Thinking in English

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ On today’s episode of Thinking in English, I’m going to talk about active learning. Active learning is the best way to study and improve your English ability, but most language learners do not learn actively. How can you become an active English learner? Keep listening to find out! FULL TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/23/how-to-be-an-active-english-learner/ You may also like... Does it Always Rain in England??: British Stereotypes Explained! 152. Why are the Falkland Islands so Controversial? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 151. What is Roe v. Wade? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 150. How to Stop Procrastinating!! (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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ 40 years ago Britain and Argentina fought a bitter war over a few small and remote islands in the Atlantic ocean. The Falkland islands remain a controversial issue today. Where are the Falklands? Why did Argentina and Britain go to war over them? And who should control the islands? Let’s discuss these questions on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/16/why-are-the-falkland-islands-so-controversial/ You may also like... 151. What is Roe v. Wade? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 150. How to Stop Procrastinating!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) 149. Should Cannabis be Legal? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Remote (adj) - far away in distance He lives in a remote mountain village Sparsely (adv) - with only a small number or amount of people or things His room is sparsely furnished To renounce (v) - to say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in, or have a connection with something Gandhi renounced the use of violence Sovereignty (n) - the power of a country to control its own government Talks are ongoing over the sovereignty of the disputed island To occupy (v) - to move into and take control and/or possession of a place Troops quickly occupied the city To surrender (v) - to stop fighting and admit defeat They would rather die than surrender To inherit (v) - if you inherit a situation, problem, department, etc., you become responsible for dealing with it or managing it When I took on the job of manager, I inherited a lot of financial problems Undisputed (adj) - if something is undisputed, everyone agrees about it He is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world Self-determination (n) - the ability or power to make decisions for yourself, especially the power of a nation to decide how it will be governed The UN considers self-determination to be a human right --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Today I’m going to talk about creative thinking. And towards the end of the episode, I’ll give you some tips and advice on how to become a creative thinker! Whether you are a student, a writer, a businessperson, or any other professions, learning to think more creatively will surely be useful! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/11/what-is-creative-thinking/ You may also like... 151. What is Roe v. Wade? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 150. How to Stop Procrastinating!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) Tips For University Applications and How to Improve Your Listening: Answering Your Questions! 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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ What is Roe v. Wade? Why is it such a controversial and significant decision? And why is the US Supreme Court going to reverse it? By the end of today’s episode of Thinking in English, you should be able to answer all of these questions and have learned some very useful legal English vocabulary! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/09/what-is-roe-v-wade/ You may also like... 150. How to Stop Procrastinating!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) Tips For University Applications and How to Improve Your Listening: Answering Your Questions! 149. Should Cannabis be Legal? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To leak (v) - to allow secret information to become generally known He leaked the names of the suspects to the press To overturn (v) - to change a legal decision The Supreme Court overturned their earlier decision Absolute (adj) - very great or to the largest degree possible I have absolute faith in her judgement Trimester (n) - human pregnancy is divided into three month periods called trimesters Women are usually offered their first scan in the first trimester of pregnancy Pseudonym (n) - a name someone uses instead of their real name George Orwell was a pseudonym - his real name was Eric Blair To terminate (v) - to end or stop They terminated my contract in October To hear (v) - officially listened to by a court, council, etc The case was heard by the High Court Egregiously (adv) - extremely bad in a way that is very noticeable The decisions made by that country have been egregiously wrong --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ What is procrastination? Why do we wait until the last minute to complete tasks? And how can we stop procrastinating? On today’s episode of Thinking in English let’s discuss these questions and more! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/04/how-to-stop-procrastinating/ You may also like… https://hbr.org/2017/10/5-research-based-strategies-for-overcoming-procrastination Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) Tips For University Applications and How to Improve Your Listening: Answering Your Questions! 149. Should Cannabis be Legal? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 148. What is a Trade Union? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To delay (v) – to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected My plane was delayed by another hour Deadline (n) – a time or day by which something must be done The deadline for applications was April 15th To sabotage (v) – to intentionally prevent the success of a plan or action She tried to sabotage her colleagues’ careers! Due (adj) – expected to happen or arrive at a particular time The homework is due by midnight tomorrow To overestimate (v) – to guess an amount that is too high or a size that is too big I overestimated how much food to buy for the party… there is so much left over! To underestimate (v) – to fail to guess or understand the real cost, size, difficulty, etc. of something He seriously underestimated the cost of building his own house frame of mind (phrase) – someone’s mood or the particular way someone thinks or feels about something I was not in the right frame of mind to continue Trigger (n) – an event or situation, etc. that causes something to start There are fears that the incident may trigger more protests in the capital city Daunting (adj) – if something is daunting it makes you feel slightly frightened or worried about your abilities to achieve something Reforming the political system is a daunting task --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Does your English accent matter? Does British English really exist? How can you become more confident in your English speaking skills? On today’s episode, Dan Sensei joins us to discuss some of these questions and give you all some great advice and motivation! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/02/does-your-english-accent-matter/ You may also like... What is the Point in Studying Latin? w/ Village Green English Feminist Majo: Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Check Out DanSensei!! His website - https://www.dansenseienglish.com/ Podcast - Dan Sensei English Podcast  His Instagram - @dansenseienglish Youtube - DanSenSeiEnglish --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Today I’m going to answer your questions - from university application tips, to my career, to Japanese phrases that don’t translate to English, let’s answer all of your questions today! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/27/answering-your-questions/ You may also like... 149. Should Cannabis be Legal? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 148. What is a Trade Union? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Feminist Majo: Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia What is Sarcasm? 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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s take a look at a very controversial debate - should cannabis be legal? Let’s look at both sides of the argument, think in English, and eventually decide what you think is the correct answer! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/25/should-cannabis-be-legal/ You may also like... 148. What is a Trade Union? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Feminist Majo: Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia What is Sarcasm? 147. Does a Country Need an Army?  (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To derive (v) - to get something from something else Many people derive pleasure from work To cultivate (v) - to grow a crop They cultivate beans and corn on their farm Psychoactive (adj) - a psychoactive drug affects your mind THC is the psychoactive component of cannabis Consensus (n) - generally accepted opinion or decision There was no consensus reached at yesterday’s meeting Possession (n) - the fact you own or have something He is in possession of a very valuable watch Confiscate (v) - to take possession away from someone, usually as a punishment The teacher confiscated my phone To legalise (v) - to allow something by law Same-sex marriage has been legalised in many European countries Cost (n) - something that is given, needed, or lost in order to get a particular thing I thought about changing jobs, but the costs outweigh the benefits --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Earlier this month, employees at an Amazon warehouse in New York formed the company’s first official trade union in the US. This news hit headlines around the world, with activists, journalists, and business leaders all describing it as a significant event! But why? What is a trade union? What do unions do? Why did Amazon employees decide to form a union? And why did Amazon try so hard to stop them? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/20/148-what-is-a-trade-union-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... Feminist Majo: Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia What is Sarcasm? 147. Does a Country Need an Army?  (English Vocabulary Lesson) 146. What is Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Private sector (n) - businesses and industries that are not owned or controlled by the government 60 percent of recent graduates are employed in the private sector Public Sector (n) - businesses and industries that are owned or controlled by the government Most doctors work in the public sector To unionise (v) - to organise workers to become members of a trade union They are about to try to unionise workers at major supermarkets Interest (n) - something that brings advantages to or affects someone or something A union looks after the interests of its members working conditions (n) - the environment in which someone works, including cleanliness, equipment, breaks, overtime pay, etc That company is infamous for terrible working conditions on behalf of (phrase) - in the interests of (person, group, etc); as a representative of I attended a meeting on behalf of my friends Negotiate (v) - to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them I managed to negotiate a pay increase with my boss profit margin (n) - the difference between the total cost of making and selling something and the price it is sold for Many small companies operate on narrow profit margins Contagious (adj) - if something is contagious it spreads quickly among people --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Follow Marie and the Feminist Majo!! Check out her blog -- https://feministmajo.wordpress.com/ Follow Marie's Instagram -- @feministmajo Follow the Feminist Majo everywhere! - https://linktr.ee/feministmajo On today’s episode of Conversations with Thinking in English, I’m incredibly happy to welcome my good friend Marie onto the podcast! Marie is originally from France and runs the Feminist Majo blog which posts fascinating articles about the lives of women in East Asia. Marie also has a Master’s degree in Asian Politics (from the same university as I graduate from) and has studied a lot of languages in her life! Join us for a conversation on feminism, women in East Asia, and how to develop your language skills to be able to study at a top English language university! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/18/feminist-majo-maintaining-advanced-english-feminism-and-east-asia/ You may also like... What is the Point in Studying Latin? w/ Village Green English 147. Does a Country Need an Army?  (English Vocabulary Lesson) 146. What is Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List is on the BLOG!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices