English Learning for Curious Minds

 She was the second wife of King Henry VIII of England but fell out of favour after failing to produce a male heir. In this episode, we look at the fascinating life of Anne Boleyn and ask ourselves whether things could have ended differently. The early life of Anne BoleynHenry declares his love for AnneAppealing to RomeThe birth of ElizabethThe affairs of Henry VIIIThe downfall of AnneAnne is arrestedThe execution of Anne BoleynThe aftermath of her executionWho is responsible for the fate of Anne Boleyn? Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/anne-boleyn ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 British football fans have a well-deserved bad reputation for hooliganism and violence. In this episode, we explore where this comes from, why British football stadiums have historically been violent places, and why things have started to change. A scene at a football riotThe British claim to have invented football12th-century versions of “football”When the king banned footballThe term “kick off”Early hooliganism with Preston North End supportersWhy do football fans fight each other?Glasgow: Rangers vs. CelticThe post-war growth of hooliganismOrganised hooliganism in the 1970sThe names of the most famous football hooligan groupsThe British Disease spreads to EuropeThe birth of the “football casual”Hooliganism & the National FrontThe Heysel & Hillsborough disastersCrackdown on football hooliganismFootball hooliganism today Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/british-football-hooliganism ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 He was best known for being the author of books such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Mathilda", but he was also a critically acclaimed poet and adult fiction writer. In this episode, we explore how this former airforce pilot went on to become one of the best-loved children's authors of all time. Extract from "Boy"The early life of Roald DahlThe mischievous childhood of Roald DahlThe Second World WarMoving to the United StatesRoald Dahl as a spy?His first work "The Gremlins" & Walt DisneySwitching to writing children's fictionThe impact of Roald Dahl's lived experience on his writingThe storytelling of Roald DahlThe working life of Roald DahlHis legacy Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/roald-dahl ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 He was the author of "Alice in Wonderland", and has gone down in history as one of the greatest children's writers of all time. But he had some very unusual habits, preferred the company of children to adults, and took his secrets to the grave.  ln this episode, we explore the bizarre life of Lewis Caroll. The famous boat ride of 4th of July of 1862The early life of Lewis CarollHis speech impedimentWinning a place at Oxford UniversityTeaching at OxfordPublishing his first literary workLewis Carroll's photographyMeeting AliceHis relationship with Alice & her sistersThe writing of Alice in WonderlandWhy Alice in Wonderland was such a big successThe controversies of Lewis Caroll Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/lewis-carroll ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 Modern life would be impossible without standardised measurements.  In this episode, we look at the development of measurements through history, explaining they evolved over time and why some succeeded where others failed. Imagining a world without measurementsEnglish measurement of distance: The FurlongEarly measurement in France: The SetierEgyptians measurements of timeThe metric system & FranceRobespierre & The Festival of the Supreme BeingContainer shipsUK mixing measurementsUnited States' National Institute of Standards and TechnologyWhy water doesn’t freeze at 100C Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/measurements ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 A lot has happened in 2022.  In this episode, we look at some of the most unusual British news stories of the year, including footballer's wives, the crime of treason, and the shifting demographics of the United Kingdom. Being convicted for treason for trying to kill the QueenThe Wagatha Christie TrialBoris Johnson’s misbehaviourNeil Parish and the “tractors”Chris Pincher: “Pincher by name, pincher by nature”The shifting demographics of the UKThe record-breaking Rishi Sunak Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/unusual-british-news-2022 ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 It went from nothing to billions of users in the space of a few years. In this episode, we look at the rise of TikTok, the criticisms it has faced, and how it is changing technology patterns all over the world. What is TikTok?Early history of TiktokGrowth in the United StatesDesign of TikTok algorithmTiktok’s machine learningControversy in the United StatesSecurity concernsAmerican vs. Chinese technology companiesInfluence on US cultureTikTok in the present day Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/tik-tok ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 Artificial Intelligence technology is more advanced than ever before. What does this mean for language learners, and how can you, as an English learner, use AI to supercharge your language learning? An AI's answer to the question of “What impact will AI have on language learning?”Introduction to ChatGPTA brief overview of Artificial IntelligenceExisting forms of Artificial IntelligenceIncreasing possibilities of technology in language learningAI as a tool to correct mistakesAI as a 24/7 private tutorAI to correct writingWhy you shouldn't rely on AI to write for youHow to use AI as a tool for learningPreview of attempting to get an AI to write a podcast script Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/ai-language-learning ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 He has been waiting to become king for 70 years, and was the longest king-in-waiting in British history. In this episode, we look at the life of King Charles III. The early life of Charles IIISchool & universityThe duty of finding a wifeMeeting Lady Diana Spencer"Whatever "in love" means"...Charles' approval ratingCriticism in the mediaCharles' affair with CamillaDivorce from DianaPost Diana deathThe long preparation to become kingThe contradictions of King Charles III Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/life-charles-iii ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 In this episode, we look at two of the most famous hostage crises of the 20th century: the Florida Hostage Crisis and the Munich Hostage Crisis. Both took place within a year of each other and went on to have a lasting impact on the world of hostage negotiation. Introduction to the Florida Hostage Crisis of 1971The unusual trio arrive on the runwayThe situation turns nastyThe FBI is alertedArriving in JacksonvilleThe end of the hostage crisisWhy did this hostage crisis go so badly wrong?The 6-Day War & Black SeptemberThe Israeli block is attackedThe kidnappers make their demandsErrors in the German responseThe hostages are taken to Furstenfeldbruck airfieldThe crisis goes terribly wrongThe aftermath of the Munich Hostage Crisis Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/florida-munich-hostages ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية