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Jul 22, 2024 • 25min

306. Pennies, Cents, and Small Change: A Waste of Money? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

What is the smallest and least valuable coin used in your country? Could you imagine your currency without that coin? Should we remove these small value coins from our money? Let’s discuss this topic, while learning lots of economic vocabulary, in today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/07/22/306-pennies-cents-and-small-change-a-waste-of-money-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 Penny (Noun): A small denomination coin worth one cent in the US or one pence in the UK. Coin (Noun): A small, flat, round piece of metal used as money. Currency (Noun): The system of money in general use in a particular country. Denomination (Noun): The value assigned to a particular coin or note. Circulation (Noun): The availability of money or coins in use within an economy. To round (Verb): Adjusting a number to the nearest higher (round up) or lower value (round down). Cumulative (Adjective): Gradually increasing or growing by successive additions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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Jul 15, 2024 • 24min

305. How did Breaking Become an Olympic Sport? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

The 2024 Paris Olympic games will start on July 26th, and for the first time breaking will be included as an official sport. Breaking, a form of competitive street dance, may not be exactly what you imagine when you think of the Olympics. Today, I want to take a look at how breaking evolved alongside Hip-hop music on the streets of New York city, and then discuss how it ended up being selected as an Olympic discipline. At the same time, we’ll learn some useful breaking related vocabulary! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/07/15/305-how-did-breaking-become-an-olympic-sport-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 LIST • Acrobatic (Adjective): Relating to or involving spectacular gymnastic feats. • Break (Noun): In music, a brief, instrumental section within a song where the vocals are absent, often used for dancing. • Hip-hop (Noun): a genre of popular music, also known as rap. • Discipline (Noun): In sports, a specific category or field of competition. • Mainstream (Adjective): The ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; belonging to the dominant trend in opinion, fashion, or the arts. • Musicality (Noun): Sensitivity to, knowledge of, or talent for music; the quality of being musical. • Agility (Noun): The ability to move quickly and easily. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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Jul 8, 2024 • 27min

304. Why is Macedonia Such a Controversial Name? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Listen to SEND7 Podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=e596ba15f03f4d9a Macedonia is one of the most controversial names in Europe, perhaps even in the world. The country now known as North Macedonia and Greece, home to the region called Macedonia, have had a bitter dispute over the name since the early 1990s. Today, I want to look at they Macedonia is so controversial. We’ll discuss the Ancient Greek Kingdom of Macedonia and its famous leader Alexander the Great. We’ll talk about how two Macedonia’s appeared in modern geography. And we’ll consider why Greece and North Macedonia are so passionate about the name! Listen to this episode to learn more about this issue while practicing your comprehension and English vocabulary! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/07/08/304-why-is-macedonia-such-a-controversial-name-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 LIST Dispute (noun): A disagreement or argument about something important. Kingdom (noun): A country, state, or territory ruled by a king or queen. Slavic (adjective): Relating to the peoples of Eastern Europe who speak Slavic languages. Identity (noun): The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; a sense of self.      Heritage (noun): the cultural traditions passed down from previous generations. Bitter (adjective): refers to a conflict characterized by strong emotions and resentment. Recognise (verb): acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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Jul 1, 2024 • 27min

303. The Truth Behind Learning Styles! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Try LINGODA TODAY! - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglish25 Up to 25% off Lingoda Flex, Teams, and Sprints with this link - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglish25 Today, I want to talk about the truth behind learning styles. We’ll discuss why learning style theories, including the idea that you are a visual or kinaesthetic learner, or not evidence or science based. We’ll talk about the problems and flaws in learning style theories, and I’ll end with some recommendations for all of you listening! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/07/01/303-the-truth-behind-learning-styles-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 LIST Tailor (Verb): To adapt or modify to suit a particular need or condition. Visual (Adjective): Related to seeing. Kinaesthetic (Adjective): Related to physical activity and hands-on learning. Hands-on (Adjective): Involving active participation and practical experience. Flawed (Adjective): Having imperfections or weaknesses. Satisfaction (Noun): Fulfilment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs. Multifaceted (Adjective): Having many aspects or sides. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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Jun 24, 2024 • 28min

302. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation Club - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Who will be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom? This episode will introduce the two leading candidates, their political parties, and the kind of policies they will likely use in their campaigns. Listen to learn about British politics and pick up some useful vocabulary! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/06/24/302-who-will-be-the-next-prime-minister-of-the-united-kingdom-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 LIST Candidate (Noun): A person who is running for a political office. Conservative Party (Proper Noun): A major right-wing political party in the UK, also known as the Tories. Labour Party (Proper Noun): A major left-wing political party in the UK. Inflation (Noun): The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, causing purchasing power to fall. Brexit (Noun): The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Polling (Noun): The process of voting in an election or the process of conducting surveys to measure public opinion. Immigration (Noun): The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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Jun 17, 2024 • 24min

301. UK General Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Explore the mechanics of UK elections with a focus on the upcoming general election. Understand key political terms and the constitutional monarchy setup. Learn about the UK Parliament structure and the first-past-the-post electoral system. Dive into the UK General Election process, major political parties, and potential outcomes.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 24min

300. How to Think in English?? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Explore the complexity of thinking in different languages, debate the necessity of language for thought, and discover unique perspectives on thinking processes. Delve into the challenge of thinking in English and how to approach this linguistic feat.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 24min

299. What are the Chagos Islands? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Explore the tragic history of the Chagos Islands, involving colonialism, forced population removal, and a secretive military base. Learn about eviction, sovereignty, strategic importance, and the ongoing challenges faced by the indigenous Chagosian people.
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May 27, 2024 • 21min

298. Wealth and Inequality: Should Inheritance Be Abolished? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Patreon Exclusive Vocabulary Resources - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What is inheritance? Should inheritance be taxed? And if so, at what level? Today I want to talk about wealth, inequality, and whether or not we should change our system of inheritance in the future! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/05/27/298-wealth-and-inequality-should-inheritance-be-abolished-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog⁠ VOCABULARY LIST Inheritance (Noun): Property, money, or assets received from someone who has died. Progressive Tax (Noun): A tax system in which the rate of tax increases as income or inheritance increases. Wealth (Noun): The amount of valuable possessions or money owned by an individual, family, or society. Asset (Noun): A useful or valuable thing or person. Estate (Noun): All the money and property owned by a particular person, especially at death. Meritocracy (Noun): A system in which advancement or success is based on ability or achievement rather than on factors such as age, race, or class. Inequality (Noun): Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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May 20, 2024 • 25min

297. What Have I Learned From Living Abroad? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Exploring the host's experiences living abroad, from immigration challenges to bureaucratic hurdles. Reflecting on the transformative journey of adapting to new cultures, making friends, and personal growth. Discussing the importance of relationships, facing financial and visa obstacles, and navigating international friendships and jobs.

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