Thinking in English

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/11/09/how-to-ask-better-questions-in-english/ Do you know how to ask great questions? You will by the end of today’s episode! You may also like... How to Write Concisely!! What Is “Burnout”? And How Can You Avoid It While Studying English? How to Learn English from Podcasts! How to Stay Motivated?? INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Check Out the NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/11/07/184-should-performance-enhancing-drugs-be-banned-in-sports-english-vocabulary-lesson/ Should performance enhancing drugs be allowed in professional sports? Some argue that drugs are dangerous, unfair, and against the spirit of sport! Others believe sport would be more exciting with PEDs and that it unfair to stop athletes from reaching their best performance. Let’s learn some new vocabulary and discuss sport and performance enhancing drugs in today’s episode!! You may also like... 177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 168. Should Kids Have Homework? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 163. Are Dress Codes a Good Thing? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 156. Should Owning a Dog Be Illegal!?!? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast Vocabulary List To enhance (v) – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something The sauce enhances the flavour of the meat Doping (n) - the act of giving a person or animal drugs in order to make them perform better or worse in a competition The anti-doping agency is committed to ending doping in sport To test (v) - produce a specified result in a medical test, especially a drugs test He tested positive of COVID-19 last week Performance (n) - how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity He was fired from his job for poor performance Endurance (n) - the ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant, or painful for a long time Running a marathon is a test of human endurance. To cheat (v) - to behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want She cheated in the test by copying from the boy in front Guinea Pig (n) - a person used in a scientific test, for example to discover the effect of a drug on humans They are asking student to be guinea pigs in their research into the disease Clean (adj) - played or done according to the rules Despite testing positive for steroids, he maintains he is a clean athlete --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Today, let’s learn some useful methods to make your English writing clearer and more concise! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/19/how-to-write-concisely/ You may also like... 175. The Language of Protesting (English Vocabulary Lesson) What Is “Burnout”? And How Can You Avoid It While Studying English? How to Learn English from Podcasts! Stop Being A Perfectionist! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Happy Halloween! In this spooky special episode of Thinking in English, I thought I would introduce you all to one of the most famous ghost stories of all time – “The Signal-Man” by Charles Dickens. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/31/the-signal-man-by-charles-dickens/ Read "The Signal-Man" for FREE HERE!! Or buy a copy from Amazon HERE!! You may also like... 182. Bolsonaro vs Lula: The Brazilian Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 181. Why Did Liz Truss Resign? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 180. What was Wrong with Chile’s Constitution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Hoarse (adj) - (of a voice or a person) having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold Figure (n) - the shape of a person’s body, or a body seen not clearly or from a distance: To steal (v) - to do something quickly while trying not to be seen doing it Abhorrence (n) – a hate of something or someone Deception (n) – the act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage To minister (v) – to attend to the needs of (someone). Affliction (n) - something that makes you suffer To beg (v) – to make a very strong and urgent request Coincidence (n) - an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unlikely and surprising: Spectre (n) – a ghost Instantaneously (adv) - in a way that happens immediately, without any delay To lament (v) - to express sadness and feeling sorry about something Vehemence (n) - the forceful expression of strong feelings Gesticulation (n) - movements with your hands or arms intended to express something or to emphasize what you are saying Dismal (adj) - sad and without hope --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ On October 30th, the people of Brazil will decide the next president of the country. The election could have major consequences for Brazil and the entire South American region. Today, let’s discuss how elections work in Brazil, the background of the two candidates, and some of the major issues during this year’s competition! And, we can learn some useful vocabulary and practice talking about Brazil’s election! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/26/bolsonaro-vs-lula-the-brazilian-election-explained/ You may also like... 181. Why Did Liz Truss Resign? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 180. What was Wrong with Chile’s Constitution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson) 178. What is Inflation? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Incumbent (adj) - having a particular official position The incumbent president of the US is Joe Biden Corruption (n) – illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power Political corruption is widespread throughout the country Opposition (n) – elected politicians who belong to the largest political party not in government The opposition candidate is currently leading the polls Campaign (n) – a planned group of political/business/military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim He became famous for his campaign against building a new airport Money laundering (n) – the crime of moving illegal money through banks or businesses to make it look like legal money He was convicted of money laundering four years ago Law-and-order (n) – the introduction of laws and their strict enforcement by the police and courts He described himself as a law-and-order politician Misogynist (n) – a man who hates women His critics described him as a misogynist Deforestation (n) - the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people Deforestation is destroying large areas of the Amazon rainforest --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After just 45 days as Prime Minister of the UK, Liz Truss has resigned. Today, let’s talk about what happened, discuss why Truss resigned, and predict what is going to happen next! And, at the same time, let’s learn and practice some political and economic vocabulary! Transcript!! -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/24/why-did-liz-truss-resign/ You may also like... 180. What was Wrong with Chile’s Constitution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson) 178. What is Inflation? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Rebellion (n) – action agaisnt those in authority There was a political rebellion against her economic policies Front-runner (n) – the person, animal, or organization that is most likely to win something She is the front-runner in the school math competition Mandate (n) – the authority given to an elected group of people, such as a government, to perform an action or govern a country The government is hoping to win the election and get a mandate for their policies from the people To cut (v) – to make something shorter, lower, smaller, etc The singer promised to cut ticket prices for his next concert Ill-advised (adj) – not wise, and likely to cause problems in the future He made an ill-advised investment in the property market To sell off (phrasal v) – to charge a low price for something to encourage people to buy it The supermarket is selling off bananas at half price On the brink of something (idiom) – if something is on the brink of a bad situation, it is likely that situation will happen soon The country is on the brink of civil war General election (n) – an election in which the people living in a country vote to choose the government The general election will be held next year --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Earlier this year, Chile drafted one of the most progressive constitutions in the world. It would have guaranteed rights for indigenous people, social policies, and environmental protection. Let’s discuss what a constitution is, why Chile’s proposed constitution was unprecedented, and why it ultimately failed! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/17/what-was-wrong-with-chiles-constitution/ You may also like... 179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson) 178. What is Inflation? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 176. What was the French Revolution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Progressive (adj) – progressive ideas or systems are new and modern, encouraging change in society His government promised to introduce more progressive social policies Right (n) – the fact that a person can expect to be treated in a fair, morally acceptable, or legal way Everyone has the right to education Principle (n) – the basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works The country is run on socialist principles Fundamental (adj) – forming the base, from which everything else develops We need to make fundamental changes to the way in which we treat our environment Free market (n) – an economic system with only a small amount of government control, in which prices and earnings are decided by the level of demand In a free market, if demand for a product increases, then so does its price Indigenous (adj) – used to refer to, or relating to, the people who originally lived in a place The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand Provision (n) – a statement within an agreement or law that a particular thing must happen or be done There are provisions in the law to protect foreign workers Misinformation (n) – wrong information, information intended to deceive, or the fact that people are misinformed There’s a lot of misinformation about the disease online --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Alastair Budge from the English Learning for Curious Minds podcast explores the island of Malta as a destination for studying English. They discuss Malta's history, studying experience, and the ideal candidates for learning English in Malta.

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Donald Trump is currently under criminal investigation. The FBI have raided his house in Florida, he has been interviewed by lawyers in New York, 850 of his supporters arrested, and his allies accused in Georgia. Interestingly, these events are actually part of four separate criminal investigations connected to Trump and his companies! Let’s learn more about Trump’s legal troubles today, while practicing some political and legal English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/12/donald-trumps-legal-trouble/ You may also like... 178. What is Inflation? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 176. What was the French Revolution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 175. The Language of Protesting (English Vocabulary Lesson INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Investigation (n) – the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement An investigation is under way into the disappearance of a 70-year-old man To charge (v) – to make a formal statement saying that someone is accused of a crime She’s been charged with murder Offence (n) – an illegal act; a crime Driving without a license is an offence Federal (adj) – relating to the central government, and not to the government of a region He broke both state and federal laws Classified (adj) – classified information is officially stated to be secret These documents contain classified material To violate (v) – to break or act against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect They were charged with violating federal law To sentence (v) – to decide and say officially what a punishment will be He was sentenced to life imprisonment To prosecute (v) – to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a law court Shoplifters will be prosecuted --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ What is inflation? Why are prices increasing for everyday items? What are the consequences of inflation? How can we control or limit rising prices? Let’s discuss these questions and more on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/10/what-is-inflation/ You may also like... 177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 176. What was the French Revolution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 175. The Language of Protesting (English Vocabulary Lesson 174. Why Are Iranian Women Burning Their Hijabs? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Stable (adj) - firmly fixed or not likely to move or change I’m looking for a stable job in a bank! Out of business (idiom) – closed down/no longer in business My local hairdresser went out of business last month Hypothetical (adj) – imagined or suggested but not necessarily real or true This is hypothetical, but if I offered you a job, would you accept it? Worth (adj) – having a particular value, especially in money My house is worth $200,000 Keep track of something/someone (idiom) – to continue to be informed or know about someone or something My sister has had so many jobs, I can’t keep track anymore Goods (n) – things for sale, or things that you own There is a 10 percent discount on electrical goods today Monetary (adj) – relating to money in a country The recent recession has been blamed on a bad monetary policy Interest rate (n) – the interest percentage that a bank charges you when you borrow money, or the interest percentage a bank pays you when you save money Interest rates are increasing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices