Thinking in English

Explore the fascinating history of YouTube, from its 2005 launch to its role as a cultural juggernaut. Discover how it transformed entertainment and education, shaping modern content consumption. Dive into its power as a language learning tool, offering tips on how to leverage video content for improving English skills. Discuss the shift from traditional media to YouTube, and how younger audiences engage with diverse content. Consider the platform's future and the impact of short-form videos and misinformation.

Dive into the multifaceted legacy of Winston Churchill, a figure who sparks fierce debate. Was he a heroic leader who fought fascism or a controversial character linked to colonialism and racism? Explore the duality of his achievements and darker decisions, from inspiring speeches to the impact of his policies during events like the Bengal famine. This thought-provoking discussion encourages critical thinking about history and the complexities of public figures, prompting listeners to form their own views.

The podcast dives into the crucial debate over free speech, exploring its perceived threats from censorship and misinformation. Paired conjunctions are highlighted as essential tools for effective communication. The discussion scrutinizes how governments justify censorship and the risks it poses, while emphasizing the dual impact of social media. Listeners learn about enhancing their English skills through grammar lessons, all while navigating the complexities of safeguarding democratic values in a landscape filled with falsehoods.

Delve into the intriguing debate surrounding Pluto's status as a planet. Explore the reclassification that occurred in 2006 and what defines a planet. Discover the history of planet discoveries, including Neptune and Uranus, and the criteria set by the International Astronomical Union. Learn important scientific vocabulary like orbit and dwarf planet, while grappling with public sentiment and new findings from the New Horizons mission. Is Pluto really a planet? Join the discussion and expand your understanding of our solar system!

Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85A few weeks ago, I took a trip to the southern Japanese city of Nagasaki.Nagasaki is an incredible place with a lot of fascinating history. It was one of the only Christian cities in Japan. It was the only place in Japan open to foreigners for hundreds of years. And an atomic bomb was dropped on the city at the end of the Second World War.Today, I want to share the story of Nagasaki with all of you listening. Let’s learn some important history while practicing our English comprehension!AD Free Episode - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglishTRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/05/19/338-history-of-nagasaki-from-christianity-to-atomic-bombs-english-vocabulary-lesson/Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE Channel - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Borough by Blue Dot SessionsContact 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

Dive into the extraordinary life of Isaac Newton, who made groundbreaking contributions to optics and gravity, inspired by the solitude of the Black Death. Discover his role in developing calculus, alongside a fierce debate with Leibniz. Explore his lasting legacy through the laws of motion outlined in his iconic work, Principia, and peek into his unusual interests, including alchemy and his role at the Royal Mint. Is Newton truly the greatest scientific mind of all time? This discussion raises thought-provoking questions!

Discover the evolution of a language podcast that began during a challenging quarantine. The host shares their transformative journey from teaching in Japan to podcasting success in London. Gain insights into personal growth and community support as they discuss the podcast's impressive listener engagement. Learn about the transition from amateur beginnings to a professional venture, plus the introduction of new series aimed at enhancing grammar skills. It's a heartfelt update filled with the joys and challenges of language learning.

Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISHGet exclusive ELSA discounts:https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Peter's Grammar Workshop (Use code FIRST-GRAMMAR for a free class) - 7th May Causative Grammar - https://peter-english.com/grammar-workshop Should companies let employees work from home? Or should employers make workers spend their entire work day in the office?This has been a major discussion in the business world since the Covid pandemic changed the way we work. There are arguments on both sides of the debate. These arguments centre on whether it is better to control workers or give them freedom. Today I want to talk about this debate in more detail, while introducing some important grammar. In order to talk about this topic, we need to understand and know how to use causative grammar. In this episode, we will focus on the causative “make” and “let”, while in Friday’s bonus episode we will discuss “have” and “get”.Let’s practise this grammar and discuss remote work and company policies in this episode of Thinking in English Grammar!GRAMMAR STUDY PACK - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish/shop/causative-grammar-thinking-in-english-1427408?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkTRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/05/05/should-companies-let-employees-work-from-home-causative-grammar-english-grammar-lesson/My LinksAD Free Main Episodes - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=e7e195bbfae84b6b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkinginenglish.blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot SessionsContact 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

Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISHGet exclusive ELSA discounts:https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85What was the most important moment in English history? What event had the biggest consequences and most influential impact?Today I want to look at a few moments in the past 1000 years that have massively changed England and English culture. We'll discuss these events, learn about British history, and practice our English comprehension at the same time!Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/04/21/335-the-most-important-moment-in-british-history-english-vocabulary-lesson/AD Free Episode - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglishMy Links Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot SessionsContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.Vocabulary List Monarch (n.): A king or queen who rules a country. Conquest (n.): The act of taking control of a country or territory by force. Reformation (n.): A religious movement in the 16th century that led to the creation of Protestant churches and reforms in the Catholic Church. Consequences (n.): The results or effects of an action or decision, often negative. Protestant (n./adj.): A member of a Christian group that separated from the Catholic Church during the Reformation. Industrialisation (n.): The process of developing industries, factories, and large-scale production in a society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISHGet exclusive ELSA discounts:https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85Recently, I have been thinking a lot about challenges that language learners face when communicating. Learning vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation are obviously difficult tasks, but I think something else can be just as challenging.Context and culture.Words and grammar are not the only way that we communicate. The world isn’t always direct and clear. In fact, some cultures and parts of the world rely extensively on context to communicate meanings.Today, we are going to discuss culture and context in language learning. We’ll discuss low-context cultures, high-context cultures, and how this affects English learning and English usage!TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/04/14/334-high-context-vs-low-context-cultures-why-context-matters-in-english-learning-english-vocabulary-lesson/AD Free Episode - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglishMy Links Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot SessionsContact 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