Thinking in English

Today, I'm going to give you five challenging riddles to try and solve! Use your English skills to find the answers! TRANSCRIPT!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/04/5-challenging-english-riddles/ You might also like... 3 English Riddles Terrifyingly Troubling Tongue Twisters!: A Pronunciation Challenge Awesome English Riddle Challenge!! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] What gets wet while drying? I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I? People make me, save me, change me, raise me. What am I? What word is pronounced the same if you take away four of its five letters? What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it? If you want to check your answers, message Thinking in English Podcast on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are You ‘Bursting with Joy,’ ‘Over The Moon,’ or ‘On Cloud Nine’? In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some other fascinating idioms and phrases to describe happiness!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/01/are-you-bursting-with-joy-over-the-moon-or-on-cloud-nine-idioms-and-phrases-to-describe-happiness/ You may also be interested in... “When pigs fly:” Essential English Idioms, Expressions, and Proverbs! (English Vocabulary Lesson) ‘Fat Cats,’ ‘Cat Naps,’ and ‘Doggy Bags’: Dog and Cat Idioms! 45. Eight More Business English Idioms!! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you thinking about taking an English proficiency test to check your language level? Or do you need the result for a job, to move to another country, or start university? Two of the most important, well respected, and popular exams are TOEFL and IELTS. Which one should you take? Let’s talk about it in this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/29/106-toefl-vs-ielts-which-one-should-you-take-english-vocabulary-lesson%ef%bf%bc/ You may also like... 76. Conversational English vs Business English vs Academic English: What’s the difference? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 55. British English vs American English: Which is Better?? CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List To naturalise (v) - to make someone a legal citizen of a country that they were not born in My sister is a naturalised US citizen Acronym (n) - an abbreviation consisting of the first letters of each word in the name of something, pronounced as a words IELTS is an acronym for “International English Language Testing System” Specific (adj) - relating to one thing and not others; particular The virus attacks specific cells in the brain Proficiency (n) - the fact of having the skill and experience for doing something That organization requires employees to have proficiency in at least two different languages In a nutshell (idiom) - very briefly, giving only the main points “What went wrong?” “In a nutshell, everything” To type (v) - to write using a machine, either a computer keyboard or a typewriter She asked me to type a couple of letters Contrasting (adj) - very different That artist likes to use contrasting colours in his paintings Airport fiction (n) - airport fiction is a genre of literature that is a fairly long and fast paced; you read it for the plot and the fast pace, not for the style of writing She only likes to read airport fiction To reiterate (v) - to say something again, once or several times She reiterated that she had never seen him before --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mission to recruit Nazi war criminals? CIA mind control experiments? A President trying to steal important documents? These might sound crazy, but they are just a few examples of conspiracy theories that were actually true! Let’s talk about conspiracy theories and more on this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/28/105-crazy-conspiracy-theories-that-were-actually-true-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Plot (n) - a secret plan by several people to do something that is wrong, harmful, or not legal, especially to do damage to a person or government The police stopped a plot to assassinate the president Uncertainty (n) - a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known or certain Life is full of uncertainties Sociopolitical (adj) - used to describe the differences between groups of people relating to their political beliefs, social class, etc The report recommended new policies due to sociopolitical changes over the years Evildoer (n) - someone who does something evil The government has blamed the protests on a handful of evildoers Obscure (adj) - not known to many people He moved to an obscure island in the Pacific Blatantly (adv) - in a way that is very obscure and intentional, when this is a bad thing It was blatantly obvious that she was telling a lie To cover up (phrasal v) - to keep something unpleasant or illegal secret or hidden He accused the men of covering up a crime Scandal (n) - (an action or event that caused) a public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval Their affair caused a scandal in the office --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some essential English proverbs! TRANSCRIPT = https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/24/5-essential-english-proverbs-perfect-for-esl-learners-english-vocabulary-lesson-%ef%bf%bc/ You may also be interested in... 10 Must Know British English Slang Words! Useful Phrases and Expressions for Presentations! (Business and Academic English) ‘Fat Cats,’ ‘Cat Naps,’ and ‘Doggy Bags’: Dog and Cat Idioms! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday the 22nd of September the entire world will experience an equal amount of daylight and darkness. This is known as an equinox, and is celebrated by millions of people from different societies and cultures all around the world. This episode of Thinking in English will look at some of the scientific and cultural significance of the equinox, while introducing some interesting vocabulary! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/22/104-what-is-the-autumnal-equinox-the-first-day-of-autumn-or-spring-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You might also be interested in... 14. What is Halloween? 17. Bonfire Night: A Unique British Festival With An Explosive History! 60. St Patrick’s Day: Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Hemisphere (n) - one of two halves of the earth, especially above or below the equator I live in the northern hemisphere, but my brother lives in the southern hemisphere! Astronomical (adj) - connected with astronomy which is the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist in space like moons and stars His house was full of strange astronomical instruments to measure the movements of planets Harvest (n) - the time of year when crops are cut and collected from the fields; or the activity of cutting and collecting crops; or the crops that are cut and collected Farmers has a good harvest this year Tilt (n) - a sloping position or uneven position My house is built on a tilt Axis (n) - a real or imaginary straight line going through the centre of a object that is spinning The earth revolves around the axis that joins the North and South Poles Glimpse (n) - an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time I caught a glimpse of the person who stole my car, but I can’t remember his face To persevere (v) - to try to do or continue something in a determined way The team persevered and managed to win the important game --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antarctica is one of the most unique parts of our planet, it is full of natural resources, and is increasingly important for economic and strategic reasons. But, who owns Antarctica? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/20/103-who-owns-antarctica-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You might also be interested in... 100. How Many Oceans Are There? How Many Continents Are There? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 95. The World’s Strangest Time Zones!: What are time zones and why are they so weird? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Expanse (n) - a large, open area of land, water, or sky The American Great Plains are a broad expanse of grassland Precipitation (n) - water that falls from the clouds towards the ground, especially as rain or snow Rain, snow, hail, and sleet are all types of precipitation To converge (v) - if lines, roads, or paths converge, they move towards the same point where they join or meet The paths all converge at the main gate of the park To prohibit (v) - to officially refuse to allow something Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in the town centre Claim (n) - a claims in a statement saying that you have a right to something They asserted their claim to citizenship Utopia (n) - a perfect society Try and imagine a perfect society, a utopia, in which the government really got everything right Contentious (adj) - causing, involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument She has some very contentious views on education Provision (n) - a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done, especially before another can happen or be done We have inserted certain provisions into the treaty to safeguard foreign workers Pristine (adj) - original and pure; not spoiled or worn from use The car seemed to be in pristine condition --- 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, I'm going to introduce 10 essential British English slang words that will help you understand and talk with people from the UK! Slang can be a little confusing, but I think it is fun to learn and use! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/17/10-must-know-british-english-slang-words%ef%bf%bc/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary Knackered Cheeky Mate Gutted Fluke Bloody Daft Quid Proper Fag --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you spend much time online, on social media, or watching American news channels, you have probably come across the phrase ‘cancel culture’ before. The phrase is almost inescapable and connected to many different events and situations. People have lost jobs, been forced to apologise, been kicked out of university, often for things that happened years earlier. But, what is ‘cancel culture’? And is ‘cancel culture’ good for society? TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/15/102-what-is-cancel-culture-is-cancel-culture-good-for-society-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Inescapable (adj) - if a fact or a situation is inescapable, it cannot be ignored or avoided The evidence is inescapable: he is guilty of the crime Objectionable (adj) - used to describe people or things that you dislike or oppose because they are so unpleasant or wrong There is an objectionable smell in the train carriage Backlash (n) - a strong, negative reaction to something There was a major backlash against the team’s decision to change their stadium 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 Hold to account (v) - If someone is called, held, or brought to account for something they have done wrong, they are made to explain why they did it, and are often criticized or punished for it. Politicians should be held to account for their actions Accusation (n) - a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind, or the fact of accusing someone What do you say to the accusations that you are unfriendly and unhelpful? Instigator (n) - a person who causes something to happen, especially something bad The instigators of the violence have not yet been found Woke (adj) - to be aware, especially of social problems such as racism and inequality She urged young people to stay woke Tolerant (adj) - willing to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them Working with young people helped me to be a little more tolerant --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about names? In different countries and cultures, names can vary considerably. In fact, some places even ban or regulate the names parents can give their children. So, on this episode of Thinking in English, let’s look at some of these illegal names and try to understand why some countries regulate babies’ names! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/13/101-illegal-names-explained-why-some-countries-regulate-names-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Convention (n) - a usual or acceptable way of behaving, especially in social situations, often following an old way of thinking or a custom in one particular society In many countries it is the convention to wear black at funerals Combination (n) - a result of two or more things joining together New technology works well when used in combination with traditional classroom learning Composite (n) - something that is made of various different parts The main character in her novel is a composite of several famous politicians To regulate (v) - to control an activity or process by rules or a system Their parents regulate how much TV the children can watch To justify (v) - to give or to be a good reason for I can’t justify taking another day off work Offensive (adj) - something that makes people upset or hurts feelings, often due to being rude or showing no respect The programme contain language that some viewers might find offensive To discourage (v) - to prevent or try to prevent something happening or someone doing something, by making things difficult or unpleasant, or by showing disapproval The government is trying to discourage people from smoking Unconventional (adj) - different from what is usual or from the way most people do things I had an unconventional childhood --- 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, I'm going to give you 7 amazing TV shows to help you learn and perfect British English! All language students can really benefit from watching TV. You can learn various British regional accents and ways of speaking, pick up new vocabulary and sentence structure, discover new information about British cultures and history, and enjoy yourself at the same time! Here are my recommendations for the 7 best British TV shows. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/10/7-amazing-tv-shows-to-learn-british-english%ef%bf%bc/ You might also like... 5 Amazing Books to Improve Your English! 59. 5 Books Recommendations to Improve Your English! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] TV SHOWS! Sherlock The Crown The Great British Bake Off Peaky Blinders Black Mirror Misfits Killing Eve --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many oceans are there? And how many continents are there? While at first you might think these are quite simple questions, the answers can depend on where you come from and what you believe! Hopefully, by the end of today’s episode, you’ll know why there are not simple answers to these issues. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/08/100-how-many-oceans-are-there-how-many-continents-are-there-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Continent (n) - a large land mass surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by the sea and usually consisting of various countries Scientists believe all humans originally came from the African continent According to (preposition) - as stated by According to our records you owe $150 to the bank To encircle (v) - to surround something, forming a circle around it The house is encircled by a high fence Misleading (adj) - causing someone to believe something that is not true Commercials must not create a misleading impression Body (n) - a body of water is a large area of water, such as a lake, a sea, or an ocean What is the body of water called between the UK and France? Discrepancy (n) - a difference between two things that should be the same There is some discrepancy between the two bills Saline (adj) - containing or consisting of salt This scientific experiment requires a saline solution Set in stone (expression) - the be very difficult or impossible to change The schedule isn’t set in stone, but we should stick to it closely Tectonic plate (n) - one of the parts of the earth’s surface that move in relation to each other Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we colonize space? Should humans leave Earth and try to make the Moon, or Mars, or another planet our new home? Is this even something worth considering? This episode of Thinking in English will try to answer some of these questions, and will provide an overview of the debate surrounding space colonization! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/06/99-should-we-colonize-space-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 52. The Missions to Mars: Why are the USA, China and UAE all heading to the red planet? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 29. China Lands on the Moon: Are we on the Verge of a New Space Race? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List To thrive (v) - to grow, develop, or be successful His business is thriving in the current economy Propulsion (n) - a force that pushes something forward He modified his car to use jet propulsion To colonize (v) - to send people to live in and govern another country (or place) Peru was colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century Astronomer (n) - someone who studies astronomy. Astronomy is the scientific study of the universe and the objects that exist in space like the moon, the sun, planets, and stars He is an astronomer at a prestigious research university Proponent (n) - a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea or plan of action He is one of the leading proponents of leaving the EU Catastrophic (adh) - causing sudden and very great harm or destruction An increase in the use of fossil fuels could have catastrophic results for the planet To terraform (v) - in books, films or games about an imagined future, to change the environment of a planet so that it is more like Earth and could be a place where humans could live Can we terraform Mars? Inhospitable (adj) - not suitable for humans to live in They had to trek for miles through inhospitable countryside --- 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, I'm going to give you 5 amazing books to help you improve and practice your English skills! All language students should be reading as often as possible. You can develop your vocabulary and grammar knowledge, discover new information about cultures and history, and enjoy yourself at the same time! It can be scary and frustrating when trying to choose your first English book, but hopefully this episode will make it a much simpler experience. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/03/5-amazing-books-to-improve-your-english/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks! Amazon Links The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking - https://amzn.to/2WI7NKp The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking (Penguin Reader) - https://amzn.to/38Hn7ZO Artemis Fowl - https://amzn.to/3DJRzRl Artemis Fowl (Penguin Readers) - https://amzn.to/3yREaDv Frankenstein - https://amzn.to/3gVvHZO Frankenstein (Penguin Readers) - https://amzn.to/2WLhTJZ The Turn of the Screw - https://amzn.to/3BxLBRM The Turn of the Screw (Penguin Readers) - https://amzn.to/3BHya1V Originals - https://amzn.to/38zGDaM Originals (Penguin Readers) - https://amzn.to/3kQ6zof --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China recently announced the world’s strictest limitations on children’s ability to play video games. On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s look at what these new restrictions are, investigate why they have been introduced, and examine some of the potential consequences! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/01/98-are-video-games-bad-for-children-chinas-video-game-ban-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Inspection (n) - the act of looking at something carefully, or an official visit to check that everything is correct and legal Her job is to carry out health and safety inspections of buildings To crack down (phrasal v) - to start dealing with bad or illegal behaviour in a more severe way The library is cracking down on people who don’t return their books Culmination (n) - the point at which an event or series of events ends, having developed until it reaches this point Winning first prize in the tournament was the culmination of years of practice and hard work Excessive (adj) - too much Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems Monopolistic (adj) - having or trying to have complete control of something, especially an area of business, so that others have no share The company is accused of monopolistic behaviour Gore (n) - blood, especially from violence or injury It’s a good film, but there’s a lot of blood and gore in it Loophole (n) - a small mistake in an agreement or law that gives someone the chance to avoid having to do something Billionaires have been using tax loopholes to save money Unlicensed (adj) - not having a license (a document giving legal permission) for something Unlicensed software used by businesses costs software developers millions every year! Detriment (n) - harm or damage Are you sure that I can follow this diet without detriment to my health? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although most people like to spend their vacations visiting historical sites or sunbathing on the beach, some people choose to visit dangerous and terrifying places! Would you travel to a war zone, a country that arrests visitors, or a place with a high crime rate? Let’s talk about it on this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/30/97-dark-tourism-explained-why-do-people-want-to-visit-dangerous-and-terrifying-places-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 92. What is happening in Afghanistan? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 94. The Fall of Afghanistan: What is happening in Afghanistan – Part 2 (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Evacuee (n) - someone who is evacuated from a dangerous place, especially during a war Thousands of evacuees crossed the border to safety Naively (adv) - in a way that shows you are willing to believe that life is pleasant and fair (even if it is not!) Naively, i turned up to the event without a ticket, thinking it would be easy to get in Hostage (n) - someone who is taken as a prisoner by an enemy in order to force the other people involved to do what the enemy wants She was taken hostage by the gunmen Infamous (adj) - famous for something bad This town is infamous for a being home to a murderer Catch-all (adj) - general and intended to include everything ‘Indigestion’ is a catch-all term for any kind of stomach distress Macabre (adj) - used to describe something that is very strange and unpleasant because it is connected with death or violence She has a pretty macabre sense of humour To risk (v) - to do something although there is a chance of a bad result He risked losing his house when his company went bankrupt Abduction (n) - the act of taking a person away by force The abduction took place in front of several helpless witnesses --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Thinking in English. Today I want to introduce some common English idioms, proverbs, and expressions using the word “fly”. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/27/when-pigs-fly-essential-english-idioms-expressions-and-proverbs-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You might also like... Useful Phrases and Expressions for Presentations! (Business and Academic English) ‘Fat Cats,’ ‘Cat Naps,’ and ‘Doggy Bags’: Dog and Cat Idioms! More than delicious: Advanced Food Vocabulary (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Today's Idioms Birds of a feather fly together Fly at (someone or something) Fly into a rage/temper Fly beneath (the/someone's) radar Fly in the face of Fly off the shelves When pigs fly A fly on the wall A fly in the ointment Wouldn't hurt a fly --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday 24th of August, the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will be held! Although the Paralympics tend to attract less attention than their more famous counterparts, the Olympic Games, they are an excellent showcase of incredible athletes with amazing stories. This episode of Thinking in English will introduce what the Paralympics are, some of the history behind the competition, and end by discussing the potential legacy of Tokyo 2020! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/25/96-what-are-the-paralympic-games-tokyo-2020-paralympic-games-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 88. Why are the Tokyo 2020 Olympics so controversial? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Packed (adj) - completely full The train was so packed that I couldn’t find a seat Spine-tingling (adj) - very special and exciting Watching Usain Bolt win the Olympic hundred metres was one of those spine-tingling moments Amputee (n) - a person who has had an arm or leg cut off due to illness or injury As he is an amputee, he uses a special blade to help him run Impairment (n) - the state of being impaired in some way so that something is weaker and less effective The law bans discrimination against anyone with a mental or physical impairment Rehabilitation (n) - the process of returning to a healthy or good way of life Many amputees in the early stages of their rehabilitation feel despair Ingenuity (n) - someone’s ability to think of clever new ways of doing something I was impressed by the ingenuity of the contestants Legacy (n) - a situation that has developed as a result of past actions and decisions The success of the Olympic Games left a lasting legacy of benefit to the city Inclusive (adj) - an inclusive group or organization 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may not have thought about it before, but time zones are strange. What are time zones and why do we use them? Who decided the world should be loosely split into 24 different regions with 24 different times? Why do some countries and territories decide to change or make their own time zones? Where are the strangest time zones in the world? Let’s try to answer these questions in this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/23/95-the-worlds-strangest-time-zones-what-are-time-zones-and-why-are-they-so-weird-english-vocabulary-lesson/ 64. Daylight Savings Time!: Why do we change our time in the summer? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List To pick up (phrasal v) - to buy something cheaply I picked up a new computer for a great price in the sale Downright (adj, adv) - extremely or very great She’s being downright unhelpful and obstructive Loosely (adv) - not exactly This phrase can be loosely translated as “Go away!” To adjust (v) - to change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be suitable You should adjust your phone’s screen brightness late at night To adopt (v) - to accept or start to use something new We will have to adopt a more scientific approach in the future Longitude (n) - the distance of place east or west of an imaginary line between the North Pole and the South Pole, measured in degrees Harrison invented one of the most accurate clocks ever which allowed sailors to determine their longitude Enclave (n) - a part of a country that is surrounded by another country Kaliningrad is a Russian enclave surrounded by Lithuania, Poland, and the sea. Autonomous (adj) - an autonomous organization, country, or region is independent and has the freedom to govern itself That region is autonomous and makes its own decisions about tax, education, and health care --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Thinking in English, I am going to set you all a challenge! A riddle is a question, statement, or phrase that is almost a puzzle and requires you to think to answer. Riddles are a great way to stimulate your mind, get your brain working, and have fun! They are also excellent ways to test your English skills. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/20/awesome-english-riddle-challenge/ You might also like... 3 English Riddles Terrifyingly Troubling Tongue Twisters!: A Pronunciation Challenge CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Sunday 15th August, the Taliban entered the capital city of Afghanistan and effectively took control of the country. Let’s look at what has happened in the last few days, how the US withdrawal has been criticised, and what the future of the country looks like! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/18/94-the-fall-of-afghanistan-what-is-happening-in-afghanistan-part-2-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List To fall (v) - if a place falls in a war, an enemy army gets control of it Rome fell to the Vandals in the year 455 Bloodshed (n) - killing and violence We must find a way to end the bloodshed Exodus (n) - the movement of a lot of people from a place There has been an exodus of workers from the villages to the towns Sensitive (adj) - needing to be treated with care or secrecy A government minister left hundreds of sensitive documents on the train Abject (adj) - extremely unhappy, poor, unsuccessful etc The government’s decision has been an abject failure To evacuate (v) - to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe A thousand people were evacuated from their homes following the floods To impose (v) - to officially force a rule, law, punishment Very high taxes have been imposed on cigarettes Humanitarian (adj, n) - involved in or connected with improving people’s lives and reducing suffering The UN is sending humanitarian aid to the worst affected areas --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to travel abroad, you need a passport. But why? Why do we need these little documents to leave our own country? When was the first passport used? When did modern passports develop? What is the future of passports? Let’s try to answer these questions on this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/16/93-why-do-we-need-passports-to-travel-a-history-of-the-passport-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary list Destination (n) - the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken The letter never reached its destination Prosperity (n) - the state of being successful and having a lot of money The war was followed by a period of peace and prosperity Prophet (n) - a person who speaks for God or a god Jesus is considered a Prophet by Christians To credit (v) - to publicly acknowledge someone’s role in the production or creation of something He is credited with inventing the the TV Maritime (adj) - connected with human activity at sea Venice was once an important maritime power To standardise (v) - to make things of the same type all have the same basic features Phone companies should standardise their charging cables Quirk (n) - something unusual, strange, or unexpected There is a quirk in the rules that allows tax free investment To embed (v) - to fix something firmly into something Computer chips are now embedded into all sorts of technology Ignorance (n) - lack of knowledge, understanding, or information about something Public ignorance about the disease is still a cause for concern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past few months, fighting and conflict in Afghanistan has been increasing. As the US leaves, the problems in the country seem to be multiplying. In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s discuss what’s happening in Afghanistan in more detail! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/11/92-what-is-happening-in-afghanistan-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List To take over (phrasal v) - to begin to have control of something President Biden officially took over from President Trump in January 2021 Ally (n) - a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war During the First World War, Turkey and Germany were allies Solely (adv) - not involving anyone or anything else; only I am solely responsible for this podcast Insurgent (n) - someone who is fighting against the government in their own country The insurgents are about to enter the capital city To recapture (v) - to take something into your possession again, especially by force The army recaptures the town from the rebels Atrocity (n) - an extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act They have been arrested for committing atrocities against people Islamist (n) - a person or group who believes strongly in Islam, especially one who believes that Islam should influence political systems Islamist groups are growing stronger in the region Militant (adj) - engaged in warfare and combat The militant army is growing stronger Austere (adj) - very severe and unfriendly in manner He has an austere face --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People have always loved animals, and especially cats and dogs. They are the most popular pets around the world, and have even been worshipped as gods and used to help us work in the past. As they are so important to our societies, it is only natural that idioms surrounding cats and dogs have entered our languages and everyday vocabulary. So, today, I’m going to introduce you to 5 cat based idioms and 5 dog based idioms that you can apply to your daily lives! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/06/fat-cats-cat-naps-and-doggy-bags-dog-and-cat-idioms/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of people around the world are forced to flee their homes, abandon their belongings, and search for safety in countries away from their own country. However, there is a lot of confusion surrounding the rules, laws, and definitions of refugees and other similar people. So, in this episode of Thinking in English, let’s try to answer questions like who can be a refugee? What is the difference between a refugee, an asylum seeker, and a migrant? What protection are refugees entitled to receive? TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/04/91-what-is-a-refugee-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List To flee (v) - to escape by running away, especially because of danger or fear The criminal fled from the police To displace (v) - to force someone to leave their home The construction of a new airport will displace a whole town Well-founded (adj) - based on facts To qualify as a refugee you need to prove you have a well-founded fear of persecution To persecute (v) - to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs His latest book is about the experience of being persecuted for his religion To abandon (v) - to leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever We had to abandon the car due to the snowstorm To deport (v) - to force someone to leave a country, especially someone who has no legal right to be there or who has broken the law Thousands of illegal immigrants are caught and deported every year Eligible (adj) - having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions Only people over 18 are eligible to vote Asylum (n) - protection or safety, especially that given by a government to people who have been forced to leave their own countries for their safety or because of war The athlete applied for asylum in Japan To grant (n) - to give or allow someone something, usually in an official way They granted her an entry visa Abject (adj) - the state of being extremely unhappy, poor, unsuccessful, etc They live in abject poverty --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world of business is full of strange and often confusing abbreviations and acronyms. To be able to communicate effectively and successfully in an English language business environment, it is vital you learn what these phrases mean and, importantly, how to use them! So, in this episode of Thinking in English, I am going to introduce 10 of the most common and useful abbreviations that you can apply to your daily lives! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/07/30/10-business-abbreviations-advanced-english-vocabulary/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about why you work 5 days a week? Or 8 hours a day? Why are weekends only two days long? Research suggests that there could be real benefits to reducing employees working hours and shortening the working week. This episode is going to look at the history of working hours, and then discuss whether it would be better for everyone if our weekends were longer, and the time we spend in the office is reduced. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/07/28/90-should-the-weekend-be-longer-the-four-day-working-week-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List To entitle (v) - to give someone the right to do or have something Children and the elderly are entitled to cheap train tickets Trade union (n) - an organization that represents the people who work in a particular industry, protects their rights, and discusses their pay and working conditions with employers The government’s proposals have been strongly criticized by the trade unions To compensate (v) - to pay someone money in exchange for work done That company compensates their employees really well Productivity (n) - the rate at which a person, company, or country does useful work A pleasant working environment increases productivity Invoice (n) - a statement listing goods or services provided and their prices, used in business as a record of sale You need to have a copy of your original invoice if want a refund Obstacle (n) - something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult Money seems to be no obstacle Output (n) - an amount of something produced by a person, machine, factory, country, etc Last year manufacturing output fell by 14 percent Abundance (n) - a situation in which there is more than enough of something The area has an abundance of lakes, rivers and streams to swim in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last year and a half, the way people live, work, socialise, and much more, has completely changed. While we are beginning to return to normal in some ways, it is also possible that we will never return to the way things were before the pandemic. So, in this episode, let’s look at which country is currently the most ‘normal’ in the world? TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/07/26/89-what-is-the-most-normal-country-in-the-world-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 84. Where is the Best Place to Live?: the Most ‘Liveable’ City 2021 (English Vocabulary Lesson) 74. Is Taiwan the Most Dangerous Place in the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 61. What is the Happiest Country in the World?: 2021 World Happiness Report (English Vocabulary Lesson) 40. What is the Most Expensive City in the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Accustomed (adj) - familiar with something She quickly became accustomed to his strange sleeping pattern To invest in (v) - to put money, effort, time, etc. into something in order to improve it or get an advantage My favourite restaurant invested in iPads to make ordering easier Viable (adj) - able to work as intended or able to succeed With government restrictions, it is no longer viable to hold our event Extent (n) - amount We don’t know the extent of his injuries Normalcy (n) - the state of being normal (also said as normality) Now that the war is over, perhaps our region will return to normalcy Indicator (n) - something that shows what a situation is like Increasing sales is an indicator that the food industry is recovering congested (adj) - too much traffic and movement is difficult The roads are always congested on national holidays Conversely (adv) - in an opposite way Children from rich areas are encouraged to go to university. Conversely, children from poor areas don’t have as many opportunities Controversy (n) - a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people There is a lot of controversy surrounding the Tokyo Olympics --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food is something that unifies people across the world. Most people love to eat and to try new tastes and flavours. Food helps us connect with family, to socialise, and to feel happy. So, let’s learn some more advanced vocabulary to help you talk about food! Make sure you check out the transcript on thinkininenglish.blog and my Instagram page! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/07/24/more-than-delicious-advanced-food-vocabulary-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is the beginning of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. While the Games are usually a time of excitement and joy, this time is different. Covid has changed everything. This episode of Thinking in English will introduce some information about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, discuss why it is so controversial, and then present more general arguments about the benefits and negatives of hosting the Games TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/07/21/88-why-are-the-tokyo-2020-olympics-so-controversial-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Eagerly (adv) - In a way that shows that you want to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable He eagerly accepted an invitation to the party To anticipate (v) - to imagine or expect that something will happen We don’t anticipate any trouble To safeguard (v) - to protect something from harm The union safeguards the interests of all its members Precarious (adj) - a precarious situation is likely to get worse After the bank collapsed, many customers are in a precarious financial position Peacetime (n) - a period of time when a country is not at war The country is buying more weapons even though we are in peacetime To revive (v) - to come or bring something back to life, health, existence, or use My plants revived as soon as I gave them some water Alternating (adj) - starting with one thing, then another thing, and then the first thing again He is always alternating between happy and sad To revitalize (v) - to give new life, energy, activity, or success to something Investment has revitalize this neighbourhood Stature (n) - the good reputation a person or organization has, based on their behaviour and ability He is an artist of great stature --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I’m going to talk about a big change in my life, explain why I've not uploaded many episodes recently, and discuss the process of moving to a new country during the middle of a pandemic! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/07/19/87-how-to-move-country-in-the-middle-of-a-pandemic/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I want to introduce some common slang that English speakers are using to talk about Covid-19 and the pandemic! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/30/the-rona-covidiots-and-quarantinis-covid-19-slang/ 32. The Oxford Dictionary Words of the Year 2020! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I want to challenge you to a tongue twister competition! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/28/terrifyingly-troubling-tongue-twisters-a-pronunciation-challenge/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Tongue Twisters! Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry (x3) She sells seashells on the seashore If three witches were watching three watches, which witch would watch which watch? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m going to give you all a challenge! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/23/3-english-riddles/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Riddle 1 What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs? Riddle 2 What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment and never in one thousand years? Riddle 3 What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best way to improve your English is by speaking as regularly as possible. But, for many of you, it might be difficult to find people or opportunities to practice speaking. So, on this episode of Thinking in English I am going to provide a detailed introduction to language exchanges, explain how to find conversation partners, and give you some tips to make sure you have the best experience possible! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/16/86-the-best-way-to-master-english-everything-you-need-to-know-about-language-exchanges/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Proficiency (n) - skill, ability, and experience The job ad said they wanted proficiency in at least two languages Competence (n) - the ability to do something well Her competence as a teacher is unquestionable Intuitive (adj) - understandable without needing to think about it or justify it Most people have an intuitive sense of right and wrong To resemble (v) - to look like or be like someone or something You resemble your mother Uncomfortable (adj) - not feeling, or making you feel, comfortable and pleasant; embarrassing These shoes are really uncomfortable To filter (v) - to remove or select a particular type of information from something Most email apps use spam filtering tools To fill out (phrasal v) - to write or type information in spaces that are provided for it You must fill out your tax returns before September! Prompt (n) - something used to help you remember things or inspire discussion The actor forgot his lines, so the director gave him a prompt. Conscious (adj) - being aware of or worried about something Consumers aren’t as conscious of prices as they were last year --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back of the net! What a save! To move the goalposts! To be on the ball! English, and especially British English, is full of football related vocabulary, expressions and idioms. So, to celebrate the start of the UEFA European Football Championship, let’s learn a few of the most useful examples together. Hopefully by the end of the episode you will be able to watch football games in English with ease. And if you hate football, don’t worry! Much of the vocabulary in the episode is also used in business English and everyday conversations. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/14/85-football-english-all-the-vocabulary-you-need-to-watch-the-uefa-european-football-championship-in-english-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List To qualify (v) - to succeed in getting into a competition Nigeria was the first team to qualify for the World Cup To reschedule (v) - to agree on a new or later date for something to happen I rescheduled my doctor’s appointment for later in the week Title (n) - the position you get by beating all other competitors in a sports competition Joe Louis won the heavyweight boxing title in 1937 Host (n) - a place of organization that provides the space and other necessary things for a special event Qatar is the host nation for the next World Cup Commentator (n) - a reporter for radio or TV who provides a spoken description of and remarks on an event, especially a sport competition He is a football commentator Beneficial (adj) - helpful, useful, good A day off will be beneficial to your health Exclamation (n) - something you say or shout suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc He shouted an exclamation of delight To dominate (v) - to have control over a place or person Despite dominating the game, United couldn’t score and lost 2-0 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where is the best place to live in the world? Which city has the best living conditions? And how can we determine what the “best” really means? Fortunately for us, The Global Liveability Index 2021 was recently released which answers many of these questions, and I will discuss the results on this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/09/84-where-is-the-best-place-to-live-the-most-liveable-city-2021-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Quality (n) - a characteristic or feature of someone or something I don't think he has the right qualities to be a teacher Infrastructure (n) - the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively The war has badly damaged the country’s infrastructure To cope (v) - to deal successfully with a difficult situation It must be really hard to cope with three young children and a job Generous (adj) - more or larger than usual or expected My boss gave me a generous pay increase Domestically (adv) - inside a particular country rather than in other countries The movie made $76 million domestically but only $1.3 million abroad To plummet (v) - to fall very quickly and suddenly House prices have plummeted in recent months Civil (adj) - not military or religious, or relating to the ordinary people of a country Helicopters are mainly used for military rather than civil use To favour (v) - to support or prefer one particular possibility I generally favour travelling by night, when the roads are quiet --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week seven of the most powerful leaders in international politics are meeting in the south of England. The G7 members will discuss the pandemic, economy, trade, and the environment. You may have heard of the G7 before, but how much do you really know about the organisation? What does the G7 do? Who are the members? Why is the meeting in the UK? TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/07/83-why-are-the-worlds-most-powerful-leaders-meeting-in-the-uk-the-g7-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Summit (n) - an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries World leaders will meet next week for their annual economic summit Abbreviated (adj) - (of a word or phrase) made shorter by using only the first letters of each word The bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich is more commonly referred to by its abbreviated name, BLT To coordinate (v) - to make various, separate things work together The government and charities will need to coordinate their efforts to help the homeless Permanent (adj) - lasting for a long time or forever She is looking for a permanent place to stay Presidency (n) - the job of being president, or the period when someone is a president She won the presidency by a wide margin Prominent (adj) - very well known and important He is a prominent writer To ensure (v) - to make something certain to happen The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on tis aircraft Behind closed doors (idiom) - hidden or kept secret from the public, or without an audience or crowd watching The deal was negotiated behind closed doors Breakthrough (n) - an important 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 Expansion (n) - an increase in size, number, or importance Expansion into new areas of research might be possible --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is your English not improving? So many students tell me that they have been studying for years, and practicing in many different ways, but they cannot get better! Why? On this episode of Thinking in English, I will try to explain some of the major reasons why your English ability might be stuck, and offer some tips to start improving again! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/02/82-why-is-your-english-not-improving-tips-and-advice-on-how-to-get-better-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You might also enjoy... 76. Conversational English vs Business English vs Academic English: What’s the difference? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 59. 5 Books Recommendations to Improve Your English! 54. How to Have Better Conversations? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Regardless (adv) - despite; not being affected by something This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience in the same boat (idiom) - in the same difficult situation as someone else None of us has any money, so we’re all in the same boat Frozen (adj) - unable to move or change The man stood so still it was like he was frozen Consistent (adj) - always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way There has been a consistent improvement in her attitude Dedicated (adj) - used for only one particular purpose or job The company buys clothes from dedicated factories in China Reluctant (adj) - not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children Related (adj) - connected English and German are closely related Explanation (n) - the details or reasons that someone gives to make something clear or easy to understand Could you give me a quick explanation of how it works? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coffee is in jeopardy. As the world’s temperatures increase and the climate changes, it is becoming more and more difficult to grow coffee. For farmers, cafes, and coffee drinkers this is terrible news. In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s talk about the issue and discuss a potential solution to the problem! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/05/31/81-the-end-of-coffee-how-can-we-save-the-worlds-coffee-industry-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List To afford (v) - to have enough money or time to buy, keep, or do something I don’t know how he can afford a new car Accustomed (adj) - familiar with something I quickly became accustomed to the taste of beer To brew (v) - if you brew tea or coffee, you add boiling water to it to make a hot drink, and if it brews, it gradually developed flavour in the container in which it was made He brewed us some coffee Barely (adv) - by the smallest amount She was barely 15 when she won her first world championship Enthusiast (n) - a person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity He is a keep-fit enthusiast Jeopardy (n) - in danger of being damaged or destroyed The lives of thousands of birds are in jeopardy as a result of the oil spill Elevation (n) - the height of a place above the level of the sea The crop is not grown at high elevation Yield (n) - an amount of something positive, such as food or profit, that is produced or supplied Crop yields have risen steadily To crossbreed (v) - to cause a plant or animal to breed with another plant or animal of a different type in order to produce a new type of plant or animal Asian pears are a variety developed by crossbreeding pears and apples --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this week, the Eastern European country Belarus stopped a plane travelling from Greece to Lithuania. While on the ground they took and arrested two of the passengers. This episode of Thinking in English will look at what happened, why Belarus took this action, and what some of the potential consequences could be for the country! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/05/26/80-why-did-belarus-hijack-a-plane-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Aboard (adv, preposition) - on or onto a ship, aircraft, bus or train The flight attendant welcomed us aboard To escort (v) - to go with a person or vehicle, especially to make certain that he, she, or it leaves or arrives safely Security guards escorted the intruders from the building To hijack (v) - to take control of an aircraft or other vehicle during a journey, especially using violence Two men hijacked a jet travelling to Paris Fraudulently (adv) - in a way that intends to deceive by doing something dishonest and illegal Someone has been fraudulently using my name Exile (n) - the condition of someone being sent or kept away from their own country, village, etc., especially for political reasons The king went into exile because of the political situation in his country Repression (n) - the use of force or violence to control a group of people The political repression in this country is enforced by terror Dissident (n) - a person who publicly disagrees with and criticizes their government The government has been repressing political dissidents To divert (v) - to cause something or someone to change direction Our flight has to be diverted to Newark because of the storm --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the strangest language in the world? Many linguists believe that all languages share certain universal rules and features. They believe that humans have innate or natural grammar that we are born with. However, there is a language from South America which is so strange and peculiar that it challenges this theory! Let’s discuss it in this episode of Thinking in English! Transcript -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/05/24/79-what-is-the-strangest-language-in-the-world-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Linguist (n) - someone who studies the structure and development of language He is a well known linguist and expert on South American languages Universal (adj) - existing everywhere or involving everyone Love and relationships will always be a topic of universal interest blank canvas (n) - someone, or something, without a fixed character and that can develop in different ways A newborn baby is a blank canvas who can learn any language Innate (adj) - an innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned James has innate goodness Grammatical (adj) - obeying the rules of grammar It’s not grammatical to say ‘Me and my friends went to the cinema’ Isolate (n) - a person or thing that has been or become isolated Social isolates often become careless of their own welfare Finite (adj) - having a limit or end The funds available for the health service are finite and we cannot afford to waste money Abstract (adj) - existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object Truth and beauty are abstract concepts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to talk about one of the most popular events in Europe: the Eurovision Song Contest. With nearly 200 million people watching, and over 40 countries entering, it is a massive contest full of incredible (and sometimes bizarre) performances. Many of the listeners of this podcast are not European, so hopefully you will learn something about the continent's culture today! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/05/19/78-what-is-the-eurovision-song-contest-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Contestant (n) - someone who competes in a contest In tonight’s quiz., our contestants have come from all over the country Automatically (adv) - according to rules or schedules that are certain to be followed; and with no human control You get a pay increase automatically after six months Bizarre (adj) - very strange and unusual I went to an incredibly bizarre party last night! Ridiculous (adj) - stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at Do I look ridiculous in this hat? Puppet (n) - a toy in the shape of a person or animal that you can move with strings or by putting your hand inside We took the children to a puppet show Accordion (n) - a box shaped musical instrument including a folded central part with a keyboard, played by pushing the two ends towards each other My mum made me learn how to play accordion when I was a child Biased (adj) - showing an unreasonable like or dislike for a person based on personal opinions The newspaper gave a very biased report of the meeting Ties (plural n) - the friendly feelings that people have for other people, or special connection with places I no longer feel any ties with my home town --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to talk about declining populations! In many wealthy countries, fewer children are being born, which could have serious social and economic consequences in the future. So, how do you make people have more children? TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/05/17/77-how-do-you-make-people-have-more-children-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List To anticipate (v) - to imagine or expect something will happen We don’t anticipate any trouble To shrink (v) - to become smaller Your sweater will shrink if you wash it at too high a temperature fertility (n) - the quality of being able to produce young or have children She was prescribed fertility drugs to help her have children contraception (n) - any of the various methods intended to prevent a woman becoming pregnant The clinic offers free contraception Innovation (n) - a new idea or method, or the use of new ideas and methods He is selling the latest innovation in computer technology Affordable (adj) - not expensive They sell very affordable clothes Flexible (adj) - able to change or be changed easily according to the situation My schedule is very flexible! Immigration (n) - the act of someone coming to live in a different country Immigration increased by 25% last year --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of thinking in English, I’m going to introduce you to conversational English, business English and academic English! It is incredibly important to understand the differences between each type of English, and hopefully after this episode you will be able to decide which type is for you! TRANSRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/05/12/76-conversational-english-vs-business-english-vs-academic-english-whats-the-difference-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may be interest in... 19. Eight Useful Business English Idioms 21. Phrasal Verbs Perfect for Formal Situations!! | Ideal for IELTS, TOEFL, Business, University and much more! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 27. Incredibly Useful English Idioms| Ideal for Business English, IELTS, Study Abroad, and more! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 45. Eight More Business English Idioms!! CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Register (n) - the style of language, grammar, and words used for particular situations People chatting at a party will usually be talking in an informal register Proficiency (n) - the fact of having the skill and experience for doing something The job ad said they wanted proficiency in at least two languages Repetition (n) - the act of doing or saying something again His books are full of repetition frequency (n) - the number of times something happened within a particular period Complaints about the frequency of buses rose in the last year To encounter (v) - to experience something, especially something unpleasant When did you first encounter these difficulties? Dimension (n) - a part or feature or way of considering something His personality has several dimensions Credibility (n) - the fact that someone can be believed or trusted He complained that we had tried to undermine his credibility within the company To interpret (v) - to decide what the intended meaning of something is It’s difficult to interpret these statistics without knowing how they were obtained Complex (adj) - difficult to understand or find an answer to because of having many different parts It’s a very complex issue to which there is no straightforward answer Functional (adj) - intended to be used My furniture is functional, but unattractive --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to talk about Covid variants. What is a variant? Why are there so many variants right now? Are these more dangerous? Do the treatments still work? Let's discuss these questions in this episode! Transcript!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/05/10/75-what-is-a-covid-19-variant-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List To contract (v) - to catch or become ill with a disease He contracted malaria while he was travelling To acquire (v) - to get or buy something He acquired that company in 2008 Variant (n) - something that is slightly different from other similar things There are four variants of malaria, all transmitted to humans by mosquitoes To mutate (v) - to develop new physical characteristics because of a permanent change in genes. These changes can happen naturally or can be produced by the use of chemicals or radiation These bacteria have mutated into forms that are resistant to drugs Mutation (n) - A permanent change in a living thing (like in an animal, plant, or bacteria) These plants carry the mutation for red flowers Immunity (n) - a situation in which you are protected against disease The vaccination gives you immunity against the disease for up to six months Transmissible (adj) - (of diseases) able to passed from one person or animal to another To start a pandemic, the virus will have to be highly transmissible between humans Booster (n) - a drug or vaccine given to increase the effect of a previous vaccine and it helps to continue to protect a person from illness He has his polio booster last week --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where is the most dangerous place in the world? According to the Economist, the answer might be Taiwan. This probably comes as a shock for anyone who has been to Taiwan, lived in Taiwan, or is Taiwanese! Is Taiwan really the most dangerous place in the world? Let’s discuss it on this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/05/05/74-is-taiwan-the-most-dangerous-place-in-the-world-english-vocabulary-lesson/ The most dangerous place on Earth (Economist Article) CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Disclaimer (n) - a formal statement saying that you are not legally responsible for something, such as the information given in a book, or on the internet, or that you have no direct involvement in it The disclaimer reminded viewers that the movie is a drama, not a documentary Biased (adj) - showing an unreasonable like or dislike for a person based on personal opinions The newspapers gave a very biased report of the meeting To claim (v) - to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it Catastrophe (n) - a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction They were warned of the environmental catastrophe to come Resolve (n) - strong determination They are testing her resolve To bristle with (phrasal v) - to have a large amount of something, or to be full of something The helicopter hovered above them bristling with machine guns Superiority (n) - the fact that one person or thing is better, stronger, etc. than another The Australian team soon demonstrated their superiority over the opposition To tempt (v) - to make someone want to have or do something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong The offer of a discount tempted her into buying a new car Prudently (adv) - in a way that is careful and avoids risk They had prudently saved for retirement --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to introduce you all to the weird language of English newspapers. Newspapers are full of words, vocabulary, grammar, and types of sentences that we normally don’t use in everyday life. And for this reason, it can be difficult for English learners to understand journalism. Hopefully, by the end of this episode, you will have a clearer understanding of Journalese!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/05/03/73-journalese-the-weird-language-of-english-newspapers-english-vocabulary-list/ Similar Episodes!! 47. How to Improve Your Written English (According to the Great Writer George Orwell!) 59. 5 Books Recommendations to Improve Your English! 35. How to improve your writing skills! CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Tabloid (n) - a type of popular newspaper with small pages that has many pictures and short, simple reports In the UK, the Sun is the most popular tabloid Confrontation (n) - a fight or argument There were violent confrontations between police and demonstrators intransitive verb (n) - a verb which does not have or need an object In the sentence “I tried to persuade him, but he wouldn’t come”, “come” is an intransitive verb Intentionally (adv) - with a plan or purpose The company was accused of intentionally dumping garbage into the river Ambiguous (adj) - having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes, intentionally His reply to my question was somewhat ambiguous To convince (v) - to persuade someone or make someone certain I hope this will convince you to change your mind Abbreviate (v) - to shorten a word or words, or to make something shorter We had to abbreviate the names of the states Subtle (adj) - not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way The room was painted a subtle shade of pink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much money is housework worth? A recent court case in China gave a housewife compensation for doing all of her family's housework, while her husband did not help at all. Millions of hours of unpaid work are done every year. Let’s discuss this further on this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/04/28/72-how-much-money-is-housework-worth-english-vocabulary-list/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Invisible (adj) - impossible to see These bacteria are invisible unless viewed with a microscope Undeniable (adj) - certainly true She is a woman of undeniable brilliance Contribution (n) - something that you contribute or do to help produce or achieve something together with other people, or to help make something successful This invention made a major contribution to road safety Paternity leave (n) - a period of time that a father is legally allowed to be away from his job so that he can spend time with his new baby Many fathers decide not to take paternity leave Asset (n) - something valuable belonging to a person or organization that can be used for the payment of debts A company's assets can consist of cash, investments, specialist knowledge, or copyright material To compensate (v) - to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries Commitment (n) - willingness to give your time and energy to a job, activity, or something that you believe in My manager won’t promote me because she says i lack commitment --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the internet making people stupid? Is it making us less intelligent? Certainly the internet is changing the way we think, the way we learn, and the way we read. But is this necessarily a bad thing? In this episode of Thinking in English we’ll try to shed some light on these questions! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/04/26/71-is-the-internet-making-people-stupid-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - [email protected] Vocabulary List Paradox (n) - a situation or statement that seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contain two opposite facts or characteristics It is a paradox that drinking a lot of coffee when you are thirsty can often make you feel even more thirsty Interruption (n) - an occasion when someone or something stops something from happening for a short period I worked all morning without interruption To reprogram (v) - to program (a computer or something similar) again or differently The computers were reprogrammed to correct the error Critical (adj) - giving opinions or judgments He has written a long critical piece evaluating the exhibition. Comprehension (n) - the ability to understand completely and be familiar with a situation, fact, etc He has no comprehension of the problem Nutrition (n) - the substances that you take into your body as food and the way that they influence your health Good nutrition is essential if patients are to make a quick recovery Barbarism (n) - unpleasant behaviour He witnesses some appalling acts of barbarism during the war Protracted (adj) - lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary We had a protracted discussion last night --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices