Thinking in English

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/ University can be a very expensive experience for young people across the world, and millions of people need to take out big loans to afford tuition fees and living expenses. The US government has just announced a plan to forgive some student loan debt… but is this a good idea? Let’s discuss this topic while practicing some useful financial vocabulary! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/05/should-student-loan-debt-be-forgiven/ You may also like... 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) 173. What is the Human Development Index? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Undergraduate (adj) – related to a university student who has not yet taken a first degree My undergraduate degree was in History and Politics To afford (v) – to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time I don’t know how he can afford a new car on his salary Loan (n) – an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back He is trying to get a $50,000 loan to start a business To owe (v) – to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you I owe James £10 To forgive (v) – to allow someone to not have to pay a debt Should rich countries forgive some of the debts owed by the poorest countries? To take on something (Phrasal v) – to undertake a task or responsibility, especially a difficult one I took on debt so I could afford university To pay something off (Phrasal v) – to pay back money that you owe We should be able to pay off the debt within three years Disproportionately (adv) – in a way that is too large or too small in relation to something else The disease disproportionately affects young people --- 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/ The French Revolution was one of the most influential events in modern human history. Today, let’s talk about the causes, events, and consequences of the revolution, while learning some useful English vocabulary! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/03/what-was-the-french-revolution/ You may also like... 175. The Language of Protesting (English Vocabulary Lesson 174. Why Are Iranian Women Burning Their Hijabs? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 173. What is the Human Development Index? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 172. What Happens When the Queen Dies? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Revolution (n) – a change is the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war The country seems to be heading towards revolution Republic (n) – a country without a king or queen, usually governed by elected representatives and a president San Marino in Europe is considered the oldest republic in the world Noble (adj) – belonging to a high social rank in a society, especially by birth He was born into a famous noble family To culminate (v) – if an event or series of events culminates in something, it ends with it, having developed until it reaches this point Their many years of research have finally culminated in a cure for the disease The Enlightenment (n) – the period in the 18th century in Europe when many people began to emphasize the importance of science and reason Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one of the greatest Enlightenment thinkers Treason (n) – (crime of) showing no loyalty to your country In 1606 Guy Fawkes was executed for treason Feudalism (n) – the social and land-owning system of western Europe in the Middle Ages in which people served noble families and in exchange were supported and given land Capitalism replaced feudalism in western Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries Fraternity (n) – a feeling of friendship and support The Olympics have become a way to promote fraternity between nations --- 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/ English is the language of protesting across the world. Let’s learn the vocabulary and techniques you need to protest in English and understand why people take to the streets. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/28/the-language-of-protesting/ You may also like… 174. Why Are Iranian Women Burning Their Hijabs? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 173. What is the Human Development Index? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 172. What Happens When the Queen Dies? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 171. The Life of Queen Elizabeth II (English Vocabulary Lesson) 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 CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Women in Iran have taken to the streets, leading protests, burning their head scarves, and clashed with police. Today, let’s discuss why Iranian women are burning their hijabs and protesting against their government. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/26/why-are-iranian-women-burning-their-hijabs/ You may also like... 173. What is the Human Development Index? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 172. What Happens When the Queen Dies? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 171. The Life of Queen Elizabeth II (English Vocabulary Lesson) 170. Who was Gorbachev? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Morality (n) – a personal or social set of standards for good or bad behaviour and character Technology’s morality is determined by its political or social use Hijab (n) – the head covering that some Muslim women wear when they are outside Iranian law requires women to wear a hijab while in public To spark (v) – to cause the start of something The visit of the Donald Trump sparked mass demonstrations Unrest (n) – disagreements or fighting between different groups of people It is feared that the civil unrest in that country could lead to war Zealot (n) – a person who has very strong opinions about something, and tries to make other people have them too He is a religious zealot To detain (v) – to force someone to officially stay in a place A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning Outage (n) – a period when a service, such as electricity, is not available The radio news reported power outages affecting 50 homes Decisively (adv) – quickly, effectivley, and confidently If they had acted more decisively, they could have saved him --- 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/ Have you ever felt exhausted, tired, unmotivated, and negative towards your work or language learning journey? If so, you may have experience “burnout.” Today, let’s learn about the different types of burnout, why they are bad for language learners, and how to avoid suffering from them while studying English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/21/what-is-burnout-and-how-can-you-avoid-it-while-studying-english/ You may also like... How to Learn English from Podcasts! Stop Being A Perfectionist! How to Stay Motivated?? How to IMPROVE Your Small Talk Skills? 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 CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ This year’s Human Development Index results have been published by the UN… and they are not good. For the first time in history, average human development around the world is in decline. Let’s take a look at the concept of human development and discuss this year’s results on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/19/what-is-the-human-development-index/ You may also like... 172. What Happens When the Queen Dies? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 171. The Life of Queen Elizabeth II (English Vocabulary Lesson) 170. Who was Gorbachev? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 169. There Is No Such Thing As A Fish… (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Development (n) – the process in which something grows or changes and becomes more advanced The region needs more development Indicator (n) – something that shows what a situation is like House prices are an indicator of the country’s economic health Well-being (n) – the state of feeling healthy and happy Yoga can improve people’s feeling of well-being Life expectancy (n) – the length of time that someone is likely to live Life expectancy in Europe has greatly increased in the past 100 years Goalpost (n) – the aim, goal, or conditions for success In terms of minimum income, the HDI goalpost is $100 Decline (n) – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength Home cooking seems to be in decline Crisis (n) - a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering The country’s leadership is in crisis Shock (n) – a sudden, unexpected, and usually unpleasant event or experience It was a shock to see her looking so ill --- 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/ The UK is currently preparing for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away last week at the age of 96. While the death of the Queen came as a shock, the government and Royal Family have been preparing for this moment for decades. Today, let’s discuss what happens when a British monarch passes away! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/14/what-happens-when-the-queen-dies/ You may also like... 171. The Life of Queen Elizabeth II (English Vocabulary Lesson) Every Royal Word You Need to Know! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 120. Why Did Barbados Become a Republic? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 67. Who was Prince Philip? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Accession (n) – the time when someone starts a position of authority, especially a king or a queen 1952 was the year of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne Half-mast (n) – a flag that is at half mast has been brought down to a point halfway down the pole as an expression of sadness at someone’s death The flags at Buckingham Palace were all flying at half-mast Sombre (adj) – serious, sad, and without humour or entertainment The funeral was a sombre occasion Oath (n) – a promise that you will tell the truth or that you will do what you have said Presidents take an oath to uphold the constitution Proclamation (n) – an official announcement The proclamation of the new king was announced around the UK To pay (one’s) respects (idiom) – to offer or express one’s condolences or sympathy, particuarly to someone’s family following their death Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects to the Queen Procession (n) – a line of people who are all walking or travelling in the same direction, especially in a formal way The funeral procession will start at 10am To line a street (idiom) – if people or things line a road, they are present in large in numbers along its edges or sides Millions of people will line the streets of London --- 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/ Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. Today I want to introduce the story of her life – from unexpectedly becoming Queen, to the breakup of the British Empire, to her later years of popularity. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/12/171-the-life-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... Every Royal Word You Need to Know! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 120. Why Did Barbados Become a Republic? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 67. Who was Prince Philip? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Reign (n) -the period of time when a king or queen rules a country Queen Elizabeth’s reign lasted 70 years Monarch (n) – a king or queen Britain’s head of state is a constitutional monarch Duty (n) – work you have to do for your job or because you feel it is right Queen Elizabeth felt it was her duty to serve the UK To succeed (v) – to take an official job or position after someone else King Charles III has succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth II Heir (n) – a person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from another person when that person dies Prince William is now the heir to throne Coronation (n) – a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen Queen Elizabeth’s coronation took place in 1953 Scandal (n) – an action or event that causes shock or disapproval Despite scandals, the Queen remained popular in the UK Condolence (n) – sympathy or sadness for the family or friends of a person who has died World leaders have sent their condolences to King Charles and the Royal Family --- 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/ Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has passed away. News reports around the world described him as one of the most influential political figures of all time. Today, let’s discuss how Gorbachev rose to such a powerful position, his influence as a leader, and his legacy today! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/07/who-was-gorbachev/ You may also like... 169. There Is No Such Thing As A Fish… (English Vocabulary Lesson) 168. Should Kids Have Homework? (English Vocabulary Lesson 167. What is a Recession? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 166. Afghanistan: One Year Later! (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Breakup (n) – the division of something into smaller parts The breakup of the oil tanker caused severe damage to the environment Legacy (n) – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time The war has left a legacy of hatred To eclipse (v) – to make another person or thing seem much less important, good, or famous The economy has eclipsed all other issues during this election Innovation (n) – a new idea or method What is the next innovation in computer technology? Repression (n) – the use of force or violence to control a group of people The political repression in this country is enforced by terror To crush (v) – to defeat someone completely The president used the army to crush the rebellion Catastrophe (n) – a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction The war has been a catastrophe To restructure (v) – to organize a company, business, or system in a new way to make it operate more effectively The department is currently undergoing a restructure --- 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/ There is no such thing as a fish. You might not believe me right now, but by the end of the episode I’m confident you will understand, and maybe even agree, with my opinion. Let’s learn some biological English vocabulary while trying to answer the question… Do fish actually exist? TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/09/05/169-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-fish-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 168. Should Kids Have Homework? (English Vocabulary Lesson 167. What is a Recession? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 166. Afghanistan: One Year Later! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 165. Why is Ireland Divided? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Vertebrate (n) – an animal that has a spine Cows, frogs, and ostriches are all vertebrates cold-blooded (adj) – cold-blooded animals can only control their body heat by taking in heat from the outside or by being very active Snakes and lizards are cold-blooded animals Limbless (adj) – having no limbs (no arms, legs, or wings) Snakes are limbless reptiles Common ancestor (n) – one species which is the ancestor of two or more species later in time Humans and gorillas share a common ancestor To evolve (v) – to develop gradually Dogs evolved from wolves Descendant (n) – an animal that lives after and is related to another animal that lived in the past Lemurs are descendants of early primates To distinguish (v) – to notice or understand the difference between two things It is difficult to distinguish between these two species Characteristic (n) – a typical or noticeable quality of someone or something A squashed face is an unfortunate characteristic of pugs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices