JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  In English, we call Germany “Germany”; in German, it is “Deutschland”; in Japanese it is “Doitsu”; in French it is “Allemagne.” Today I want to look at why countries have different names in different languages! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/04/12/224-why-do-countries-have-different-names-in-different-languages/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary To name (v) - to give someone or something a name. Endonym (n) - the name used to refer to a place by its inhabitants, as opposed to a name used by foreigners. Exonym (n) - a name used by outsiders for a place. Linguistic (adj) - connected with language or the study of language. Variation (n) – something that is slightly different from the usual form or arrangement. To derive (v) - to get something from something else. To entrench (v) - to firmly establish something, especially an idea or a problem, so that it cannot be changed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

TRY LINGODA TODAY - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglishPod_Trial 7 DAY FREE TRIAL -- LINGODA https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglishPod_Trial Or use the code THINKINGENGLISH - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglishPod_Trial Confucius is one of the most influential philosophers and teachers of all time. Today, I want to examine his approach to education and learning, and see if there are any lessons we can all learn from him! My Links JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/04/10/223-english-learning-and-confucius/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Profound (adj) - felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way. Disillusioned (adj) - disappointed and unhappy because of discovering the truth about something or someone that you liked or respected. Multifaceted (adj) - having many different parts or sides. To internalize (v) - to accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, etc. so that it becomes part of your character. Noble (adj) - moral in an honest, brave, and kind way. Imitation (n) - an occasion when someone or something copies another person or thing. Worthy (adj) - deserving respect, admiration, or support. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  What is gene-edited food? Why is it controversial? And should we be eating it? Let’s discuss this today and learn some new vocabulary at the same time! My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/04/05/221-what-is-gene-edited-food-and-should-we-be-eating-it/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Gene (n) - a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development, behaviour, etc. of an individual plant or animal and is passed on from its parents. Resilient (adj) - able to improve quickly after being hurt or being ill. To breed (v) - to keep animals or plants for the purpose of producing young animals or plants, often for chosen qualities. Organism (n) - a single living plant, animal, virus, etc. Mutation (n) - the way in which genes change and produce permanent differences: To exacerbate (v) - to make something that is already bad even worse. Yield (n) - an amount of something positive, such as food or profit, that is produced or supplied. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Check Out English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts English Learning for Curious Minds Latest Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0rsjIZxHhvO9qPjSOzcKT4?si=UYSWWdMDR3umakXeP2F_Zw English is the global lingua franca – the language of international business, diplomacy, and education. But why? Is English still a colonial language? My Links JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/04/03/220-is-english-still-a-colonial-language/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Lingua franca (n) - a language used for communication between groups of people who speak different languages. Colonial (adj) - relating to a colony or colonialism. To impose (v) - to force someone to accept something, especially a belief or way of living. Dominance (n) - the quality of being more important, strong, or successful than anything else of the same type. Legacy (n) - something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time. To marginalize (v) - to treat someone or something as if they are not important. Imbalance (n) - a situation in which two things that should be equal or that are normally equal are not To homogenise (v) - to change something so that all its parts or features become the same or very similar. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  "The biggest crisis in the history of the country". This is how one key politician has described the massive wave of protests, unrest, and strikes currently affecting Israel. Let’s look at why people are taking to the streets and what is causing so much anger on today’s episode of Thinking in English! My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/03/29/220-why-are-people-protesting-in-israel/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary To take to the streets (idiom) - When people take to the streets, they express their opposition to something in public and often violently. To walk out (phrasal v) - to refuse to continue working and leave your office, factory, etc. to show your employer that you are unhappy about something. Reform (n) – a change or set of changes made to a system, law, organization, etc. in order to make it more modern or effective. Judicial (adj) - relating to the legal system and the branch of government responsible for the legal system Unfit (adj) - not suitable or good enough for a particular purpose or activity. To undermine (v) - to make someone less confident, less powerful, or less likely to succeed, or to make something weaker, often gradually. Rupture (n) - an occasion when something explodes, breaks, or tears. Unrest (n) - disagreements or fighting between different groups of people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Who was the most powerful woman in history? Was it the only female emperor of China? A female Egyptian Pharaoh who built great temples? Or the Iron Lady who’s economic policies are still influential today? Let’s discuss this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! My Links JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/03/27/219-who-was-the-most-powerful-woman-in-history/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Diffuse (adj) - spread out and not directed in one place. To relegate (v) - to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position. Trappings (n) - all the things that are part of or typical of a particular job, situation, or event. To seize (v) - to take using sudden force. To solidify (v) - to become or make something become certain. Feeble (adj) – weak and without energy, strength, or power. Manoeuvring (n) - the action of cleverly planning something to get an advantage. Sweeping (adj) - affecting many things or people; large. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Sign Up for the ENGLISH POETRY COURSE⁠ Use code "thinking" for 10% off the course! Last week, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin. But could Putin ever actually be arrested? Let’s discuss this and more on today’s episode of Thinking in English! My Links Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/03/22/218-could-putin-really-be-arrested/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Warrant (n) - an official document, signed by a judge or other person in authority, that gives the police permission to search someone's home, arrest a person, or take some other action To allege (v) - to say that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof Deportation (n) - forcing someone to leave a country, especially someone who has no legal right to be there or who has broken the law. To ratify (v) - (especially of governments or organizations) to make an agreement official. To prosecute (v) - to try to prove that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime. To indoctrinate (v) - to often repeat an idea or belief to someone until they accept it without criticism or question. Allegation (n) - a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal. Accusation (n) - a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Sign Up for the ENGLISH POETRY COURSE⁠ Use code "thinking" for 10% off the course! Today, I want to introduce you all to the benefits and joys of using poetry to learn English! Poetry is an incredible, yet underused, resource for English learners that I believe will be of help to many of you listening. My Links Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/03/20/217-how-to-use-poetry-to-study-english/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Socrates is considered to be one of the founders of western philosphy and thought. Today, I want to look at his ideas and approach to asking questions, and then see if there are any lessons language learners like us can learn from Socrates! My Links Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/03/15/216-english-learning-and-socrates-what-can-we-learn-from-the-father-of-western-philosphy-english-vocabulary-lesson/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary To question (v) - to express doubts about the value or truth of something. Results from a study questioned whether treatment with the drug really improved survival. To examine (v) – to consider a thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something. The council is to examine ways of reducing traffic in the city centre. Contradiction (n) - the fact of something being the complete opposite of something else or very different from something else, so that one of them must be wrong. You say that you're good friends and yet you don't trust him. Isn't that a contradiction? Ignorance (n) - lack of knowledge, understanding, or information about something. Public ignorance about the disease is still a cause for concern. Dialectical (adj) - discovering what is true by considering opposite theories. Contradiction is after all what dialectical thinking is all about. Assumption (n) - something that you accept as true without question or proof. People tend to make assumptions about you when you have a disability. Preconception (n) - an idea or opinion formed before enough information is available to form it correctly. Try to go into the meeting without too many preconceptions about what the other group wants. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Check Out English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts English Learning for Curious Minds Latest Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0rsjIZxHhvO9qPjSOzcKT4?si=UYSWWdMDR3umakXeP2F_Zw Over the past few months, the EU, USA, and Canada have all taken steps to ban the popular social media application TikTok. Why? Today, I’m going to explain why countries are considering banning TikTok, and ask whether or not it should be banned! My Links Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/03/13/215-should-tiktok-be-banned-english-vocabulary-lesson/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary To lip-sync (v) - Performers who lip-sync songs pretend to be singing them when in fact they are just moving their lips. Actors both sing and lip-sync to familiar tunes. Generation (n) - all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family. The younger generation smokes less than their parents did. Controversial (adj) - causing disagreement or discussion. The book was very controversial. Application (n) - a computer program or piece of software designed for a particular purpose that you can download onto a mobile phone or other mobile device. There are apps for everything, from learning a language to booking cinema tickets. Merger (n) - an occasion when two or more companies or organizations join together to make one larger company. The merger of these two companies would create the world's biggest accounting firm. 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 lose their books. Data (n) - information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and considered and used to help decision-making The data was collected by various researchers. To manipulate (v) - to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly. Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Last weekend, the United Nations finally reached an agreement to protect the oceans after decades of negotiations. Today, I want to talk about ther UN Treaty on the High Seas while introducing you all to some new vocabulary! My Links Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/03/08/214-what-is-the-un-treaty-on-the-high-seas-english-vocabulary-lesson/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Treaty (n) - a written agreement between two or more countries, formally approved and signed by their leaders. The two countries have never signed a peace treaty. To safeguard (v) - to protect something from harm. The court is supposed to safeguard our right to free speech and a free press. Marine (adj) - related to the sea. The oil slick seriously threatens marine life around the islands. To negotiate - to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them. I'm negotiating for a new contract. Legal framework (n) - a system of rules and ideas that is used to plan or decide something. We need a legal framework for resolving disputes. Landmark (n) - an important stage in the development of something. The landmark deal secures 6,000 jobs. 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, To reach (v) - to make a decision, agreement, etc. about something. We'll inform you when a decision has been reached --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Check Out English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts English Learning for Curious Minds Latest Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0rsjIZxHhvO9qPjSOzcKT4?si=UYSWWdMDR3umakXeP2F_Zw Today, I want to introduce you all to the ancient and influential philosophy of Stoicism, and explain how its teachings could be useful and beneficial to your English learning journey! My Links Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/03/06/213-english-learning-and-stoicism-a-stoics-guide-to-learning-english/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Should employees be entitled to the right to disconnect? Should companies be banned from sending you emails or setting you tasks out of work hours? Or is this bad for business? Let’s discuss this debate in today’s episode! My Links Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/03/01/212-what-is-the-right-to-disconnect/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary  To disconnect (v) – to stop being connected to the internet, phone line, or something similarSometimes I need to disconnect from the internet for a few days To disengage (v) - to stop being involved in something, or to stop someone being involved in something.The children refused to disengage from their game. Work-life balance (n) - the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy.It can be difficult to get the right work-life balance. To blur (v) - to make the difference between two things less clear, or to make it difficult to see the exact truth about somethingThis film blurs the line/distinction/boundary between reality and fantasy. Boundary (n) - the limit of what someone considers to be acceptable behaviour.Try to show love while respecting each other's boundaries. Task at hand (n) - the work someone is doing now.Let’s concentrate on the task at hand. Policy (n) - a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party.They believe that Europe needs a common foreign and security policy. Middle ground (n) - a position between two opposite opinions in an argument, or between two descriptionsThe UN peace envoy has failed to find any middle ground between the government and the opposition parties. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Check Out the That Makes Sensei Podcast!! - https://linktr.ee/thatmakessenseipodcast That Makes Sensei YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thatmakessenseipodcast I’m sure many of you have heard about Ai and ChatGPT, but have you ever thought about using them to help you study, practice, and learn English? Listen to this episode for a complete introduction to ChatGPT, and its uses (and limitations) for English learners! My Links Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/02/27/211-how-to-use-ai-and-chatgpt-to-study-english/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

In today’s episode I want to talk about greenwashing. Let’s discuss the definition, some examples of greenwashing, what the consequences of greenwashing are, and how to identify it! My Links Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/02/22/210-what-is-greenwashing/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Sustainable (adj) - causing, or made in a way that causes, little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time. The website encourages sustainable fashion through swapping. Environmentally friendly (adj) - not harmful to the environment, or trying to help the environment. We will use environmentally friendly energy sources. Marketing (n) - a job that involves encouraging people to buy a product or service. He would like a career in marketing. To mislead (v) – to cause someone to believe something that is not true. He has admitted misleading the police. -Conscious (suffix) – used after nouns and adverbs to mean “knowing about and worried about a particular thing” or “thinking that something is important” We appeal to health-conscious consumers. Biodegradable (adj) – able to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful. Biodegradable packaging helps to limit the amount of harmful chemicals released into the environment. Certification (n) – the act of providing an official document as proof that something has happened or been done Fairtrade is a certification that guarantees producers in the developing world are paid a fair price for their crops. Consumer (n) – a person who buys goods or services for their own use The new rates will affect all consumers, including businesses --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Check Out the That Makes Sensei Podcast!! - https://linktr.ee/thatmakessenseipodcast That Makes Sensei YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thatmakessenseipodcast Today I’m going to talk about English filler words! I’ll explain why we use filler words, why you should stop using them, and how to reduce the number of likes, ums, and you knows in your English speech. My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/02/20/209-how-to-stop-saying-like-um-and-you-know-english-vocabulary-episode/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Today’s episode will introduce and explain vocabulary that may be essential in a disaster. I will teach you key phrases and words to describe disasters, raise awareness and gain support, and that may help you survive in a disaster situation. This episode is dedicated to the people affected by the recent earthquake in Turkey and the Middle East, and should hopefully be a useful resource to people wanting to communicate about natural disasters in English. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/02/15/208-english-for-disasters-and-emergencies/ DONATE TO THE DEC Turkey/Syria Appeal - https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/turkey-syria-earthquake-appeal My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Today, let’s discuss the history of St Valentine’s Day. How did the holiday transform from a Roman festival to a Christian holiday to an international day of love? Let’s discuss this while learning new vocabulary! ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/02/13/207-the-history-of-valentines-day/ INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary To exchange (v) - the act of giving something to someone and them giving you something elseI exchanged gifts with my girlfriend Saint (n) – (St) a person who has received an official honour from the Christian, especially the Roman Catholic, Church for having lived in a good and holy waySaint George is the patron saint of England To convert (v) - to change to a new religionHe converted to Catholicism when he got married Festival (n) - a special day or period, usually in memory of a religious event, with its own social activities, food, or ceremoniesHoli is a famous festival in India Fertility (n) - the quality of being able to produce young or fruitShe began fertility treatment at the clinic three years ago To commercialise (v) - to develop or organize something in order to make as much money as possibleChristmas is now a commercialised holiday Affection (n) - a feeling of liking for a person or placeHe had a deep affection for his aunt --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Today I am going to give you all an introduction to the different methods commonly used to improve pronunciation. Listen to discover the best way to develop excellent pronunciation and correct the underlying issues you face!  ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/02/08/206-what-is-the-best-method-to-improve-your-english-pronunciation/  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

From tennis, ping pong, and badminton to boxing, rugby, and football, the rules of many modern sports were written by British people! Why? Today I want to explain how and why so many of the world’s sports were invented by the British! ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/02/06/205-why-did-britain-invent-so-many-sports/ INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary To invent (v) - to design or create something that did not exist before. The World Wide Web was invented in 1989. Folk (adj) - traditional to or typical of a particular group or country, especially one where people mainly live in the countryside, and usually passed on from parents to their children over a long period of time. There are some unique folk dances in this city. To codify (v) - to organize and write a law or system of laws. The UK doesn’t have a codified constitution. Alumni (plural n) - men and women who have completed their studies, esp. at a school, college, or university. There will be reunion of university alumni next week. Elite (adj) - belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society. Elite universities are very competitive to enter. Boarding school (n) - a school where students live and study. He studied at a boarding school in the UK. Administrator (n) - someone whose job is to control the operation of a business, organization, or plan. She works as a school administrator. Set something up (phrasal v) - to formally establish a new company, organization, system, way of working, etc. She plans to set up her own business. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Today, let’s learn about clichés and jargon – perhaps the most annoying parts of the English language. We’ll look at some examples, discuss why clear English is important, and I’ll give you some tips on how to remove clichés and jargon from your vocabulary! ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/02/01/what-is-a-cliche-what-is-jargon/ INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/01/30/why-is-gibraltar-british/ Despite being a tiny rock on the south coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is at the heart of constant arguments between the UK and Spain. Today, I want to discuss why Gibraltar is British and whether it could (or should) return to Spain in the future! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary Iberian Peninsula (n) - the area of land that consists of Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar, and part of France The Iberian Peninsula is situated in the southwest of Europe Territory (n) – land that is considered as belonging to or connected with a particular country He was stranded in enemy territory To cede (v) - to allow someone else to have or own something, especially unwillingly or because you are forced to do so Hong Kong was ceded to Britain after the Opium War To relinquish (v) - to give up something such as a responsibility or claim He has relinquished his claim to the throne. Sovereignty (n) - the power of a country to control its own government Talks are being held about who should have sovereignty over the island. 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 Self-determination is an important idea in international law Integral (adj) - necessary and important as a part of a whole He's an integral part of the team and we can't do without him --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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