Thinking in English is a podcast designed for intermediate and advanced English learners.
I believe that thinking is an incredibly important step on the road fluency, and we aim to help you achieve this by discussing topics ranging from politics and economics, to philosophy and science. Rather than "learning English", Thinking in English focuses on "learning in English."
Learn something new, listen to something interesting, and improve your English at the same time! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
Site
RSS
Spotify
Apple
Recent rankings
Latest chart positions across Apple Podcasts and Spotify rankings.
Shared links between episodes and podcasts
Links found in episode descriptions and other podcasts that share them.
311. How to Debate in English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Season 1 · Episode 311
Monday, August 26, 2024 • Duration 20:38
Debating is an excellent way of practicing English. It forces you to present information and arguments in English, it challenges your listening comprehension, and it helps you to communicate confidently.
This episode explains the concept of a debate, talks about how debates are structures, and introduces some really useful vocabulary and phrases!
I’m sure many of you have heard about Ai and ChatGPT, but have you ever thought about using them to help you study, practice, and learn English? Listen to this episode for a complete introduction to ChatGPT, and its uses (and limitations) for English learners!
210. What is Greenwashing? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Season 1 · Episode 210
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 • Duration 20:25
In today’s episode I want to talk about greenwashing. Let’s discuss the definition, some examples of greenwashing, what the consequences of greenwashing are, and how to identify it!
Today I’m going to talk about English filler words! I’ll explain why we use filler words, why you should stop using them, and how to reduce the number of likes, ums, and you knows in your English speech.
208. English for Disasters and Emergencies: Essential Language to Talk About and Survive Natural Disasters (English Vocabulary Episode)
Season 1 · Episode 208
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 • Duration 20:12
Today’s episode will introduce and explain vocabulary that may be essential in a disaster. I will teach you key phrases and words to describe disasters, raise awareness and gain support, and that may help you survive in a disaster situation. This episode is dedicated to the people affected by the recent earthquake in Turkey and the Middle East, and should hopefully be a useful resource to people wanting to communicate about natural disasters in English.
207. The History of Valentine’s Day! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Season 1 · Episode 207
Monday, February 13, 2023 • Duration 20:46
Today, let’s discuss the history of St Valentine’s Day. How did the holiday transform from a Roman festival to a Christian holiday to an international day of love? Let’s discuss this while learning new vocabulary!
To exchange (v) - the act of giving something to someone and them giving you something elseI exchanged gifts with my girlfriend
Saint (n) – (St) a person who has received an official honour from the Christian, especially the Roman Catholic, Church for having lived in a good and holy waySaint George is the patron saint of England
To convert (v) - to change to a new religionHe converted to Catholicism when he got married
---
Support this podcast:
206. What is the Best Method to Improve Your English PRONUNCIATION?
Season 1 · Episode 206
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 • Duration 27:46
Today I am going to give you all an introduction to the different methods commonly used to improve pronunciation. Listen to discover the best way to develop excellent pronunciation and correct the underlying issues you face!
205. Why Did Britain Invent So Many Sports? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Season 1 · Episode 205
Monday, February 6, 2023 • Duration 25:46
From tennis, ping pong, and badminton to boxing, rugby, and football, the rules of many modern sports were written by British people! Why? Today I want to explain how and why so many of the world’s sports were invented by the British!
The website encourages sustainable fashion through swapping.
Environmentally friendly (adj) - not harmful to the environment, or trying to help the environment. We will use environmentally friendly energy sources.
Marketing (n) - a job that involves encouraging people to buy a product or service. He would like a career in marketing.
To mislead (v) – to cause someone to believe something that is not true. He has admitted misleading the police.
-Conscious (suffix) – used after nouns and adverbs to mean “knowing about and worried about a particular thing” or “thinking that something is important” We appeal to health-conscious consumers.
Biodegradable (adj) – able to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful. Biodegradable packaging helps to limit the amount of harmful chemicals released into the environment.
Certification (n) – the act of providing an official document as proof that something has happened or been done Fairtrade is a certification that guarantees producers in the developing world are paid a fair price for their crops.
Consumer (n) – a person who buys goods or services for their own use The new rates will affect all consumers, including businesses
Festival (n) - a special day or period, usually in memory of a religious event, with its own social activities, food, or ceremoniesHoli is a famous festival in India
Fertility (n) - the quality of being able to produce young or fruitShe began fertility treatment at the clinic three years ago
To commercialise (v) - to develop or organize something in order to make as much money as possibleChristmas is now a commercialised holiday
Affection (n) - a feeling of liking for a person or placeHe had a deep affection for his aunt
Folk (adj) - traditional to or typical of a particular group or country, especially one where people mainly live in the countryside, and usually passed on from parents to their children over a long period of time. There are some unique folk dances in this city.
To codify (v) - to organize and write a law or system of laws. The UK doesn’t have a codified constitution.
Alumni (plural n) - men and women who have completed their studies, esp. at a school, college, or university. There will be reunion of university alumni next week.
Elite (adj) - belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society. Elite universities are very competitive to enter.
Boarding school (n) - a school where students live and study. He studied at a boarding school in the UK.
Administrator (n) - someone whose job is to control the operation of a business, organization, or plan. She works as a school administrator.
Set something up (phrasal v) - to formally establish a new company, organization, system, way of working, etc. She plans to set up her own business.
Discover shows related to Thinking in English, based on actual content similarities. Explore podcasts with similar topics, themes, and formats, backed by real data.
