In today’s episode, I am going to talk about a very interesting political topic: gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is when politicians create voting districts in a way that gives one political party an advantage over the others. This topic is incredibly relevant right now, and constantly in the news in the USA. This year, Texas and some other US states have decided to redraw their congressional maps. This is, of course, causing a lot of political tension and debate across the country. In this episode, I will explain what gerrymandering is, why it happens, whether it should be allowed, and then I will also look at some other unusual English political words and phrases! Conversation Club - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/09/22/354-what-is-gerrymandering-and-other-useful-political-terms-english-vocabulary-lesson/⁠ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard the word immersion? In language learning, immersion means surrounding yourself with English in your daily life. Instead of only studying from textbooks, you try to listen, read, speak, and think in English as much as possible. It’s a popular and powerful method to improve quickly and naturally. I first talked about language immersion on this podcast a few years ago. But since then, a lot has changed. Today, in 2025, there are many new tools like ChatGPT and other AI technologies that can help you create an immersive English environment, even from your home. That’s why I want to revisit this topic. In this episode, I’ll explain what immersion means today, share some updated tips, and show you how to use modern tools and techniques to make your English learning faster and more enjoyable! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/07/21/345-how-to-immerse-yourself-in-english-in-2025/⁠⁠⁠ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEW AI Writing Tool - https://www.thinkinginenglish.io/ Become a Patron to Try Out the Tool - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish What is the best way to learn and remember English vocabulary? Let’s take a look at three of the most popular, researched, and established theories in today’s episode! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/11/06/269-what-is-the-best-way-to-remember-english-vocabulary-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links ⁠⁠Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 ⁠⁠⁠ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog⁠⁠⁠ ------  Vocabulary Lemma (noun) - A technical term for the base form or root of a word within a word family. Vocalize (verb) - To speak out loud or express verbally. Content (noun) - The subject matter or material contained in a piece of text or speech. Theory (noun) - A systematic and comprehensive explanation of a phenomenon Spaced repetition (noun) - A learning technique that involves reviewing and revisiting information at increasing intervals over time. Flashcards (noun) - Cards used for learning that contain questions or prompts on one side and answers or information on the other. Simplification (noun) - The act of making something simpler or easier to understand. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is a zombie? You might be thinking of the flesh-eating, undead monsters common in Hollywood, but the origin of zombies is much more fascinating than the stories in film and TV. From the brutal slave plantations of Haiti to the development of voodoo legends and traditions, to the modern monsters of Hollywood, join us for a look at the history of zombies in this Halloween special episode! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/10/30/268-history-of-zombies-from-haiti-and-voodoo-to-the-night-of-the-living-dead-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ⁠Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513⁠ ⁠Bonus Podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=009d68bd2f744fed⁠ History of Mummies - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/10/27/the-history-of-mummies-bonus-episode/ My Links ⁠Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ ⁠⁠ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog⁠⁠ ------  Vocabulary List Practitioner (n): A person who regularly engages in a profession, skill, or belief system. Voodoo (n): A syncretic religion with African, indigenous Caribbean, and Catholic influences, often involving rituals, spirits, and magic. Reanimated (adj): Brought back to life or animated again after death or inactivity. Undead (n): Deceased, but still existing or animated in a supernatural or fictional way. Flesh-eating (adj): Relating to creatures or monsters that consume the flesh of living beings. Enslaved (adj): Forced to become a slave, often involving being owned and controlled by others. Plantation (n): A large estate or property where crops like sugar, cotton, or tobacco are cultivated, typically using slave labour. Under the control (phrase): Subject to the influence of someone or something else. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEND7 Podcast - https://www.send7.org/⁠ ⁠Listen to SEND7 on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5o2ikpvomNa3bbe2CFcv06⁠ We now have access to so much information and news that it can be difficult to distinguish between real and fake, information and misinformation, and truth and lies. Let’s take a look at some strategies and methods to spot fake news in English and talk about why non-native speakers especially need to practice this skill! ⁠TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/10/23/267-how-to-spot-fake-news-and-misinformation-in-english-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠Thinking in English Bonus Podcast.... NOW ON SPOTIFY! - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971⁠ ⁠ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ ⁠ ⁠NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ⁠ ⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  ⁠ ⁠Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog⁠ ------  Vocabulary List Source (n): A person, place, or thing that provides information, news, or data. Bias (n): Prejudice in favour of or against one thing, person, or group. Reputable (adj): Having a good reputation due to trustworthiness, reliability, and high standards. Misleading (adj): Giving a wrong or inaccurate impression by not providing all the necessary information. Sensationalize (v): To present information in an exaggerated, dramatic, or emotionally charged way. Satirical (adj): Using humour, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock individuals, institutions, or issues. Headline (n): The title of a news article. Fact-Checking (n): The process of verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of something. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts Listen to ELCM on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Hqh7seQDFP0K41GMa40aL?si=fa08de5002df4cfa Are you too old to learn English? What is the best age to start learning? And why does it get more difficult for adults to learn a new language? Let's take a deeper look at these questions today. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/10/16/266-are-you-too-old-to-learn-english-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links Thinking in English Bonus Podcast.... NOW ON SPOTIFY! - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971 ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog ------  Vocabulary Native speakers: People who have spoken a particular language from birth or childhood and are considered fluent and natural in that language. Fluency: The ability to speak or write a language smoothly, accurately, and with ease. Intricacies: The complex and detailed parts or aspects of something. Neural plasticity: The brain's ability to adapt and reorganize its structure and function. Language immersion: The complete involvement in a language and culture for the purpose of learning. Multilingual: The ability to speak and understand multiple languages. Cognitive decline: The gradual loss of cognitive abilities, often associated with aging. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lingoda's Language Sprint Today - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglishPod_Sprint Use code SPRINTTOM for an additional Discount! Tourism can be a great thing for cities, towns, villages, and destinations. But… is there such a thing as too many tourists? Yes! And let’s discuss overtourism, its consequences, and what we can do about it today! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/10/09/265-what-is-overtourism-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links Thinking in English Bonus Podcast.... NOW ON SPOTIFY! - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971 ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog ------  Vocabulary Overtourism (noun): The situation when a tourist destination experiences an excessive and unsustainable number of visitors. Infrastructure (noun): The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society, such as transportation systems and utilities. Off-peak (adjective): Not at the busiest or most popular time. Promotion (noun): The action of encouraging or supporting the growth or popularity of something. Tourist trap (noun): A place that attracts tourists and charges high prices or offers low-quality goods or services. Respectful (adjective): Showing respect or polite behaviour towards others. Friction (noun): Conflict or tension between individuals or groups. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Support me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Did you know that using, speaking in, and thinking in foreign and second languages can have real and significant affects on your thought processes and decision-making? In other words, thinking in English can make you more objective, better at making financial decisions, and help you remember things in detail. This is the Foreign Language Effect: let’s take the rest of this episode to discuss it in detail! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/09/25/263-the-foreign-language-effect-how-thinking-in-english-can-improve-your-decision-making-and-memories-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links Thinking in English Bonus Podcast.... NOW ON SPOTIFY! - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971 ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog ------  Vocabulary Egotistical (adj): self-centred or selfish; believing oneself to be superior to others. Rational (adj): Based on reason or logic rather than emotions. Thought process (n): The series of mental steps or cognitive activities that occur when one is thinking or reasoning. Perceptions (n): The way in which something is understood or interpreted by the mind. Moral (adj): A principle or belief concerning what is right or wrong; ethical. Bias (n): a tendency to see things from one perspective. Risk (n): The possibility of loss, harm, or danger False memory (n phrase): An inaccurate recollection of an event or experience that did not actually occur. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEND7 Podcast - https://www.send7.org/ Listen to SEND7 on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5o2ikpvomNa3bbe2CFcv06 France has just banned school children from wearing abayas (a type of robe popular with Muslim women). Let’s discuss why France has banned any religious clothes or symbols from public schools and talk about France’s unique form of secularism! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/09/18/262-why-is-france-banning-islamic-clothes-in-schools-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links Thinking in English Bonus Podcast.... NOW ON SPOTIFY! - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971 ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog ------  Vocabulary Multiculturalism (n): The coexistence of diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious groups within a society. Secularism (n): The principle of separating religion from government and public institutions. Secular (adj): Related to things that are not religious or spiritual in nature, or not affiliated with any particular religion. To prohibit (v): To formally forbid or disallow something by law, rule, or authority. Policy (n): A set of principles, guidelines, or rules that dictate how decisions are made and actions are taken within an organization or government. Neutrality (n): The state of being impartial or not taking sides in a conflict, dispute, or issue. Conspicuous (adj): Easily noticeable or standing out due to being prominent, obvious, or striking. Citizenship (n): The status of being a member of a particular country and enjoying the rights and responsibilities that come with it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast.... NOW ON SPOTIFY! - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971⁠ Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ ------  The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were monumental structures, engineering marvels, and fantastic creations that were famous throughout Ancient Greece and its neighbouring societies! Today, let’s take a look at the seven wonders, their history, and their fate! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/09/11/261-the-seven-wonders-of-the-ancient-world-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog ------  Vocabulary Wonder (n): an extraordinary and awe-inspiring creation or phenomenon Structure (n): a building or construction, typically with a purpose or function, such as a monument, temple, or pyramid. Subject of debate (phrase): something that is a matter of discussion, disagreement, or uncertainty among scholars, historians, or experts. Intricate (adj): highly detailed, complex, and finely crafted, often involving many small and precise elements or patterns. Marvel (n): an object, creation, or phenomenon that inspires a sense of wonder and admiration due to its exceptional qualities, beauty, or significance. To adorn (v): to decorate or embellish something, often with ornaments, details, or decorative elements to enhance its appearance. To commission (v): to officially request or hire someone to create a particular work or project, often for a specific purpose or commemoration. Monumental (adj): of exceptional size, significance, or importance; it is used to emphasize the grandeur and importance of certain ancient structures and creations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast.... NOW ON SPOTIFY! - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971⁠ Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ ------  Do you know how to argue in English? Listen to this episode to find out how to build your argumentation skills and apply these in your personal life, work-life, and academic life! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/09/04/260-how-to-argue-and-win-arguments-in-english/ ------ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog ------  Vocabulary To persuade (v): To convince someone to accept your viewpoint or take a particular action. To convince (v): To make someone believe or agree with a certain idea or argument. Counterargument (n): Opposing viewpoints or arguments that challenge the main argument. Credibility (adj): The trustworthiness and believability of a source or speaker. Antithesis (n): Presenting contrasting ideas to highlight the strengths of your argument. Active listening (n): Paying close attention to what others are saying. To resonate (v): Elicits a positive response or connection with the audience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRY LINGODA TODAY - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingJuly⁠ $25 Lingoda Discount when you use the code THINKINGJULY - ⁠https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingJuly Today, I want to talk about a bias that affects how we think about success. It’s called survivorship bias, and it might be the reason you’re feeling discouraged, unmotivated, or frustrated with your English. We’ll look at what survivorship bias really is, explore some famous examples from history and business, and then dive into how it appears in the world of language learning. Most importantly, I’ll give you practical advice to avoid this trap and keep moving forward with confidence. TRANSCRIPT - ⁠⁠https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/07/07/343-what-is-the-worlds-oldest-country-english-vocabulary-lesson/⁠ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast.... NOW ON SPOTIFY! - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971⁠ Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ ------  BRICS is expanding. The group now contains 11 large and powerful economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. However,… what exactly is BRICS? What is its purpose? And why is it expanding? Let’s discuss these questions today! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/08/28/259-what-is-brics-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog ------  Vocabulary Emerging Economies (phrase) - Developing nations experiencing rapid growth and industrialization. Institution (n) - An established organization or system, typically with specific goals, rules, and functions. Multilateral Organization (n) - An international institution involving multiple countries that collaborate and make decisions collectively. Expansion (n) - The act of becoming larger, more extensive, or broader in scope. Convention (n) - A formal meeting where individuals or groups gather to discuss and address specific issues or topics. Global Order (n) - The system or arrangement of power, governance, and international relations among nations on a global scale. Sanction (n) - Official measures or penalties imposed as a means of pressure or punishment for specific actions or policies. Alliance (n) - A formal agreement or partnership between two or more parties, often nations, for mutual support or cooperation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast.... NOW ON SPOTIFY! - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971⁠ Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ ------  Donald Trump is being charged with racketeering in the US state of Georgia. What is racketeering? How serious are the charges? And why has Trump been accused of this crime? Let’s discuss these important questions in today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/08/21/258-what-is-racketeering-and-why-has-donald-trump-been-accused-of-it-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog ------  Vocabulary Charges (plural n) - Formal accusations of wrongdoing, often leading to legal action. Legal case (n) - A matter that involves legal proceedings, typically in a court of law. Influence (v) - The power to affect or change something, often related to manipulation. Insurrection (n) - A violent uprising against authority or government. Criminal organisation (n) - A group engaged in unlawful activities, typically with a structured hierarchy. Racket (n) - A systematic scheme that carries out various criminal actions. Prosecutors (n) - Legal officials responsible for bringing criminal charges against individuals. Election interference (n) - Efforts to manipulate or influence election outcomes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRY LINGODA - https://try.lingoda.com/AugustThinking Use code THINKING25 for 25% off your first 2 months! ------  Which country has the highest level of English proficiency? Which country is the best at learning English? And what lessons can we learn from these high-proficiency countries? TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/08/14/257-which-country-is-the-best-at-learning-english-and-what-can-we-learn-from-them-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links ⁠7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠⁠ ⁠Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - 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 Proficient (adj) - skilled and experienced. Rankings (plural n) - A list of items or individuals arranged in order of importance, achievement, or performance. Index(n) - A systematic arrangement or listing of information, often in a sequential or alphabetical order. To dub (v) - To replace the original audio in a film or television program with a different language. To immerse(v) - To become deeply involved or engaged in a particular activity or environment. To be exposed (v) - To be subjected to or have experience in a particular situation or environment. Multinational companies (n) - Corporations that operate in multiple countries and have business interests across national borders. Lingua franca (n) - A common language used for communication among speakers of different native languages. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ ------  The Orkney Islands, a group of British Islands north of Scotland, are considering the possibility of leaving the UK, shocking the country. Let’s take a deeper look into Orkney’s unique history and some possibilities for its future! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/08/07/256-leaving-the-uk-the-future-of-the-orkney-islands-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ 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 Archipelago (n) - A group of small islands Heritage (n) - The cultural, historical, or natural traditions passed down through generations. Dowry (n) - in some societies, an amount of money or property that a woman's parents give to the man she marries. To ignore (v) - to intentionally not listen or give attention to. Let down (phrasal v) - To feel disappointed or betrayed by someone or something. Autonomous (adj) - an autonomous organization, country, or region is independent and has the freedom to govern itself. Self-governing (adj) - A country or an area that is self-governing is controlled by the people living there. Tax havens (n) - Countries or territories with favourable tax regulations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking in English Proofreading! - https://twbrock.co.uk/proofreading/ Book a Consultation to Help You Get Started With Applications or Documents - https://calendly.com/twbrock/application-consultation?month=2023-07 ------  With the Women’s World Cup taking place right now in Australia and New Zealand, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the history of women’s football. From its early history to a time when women’s football was more popular the men’s sport, to being banned across the world… it is a fascinating story! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/31/255-the-history-of-womens-football-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links  ⁠⁠7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/⁠⁠ 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 Association football (n) - Also known as soccer, the most widely played form of football with specific rules established by the Football Association (FA). Spectator (n) - People who watch a sports event or performance. Prejudice (n) - Preconceived opinions or attitudes towards a certain group or individual. Newspaper coverage (n) - Reporting or news articles published in newspapers. To found (n) – to bring something into existence. Professional (adj) - used to describe someone who does a job that people usually do as a hobby. Unsuitable (adj) - Not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation. To overshadow (v) - to make something seem less important. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/⁠ 7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ------  I’ve spent the past few weeks reading academic papers about sleep, immediate feedback, goal setting, perfectionism, and more. Today, let me share my findings with you and discuss how science can help you learn English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/26/254-more-science-based-tips-for-english-learners-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ 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 Sleep deprivation (n) - the condition of not having had enough sleep or of being prevented from having enough sleep, especially for several days or more. Impaired (adj) - damaged in a way that makes something less effective. Attention Span (n) - the length of time that someone can keep their thoughts and interest fixed on something. To consolidate (v) - to become, or cause something to become, stronger, and more certain. Perfectionism (n) - The tendency to strive for flawless performance, hindering language learners' progress. To internalise (v) - to accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, etc. so that it becomes part of your character. Near miss (n) - an attempt to do or achieve something that fails although it almost succeeds. Unrealistic (adj) - having a wrong idea of what is likely to happen or of what you can really do; not based on facts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ ------ Last week a US soldier apparently defected to North Korea. What is a defector? Why do people defect? Let’s discuss these questions and talk about some of the most famous defections in history!   TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/24/253-us-solder-defects-to-north-korea-what-is-a-defection-and-why-do-people-defect/ ------ 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 Defector (n) - A person who leaves their own country to live in another. Demilitarised Zone (n) - A “demilitarised zone” is an area, agreed on by countries fighting, which cannot be occupied or used for military purposes by any country. Propaganda (n) - information, ideas, opinions, or images, often only giving one part of an argument, that are broadcast or published with the intention of influencing people's opinions. Espionage (n) - The practice of spying or obtaining secret information. Disillusioned (adj) - disappointed and unhappy because of discovering the truth about something or someone that you liked or respected. Ideological (adj) - based on or relating to a particular set of ideas or beliefs. Traitor (n) - a person who is not loyal or stops being loyal to their own country, social class, beliefs, etc. Intelligence (n) - secret information about the governments of other countries, especially enemy governments, or a group of people who collect and deal with this information. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter's Film Course - https://thinkinginenglish.as.me/peters-film-course Thinking in English Classes Website - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ --------- What insights can science provide about language learning? And how can we use this research to learn English? Keep listening to find out! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/19/252-science-and-english-learning-research-backed-tips-and-tricks-to-help-you-study/ ----------- My Links ⁠7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠⁠ ⁠JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ ⁠Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - 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 distribute (v) - to spread out tasks, resources, or information over intervals of time, space, or people. Optimal (adj) - the most favourable or best possible. Retention (n) - the ability to retain or remember information. Recall (n) - the ability to remember things. Input (n) - information or data that is fed into a system or the brain. Memorisation (n) - the act or process of learning something so that you will remember it exactly: Literacy (n) - the ability to read and write. Immediate feedback (n) - prompt information given in response to an action or performance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ The new Barbie movie has been banned in Vietnam. Let’s discuss why it has been banned, how the movie is related to one of the most sensitive geopolitical issues in Asia, and what it tells us about Hollywood’s relationship with China! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/17/251-why-has-vietnam-banned-the-barbie-movie/ 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 Blockbuster (n) – a book or film that is very successful. Offensive (adj) – causing someone to be upset or to have hurt feelings. Dispute (n) - an argument or disagreement, especially an official one between two countries with a common border. Sovereignty (n) - the power of a country to control its own government. Claim (n) - A claim is a statement saying that you have a right to something. Demarcation (n) - a border or a rule that shows the limits of something or how things are divided. Infringement (n) - an action that breaks a rule, law, etc. Sensitive (adj) - A sensitive subject, situation, etc. needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid upsetting people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interactive Transcripts NOW AVAILABLE - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/12/250-what-is-a-polyglot-and-what-can-we-learn-from-polyglots-english-vocabulary-lesson/ 7 Day FREE PATREON Trial- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ While I’m struggling to learn Japanese, and all of you guys are trying your best to learn English, there are some people out there who can speak multiple different languages to a high level of proficiency. Today I want to look at these people, discuss how they can learn languages effectively, and discuss what we can learn form multilingual polyglots! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/12/250-what-is-a-polyglot-and-what-can-we-learn-from-polyglots-english-vocabulary-lesson/ 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 Polyglot (n) - someone who can speak or use several different languages. Multilingual (adj) - (of people or groups) able to use more than two languages for communication. Repertoire (n) - the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation. Cognitive (adj) - connected with thinking or conscious mental processes. Maintenance (n) - the process of keeping or continuing something or the work needed to keep something in good condition. Aptitude (n) - a natural ability or skill. Embrace (v) - to accept something enthusiastically. To juggle (v) - to try to do two or more jobs or activities at the same time, because you do not have a lot of time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Listen to Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Check out the latest episode of Simple English News Daily - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=d381def2ae9a4cb8 Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, two of the wealthiest and most influential men on the planet, are currently arguing. The reason? A new app called “Threads”! Let’s discuss this news today! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/10/249-musk-vs-zuckerberg-the-battle-of-the-tech-billionaires/ My Links ⁠JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ ⁠Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ 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 Founder (n) - someone who establishes an organization. Rival (n) - a person, group, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area. Social media (n) - websites and computer programs that allow people to communicate and share information on the internet using a computer or mobile phone. Platform (n) - a method of communication or entertainment, for example television, radio, or the internet. To acquire (v) - to get or obtain something. To rebrand (v) - to change the way that an organization, company, or product is seen by the public. To take advantage of something (idiom) - to use an opportunity to achieve results, sometimes in an unfair way. Backlash (n) - a strong feeling among a group of people in reaction to a change or recent events in society or politics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LINGODA'S Language Sprint - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglishPodcastSprint Use code ENGLISHPOD20 for $20 off! - https://try.lingoda.com/Thinking_Sprint How long does it take to learn English? I’m sure every single person listening has thought about this question before. Today, let’s look at why we want to learn quickly, what it means to have “learned English”, the official estimates for length of time to learn English, and some factors that can affect the length of time you will spend studying! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/05/how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-english-english-vocabulary-lesson/ 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 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Intensive (adj) - Involving or requiring great effort, focus, or concentration. Proficiency (n) - Competence or skill in a particular field or area. Language acquisition (n) - The process of learning and gaining fluency in a language. Frameworks (n) - Structures or systems that provide a basis for understanding or organizing something. Guidelines (n) - Recommendations or instructions that provide direction or advice. Immersion (n) - Deep involvement or engagement in a particular activity or environment. Aptitude (n) - Natural ability or talent for a specific skill or subject. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Last week, the US Supreme Court decided to end affirmative action – a policy that has helped millions of people from underrepresented communities enter top universities and get better jobs. Let’s discuss what affirmative action is, why the supreme court ruled it unconstitutional, and what could happen next! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/03/247-what-is-affirmative-action-and-why-did-the-supreme-court-end-it/ 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 Race (n) - the idea that people can be divided into different groups based on physical characteristics that they are perceived to share such as skin colour, eye shape, etc. Diversity (n) - the fact of many different types of things or people being included in something, a range of different things or people. Discrimination (n) - treating a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their race, gender, sexuality, etc. To marginalise (v) - to treat someone or something as if they are not important. Underrepresented (adj) - If a type of person or thing is underrepresented in a group or organization, there are not enough of them in it. Preferential (adj) - used to say that something that someone is given is better than what other people receive. Representation (n) - the fact of including different types of people, for example in films, politics, or sport, so that all different groups are represented. A level playing field (idiom) - a situation in which everyone has the same chance of succeeding. Extended Vocabulary List available --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ From the UK, to Japan, to the Caribbean, to the Pacific Islands, “curry” is one of the most popular and loved dishes around the world. For many people, it is synonymous with Indian food… but did you know that in India the term curry isn’t used in the same way. Today, let’s discuss what “curry” is, how it was invented, and how it has spread around the world! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/06/28/246-the-history-of-curry-from-india-to-britain-and-the-world/ 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 Spice (n) - a substance made from a plant, used to give a special flavour to food. Aromatic (adj) - strong, pleasant smelling, usually from food or drink. Melting pot (n) - a place where many different people and ideas exist together, often mixing and producing something new. Culinary (adj) – connected with cooking or kitchens. Homogeneous (adj) - consisting of parts or people that are similar to each other or are of the same type. Adequately (adv) - in a way that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose. Flavour profile (phrase) - the specific combination and characteristics of flavours present in a particular dish or food. Subcontinent (n) - a large area of land that is part of a continent, often referring to South Asia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Over the weekend, the leader of the Wagner Group of mercenaries started a mutiny in Russia. What happened? What is the Wagner Group? Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Why was there and conflict? And what does this mean for Vladimir Putin, the Ukraine war, and the future of the Wagner Group? Let’s discuss this all today! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/06/26/245-what-is-happening-in-russia-mutiny-and-the-wagner-group/ 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 Mercenary (n) - a soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them. Mutiny (n) - an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers or sailors, refuses to obey orders and/or attempts to take control from people in authority. Insurrection (n) - an organized attempt by a group of people to defeat their government and take control of their country, usually by violence. Occupied (adj) - An occupied place is being controlled by an army or group of people that has moved into it. To reclaim (v) - to take back something that was yours. Plausible deniability (phrase) - the ability of someone to deny any knowledge or involvement in a particular action or event, especially in a way that seems believable or credible. Incompetence (n) - lack of ability to do something successfully or as it should be done. To operate (v) - to do business in or from a particular place. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Check out the latest episode of Simple English News Daily - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=d381def2ae9a4cb8 The United States has 50 states, and today I want to discuss why (and how) Hawaii became the most recent to join the union. An island chain in the Pacific, far from the contiguous United States, the story of how Hawaii became “American” is fascinating and controversial! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/06/21/244-why-is-hawaii-part-of-the-united-states/ My Links ⁠JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ ⁠Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ 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 State (n) - a part of a large country with its own government, such as in Germany, Australia, or the US. Contiguous (adj) - next to or touching another, usually similar, thing. Expansion (n) - the action of becoming larger or more extensive. Acquisition (n) - something that someone buys or gets, often to add to a collection of things. Plantation (n) - a large farm, especially in a hot part of the world, on which a particular type of crop is grown. To annex (v) - to take possession of an area of land or a country, usually by force or without permission. Restoration (n) - the act or process of returning something to its earlier good condition or position, or to its owner. Territory (n) - (especially in Australia, Canada, and the United States) a large area that has some local government but fewer rights than a province or a state. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Have we discovered every single animal on our planet? What about the legends and myths of strange creatures in locations around the world? Today I want to talk about the unusual world of “cryptids.” I’ll discuss some animals that were once considered to be myths or impossible, but were eventually proven to be real, and suggest a few animals that may exist today! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/06/19/243-animals-that-may-or-may-not-exist/ 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 Creature (n) - used to refer to a life form that is unusual or imaginary. Mythical (adj) - existing only in stories. Outlandish (adj) - strange and unusual and difficult to accept or like. Legend (n) - a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person. Extinct (adj) – not now existing. Shed light on something (idiom) - Something or someone that sheds light on a situation provides an explanation for it or information that makes it easier to understand. Elusive (adj) - difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember. Conclusive (adj) - proving that something is true or ending any doubt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Hqh7seQDFP0K41GMa40aL?si=08262f6581114262 If you think about Japanese food, probably the first dish that comes to mind is sushi. But would it surprise you to know that sushi today is vastly different from just a few hundred years ago? Today, let’s talk about how a fermented fish dish from China evolved into the national food of Japan! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/06/14/242-the-history-of-sushi-japans-most-famous-cuisine-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links 7 DAY FREE TRIAL CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ ⁠Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ 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 Cuisine (n) - a style of cooking Raw (adj) - (of food) not cooked. Refrigerate (v) - to make or keep something, especially food or drink, cold so that it stays fresh, usually in a fridge. Preserve (v) - to treat food in a particular way so that it can be kept for a long time without going bad. Ferment (v) - If food or drink ferments or if you ferment it, it goes through a chemical change because of the action of yeast or bacteria, which may cause it to produce bubbles or heat, or turn sugars in it into alcohol. Predecessor (n) - something that comes before another thing in time or in a series. Parasite (n) - an animal or plant that lives on or in another animal or plant of a different type and feeds from it. Authentic (adj) - If something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ The largest dam in Ukraine collapsed, and it is likely the disaster was due to a deliberate attack. If it was deliberate, it would one of the most severe acts of environmental terrorism in history. Let’s discuss the collapse, talk about environmental terrorism, and discuss the risks and history of destroying the environment in war and conflicts! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/06/12/241-what-is-environmental-terrorism/ 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 Dam (n) - a wall built across a river that stops the river's flow and collects the water, especially to make a reservoir (= an artificial lake) that provides water for an area. Collapse (v) - to fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support. Counter-offensive (n) - a set of attacks that defend against enemy attacks. Blow (something) up (phrasal v) - to destroy something or kill someone with a bomb, or to be destroyed or killed by a bomb. Contaminate (v) - to make something less pure or make it poisonous. Ecological (adj) - relating to ecology (= the relationship between living things and their environment) or the environment. Destructive (adj) - causing great and irreparable damage. Flooding (n) - the condition of becoming filled or covered with a large amount of water. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Check out the latest episode of Simple English News Daily - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=d381def2ae9a4cb8 Who discovered the Americas? Let’s discuss the history of exploration and migration in the Americas, from the arrival of the first settlers, to the voyages of the Vikings and Polynesians, to the landing of the Europeans! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/06/07/240-who-discovered-the-americas/ My Links ⁠JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ ⁠Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ 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 Continent (n) - one of the seven large land masses on the earth's surface, surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by sea and usually consisting of various countries. Voyage (n) - a long journey, especially by ship. To explore (also exploration/explorer) (v) - to search a place and discover things about it. To navigate (navigation/navigator) (v) - to direct the way that a ship, aircraft, etc. will travel, or to find a direction across, along, or over an area of water or land. Subsequent (adj) - happening after something else. Seafaring (adj) - connected with travelling by sea. Norse (adj) - belonging or relating to the people who lived in Scandinavia in the past, especially the Vikings. To settle (settlement/settler) (v) - to arrive, especially from another country, in a new place and start to live there and use the land. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

London is one of the most famous cities in the world. It is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is a financial centre. An entertainment centre. A culture centre. An academic and educational centre. But how much do you know about the city’s history? Today, we are going to go on an historical journey from the Roman invasion of the island of Britain 2000 years ago to the modern day. Hopefully you’ll learn some interesting history and pick up some useful vocabulary along the way! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/06/30/342-history-of-london-english-vocabulary-lesson/ AD Free Episode - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠ https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866 YouTube Channel -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LINGODA'S Language Sprint - https://try.lingoda.com/Thinking_Sprint Use code THINKINGSPRINT for $20 off! - https://try.lingoda.com/Thinking_Sprint France has recently banned some short-haul flights in order to reduce the country’s carbon emissions. How bad is flying for the environment? Is France’s ban effective? And should we go further in order to protect the planet? TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/06/05/239-france-bans-short-haul-flights-how-bad-is-flying-for-the-environment/ 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 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary To ban (v) - to forbid (= refuse to allow) something, especially officially 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. Aviation (n) - the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and keeping them in good condition. Contrail (n) - a white line left in the sky by an aircraft that consists of water vapour (= gas) that has condensed (= turned back into very small drops of water). Domestic (adj) - relating to a person's own country. Objection (n) - the act of expressing or feeling opposition to or dislike of something or someone. Viable (adj) - able to work as intended or able to succeed. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Failure and mistakes are natural parts of language learning, but the majority of people are terrible at learning from these failures. Today, I’m going to explain why we are bad a learning from past mistakes and give you a few strategies that might help you improve! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/31/238-how-to-learn-from-failure-and-mistakes/ 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 Proficiency (n) - a high level of skill or expertise in a particular subject or activity. To devalue (v) - to diminish or reduce the importance, worth, or quality of something. Constructively (adv) - describes doing something in a positive, helpful, or productive manner. Motivation (n) - the inner drive or desire to achieve or accomplish something. To procrastinate (v) - To delay or postpone doing something, often out of intentional avoidance. To reflect (v) - To think deeply or carefully about something, often in order to gain insight or learn from past experiences. Determined (adj) - Having a strong resolve or firmness of purpose; being committed and persistent. Embarrassment (n) - a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts Episode on FIFA Corruption - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yst73JE1n8z0NcRaed43l?si=MK6D634iTq2efltBNY_M5Q What is a “failed state”? Let’s look at some definitions, characterisitcs, and examples of “failed states”, and then discuss whether South Africa could be considered to be failing! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/29/237-what-is-a-failed-state/ My Links 7 DAY FREE TRIAL CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ ⁠Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ 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 Corruption (n) - illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power. Authority (n) - the moral or legal right or ability to control. Goods (n) - items that satisfy human wants and provide utility. Fragile (adj) - easily destroyed, ended, or made to fail. Instability (n) - uncertainty caused by the possibility of a sudden change in the present situation. To exacerbate (v) - to make something that is already bad even worse. Blackout (n) - when there is no light or power because of an electricity failure. Incompetent (adj) - not having the ability to do something as it should be done. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Recently I’ve seen a lot of people online talking about the 10,000 Hour Rule. Today, I’m going to look at the rule, the evidence for and against it, and discuss how all of you listening can apply the 10,000-hour rule to learning English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/24/236-what-is-the-10000-hour-rule/ 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 Mastery (n) - Achieving a high level of skill or expertise in a particular field. Deliberate practice (phrase) - Focused and intentional effort to improve specific aspects of a skill. Comfort zone (phrase) - The level of difficulty or familiarity within which a person feels at ease. Second nature (phrase) - Something that has become so natural and instinctive that it feels effortless. To propel (v) - to drive or push forward; cause progress or advancement. Sustained effort (phrase) - Consistent and continuous application of energy or resources. Multifaceted (adj) - Having many different aspects or elements. Knack (n) - A natural skill or talent for doing something.                        --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Check out the latest episode of Simple English News Daily - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=d381def2ae9a4cb8 Hollywood’s writers are on strike. Shows have stopped, scripts are going unwritten, and there is no sign of an end. Let’s discuss the reasons behind the strike and the potential consequences on today’s episode! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/22/235-why-is-hollywood-on-strike-hollywood-writers-strike-explained/ My Links ⁠JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ ⁠Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ 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 Strike (n) - a period of time when workers refuse to work because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job losses. Studio (n) - a building or place where films are made, or a company that makes them. To walk out (phrasal v) - to stop working or leave your job because of a disagreement with your employer. Script (n) - the words of a film, play, broadcast, or speech. 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. Compensation (n) - the combination of money and other benefits (= rewards) that an employee receives for doing their job. Residual (n) - a payment made to an actor, singer, writer, etc. for repeated uses of their work. Season (n) - one of several series of television programmes with the same title and the same characters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish India is now the most populous country. Today, let’s discuss how this happened, the numbers behind India’s growth, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for the country in the future! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/17/234-how-did-india-become-the-most-populous-country/ 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 Populous (adj) - A populous country, area, or place has a lot of people living in it. Demographic (adj) - relating to demography (= the study of populations and the different groups that make them up)                                    Estimated (adj) - roughly calculated or approximate. Ageing (adj) - relating to getting older and used to describe a person or thing that is getting old. Fertility rate (n) - the average number of children that would be born to a female over their lifetime. Geopolitics (n) - the way a country's size, position, etc. influence its power and its relationships with other countries. Talent pool (n) - the suitable, skilled people who are available to be chosen to do a particular type of job. Workforce (n) - the group of people who work in a company, industry, country, etc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  What is the best method to improve your English reading ability? Let’s try to answer this question by looking at some of the most popular and scientific approaches to improve you comprehension, efficiency, and reading speed! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/10/232-what-is-the-best-method-to-improve-your-english-reading-ability/ 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 Timestamps 00:00 Patreon 00:30 Introduction 01:27 Main Section 29:07 Conclusion --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish From a crown mounted with the embroidered head of a raven, to drinking mildly narcotic beverages, to water collected from rivers at a specific time, there are a lot of unique and sometimes strange coronation ceremonies around the world. Let’s learn about a few today! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/08/unique-coronation-traditions-from-around-the-world/ 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 Symbol (n) - a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else. Sacred (adj) - considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god. Enthronement (n) - the act of putting a king, queen, etc. through the ceremony of sitting on a throne (= chair used in ceremonies) in order to mark the official beginning of their period in power. Purification (n) - in some religions, the act of removing from a person, usually by a ceremony, the bad effects that they are suffering. To revere (v) - to very much respect and admire someone or something. Deity (n) - a god or goddess. Dignitary (n) - a person who has an important position in a society. To bless (v) - to call or make someone or something holy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check Out English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts English Learning for Curious Minds Latest Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aWd4u5UeB1X3BVDkGwgvB?si=T_JLRk2TRU2ZNrUtNbibFA On May 6th, the coronation of King Charles III will be held in London. Let’s discuss the events, ceremonies, and vocabulary you need to know about Charles’ coronation! ⁠TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/03/what-is-king-charles-coronation/⁠ 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 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary To crown (v) - to put a crown on someone's head in an official ceremony that makes that person king or queen. Accession (n) - the time when someone starts a position of authority, especially a king or queen, Throne (n) - the special chair used by a king or queen, and the state of being a ruler. To anoint (v) - to make someone king or queen, especially as part of a religious ceremony. Regalia (n) - official and traditional special clothes and decorations, especially those worn or carried in formal ceremonies. Carriage (n) - a vehicle with four wheels that is usually pulled by horses and was used mainly in the past. Congregation (n) - a group of people who have come together in a religious building for worship and prayer. Homage (n) - deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  What is the most famous political assassination in modern history? Let’s take a look at five infamous assassinations, the leaders who were sadly killed, and the lasting legacies of these traumatic events! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/04/26/most-famous-political-assassinations-in-history/ 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 assassinate (v) - to kill someone famous or important. High-profile (adj) - attracting a lot of attention and interest from the public and newspapers, television, etc. Speculation (n) - the activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain.    Mourning (n) - great sadness felt because someone has died.       Exile (n) - the condition of someone being sent or kept away from their own country, village, etc., especially for political reasons. Cover-up (n) - an attempt to prevent the public from discovering information about a serious crime or mistake. To depose (v) - to remove someone important from a powerful position. Assailant (n) - a person who attacks another person. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  The United Nations are one of the most important international organisations in the world… but how much do you really know about the UN? Let’s discuss the background, history, purposes, controversies, and future of the United Nations! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/04/24/what-is-the-united-nations/ 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 Principle (n) - a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works. Cooperation (n) – the act of working together for a shared purpose. Forum (n) - a situation or meeting in which people can talk about a problem or matter especially of public interest. Ground-breaking (adj) - If something is ground-breaking, it is very new and a big change from other things of its type. Peacekeeping (n) - the activity of preventing war and violence, especially using armed forces not involved in a disagreement to prevent fighting. Instrumental (adj) - If someone or something is instrumental in a process, plan, or system, that person or thing is one of the most important influences in causing it to happen. Bureaucratic (adj) - involving complicated rules and processes that make something slow and difficult. Isolationism (n) - the political principle or practice of showing interest only in your own country and not being involved in international activities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Sudan is in a state of crisis. Conflict is raging between military and paramilitary forces, and ordinary Sudanese people are trapped in the middle of the violence. Today, let’s discuss the background of this conflict, why fighting started, and what the future holds for Sudan! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/04/19/226-what-is-happening-in-sudan-english-vocabulary-lesson/ 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 Paramilitary (adj) - A paramilitary group is organized like an army but is not official and often not legal. Civilian (adj) - relating to a person who is not a member of the police or the armed forces. Outbreak (n) - a sudden appearance of something, esp. of a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant. Coup d’état (n) - sudden defeat of a government through illegal force by a small group, often a military one Transition (n) - a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens. To redeploy (v) - to move employees, soldiers, equipment, etc. to a different place or use them in a more effective way. To bear the brunt (idiom) - Put up with the worst of some bad circumstance. Ramification (n) - the possible results of an action. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices