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Thinking in English

Thomas Wilkinson

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 437

Thinking in English is a podcast for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to do more than just study grammar and vocabulary. I believe that thinking is one of the most important steps on the road to fluency. That’s why each episode explores fascinating topics, from politics, economics, and history to philosophy, science, and culture. Instead of simply learning English, this podcast helps you learn in English. You’ll expand your knowledge, discover new ideas, and improve your language skills, all at the same time. Bonus episodes and ad-free episodes, exclusive for Patreon subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866 Join our Conversation Clubs and support the podcast: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ Visit the website: ⁠https://thinkinginenglish.blog/⁠ Thinking in English is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Thinking in English.

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Medicine Before the Discovery of Germs - Past Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)

Monday, December 16, 2024 • Duration 14:48

STUDY PACKS AVAILABLE NOW (study exercises, transcripts, downloadable audio, and an EXCLUSIVE EPISODE on mixed conditionals) - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish/shop/⁠ Before the development of germ theory and the discovery of bacteria and viruses, medicine relied on ancient theories that often caused more harm than good. Without modern knowledge, doctors had often used dangerous procedures or had performed surgery without washing their hands. Today I want to talk about medicine before the discovery of germ theory. In order to talk about this topic, or other events that have happened in the past, we need to understand and know how to use the past perfect tense. Let’s practise the past perfect and learn about the history of medicine! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/12/16/medicine-before-the-discovery-of-germs-past-perfect-english-grammar-lesson/ My Links Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/10/29/free-english-test-check-your-level-today/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE Channel - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkinginenglish.blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recommended English Teacher - https://peter-english.com/ ⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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322. How to Give a Speech in English: Lessons from My Participation in a Japanese Speech Contest! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 · Episode 322

Monday, December 9, 2024 • Duration 24:02

Download ELSA for free and get 7 days pro membership for free: ⁠https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH⁠ Get up to 85% off of ELSA lifetime membership by going to ⁠elsaspeak.com/redeem⁠ and use my code THINK85 Last week I came second in a Japanese language speech contest. Today, I want to talk to you all about how I prepared for giving a speech in a foreign language, explain my approach to writing and practicing speeches and presentations, and hopefully give you some useful advice on public speaking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/12/09/322-how-to-give-a-speech-in-english-lessons-from-my-participation-in-a-japanese-speech-contest-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkinginenglish.blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Vocabulary Recount (Verb): To tell or narrate the details of an event or story. Stumble (Verb): To make a mistake or hesitate while speaking. Intonation (Noun): The rise and fall of pitch in a person's voice while speaking. Project (Verb): To speak loudly and clearly so that one's voice carries to a larger space or audience. Hesitate (Verb): To pause briefly, often due to uncertainty or nervousness. Composure (Noun): A calm and controlled state of mind. ⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions⁠ --- 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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315. What is Language Attrition?: Losing Your Ability to Speak English (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 · Episode 315

Monday, October 7, 2024 • Duration 24:28

Losing the ability to understand and use a language is known as language attrition. It is an incredibly common process, effecting most language learners at some point in their life, and can be really frustrating. Today, I’m going to define and explain language attrition and then will give you all some advice on how to avoid it happening to your English ability! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/10/07/315-what-is-language-attrition-losing-your-ability-to-speak-english-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog - https://www.thinkinginenglish.blog⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Vocabulary Attrition (noun): The gradual reduction or weakening of something, in this context, the loss of language ability over time. Second Language (noun): A language that a person learns in addition to their native language. Proficiency (noun): A high level of skill or ability in a particular subject or activity. Retention (noun): The ability to keep or remember knowledge, information, or skills. Decline (noun): A gradual decrease or loss of strength, quality, or importance. Code-switching (noun): The practice of alternating between two or more languages within a conversation or sentence. ⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions⁠ --- 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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227. What is the United Nations? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 · Episode 227

Monday, April 24, 2023 • Duration 20:47

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

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226. What is Happening in Sudan? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 · Episode 226

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 • Duration 18:49

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

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225. What is NATO? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 · Episode 225

Monday, April 17, 2023 • Duration 23:53

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 Earlier this month, Finland became the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, better known as NATO. Today, I want to explain the origins of NATO, its purpose, and discuss why Finland joining is a significant move! ⁠TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/04/17/225-what-is-nato/⁠ 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 Accession (n) - the time when a country officially joins a group of countries or signs an agreement. Alliance (n) - a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims. To reel (v) - If you reel, or your mind or brain reels, you feel very confused or shocked and unable to act. Meaningful (adj) - useful, serious, or important. Collective (adj) - done or shared by every member of a group. To deter (v) - to prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something by making it difficult for that person to do it or by threatening bad results if they do it. To constitute (v) - to form or make something. Non-alignment (adj) - If a country is non-aligned, it does not support or depend on any powerful country or group of countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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224. Why do Countries Have Different Names in Different Languages? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 · Episode 224

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 • Duration 22:37

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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223. English Learning and Confucius: What Can We Learn From the Great Teacher and Philosophy? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 · Episode 223

Monday, April 10, 2023 • Duration 22:30

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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222. What is Gene-Edited Food? And Should We Be Eating It? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 · Episode 222

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 • Duration 20:05

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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221. Is English Still a Colonial Language? English as a Lingua Franca! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Season 1 · Episode 221

Monday, April 3, 2023 • Duration 20:30

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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