Thinking in English

The Beijing winter Olympics are currently in full swing, but there is no snow falling from the sky. Over the next few decades, climate change and global warming will cause major problems for the future of winter sports. Is it the end of the winter Olympics? Let’s discuss it on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/11/135-the-end-of-winter-sport/ You may also like... 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) 131. Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Phenomenal (adj) - extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way Sarah did a phenomenal presentation during yesterday’s meeting Artificial (adj) - made by people, often as a copy of something natural He refuses to wear clothes made of artificial fabric Reliably (adv) - in a way that can be trusted or believed The soccer team reliably sells 5000 tickets a game Unstable (adj) - not firm and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to last It is a poor and politically unstable country Suboptimal (adj) - less than optimal (the best possible); not very good The court decided that the police response was suboptimal Saviour (n) - someone or something that saves someone from danger or harm The president likes to claim he is the saviour of the nation Viable (adj) - able to work as intended or able to succeed I’m afraid your plan is not financially viable To jeopardise (v) - to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged She knew failing the test would jeopardise her chance to get into college --- 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 'couch potato,' 'indolent,' or 'lackadaisical?' On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's learn some excellent vocabulary to describe laziness in English!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/09/vocabulary-for-a-lazy-day/ You may also like... 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) English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) 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

Obesity is a major problem in countries all around the world. With billions of people living unhealthy lives, the consequences are very significant. Is obesity a disease? Or is it something else? Let's discuss it on today's episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/07/134-is-obesity-a-disease/ You may also like... 133. Why Is Indonesia Changing Capital City? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 132. Pros and Cons of Mandatory National Service! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 131. Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 130. The Mystery Illness Affecting Western Diplomats!: What is Havana Syndrome? CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Obese (adj) - extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health She was not just overweight, she was obese To consider (v) - to believe someone or something to be, or think of him, her, or it as something He is considered to be the greatest ever tennis player Preventable (adj) - able to be prevented or stopped That company was investigated after numerous preventable accidents occurred. To impair (v) - to make it weaker so that it is less effective A knee injury impaired his chances of winning the tournament Imbalance (n) - a situation in which two things that should be equal or that are normally equal are not There is a huge economic imbalance between the two countries Inactive (adj) - doing nothing It’s bad for your health to be physically inactive To suffer (v) - to experience physical or mental pain She’s been suffering from cancer for two years Self-inflicted (adj) - if an injury or a problem is self-inflicted, you have caused it yourself Her injury was self-inflicted: she cut herself while cooking dinner --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indonesia will soon move its capital city to a new location! Why has Indonesia had to make this decision? And why did they choose this location? Is Indonesia the first country to change capitals? Let's answer these questions on today's episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/04/133-why-is-indonesia-changing-capital-city/ You may also like... 132. Pros and Cons of Mandatory National Service! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 131. Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 130. The Mystery Illness Affecting Western Diplomats!: What is Havana Syndrome? 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Bucket list (n) - a list of the things that a person would like to do or achieve before they die Visiting the Great Wall of China is on my bucket list Unsuitable (adj) - not acceptable, suitable, or right The TV show was considered unsuitable for children To submerge (v) - to go below or make something go below the surface of water The athlete submerges himself in an ice bath every day Warped (adj) - bent because of damage by heat or water Have you noticed how warped the floor is? To pump (v) - to force liquid or gas to move somewhere The new wine is pumped into storage tanks Extraction (n) - the process of removing something The extraction of resources has damaged the environment Archipelago (n) - a group of small islands or an area of sea in which there are many small islands Hawaii is an archipelago Dependent (adj) - needing the support of something or someone in order to continue existing or operating He has become dependent on alcohol Administrative (adj) - relating to the work of managing or organising a business or activity The administrative costs are increasing every year --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, let's talk about 7 types of words, phrases, and vocabulary you should AVOID including in your English resumes, applications, and job interviews! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/02/7-things-to-never-include-in-your-english-resume/ You may also like... The BEST Vocabulary for Job Interviews, Resumes, and University Applications! ESSENTIAL Action Verbs for Perfect ENGLISH Resumes, Job Interviews, and University Applications!! English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) 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

Some countries require their citizens to join the military or perform some other kind of service. Should countries have mandatory national service? What are the pros and cons? Let’s discuss it on today’s episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/31/132-pros-and-cons-of-mandatory-national-service/ You may also like... 131. Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 130. The Mystery Illness Affecting Western Diplomats!: What is Havana Syndrome? 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! 128. Should Novak Djokovic be Allowed to Stay in Australia? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Mandatory (adj) - something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law In 1991, it became mandatory to wear seat belts in British cars Armed forces (n) - a country’s military forces, usually an army, navy, and air force The government is considering using the armed forces to help vaccinate citizens Conscription (n) - the act or process of forcing people by law to join the armed services The United States abolished conscription in 1973 To obligate (v) - to require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty Employers are legally obligated to inform employees about benefits To undergo (v) - to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involved a change She underwent surgery on her injury yesterday Cohesion (n) - the situation when the members of a group or society are united The lack of cohesion in the team caused them to lose the game To mature (v) - to become more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way He matured a lot while he was in college --- 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, let’s learn some new ways to talk about and describe being ill and sick in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/28/how-to-describe-illness-in-english/ You may also like... How to Describe Pain in English!! Essential Vocabulary and Phrases (English Vocabulary Lesson)  ESSENTIAL Action Verbs for Perfect ENGLISH Resumes, Job Interviews, and University Applications!! English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) More Advanced Vocabulary to Describe the Weather – Part 2: Stop Saying Rainy, Windy, and Snowy!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 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

How do you make yourself stand out in a job application, interview, or university personal statement? One great method is to use powerful ACTION verbs!! Let's discover the benefits of action verbs in today's episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/26/essential-action-verbs-for-perfect-english-resumes-job-interviews-and-university-applications/ You may also like... The BEST Vocabulary for Job Interviews, Resumes, and University Applications! 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) Most Difficult English Pronunciation Poem!!: The Chaos (English Pronunciation Lesson) 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 January 15th, a massive volcanic eruption in Tonga sprayed lava, dust, and ash around the region and sent tsunami waves across the ocean. What is the situation in Tonga now? Why was the eruption so powerful? What will happen next? Let's discuss it on today's episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/24/tongas-volcanic-eruption-explained/ You may also like... 130. The Mystery Illness Affecting Western Diplomats!: What is Havana Syndrome? 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! 128. Should Novak Djokovic be Allowed to Stay in Australia? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 127. What is Happening in Kazakhstan?: Massive Protests Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Eruption (n) - the noun refers to a volcano exploding, shooting out hot rocks and burning substances The eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 was the potentially the loudest sound in history Ash (n) - the soft, grey or black, powdery substance left after burning something You have to clear the ash out of the fireplace To trigger (v) - to cause something to start Caffeine can trigger headaches in some people Devastating (adj) - causing a lot of damage or destruction Satellite images show the devastating impact of earthquakes Lava (n) - the hot liquid the comes out of the earth through a volcano, or the solid rock formed when it cools Lava can flow down the side of a volcano and destroy anything in its way Magma (n) - liquid hot rock found just below the surface of the earth The volcano’s magma chamber is quickly filling up Vaporisation (n) - process of turning, or causing something to turn, from a solid or liquid into gas The vaporisation of liquids occurs when they are heated to their boiling point --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you make yourself stand out in English job applications? How can you write the perfect English university application? How can you best describe yourself in English? Let's learn some of the most useful vocabulary for job interviews, resumes, and university applications in today's episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/19/vocabulary-for-job-interviews-resumes-and-university-applications/ You may also like... A Guide to Insulting Boris Johnson (Using His Own Words) 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) Most Difficult English Pronunciation Poem!!: The Chaos (English Pronunciation Lesson) 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