Thinking in English

Learn how to argue and win arguments in English with this podcast episode. Explore the importance of argumentation in various aspects of life. Discover strategies for persuasion, including establishing credibility and appealing to emotions. Get tips on winning arguments in English through appeals to pathos, logos, and ethos, as well as the use of rhetorical devices and supporting arguments with evidence and examples. Dive into the world of making arguments in English, from personal to academic contexts, and learn how to provide feedback and ratings on the podcast.

This podcast discusses the expansion and purpose of BRICS, a group of 11 powerful economies. It explores their potential as an alternative to existing global organizations and the economic significance of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE within the group. The podcast also delves into the challenges of managing differing priorities and coordinating policies, and highlights the availability of transcripts and vocabulary lists on the website for learners.

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7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ ------  The Orkney Islands, a group of British Islands north of Scotland, are considering the possibility of leaving the UK, shocking the country. Let’s take a deeper look into Orkney’s unique history and some possibilities for its future! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/08/07/256-leaving-the-uk-the-future-of-the-orkney-islands-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog ------  Vocabulary Archipelago (n) - A group of small islands Heritage (n) - The cultural, historical, or natural traditions passed down through generations. Dowry (n) - in some societies, an amount of money or property that a woman's parents give to the man she marries. To ignore (v) - to intentionally not listen or give attention to. Let down (phrasal v) - To feel disappointed or betrayed by someone or something. Autonomous (adj) - an autonomous organization, country, or region is independent and has the freedom to govern itself. Self-governing (adj) - A country or an area that is self-governing is controlled by the people living there. Tax havens (n) - Countries or territories with favourable tax regulations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking in English Proofreading! - https://twbrock.co.uk/proofreading/ Book a Consultation to Help You Get Started With Applications or Documents - https://calendly.com/twbrock/application-consultation?month=2023-07 ------  With the Women’s World Cup taking place right now in Australia and New Zealand, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the history of women’s football. From its early history to a time when women’s football was more popular the men’s sport, to being banned across the world… it is a fascinating story! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/31/255-the-history-of-womens-football-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links  ⁠⁠7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/⁠⁠ ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog ------  Vocabulary Association football (n) - Also known as soccer, the most widely played form of football with specific rules established by the Football Association (FA). Spectator (n) - People who watch a sports event or performance. Prejudice (n) - Preconceived opinions or attitudes towards a certain group or individual. Newspaper coverage (n) - Reporting or news articles published in newspapers. To found (n) – to bring something into existence. Professional (adj) - used to describe someone who does a job that people usually do as a hobby. Unsuitable (adj) - Not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation. To overshadow (v) - to make something seem less important. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/⁠ 7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  ------  I’ve spent the past few weeks reading academic papers about sleep, immediate feedback, goal setting, perfectionism, and more. Today, let me share my findings with you and discuss how science can help you learn English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/26/254-more-science-based-tips-for-english-learners-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog ------  Vocabulary Sleep deprivation (n) - the condition of not having had enough sleep or of being prevented from having enough sleep, especially for several days or more. Impaired (adj) - damaged in a way that makes something less effective. Attention Span (n) - the length of time that someone can keep their thoughts and interest fixed on something. To consolidate (v) - to become, or cause something to become, stronger, and more certain. Perfectionism (n) - The tendency to strive for flawless performance, hindering language learners' progress. To internalise (v) - to accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, etc. so that it becomes part of your character. Near miss (n) - an attempt to do or achieve something that fails although it almost succeeds. Unrealistic (adj) - having a wrong idea of what is likely to happen or of what you can really do; not based on facts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ ------ Last week a US soldier apparently defected to North Korea. What is a defector? Why do people defect? Let’s discuss these questions and talk about some of the most famous defections in history!   TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/24/253-us-solder-defects-to-north-korea-what-is-a-defection-and-why-do-people-defect/ ------ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog ------ Vocabulary Defector (n) - A person who leaves their own country to live in another. Demilitarised Zone (n) - A “demilitarised zone” is an area, agreed on by countries fighting, which cannot be occupied or used for military purposes by any country. Propaganda (n) - information, ideas, opinions, or images, often only giving one part of an argument, that are broadcast or published with the intention of influencing people's opinions. Espionage (n) - The practice of spying or obtaining secret information. Disillusioned (adj) - disappointed and unhappy because of discovering the truth about something or someone that you liked or respected. Ideological (adj) - based on or relating to a particular set of ideas or beliefs. Traitor (n) - a person who is not loyal or stops being loyal to their own country, social class, beliefs, etc. Intelligence (n) - secret information about the governments of other countries, especially enemy governments, or a group of people who collect and deal with this information. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter's Film Course - https://thinkinginenglish.as.me/peters-film-course Thinking in English Classes Website - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ --------- What insights can science provide about language learning? And how can we use this research to learn English? Keep listening to find out! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/19/252-science-and-english-learning-research-backed-tips-and-tricks-to-help-you-study/ ----------- My Links ⁠7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠⁠ ⁠JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ ⁠Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/⁠ ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog -------- Vocabulary To distribute (v) - to spread out tasks, resources, or information over intervals of time, space, or people. Optimal (adj) - the most favourable or best possible. Retention (n) - the ability to retain or remember information. Recall (n) - the ability to remember things. Input (n) - information or data that is fed into a system or the brain. Memorisation (n) - the act or process of learning something so that you will remember it exactly: Literacy (n) - the ability to read and write. Immediate feedback (n) - prompt information given in response to an action or performance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ The new Barbie movie has been banned in Vietnam. Let’s discuss why it has been banned, how the movie is related to one of the most sensitive geopolitical issues in Asia, and what it tells us about Hollywood’s relationship with China! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/17/251-why-has-vietnam-banned-the-barbie-movie/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Blockbuster (n) – a book or film that is very successful. Offensive (adj) – causing someone to be upset or to have hurt feelings. Dispute (n) - an argument or disagreement, especially an official one between two countries with a common border. Sovereignty (n) - the power of a country to control its own government. Claim (n) - A claim is a statement saying that you have a right to something. Demarcation (n) - a border or a rule that shows the limits of something or how things are divided. Infringement (n) - an action that breaks a rule, law, etc. Sensitive (adj) - A sensitive subject, situation, etc. needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid upsetting people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices