Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 841. A Conversation about MONOPOLY π²π π° with Anna Tyrie
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Aug 30, 2023 
Anna Tyrie, a language teacher and podcast host, talks with Luke about childhood memories, rules, winning strategies, and the history of Monopoly. They explore the meanings of 'monopoly' and the game's components. They discuss favorite tokens, ironing clothes, gameplay strategies, and the revealing nature of the game. They uncover the origins of Monopoly as a critique of the property market and discuss the fastest possible game.
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Introduction
00:00 β’ 4min
The Meaning and Applications of Monopoly
04:21 β’ 12min
Discussion of Monopoly board game components and 'die' vs 'dice'
16:43 β’ 2min
Discussion about Monopoly Tokens
18:30 β’ 3min
Ironing Clothes and Game Pieces in Monopoly
21:08 β’ 3min
Components and Gameplay of Monopoly
24:14 β’ 20min
A Surprising Revelation While Playing Monopoly
44:00 β’ 2min
Monopoly Strategy and Property Preferences
45:39 β’ 17min
Origins and Irony of Monopoly
01:03:02 β’ 11min
The Fastest Possible Game of Monopoly
01:13:58 β’ 27min