Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming language learning by creating personalized educational experiences. The discussion highlights the first conditional grammar, illustrating its real-life applications. Listeners are invited to imagine future communication enriched by virtual reality and advanced translation tools. Emphasis is placed on how AI tools can enhance language acquisition, making learning more accessible and effective.

Explore the essential skills of negotiation in English. Discover key theories and vocabulary that empower effective communication. From negotiating a salary to planning a family vacation, learn how to navigate different scenarios with confidence. Get tips for enhancing your negotiation tactics and strategies to build better agreements. Whether in personal or professional settings, mastering negotiation can open doors to new opportunities!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ After 6 years of studying, I finally passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2 level. Today, I want to share with you how I prepared for the exam, how I learned from my previous failure in 2022, and talk about the successes I had and the mistakes I made this time round. Hopefully this episode will be interesting and useful to anyone out there thinking about taking an English exam in the future! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/09/23/314-i-took-a-language-proficiency-test-here-is-how-i-passed-english-vocabulary-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/⁠ Vocabulary Proficiency (n.): A high degree of competence or skill Immersion (n.): Learning a language or subject by being completely surrounded by it. Curriculum (n.): A set of courses, and their content, offered at a school or university. In the Lead-Up to (phr.): The period of time just before an event or activity Exposure (n.): The experience of something, often for the first time, that leads to learning. Mock Test (n.): A practice test taken to simulate the conditions and timing of an actual exam. Consistent (adj.): Done in the same way over time --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Dive into the thrilling history of the Space Race, a fierce competition between the USA and USSR that sparked groundbreaking technological achievements. Discover pivotal milestones, from the launch of Sputnik to the Apollo 11 moon landing. Explore new frontiers as contemporary nations and private companies join the quest for lunar and Martian exploration. Along the way, you'll enrich your vocabulary with essential terms related to this celestial rivalry!

What would you do if you could change your career? This engaging discussion invites listeners to explore their hypothetical scenarios using the second conditional. Reflect on the emotional and financial challenges of pursuing a passion versus stability. Personal anecdotes highlight the complexities of career changes and the importance of support systems. It’s a journey of self-discovery, encouraging you to think about unfulfilled dreams and possibilities in a new light!

Debating is a fantastic way to enhance your English skills. It challenges your listening and speaking abilities while boosting confidence. Discover different debate structures and essential vocabulary that can transform your arguments. Learn key phrases for various stages of a debate, from presenting your stance to countering opposing views. Engage with practical examples that make mastering English debating enjoyable and effective!

Pizza is one of the most popular foods around the world, but home much do you know about its history? Today, we’ll look at how pizza evolved from ancient flatbreads to a food for working people in Naples, to a globally popular dish! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/08/19/310-history-of-pizza-english-vocabulary-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/⁠ Vocabulary Flatbread (noun): A type of bread made with flour, water, and salt, and then rolled into flattened dough. Topping (noun): Food items added on top of a dish. Peasant (noun): A poor person of low social status who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation. Ingredient (noun): Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish. Speciality (noun): A dish that a restaurant or region is famous for. Endorse (verb): To declare one's public approval or support of something. ⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

A recent report has revealed that the UK sugar tax introduced in 2018 has been very effective at reducing the amount of sugar consumed by both adults and children in the country. Today, I’d like to take a deeper look at sugar taxes. What are they? How do they work? Where are they used? Are sugar taxes good? Or bad? Or should they be even more extensive? Let’s discuss this today! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/08/12/309-what-are-sugar-taxes-english-vocabulary-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/⁠ Vocabulary Levy (noun): An extra tax or fee imposed by the government. Consume (verb): To eat, drink, or use up a product. Consumer (noun): A person who purchases goods and services for personal use. Disparity (noun): A great difference. Incentivize (verb): To provide an incentive for doing something. Reduction (noun): The action or fact of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. Intake (noun): An amount of food, air, or another substance taken into the body. Borough by Blue Dot Sessions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Dive into the heated debate about voting as a right versus a privilege. Explore the fascinating evolution of suffrage, from landowner exclusivity to broader representation. Discover the implications of compulsory voting and age limits on eligibility. The discussion invites you to ponder important questions about civic duty and the responsibility of participation in democracy. Get ready to engage with thought-provoking perspectives!

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is known for leaking classified government secrets and is currently facing extradition to the USA. In this discussion, Assange explores the complex nature of whistleblowers, asking whether they are heroes or villains. He dives into the ethical dilemmas surrounding transparency and accountability, providing a provocative look at the consequences of exposing hidden truths. The conversation also sheds light on useful legal vocabulary related to whistleblowing, making it both enlightening and engaging.