Thinking in English

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ On the one side there is a liberal politician with a history of defending working people, but also of using insults and showing anger. On the other side is a conservative former prosecutor who has been successfully anti-corruption throughout his career, but has also been accused of being a misogynist. Who will become the next President of South Korea? Let’s find out in today’s episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/09/south-korean-elections-explained/ You may also like... How to THINK CRITICALLY in ENGLISH!!! 140. Why Do We Still Have Nuclear Weapons? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 139. Why China Should Have Industrialised First!: The Song Dynasty and the Industrial Revolution  (English Vocabulary Lesson) 138. The Strange History of Pitcairn Island!: Where is the Most Isolated Place in the World?  (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To transition (v) - to change from one form or situation to another Schools have begun to transition towards a new style of teaching Discontent (n) - a feeling of wanting better treatment or an improved situation There was widespread discontent of the plan Misogyny (n) - feeling of hating women, or the belief that men are much better than women The politician has been accused of being a misogynist Consolidated (adj) - made stronger and more certain He was re-elected and his power was consolidated Traitorous (adj) - not loyal to your own country, social group, beliefs, etc He was accused of traitorous actions against his country To abolish (v) - to end an activity officially I think bullfighting should be abolished To stagnate (v) - to stay the same and not grow or develop I hope my podcast never stagnates Misconduct (n) - unacceptable or bad behaviour by someone in a position of responsibility or authority The CEO was accused of professional misconduct --- 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 learn how to think critically! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/07/how-to-think-critically-in-english/ You may also like… 140. Why Do We Still Have Nuclear Weapons? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 139. Why China Should Have Industrialised First!: The Song Dynasty and the Industrial Revolution  (English Vocabulary Lesson) 138. The Strange History of Pitcairn Island!: Where is the Most Isolated Place in the World?  (English Vocabulary Lesson) “Moron,” “Ignoramus,” and “Dotard”! Famous English Insults Explained! (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/ They are terrifying, destructive, and devastating weapons which could kill millions if used… in fact they are so powerful that most people believe nuclear weapons should never be used again. So, why do we still have nuclear weapons? Let’s discuss this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/02/140-why-do-we-still-have-nuclear-weapons/ You may also like... 139. Why China Should Have Industrialised First!: The Song Dynasty and the Industrial Revolution  (English Vocabulary Lesson) 138. The Strange History of Pitcairn Island!: Where is the Most Isolated Place in the World?  (English Vocabulary Lesson) “Moron,” “Ignoramus,” and “Dotard”! Famous English Insults Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 136. What Happened to Patrick Zaki? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To deter (v) - to prevent someone from doing something by making it difficult to do it or threatening bad results if they do (also in the form deterrence and deterrent) High prices are deterring many young people from buying houses To decimate (v) - to reduce something severely Populations of endangered animals have been decimated Proliferation (n) - a great and quick increase in number or amount The proliferation of social media has changed how we communicate Disarmament (n) - the act of taking away or giving up weapons She said she supported nuclear disarmament Self-interest (n) - the act of considering the advantage to yourself when making decisions The company’s donation was motivated by self-interest Conventional (adj) - traditional and ordinary He lives a very conventional life To stabilise (v) - if something stabilises, it becomes fixed or stops changing The medicine stabilised his heart rate Verification (n) - the act of proving or checking that something exists, is true, or is correct We require verification of your age before you can buy beer Rational (adj) - based on clear thought and reason She made the rational decision and went home early --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A thousand years ago, the Song dynasty of China created the most advanced and developed society in the world. It was so advanced that historians have compared it to 18th century Britain. However, unlike 18th century Britain, China did not have an industrial revolution. Let’s discuss why on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT = https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/28/song-dynasty-and-the-industrial-revolution/ You may also like... 138. The Strange History of Pitcairn Island!: Where is the Most Isolated Place in the World?  (English Vocabulary Lesson) “Moron,” “Ignoramus,” and “Dotard”! Famous English Insults Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 136. What Happened to Patrick Zaki? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 135. The End of Winter Sport?: Climate Change and the Future of the Winter Olympics! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Skilled (adj) - skilled work needs to be done by someone who has had special training We are recruiting experienced and skilled mechanics to work on a new project Industry (n) - the companies and activities involved in the production of goods The government has recently started listening to the concerns of industry Manufacturing (n) - business of producing goods in large numbers Car manufacturing has increased over the last month To flourish (v) - to grow or develop successfully The tomatoes in my garden are flourishing due to the warm weather 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 To observe (v) - to watch carefully Children learn by observing adults Plague (n) - (usually bubonic plague) a very infectious disease which killed half of all Europeans in the 14th century Millions died of the plague Printing press (n) - a machine that prints text or images, especially for books, newspapers, or other documents The printing press is one of the most important inventions in history To kneel (v) - to go down into a position where one or both knees are on the ground The mother knelt down beside her child --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's practice our English pronunciation with some of my favourite challenging tongue twisters!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/25/5-tongue-twisters-to-improve-your-english-pronunciation/ You may also like... Most Difficult English Pronunciation Poem!!: The Chaos (English Pronunciation Lesson) Terrifyingly Troubling Tongue Twisters!: A Pronunciation Challenge Tongue Twister Challenge!: English Pronunciation Practice  112. English Accents Explained!: Why do Language Learners Have Accents and Should We Care? (English Lesson) TONGUE TWISTERS You know New York, you need New York, you know you need unique New York He threw three free throws Wayne went to Wales to watch walruses We surely shall see the sun shine soon Betty Botter bought some butter But she said the butter’s bitter If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter But a bit of better butter will make my batter better So ‘twas better Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a 'exhausted,' 'dead on your feet,' or 'worn out?' On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's learn some excellent vocabulary to describe tiredness in English!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/23/tired-vocabulary-synonyms-and-phrases/ You may also like... Vocabulary for a Lazy Day!: ‘Couch Potato,’ ‘Lackadaisical,’ ‘Workshy’ and more! (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Describe Illness in English!!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) The BEST Vocabulary for Job Interviews, Resumes, and University Applications! A Guide to Insulting Boris Johnson (Using His Own Words) CONTACT ME 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

You probably haven’t heard of Pitcairn Island - but it has one of the most interesting histories in the Pacific Ocean. Not only is Pitcairn one of the remotest and most isolated places in the world, the people who live there have a unique and amazing story. Let’s talk about the strange history of Pitcairn in today's episode on Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/21/138-the-strange-history-of-pitcairn-island/ You may also like... “Moron,” “Ignoramus,” and “Dotard”! Famous English Insults Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 136. What Happened to Patrick Zaki? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 135. The End of Winter Sport?: Climate Change and the Future of the Winter Olympics! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 134. Is Obesity a Disease? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Isolated (adj) - not near to other places He grew up in an isolated farm Remote (adj) - a long way from any towns, cities, or other people She studies remote communities high up in the mountains To inhabit (v) - to live in a place Those remote islands are only inhabited by birds and insects To captivate (v) - to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive Her singing captivated the audience Polynesian (n) - a person from Polynesia (including Hawaii, Tonga, Tuvalu, Samoa, and more islands) There are many Polynesian athletes playing professional rugby To sight (v) - to suddenly see something or someone After days at sea, the sailors finally sighted land Perilous (adj) - extremely dangerous The country roads are quite perilous Mutiny (n) - an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers or sailors, refuses to obey orders and/or attempts to take control from people in authority (a ‘mutineer’ is a person involved in a ‘mutiny’) Conditions on the ship were so bad that the crew started to plan a mutiny To relocate (v) - to move or move something or someone from one place to another The couple relocated to Spain --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Thinking in English, I'm going to introduce some English sayings that are famous, but no longer commonly used! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/18/traditional-british-english-phrases-heading-to-the-knackers-yard/ You may also like... “Moron,” “Ignoramus,” and “Dotard”! Famous English Insults Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Vocabulary for a Lazy Day!: ‘Couch Potato,’ ‘Lackadaisical,’ ‘Workshy’ and more! (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Describe Illness in English!!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) A Guide to Insulting Boris Johnson (Using His Own Words) CONTACT ME 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

On today's episode of Thinking in English, I'm going to explain some of the most famous insults in political history! From "dotard" to "malignant cancerous tumour," let's learn how countries and politicians like to describe each other!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/16/famous-english-insults-explained/ You may also like... Vocabulary for a Lazy Day!: ‘Couch Potato,’ ‘Lackadaisical,’ ‘Workshy’ and more! (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Describe Illness in English!!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) A Guide to Insulting Boris Johnson (Using His Own Words) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog “The mute with the deaf” “Morons” “It still smells of sulphur” “You are an ignoramus, you are a donkey, Mr Danger...You are a coward, a killer, a genocide, an alcoholic, a drunk, a liar.” “A boy in short trousers” “Rocket man” and “Dotard” “A malignant cancerous tumour” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happened to Patrick Zaki? The Egyptian student, researcher, and human rights activist was arrested in Cairo 2 years ago - but why? What did he do? And what will happen in the future? Let's talk about it on today's episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/14/136-what-happened-to-patrick-zaki/ You may also like... 135. The End of Winter Sport?: Climate Change and the Future of the Winter Olympics! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 134. Is Obesity a Disease? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 133. Why Is Indonesia Changing Capital City? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 132. Pros and Cons of Mandatory National Service! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List To interrogate (v) -  To ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence The man was arrested and interrogated for five hours To detain (v) - to force someone to officially stay in a place A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning To drop (v) - to stop something you were doing or planning to do The union dropped its demands in return for a pay rise To marginalise (v) - to treat someone or something as if they are not important Some people are worried that the country’s native language will be marginalised Relentless (adj) - continuing in a severe or extreme way The relentless heat makes it difficult to work during the day Arbitrarily (adv) - in a way that uses personal power unfairly and without considering people’s rights and wishes Local officials enforce rules arbitrarily and unreasonably Plight (n) - an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad, or difficult one He was moved by the plight of the refugees Honorary (adj) - given as a reward, without qualifying in a standard way The university gave the president a honorary degree Torture (n) - the act of causing great physical or mental pain in order to persuade someone to do something or to give information He revealed his secrets under torture --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices