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/ Is homework beneficial? Should kids have homework? Or is homework a waste of time? Today, we are going to look at this debate, practice thinking in English, and learn some useful vocabulary at the same time! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/31/168-should-kids-have-homework-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 167. What is a Recession? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 166. Afghanistan: One Year Later! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 165. Why is Ireland Divided? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 164. What is Happening in Taiwan? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Assignment (n) – a piece of work given to someone, typically as part of their studies or job I have a lot of assignments to complete this week To cater for someone/something (phrasal v) – to provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something The club caters for children below the age of 10 To memorize (v) – to learn something so that you will remember it exactly When I was at school, we were required to memorize vocabulary every week Perspective (n) – a particular way of considering something He writes from a Marxist perspective Achievement (n) – the act of achieving something (finishing something successfully) or of achieving things generally This school has a history of outstanding achievement Detrimental (adj) – causing harm or damage These chemicals have a detrimental impact on the environment Prevalent (adj) – existing very commonly or happening often That disease is more prevalent among children Social inequality (n) – the condition of unequal access to the benefits of society Universities have been accused of increasing social inequality --- 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/ Across the world, our economies are struggling with inflation, soaring energy prices, and the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine! It is likely the many countries will enter a recession. But… what exactly is a recession? What causes recession? And how can we reverse a shrinking economy? Let’s answer these questions today, while learning some useful economic vocabulary! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/29/what-is-a-recession-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 166. Afghanistan: One Year Later! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 165. Why is Ireland Divided? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 164. What is Happening in Taiwan? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 163. Are Dress Codes a Good Thing? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Market (n) – is the business or trade in a particular type of goods or services The job market is strong right now To shrink (v) – to become smaller, or to make something smaller The company’s profits have shrunk from $10 million dollars last year, to just $2 million this year Decline (n) – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength There is a decline in the number of unemployed people this month Quarter (n) – one of four periods of time into which a year is divided for financial calculations I pay my rent every quarter Holistic (adj) – dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part My doctor takes a holistic approach to disease Bubble (n) – a temporary period of very successful economic performance in a particular country or sector, often followed by sudden failure There are worries that the current housing bubble may soon burst Inflation (n) – a general, continuous increase in prices Inflation in the UK has now reached 10% Deficit (n) – the total amount by which money spent is more than money received The country’s deficit is around $500 million --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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/ One year ago, the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan. At the time, people were unsure what the future held for central Asian country – would the Taliban reintroduce their strict and severe policies? What would happen to the Afghan economy? How about women’s rights? Let’s discuss what has happened during the Taliban’s first year in control of Afghanistan! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/22/afghanistan-one-year-later-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 165. Why is Ireland Divided? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Is Social Media Useful for Language Learning? w/ Stew Sensei  (English Conversation) Stop Being A Perfectionist! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To fall (v) – if a place falls in a war or an election, an enemy army or a different political party gets control of it Rome fell in the year 455 AD Repercussion (n) – the effect that an action, event, or decision has on something, especially a bad effect He never thinks about the repercussions of his actions Reliant (adj) – needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed The project is heavily reliant on volunteers To freeze (v) – to officially and legally prevent money or property from being used or moved The government froze the criminals’ assets Violation (n) – an action that breaks or acts against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect The invasion is a clear violation of international law To diminish (v) -to reduce or be reduced in size of importance Our house has diminished in value over the last six months Malnutrition (n) -physical weakness and bad health caused by having too little food, or too little of the types of food necessary for good health Many refugees are suffering from severe malnutrition Insurgency (n) – an occasion when a group of people attempt to take control of their country by force The government is reported to be concerned about the growing insurgency in the South --- 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/ Why is Ireland divided? For just over 100 years, the Emerald Isle has been split between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland - part of the United Kingdom. The history of Ireland is complicated, fascinating, and sometimes controversial. Today, I want to talk about how Ireland became connected with the UK, discuss why Northern Ireland exists, and talk about the possibility of a future united Ireland! TRANSCRIPT v You may also like... Is Social Media Useful for Language Learning? w/ Stew Sensei  (English Conversation) Stop Being A Perfectionist! 164. What is Happening in Taiwan? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 163. Are Dress Codes a Good Thing? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Be blessed with something (phrase) - to be lucky in having a particular thing She is blessed with great intelligence Settler (n) - a person who arrives in a new place in order to live there and use the land The first settlers on that island came from Africa Bronze age (n) - the time in the past when tools were made of bronze (a metal made of copper and tin), before iron was discovered It is thought that Stonehenge was constructed during the Bronze Age Clan (n) - a group of families who originally came from the same family and have the same name The O’Brien clan was one of the most powerful clans in Ireland Anglo- (prefix) - relating to England or the UK Anglo-Saxons ruled England until the year 1066 To emigrate (v) - to leave a country permanently and go to live in another one Millions of Germans emigrated to the Americas in the 19th century Uprising (n) - an act of opposition, sometimes using violence, by many people in one area of a country against those who are in power There was a popular uprising in the capital city Unionist (n) - a person who supports Northern Ireland remaining part of the United Kingdom The deal has been opposed by unionist politicians --- 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/ Is the content made by these English teachers actually useful for English learners? Or is it just designed to get the most views and likes? How should an English learner incorporate social media into their study routine? Today, we are going to try and answer these questions! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/15/is-social-media-useful-for-language-learning/ You may also like... Becoming Bilingual, Feminism, and Inequality in Japan! w/ Sneakysmol   (English Conversation) How to Become an Advanced Language Learner?! w/ James Brock (English Conversation) Learning English From the News?!? (with SEND7 Podcast) Sanam Monteiro: Creative Writing, Making Mistakes, and Learning English! Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Follow @stew.sensei.english on Instagram Follow @stewsensei on Twitter Follow Stew Sensei on YouTube! Vocabulary List Available on the Blog! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/15/is-social-media-useful-for-language-learning/ --- 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/ Do you want the perfect English accent? Do you want to communicate perfectly in English? Would you like a perfect understanding of English grammar? So many language learners are searching for perfection, but this is not always a good thing. Today, I’m going to tell you why you should stop being a perfectionist! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/10/stop-being-perfectionist/ You may also like... How to Stay Motivated?? How to IMPROVE Your Small Talk Skills? What is Cultural Literacy??: The KEY to Becoming Fluent in English! How to Improve Your PUBLIC SPEAKING! 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/ Is Taiwan part of China? There is no simple answer to this question, but it is an argument that is having major international consequences. China claims that Taiwan has always been part of Chinese territory…. But is this true? You may also like... 163. Are Dress Codes a Good Thing? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 162. Why is 2022 so Hot?? (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Stay Motivated?? 161. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/08/164-what-is-happening-in-taiwan-english-vocabulary-lesson/ Vocabulary List Repercussion (n) - the effect that an action, event, or decision had on something, especially a bad effect The decrease in tourism has had serious repercussions for the local economy To inhabit (v) - to live in a place Those islands are inhabited only by birds Indigenous (adj) - used to refer to the people who originally lived in a place rather than people who moved there from somewhere else The indigenous people of Australia were discriminated against by the white settlers Expedition (n) - an organised journey for a particular purpose Hundreds of people have died on expeditions in the Himalayas Dynasty (n) - a series of rulers or leaders who are all from the same family, or a period when a country is ruled by them The Mogul dynasty ruled over India for centuries Nationalist (adj) - wanting your country to be politically independent In Asia, communists and nationalists battled for control in a number of countries To retake (v) - to take something such as a place or position into your possession again, often by force, after losing possession of it The military tried to retake power in 1999 To recognise (v) - to accept that something is legal, true, or important Taiwan is only recognised by 13 countries --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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/ Dress codes are everywhere - at school, at work, in restaurants, and in religious institutions. But are they a good thing? Today, let’s take a look at the debate over dress codes! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/03/are-dress-codes-a-good-thing/ You may also like... 162. Why is 2022 so Hot?? (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Stay Motivated?? 161. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 160. Why is Sri Lanka in Crisis? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Scrubs (n) - loose clothes worn by doctors and nurses in a hospital She came home wearing her doctor’s scrubs Limitation (n) - the act of controlling or reducing, or something that controls or reduces something There are strict limitations on where you can build houses in the UK To indicate (v) - to show, point, or make clear in another way Please indicate what course you would like to study on the application form To enforce (v) - to make people obey a law The new teacher had failed to enforce any sort of discipline Synthetic  (adj) - synthetic products are made from artificial substances, often copying a natural product Clothing made from synthetic materials can catch fire easily Inclusive (adj) - an inclusive group or organisation tries to include many different types of people and treat them all fairly and equally Our aim is to create a fairer, more inclusive society To violate (v) - to break or act against something, especially a law or rule He violated the law with his business deals To sexualise (v) - to see something or someone in sexual terms She criticised the number of sexualised music videos being released by pop stars --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices