting to look at the worst economic crisis in modern history! What was the Great Depression? What caused it? And how did it end? Let’s discuss these questions and more on today’s episode on Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT --- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/07/06/what-was-the-great-depression/ You may also like... 157. Why Do Countries Change Their Names? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 156. Should Owning a Dog Be Illegal!?!? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 155. What is an Endangered Language? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Recession (n) – a period when the economy of a country is not successful and conditions for business are bad for months Much of the world fell into recession after the stock market crash in 2007 Depression (n) – a serious economic crisis in which there is very little business activity and little employment for years The world plunged into depression in the 1930s Downturn (n) – a reduction in the amount or success of something, such as the economy There is evidence of a downturn in the housing market Recklessly (adv) – in a way that is dangerous and shows that you are not thinking about the risks and results of behaviour She spends her money recklessly Production (n) –making or growing goods to be sold Wheat production has fallen over the past 6 months To trade (v) – buying and selling shares on the stock exchange The volume of stocks traded today was unusually high Makeshift (adj) – temporary and of low quality, but used because of sudden need Thousands of refugees are living in makeshift camps To stimulate (v) – to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active The government plans to cut taxes to stimulate the economy To devalue (v) – to reduce the rate at which money can be exchanged for foreign money The British pound was devalued and it caused a major economic crisis --- 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 today’s episode of Thinking in English, I want to give you all some tips and advice on how to improve your small talk skills! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/07/04/how-to-improve-your-small-talk-skills/ You may also like... What is Cultural Literacy??: The KEY to Becoming Fluent in English! Learning English From the News?!? (with SEND7 Podcast) 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/ Most of you probably know the four main language skills: writing, reading, listening, and speaking. But there is a fifth skill that people often forget, but is just as essential for communication - culture! Today I’m going to explain why learning culture is so important and give you a few tips on how to improve your cultural literacy. TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/06/29/what-is-cultural-literacy/ You may also like... 157. Why Do Countries Change Their Names? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 156. Should Owning a Dog Be Illegal!?!? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Learning English From the News?!? (with SEND7 Podcast) 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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Sometimes a country will change its name. In recent years, Swaziland became Eswatini, Cape Verde became Cabo Verde, and Turkey is now Türkiye! But why do countries change their names? Let’s discuss this today on Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT --- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/06/27/why-do-countries-change-their-names/ You may also like... 156. Should Owning a Dog Be Illegal!?!? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Learning English From the News?!? (with SEND7 Podcast) How to Improve Your PUBLIC SPEAKING! 155. What is an Endangered Language? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Intention (n) - something that you want and plan to do It wasn’t my intention to exclude her from the party - I just forgot her Anglicised (adj) - made English in sound, appearance, or character Immigrants to the US often anglicised their names Pride (n) - feelings of worth and respect The country’s national pride has been damaged by sporting failures Synonymous (adj) - having the same meaning The words “ annoyed” and “irritated” are synonymous To adopt (v) - to accept or start to use something new I think it is time to adopt a new approach to climate change To ditch (v) - to get rid of something that is no longer wanted The criminals ditched the stolen car in a different town To signal (v) - to show that you intend or are ready to do something The death of Chairman Mao signalled the end of an era in Chinese history Long-standing (adj) - having existed for a long time He broke our long-standing agreement --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Should owning a dog be illegal? On today’s episode of Thinking in English, I’m going to explain why I think that owning certain types of dog, in particular “purebred” and flat faced dogs, is cruel and should not be allowed! Let’s learn about the history of dog breeds and the serious problems modern dogs experience, all while learning new vocabulary and practising your listening comprehension! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/06/22/should-owning-a-dog-be-illegal/ You may also like... Learning English From the News?!? (with SEND7 Podcast) How to Improve Your PUBLIC SPEAKING! Creative and Critical Thinking Challenge! (English Riddles) 155. What is an Endangered Language? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Opinionated (adj) - an opinionated person is certain about their beliefs, and expresses their ideas strongly and often He was opinionated and selfish, but undeniably clever To breed (v) - to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way Some dogs were bred to retrieve birds shot during hunting trips Breed (n) - a particular type of animal or plant What’s your favourite breed of dog? Characteristic (n) - a typical or noticeable quality of someone or something Having a big nose is a characteristic in my family To bark (v) - (of a dog) to make a loud, rough noise I can hear a dog barking outside To herd (v) - to make animals move together as a group Farmers use dogs to help herd sheep Stocky (adj) - a stocky person or animal is short, wide across the chest, and strong looking He was stockier than I remembered Squashed (adj) - flat, soft, or out of shape due to being crushed or squeezed He ate some squashed sandwiches for lunch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ How can you use the news to learn or improve your English? Stephen from the Simple English News Daily podcast joins us today to discuss the news, how you can use the news in your daily study plans, and also some predictions for future news stories. I really enjoyed talking with Stephen, and I hope you also enjoy listening to this episode! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/06/20/learning-english-from-the-news/ You may also like... Sanam Monteiro: Creative Writing, Making Mistakes, and Learning English! Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) Feminist Majo: Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia What is the Point in Studying Latin? w/ Village Green English INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Follow Simple English News Daily! Website - https://www.send7.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/send7podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/send7podcast Full Vocabulary List on the Blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Four years ago I gave a speech in Japanese in front of over a hundred people, completely forgot my words, started to sweat profusely, and ended up skipping half of the topics I wanted to talk about. I don’t want Thinking in English followers to have the same experience as I did, so today I’m going to give you tips and advice on how to become a better public speaker! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/06/15/how-to-improve-your-public-speaking/ You may also like... Creative and Critical Thinking Challenge! (English Riddles) 155. What is an Endangered Language? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Every Royal Word You Need to Know! (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to be an ACTIVE English Learner!! 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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Today, I want you all to practice using your critical, creative, and out-of-the-box thinking skills by answering a few challenging English riddles! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/06/13/creative-and-critical-thinking-challenge/ You may also like... 3 English Riddles! Awesome English Riddle Challenge!! 5 Challenging English Riddles! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Riddle 1 What is always in front of you but can’t be seen? Riddle 2 What month of the year has 28 days? Riddle 3 There’s a one-story house in which everything is yellow. Yellow walls, yellow doors, yellow furniture. What colour are the stairs? Riddle 4 You see me once in June, twice in November and not at all in May. What am I? Riddle 5 What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ A recent report has revealed that nearly 2500 languages are at risk of becoming extinct in the near future. Why do languages die out? Does it matter if they do? And how can we save an endangered language? Let’s talk about this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/06/08/155-what-is-an-endangered-language/ You may also like... Sanam Monteiro: Creative Writing, Making Mistakes, and Learning English! Every Royal Word You Need to Know! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 154. Why Can’t America Ban Guns? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 153. Should We Pay Reparations for Slavery? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Endangered (adj) - things that may soon not exist because there are very few around now The rhino is an endangered animal Generation (n) - all the people of about the same age within a society The younger generation smokes less that their parents did Elder (n) - an older person, especially one with a respected position in society You should listen to the advice of your elders To absorb (v) - to take something in, especially gradually Towels absorb moisture at the expense of (phrase) - resulting in the loss of something They chose to speed up production at the expense of safety To document (v) - to record the details of an event, a process, etc His interest in cars has been well-documented Exclusively (adv) - only That YouTuber has an exclusively female audience To revitalise (v) - to give new life, energy, activity, or success to something They made a plan to revitalise the city centre Multilingualism (n) - knowledge of more languages than a native language The school embraced multilingualism and offered classes in the country’s three national languages --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Sanam Monteiro is poet, activist, political science graduate, youth worker, former intern for United Nations Women, and a friend of mine who once let me sleep on her sofa in Brussels! I invited Sanam on to Thinking in English today to discuss her experiences of both learning and teaching English. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/06/06/sanam-monteiro-creative-writing-making-mistakes-and-learning-english/ You may also like... Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) Feminist Majo: Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia What is the Point in Studying Latin? w/ Village Green English INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Follow Sanam and the Compass Collective! Sanam's Instagram - @namnaaam Compass Collective - https://www.compasscollect.com/ Compass Collective Instagram - @compasscollect Donate to Compass Collective --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ To mark the 70th year of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, the UK is holding a large celebration this week called the platinum jubilee! And this episode of Thinking in English is going to introduce you to every “royal” word you need to know to talk about the Queen, the Monarchy, and the Crown! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/06/01/every-royal-word-you-need-to-know/ You may also like... 154. Why Can’t America Ban Guns? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 153. Should We Pay Reparations for Slavery? (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to be an ACTIVE English Learner!! 152. Why are the Falkland Islands so Controversial? (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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ America has a problem with gun violence. But they struggle to do anything about it. Even after tragic mass shootings it is unlikely that anything will be done to prevent such a thing happening again. So, why can’t America ban guns? By the end of today’s episode you should have a clearer idea! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/30/why-cant-america-ban-guns/ You may also like... 153. Should We Pay Reparations for Slavery? (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to be an ACTIVE English Learner!! 152. Why are the Falkland Islands so Controversial? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 151. What is Roe v. Wade? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Firearm (n) - a gun that can be carried easily Pistols and revolvers are firearms Homicide (n) - murder The number of homicides in the city increased last year To bear (v) - to have or continue to have something; to carry something He arrived bearing gifts Equivalent (n) - having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc $50 is roughly equivalent to £40 Background checks (n) - a check of what a person has done in the past, often to help decide whether or not to employ them A criminal background check showed he had been arrested as a teenager Would-be (adj) - wanting or trying to be Would-be soldiers are required to pass physical examinations Amnesty (n) - a period of time during which people are not punished for committing a crime People who hand in illegal weapons to the police will not be prosecuted during the amnesty Lobby (n) - a group of people who try to persuade the government or an official group to do something The pro-coal lobby has succeeded in stopping the government from shutting down the mine --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ During recent trips to the Caribbean, the British royal family has faced demands for reparations and compensation for the UK’s involvement in the historic slave trade. What are reparations? And should we pay reparations for slavery? Let’s talk about this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/25/should-we-pay-reparations-for-slavery/ You may also like... How to be an ACTIVE English Learner!! 152. Why are the Falkland Islands so Controversial? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 151. What is Roe v. Wade? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 150. How to Stop Procrastinating!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List head of state (n) - the official leader of a country, often someone who has few or no real political powers Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state in 15 countries Atrocity (n) - an extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act They are currently investigating the atrocities committed during the war To trace (v) - to discover the causes or origins of something by examining the way in which it has developed She traced her family back 400 years Impoverished (adj) - very poor He was an impoverished young actor Wrongdoing (n) - a bad or an illegal action She has denied any wrongdoing Descendant (n) - a person who is related to you and who lives after you They claim to be the descendants of the royal family To emancipate (v) - to free a person from another person’s control Slaves in the British empire were mostly emancipated in 1833 Appalling (v) - very bad The weather today is appalling Precedent (n) - an action, situation, or decision that has already happened and can be used as a reason why a similar action or decision should be performed or made There is already precedent for promoting people with no formal qualifications in this company --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ On today’s episode of Thinking in English, I’m going to talk about active learning. Active learning is the best way to study and improve your English ability, but most language learners do not learn actively. How can you become an active English learner? Keep listening to find out! FULL TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/23/how-to-be-an-active-english-learner/ You may also like... Does it Always Rain in England??: British Stereotypes Explained! 152. Why are the Falkland Islands so Controversial? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 151. What is Roe v. Wade? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 150. How to Stop Procrastinating!! (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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ 40 years ago Britain and Argentina fought a bitter war over a few small and remote islands in the Atlantic ocean. The Falkland islands remain a controversial issue today. Where are the Falklands? Why did Argentina and Britain go to war over them? And who should control the islands? Let’s discuss these questions on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/16/why-are-the-falkland-islands-so-controversial/ You may also like... 151. What is Roe v. Wade? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 150. How to Stop Procrastinating!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) 149. Should Cannabis be Legal? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Remote (adj) - far away in distance He lives in a remote mountain village Sparsely (adv) - with only a small number or amount of people or things His room is sparsely furnished To renounce (v) - to say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in, or have a connection with something Gandhi renounced the use of violence Sovereignty (n) - the power of a country to control its own government Talks are ongoing over the sovereignty of the disputed island To occupy (v) - to move into and take control and/or possession of a place Troops quickly occupied the city To surrender (v) - to stop fighting and admit defeat They would rather die than surrender To inherit (v) - if you inherit a situation, problem, department, etc., you become responsible for dealing with it or managing it When I took on the job of manager, I inherited a lot of financial problems Undisputed (adj) - if something is undisputed, everyone agrees about it He is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world Self-determination (n) - the ability or power to make decisions for yourself, especially the power of a nation to decide how it will be governed The UN considers self-determination to be a human right --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Today I’m going to talk about creative thinking. And towards the end of the episode, I’ll give you some tips and advice on how to become a creative thinker! Whether you are a student, a writer, a businessperson, or any other professions, learning to think more creatively will surely be useful! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/11/what-is-creative-thinking/ You may also like... 151. What is Roe v. Wade? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 150. How to Stop Procrastinating!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) Tips For University Applications and How to Improve Your Listening: Answering Your Questions! 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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ What is Roe v. Wade? Why is it such a controversial and significant decision? And why is the US Supreme Court going to reverse it? By the end of today’s episode of Thinking in English, you should be able to answer all of these questions and have learned some very useful legal English vocabulary! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/09/what-is-roe-v-wade/ You may also like... 150. How to Stop Procrastinating!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) Tips For University Applications and How to Improve Your Listening: Answering Your Questions! 149. Should Cannabis be Legal? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To leak (v) - to allow secret information to become generally known He leaked the names of the suspects to the press To overturn (v) - to change a legal decision The Supreme Court overturned their earlier decision Absolute (adj) - very great or to the largest degree possible I have absolute faith in her judgement Trimester (n) - human pregnancy is divided into three month periods called trimesters Women are usually offered their first scan in the first trimester of pregnancy Pseudonym (n) - a name someone uses instead of their real name George Orwell was a pseudonym - his real name was Eric Blair To terminate (v) - to end or stop They terminated my contract in October To hear (v) - officially listened to by a court, council, etc The case was heard by the High Court Egregiously (adv) - extremely bad in a way that is very noticeable The decisions made by that country have been egregiously wrong --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ What is procrastination? Why do we wait until the last minute to complete tasks? And how can we stop procrastinating? On today’s episode of Thinking in English let’s discuss these questions and more! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/04/how-to-stop-procrastinating/ You may also like… https://hbr.org/2017/10/5-research-based-strategies-for-overcoming-procrastination Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) Tips For University Applications and How to Improve Your Listening: Answering Your Questions! 149. Should Cannabis be Legal? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 148. What is a Trade Union? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To delay (v) – to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected My plane was delayed by another hour Deadline (n) – a time or day by which something must be done The deadline for applications was April 15th To sabotage (v) – to intentionally prevent the success of a plan or action She tried to sabotage her colleagues’ careers! Due (adj) – expected to happen or arrive at a particular time The homework is due by midnight tomorrow To overestimate (v) – to guess an amount that is too high or a size that is too big I overestimated how much food to buy for the party… there is so much left over! To underestimate (v) – to fail to guess or understand the real cost, size, difficulty, etc. of something He seriously underestimated the cost of building his own house frame of mind (phrase) – someone’s mood or the particular way someone thinks or feels about something I was not in the right frame of mind to continue Trigger (n) – an event or situation, etc. that causes something to start There are fears that the incident may trigger more protests in the capital city Daunting (adj) – if something is daunting it makes you feel slightly frightened or worried about your abilities to achieve something Reforming the political system is a daunting task --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Does your English accent matter? Does British English really exist? How can you become more confident in your English speaking skills? On today’s episode, Dan Sensei joins us to discuss some of these questions and give you all some great advice and motivation! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/02/does-your-english-accent-matter/ You may also like... What is the Point in Studying Latin? w/ Village Green English Feminist Majo: Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Check Out DanSensei!! His website - https://www.dansenseienglish.com/ Podcast - Dan Sensei English Podcast His Instagram - @dansenseienglish Youtube - DanSenSeiEnglish --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Today I’m going to answer your questions - from university application tips, to my career, to Japanese phrases that don’t translate to English, let’s answer all of your questions today! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/27/answering-your-questions/ You may also like... 149. Should Cannabis be Legal? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 148. What is a Trade Union? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Feminist Majo: Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia What is Sarcasm? 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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s take a look at a very controversial debate - should cannabis be legal? Let’s look at both sides of the argument, think in English, and eventually decide what you think is the correct answer! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/25/should-cannabis-be-legal/ You may also like... 148. What is a Trade Union? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Feminist Majo: Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia What is Sarcasm? 147. Does a Country Need an Army? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To derive (v) - to get something from something else Many people derive pleasure from work To cultivate (v) - to grow a crop They cultivate beans and corn on their farm Psychoactive (adj) - a psychoactive drug affects your mind THC is the psychoactive component of cannabis Consensus (n) - generally accepted opinion or decision There was no consensus reached at yesterday’s meeting Possession (n) - the fact you own or have something He is in possession of a very valuable watch Confiscate (v) - to take possession away from someone, usually as a punishment The teacher confiscated my phone To legalise (v) - to allow something by law Same-sex marriage has been legalised in many European countries Cost (n) - something that is given, needed, or lost in order to get a particular thing I thought about changing jobs, but the costs outweigh the benefits --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Earlier this month, employees at an Amazon warehouse in New York formed the company’s first official trade union in the US. This news hit headlines around the world, with activists, journalists, and business leaders all describing it as a significant event! But why? What is a trade union? What do unions do? Why did Amazon employees decide to form a union? And why did Amazon try so hard to stop them? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/20/148-what-is-a-trade-union-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... Feminist Majo: Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia What is Sarcasm? 147. Does a Country Need an Army? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 146. What is Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Private sector (n) - businesses and industries that are not owned or controlled by the government 60 percent of recent graduates are employed in the private sector Public Sector (n) - businesses and industries that are owned or controlled by the government Most doctors work in the public sector To unionise (v) - to organise workers to become members of a trade union They are about to try to unionise workers at major supermarkets Interest (n) - something that brings advantages to or affects someone or something A union looks after the interests of its members working conditions (n) - the environment in which someone works, including cleanliness, equipment, breaks, overtime pay, etc That company is infamous for terrible working conditions on behalf of (phrase) - in the interests of (person, group, etc); as a representative of I attended a meeting on behalf of my friends Negotiate (v) - to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them I managed to negotiate a pay increase with my boss profit margin (n) - the difference between the total cost of making and selling something and the price it is sold for Many small companies operate on narrow profit margins Contagious (adj) - if something is contagious it spreads quickly among people --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Follow Marie and the Feminist Majo!! Check out her blog -- https://feministmajo.wordpress.com/ Follow Marie's Instagram -- @feministmajo Follow the Feminist Majo everywhere! - https://linktr.ee/feministmajo On today’s episode of Conversations with Thinking in English, I’m incredibly happy to welcome my good friend Marie onto the podcast! Marie is originally from France and runs the Feminist Majo blog which posts fascinating articles about the lives of women in East Asia. Marie also has a Master’s degree in Asian Politics (from the same university as I graduate from) and has studied a lot of languages in her life! Join us for a conversation on feminism, women in East Asia, and how to develop your language skills to be able to study at a top English language university! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/18/feminist-majo-maintaining-advanced-english-feminism-and-east-asia/ You may also like... What is the Point in Studying Latin? w/ Village Green English 147. Does a Country Need an Army? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 146. What is Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List is on the BLOG!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's take a look at sarcasm in English! What is sarcasm? What is the point of it? And what are the different types of sarcasm? By the end of this episode, you should know the answers to these questions! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/13/what-is-sarcasm/ You may also like... English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) Best UK Comedies for Learning British English What is the Point in Studying Latin? w/ Village Green 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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Does a country actually need an armed forces? What would happen if a nation chose to not have a military and not spend money on defence? Surely every country must have some kind of army? Let's discuss this on today's episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/11/does-a-country-need-an-army/ You may also like... 146. What is Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 145. Should you Support Your Country Unconditionally? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 144. Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 143. What is a War Crime? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Remarkable (adj) - unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning Nelson Mandela was a remarkable man Expenditure (n) - the total amount of money that a government or person spends The government’s annual expenditure on health increases every year Procurement (n) - the process of getting supplies or products He specialises in the procurement of rare objects Reliant (adj) - needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed He’s completely reliant on his wheelchair to get around To demilitarise (v) - to remove military forces from an area There is a demilitarised zone between North and South Korea To dissolve (v) - to end an official organisation or legal arrangement Their marriage was dissolved last year To disband (v) - to stop existing as a group or organisation, or to end a group or organisation The international department was disbanded due to the pandemic Leverage (n) - power to influence people and get the results you want The British government has little leverage in that part of the world --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ In March, Florida passed a controversial new law which has been given the nickname the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. What does this new law do? Why is it controversial? And why did Florida pass such a controversial law now? Let’s discuss these questions and more on the Thinking in English podcast! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/06/what-is-floridas-dont-say-gay-bill/ You may also like... 145. Should you Support Your Country Unconditionally? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 144. Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 143. What is a War Crime? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Logical Fallacies: Mistakes You Probably Make When Arguing! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Bill (n) - a planned new law that is being discussed before voted on When a bill is passed in Parliament it becomes law Progressive (adj) - progressive ideas or systems are new and modern, encouraging changes in society He has very progressive ideas, which is surprising considering his conservative family LGBT (adj) - abbreviation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender She has been a campaigner for LGBT rights To decriminalise (v) - to stop something from being illegal Many US states have now decriminalised marijuana Legislature (n) - the group of people who have the power to make and change laws Parliament is the UK’s legislature Opt out (phrasal v) - to choose not to be part of an activity or to stop being involved in it Employees can choose to opt out of the pension scheme sexual orientation (n) - the fact of someone preferring to have sexual relationships either with men, or with women, or with both It is now illegal in many countries to discriminate against someone based on sexual orientation Worded (adj) - said or written with particular words The politician released a carefully worded statement Spontaneous (adj) - happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced The audience broke into spontaneous applause Incidental (adj) - happening by chance His influence on younger employees was incidental, not intentional --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ What is the point of studying an ancient language? Should the government fund Latin study? And what are the connections between Latin and English? Hopefully, we will answer all these questions in today’s episode! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/04/what-is-the-point-in-studying-latin/ Check Out Thomas and Village Green English! Visit the vgenglish.com Check out their YouTube Channel Follow them on Instagram! - villagegreenenglish You may also like... What are Phantonyms? And What are False Friends? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 145. Should you Support Your Country Unconditionally? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 144. Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 143. What is a War Crime? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog VOCABULARY LIST -- go to thinkinginenglish.blog (I couldn't fit it in the description) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ What are phantonyms? And what are false friends? Let's find out about these common challenges for English learners on today's episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/30/what-are-phantonyms-and-what-are-false-friends/ You may also like... 145. Should you Support Your Country Unconditionally? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 144. Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 143. What is a War Crime? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Logical Fallacies: Mistakes You Probably Make When Arguing! 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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ What does it mean to be a patriot? What does it mean to love your country? Should you support your nation unconditionally, no matter what, and in any situation? Let’s talk about these questions on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/28/should-you-support-your-country-unconditionally/ You may also like... 144. Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 143. What is a War Crime? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Logical Fallacies: Mistakes You Probably Make When Arguing! 142. What is an Oligarchy? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Unconditionally (adv) - in a way that is complete and not limited in any way He thanked his mother for being unconditionally supportive Imaginary (adj) - something that is imaginary is created by and exists only in the mind As a child, my brother had an imaginary friend Connotation (n) - a feeling or idea that is suggested by a particular word although it need not be a part of the word’s meaning, or something suggested by an object or situation “Resolute” means stubborn, but with a more positive connotation To diverge (v) - to follow a different direction, or to be or become different Although the two organisations used to work closely together, their objectives have diverged recently Exclusionary (adj) - causing someone or something not to be allowed to take part in an activity or to enter a place The political party has been criticised for its exclusionary membership rules Superiority (n) - the fact that one person or thing is better, stronger, etc. than another The French football team demonstrated their superiority over the Spanish last night Flaw (n) - a fault, mistake, or weakness This report is full of flaws Meaningful (adj) - useful, serious, or important It is difficult to form meaningful relationships with colleagues when you work online --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s investigate the debate over school uniforms. Are uniforms a way to make school safer and more equal? Or are uniforms stopping children from being individuals and have no effect on academic performance? TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/23/should-students-have-to-wear-school-uniforms/ You may also like... 143. What is a War Crime? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Logical Fallacies: Mistakes You Probably Make When Arguing! 142. What is an Oligarchy? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 141. South Korean Elections Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Peculiarity (n) - something that is typical of one person, group, or thing Farmers have to change approach to deal with the peculiarities of each crop Uniform (n) - a set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organisation or group of people The soldier wore full uniform on his wedding day Sixth-form (n) - in Britain, sixth-form is the part of a school for students aged 16-18 When I was at sixth-form, I studied Maths, History, and Politics Regulated (adj) - controlled by rules or laws We need to make sure banks are regulated so that they don’t put people’s savings in danger Mandatory (adj) - something that is mandatory must be done It is mandatory to wear seat belts in cars Intruder (n) - someone who is in a place or situation where they are not wanted or not allowed The intruders entered the house through the window Distracted (adj) - having your attention taken away from what you should be doing She was distracted by her phone throughout the dinner To enhance (v) - to improve in quality, amount, or strength of something Pictures can be enhanced using computer software Expression (n) - the act of saying what you think or showing how you feel using words or action Freedom of expression is considered a human right --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Joe Biden has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being a “war criminal.” But what does this mean? What is a war crime”? And what makes someone a war criminal? Let’s talk about this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/21/what-is-a-war-crime/ You may also like... Logical Fallacies: Mistakes You Probably Make When Arguing! 142. What is an Oligarchy? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 141. South Korean Elections Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to THINK CRITICALLY in ENGLISH!!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Off-the-cuff (phrase) - if you speak off the cuff, you say something without having prepared or thought about your words first I hadn’t prepared a speech so I just said a few words off the cuff Rhetoric (n) - speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people I was influenced by her rhetoric into donating to the charity To commit (v) - to do something illegal or something that is considered wrong He was sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit Humanity (n) - understanding and kindness towards other people He displayed no humanity to his opponent To ratify (v) - (especially of government or organisations) to make an agreement official Many countries have now ratified the UN convention on the rights of the child To prohibit (v) - to officially refuse to allow something Cars are prohibited from driving in the town centre To prosecute (v) - to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a court He was prosecuted for fraud Tribunal (n) - a special court who are officially chosen to examine problems of a particular type She took her case to an immigration tribunal Explicitly (adv) - in a way that is clear and exact The law explicitly prohibits stealing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's discover some of the most common mistakes people make when arguing or debating! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/16/mistakes-you-probably-make-when-arguing/ You may also like... 142. What is an Oligarchy? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 141. South Korean Elections Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to THINK CRITICALLY in ENGLISH!!! 140. Why Do We Still Have Nuclear Weapons? (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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ The US, UK, and EU have introduced massive sanctions against many Russian oligarchs. These rich and powerful men are thought to have influence over Russia’s leaders and policies - but why? What is an oligarch? And what is an oligarchy? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/14/what-is-an-oligarchy/ You may also like... 141. South Korean Elections Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to THINK CRITICALLY in ENGLISH!!! 140. Why Do We Still Have Nuclear Weapons? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 139. Why China Should Have Industrialised First!: The Song Dynasty and the Industrial Revolution (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Sanction (n) - an official order that is taken against a country in order to make it obey international law Trade sanctions will be lifted if they agree to stop producing nuclear weapons State (n) - a country and/or its government Some museums are funded by the state To skyrocket (v) - to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success Housing prices have skyrocketed in recent months To differ (v) - to be not like something or someone else My views differ considerably from my parents Defective (adj) - something that is defective has a fault in it and does not work correctly My eyesight is defective so I wear glasses Perverted (adj) - considered strange and unpleasant by most people He has a sick and perverted sense of humour Corrupt (adj) - dishonestly using your position or power to get an advantage, especially for money That country’s police are very corrupt - you need to pay them if they stop your car Disproportionate (adj) - too large or too small in comparison to something else, or not deserving its importance or influence There are a disproportionate number of girls in my class Tycoon (n) - a person who has become very rich and powerful He made his fortune as a shipping tycoon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ On the one side there is a liberal politician with a history of defending working people, but also of using insults and showing anger. On the other side is a conservative former prosecutor who has been successfully anti-corruption throughout his career, but has also been accused of being a misogynist. Who will become the next President of South Korea? Let’s find out in today’s episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/09/south-korean-elections-explained/ You may also like... How to THINK CRITICALLY in ENGLISH!!! 140. Why Do We Still Have Nuclear Weapons? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 139. Why China Should Have Industrialised First!: The Song Dynasty and the Industrial Revolution (English Vocabulary Lesson) 138. The Strange History of Pitcairn Island!: Where is the Most Isolated Place in the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To transition (v) - to change from one form or situation to another Schools have begun to transition towards a new style of teaching Discontent (n) - a feeling of wanting better treatment or an improved situation There was widespread discontent of the plan Misogyny (n) - feeling of hating women, or the belief that men are much better than women The politician has been accused of being a misogynist Consolidated (adj) - made stronger and more certain He was re-elected and his power was consolidated Traitorous (adj) - not loyal to your own country, social group, beliefs, etc He was accused of traitorous actions against his country To abolish (v) - to end an activity officially I think bullfighting should be abolished To stagnate (v) - to stay the same and not grow or develop I hope my podcast never stagnates Misconduct (n) - unacceptable or bad behaviour by someone in a position of responsibility or authority The CEO was accused of professional misconduct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn how to think critically! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/07/how-to-think-critically-in-english/ You may also like… 140. Why Do We Still Have Nuclear Weapons? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 139. Why China Should Have Industrialised First!: The Song Dynasty and the Industrial Revolution (English Vocabulary Lesson) 138. The Strange History of Pitcairn Island!: Where is the Most Isolated Place in the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson) “Moron,” “Ignoramus,” and “Dotard”! Famous English Insults Explained! (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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ They are terrifying, destructive, and devastating weapons which could kill millions if used… in fact they are so powerful that most people believe nuclear weapons should never be used again. So, why do we still have nuclear weapons? Let’s discuss this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/02/140-why-do-we-still-have-nuclear-weapons/ You may also like... 139. Why China Should Have Industrialised First!: The Song Dynasty and the Industrial Revolution (English Vocabulary Lesson) 138. The Strange History of Pitcairn Island!: Where is the Most Isolated Place in the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson) “Moron,” “Ignoramus,” and “Dotard”! Famous English Insults Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 136. What Happened to Patrick Zaki? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To deter (v) - to prevent someone from doing something by making it difficult to do it or threatening bad results if they do (also in the form deterrence and deterrent) High prices are deterring many young people from buying houses To decimate (v) - to reduce something severely Populations of endangered animals have been decimated Proliferation (n) - a great and quick increase in number or amount The proliferation of social media has changed how we communicate Disarmament (n) - the act of taking away or giving up weapons She said she supported nuclear disarmament Self-interest (n) - the act of considering the advantage to yourself when making decisions The company’s donation was motivated by self-interest Conventional (adj) - traditional and ordinary He lives a very conventional life To stabilise (v) - if something stabilises, it becomes fixed or stops changing The medicine stabilised his heart rate Verification (n) - the act of proving or checking that something exists, is true, or is correct We require verification of your age before you can buy beer Rational (adj) - based on clear thought and reason She made the rational decision and went home early --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A thousand years ago, the Song dynasty of China created the most advanced and developed society in the world. It was so advanced that historians have compared it to 18th century Britain. However, unlike 18th century Britain, China did not have an industrial revolution. Let’s discuss why on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT = https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/28/song-dynasty-and-the-industrial-revolution/ You may also like... 138. The Strange History of Pitcairn Island!: Where is the Most Isolated Place in the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson) “Moron,” “Ignoramus,” and “Dotard”! Famous English Insults Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 136. What Happened to Patrick Zaki? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 135. The End of Winter Sport?: Climate Change and the Future of the Winter Olympics! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Skilled (adj) - skilled work needs to be done by someone who has had special training We are recruiting experienced and skilled mechanics to work on a new project Industry (n) - the companies and activities involved in the production of goods The government has recently started listening to the concerns of industry Manufacturing (n) - business of producing goods in large numbers Car manufacturing has increased over the last month To flourish (v) - to grow or develop successfully The tomatoes in my garden are flourishing due to the warm weather 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 To observe (v) - to watch carefully Children learn by observing adults Plague (n) - (usually bubonic plague) a very infectious disease which killed half of all Europeans in the 14th century Millions died of the plague Printing press (n) - a machine that prints text or images, especially for books, newspapers, or other documents The printing press is one of the most important inventions in history To kneel (v) - to go down into a position where one or both knees are on the ground The mother knelt down beside her child --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's practice our English pronunciation with some of my favourite challenging tongue twisters!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/25/5-tongue-twisters-to-improve-your-english-pronunciation/ You may also like... Most Difficult English Pronunciation Poem!!: The Chaos (English Pronunciation Lesson) Terrifyingly Troubling Tongue Twisters!: A Pronunciation Challenge Tongue Twister Challenge!: English Pronunciation Practice 112. English Accents Explained!: Why do Language Learners Have Accents and Should We Care? (English Lesson) TONGUE TWISTERS You know New York, you need New York, you know you need unique New York He threw three free throws Wayne went to Wales to watch walruses We surely shall see the sun shine soon Betty Botter bought some butter But she said the butter’s bitter If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter But a bit of better butter will make my batter better So ‘twas better Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a 'exhausted,' 'dead on your feet,' or 'worn out?' On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's learn some excellent vocabulary to describe tiredness in English!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/23/tired-vocabulary-synonyms-and-phrases/ You may also like... Vocabulary for a Lazy Day!: ‘Couch Potato,’ ‘Lackadaisical,’ ‘Workshy’ and more! (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Describe Illness in English!!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) The BEST Vocabulary for Job Interviews, Resumes, and University Applications! A Guide to Insulting Boris Johnson (Using His Own Words) CONTACT ME 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

You probably haven’t heard of Pitcairn Island - but it has one of the most interesting histories in the Pacific Ocean. Not only is Pitcairn one of the remotest and most isolated places in the world, the people who live there have a unique and amazing story. Let’s talk about the strange history of Pitcairn in today's episode on Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/21/138-the-strange-history-of-pitcairn-island/ You may also like... “Moron,” “Ignoramus,” and “Dotard”! Famous English Insults Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 136. What Happened to Patrick Zaki? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 135. The End of Winter Sport?: Climate Change and the Future of the Winter Olympics! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 134. Is Obesity a Disease? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Isolated (adj) - not near to other places He grew up in an isolated farm Remote (adj) - a long way from any towns, cities, or other people She studies remote communities high up in the mountains To inhabit (v) - to live in a place Those remote islands are only inhabited by birds and insects To captivate (v) - to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive Her singing captivated the audience Polynesian (n) - a person from Polynesia (including Hawaii, Tonga, Tuvalu, Samoa, and more islands) There are many Polynesian athletes playing professional rugby To sight (v) - to suddenly see something or someone After days at sea, the sailors finally sighted land Perilous (adj) - extremely dangerous The country roads are quite perilous Mutiny (n) - an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers or sailors, refuses to obey orders and/or attempts to take control from people in authority (a ‘mutineer’ is a person involved in a ‘mutiny’) Conditions on the ship were so bad that the crew started to plan a mutiny To relocate (v) - to move or move something or someone from one place to another The couple relocated to Spain --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Thinking in English, I'm going to introduce some English sayings that are famous, but no longer commonly used! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/18/traditional-british-english-phrases-heading-to-the-knackers-yard/ You may also like... “Moron,” “Ignoramus,” and “Dotard”! Famous English Insults Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Vocabulary for a Lazy Day!: ‘Couch Potato,’ ‘Lackadaisical,’ ‘Workshy’ and more! (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Describe Illness in English!!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) A Guide to Insulting Boris Johnson (Using His Own Words) CONTACT ME 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

On today's episode of Thinking in English, I'm going to explain some of the most famous insults in political history! From "dotard" to "malignant cancerous tumour," let's learn how countries and politicians like to describe each other!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/16/famous-english-insults-explained/ You may also like... Vocabulary for a Lazy Day!: ‘Couch Potato,’ ‘Lackadaisical,’ ‘Workshy’ and more! (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Describe Illness in English!!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) A Guide to Insulting Boris Johnson (Using His Own Words) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog “The mute with the deaf” “Morons” “It still smells of sulphur” “You are an ignoramus, you are a donkey, Mr Danger...You are a coward, a killer, a genocide, an alcoholic, a drunk, a liar.” “A boy in short trousers” “Rocket man” and “Dotard” “A malignant cancerous tumour” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happened to Patrick Zaki? The Egyptian student, researcher, and human rights activist was arrested in Cairo 2 years ago - but why? What did he do? And what will happen in the future? Let's talk about it on today's episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/14/136-what-happened-to-patrick-zaki/ You may also like... 135. The End of Winter Sport?: Climate Change and the Future of the Winter Olympics! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 134. Is Obesity a Disease? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 133. Why Is Indonesia Changing Capital City? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 132. Pros and Cons of Mandatory National Service! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To interrogate (v) - To ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence The man was arrested and interrogated for five hours To detain (v) - to force someone to officially stay in a place A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning To drop (v) - to stop something you were doing or planning to do The union dropped its demands in return for a pay rise To marginalise (v) - to treat someone or something as if they are not important Some people are worried that the country’s native language will be marginalised Relentless (adj) - continuing in a severe or extreme way The relentless heat makes it difficult to work during the day Arbitrarily (adv) - in a way that uses personal power unfairly and without considering people’s rights and wishes Local officials enforce rules arbitrarily and unreasonably Plight (n) - an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad, or difficult one He was moved by the plight of the refugees Honorary (adj) - given as a reward, without qualifying in a standard way The university gave the president a honorary degree Torture (n) - the act of causing great physical or mental pain in order to persuade someone to do something or to give information He revealed his secrets under torture --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices