Thinking in English

Today, I'm going to give you five challenging riddles to try and solve! Use your English skills to find the answers! TRANSCRIPT!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/04/5-challenging-english-riddles/ You might also like... 3 English Riddles  Terrifyingly Troubling Tongue Twisters!: A Pronunciation Challenge Awesome English Riddle Challenge!! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com What gets wet while drying? I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I? People make me, save me, change me, raise me. What am I? What word is pronounced the same if you take away four of its five letters? What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it? If you want to check your answers, message Thinking in English Podcast on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are You ‘Bursting with Joy,’ ‘Over The Moon,’ or ‘On Cloud Nine’? In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some other fascinating idioms and phrases to describe happiness!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/01/are-you-bursting-with-joy-over-the-moon-or-on-cloud-nine-idioms-and-phrases-to-describe-happiness/ You may also be interested in... “When pigs fly:” Essential English Idioms, Expressions, and Proverbs! (English Vocabulary Lesson) ‘Fat Cats,’ ‘Cat Naps,’ and ‘Doggy Bags’: Dog and Cat Idioms! 45. Eight More Business English Idioms!! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you thinking about taking an English proficiency test to check your language level? Or do you need the result for a job, to move to another country, or start university? Two of the most important, well respected, and popular exams are TOEFL and IELTS. Which one should you take? Let’s talk about it in this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/29/106-toefl-vs-ielts-which-one-should-you-take-english-vocabulary-lesson%ef%bf%bc/ You may also like... 76. Conversational English vs Business English vs Academic English: What’s the difference? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 55. British English vs American English: Which is Better?? CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List To naturalise (v) - to make someone a legal citizen of a country that they were not born in My sister is a naturalised US citizen Acronym (n) - an abbreviation consisting of the first letters of each word in the name of something, pronounced as a words IELTS is an acronym for “International English Language Testing System” Specific (adj) - relating to one thing and not others; particular The virus attacks specific cells in the brain Proficiency (n) - the fact of having the skill and experience for doing something That organization requires employees to have proficiency in at least two different languages In a nutshell (idiom) - very briefly, giving only the main points “What went wrong?” “In a nutshell, everything” To type (v) - to write using a machine, either a computer keyboard or a typewriter She asked me to type a couple of letters Contrasting (adj) - very different That artist likes to use contrasting colours in his paintings Airport fiction (n) - airport fiction is a genre of literature that is a fairly long and fast paced; you read it for the plot and the fast pace, not for the style of writing She only likes to read airport fiction To reiterate (v) - to say something again, once or several times She reiterated that she had never seen him before --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mission to recruit Nazi war criminals? CIA mind control experiments? A President trying to steal important documents? These might sound crazy, but they are just a few examples of conspiracy theories that were actually true! Let’s talk about conspiracy theories and more on this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/28/105-crazy-conspiracy-theories-that-were-actually-true-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Plot (n) - a secret plan by several people to do something that is wrong, harmful, or not legal, especially to do damage to a person or government The police stopped a plot to assassinate the president Uncertainty (n) - a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known or certain Life is full of uncertainties Sociopolitical (adj) - used to describe the differences between groups of people relating to their political beliefs, social class, etc The report recommended new policies due to sociopolitical changes over the years Evildoer (n) - someone who does something evil The government has blamed the protests on a handful of evildoers Obscure (adj) - not known to many people He moved to an obscure island in the Pacific Blatantly  (adv) - in a way that is very obscure and intentional, when this is a bad thing It was blatantly obvious that she was telling a lie To cover up (phrasal v) - to keep something unpleasant or illegal secret or hidden He accused the men of covering up a crime Scandal (n) - (an action or event that caused) a public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval Their affair caused a scandal in the office --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some essential English proverbs! TRANSCRIPT = https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/24/5-essential-english-proverbs-perfect-for-esl-learners-english-vocabulary-lesson-%ef%bf%bc/ You may also be interested in...  10 Must Know British English Slang Words! Useful Phrases and Expressions for Presentations! (Business and Academic English) ‘Fat Cats,’ ‘Cat Naps,’ and ‘Doggy Bags’: Dog and Cat Idioms! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday the 22nd of September the entire world will experience an equal amount of daylight and darkness. This is known as an equinox, and is celebrated by millions of people from different societies and cultures all around the world. This episode of Thinking in English will look at some of the scientific and cultural significance of the equinox, while introducing some interesting vocabulary! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/22/104-what-is-the-autumnal-equinox-the-first-day-of-autumn-or-spring-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You might also be interested in... 14. What is Halloween? 17. Bonfire Night: A Unique British Festival With An Explosive History! 60. St Patrick’s Day: Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Hemisphere (n) - one of two halves of the earth, especially above or below the equator I live in the northern hemisphere, but my brother lives in the southern hemisphere! Astronomical (adj) - connected with astronomy which is the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist in space like moons and stars His house was full of strange astronomical instruments to measure the movements of planets Harvest (n) - the time of year when crops are cut and collected from the fields; or the activity of cutting and collecting crops; or the crops that are cut and collected Farmers has a good harvest this year Tilt (n) - a sloping position or uneven position My house is built on a tilt Axis (n) - a real or imaginary straight line going through the centre of a object that is spinning The earth revolves around the axis that joins the North and South Poles Glimpse (n) - an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time I caught a glimpse of the person who stole my car, but I can’t remember his face To persevere (v) - to try to do or continue something in a determined way The team persevered and managed to win the important game --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antarctica is one of the most unique parts of our planet, it is full of natural resources, and is increasingly important for economic and strategic reasons. But, who owns Antarctica? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/20/103-who-owns-antarctica-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You might also be interested in... 100. How Many Oceans Are There? How Many Continents Are There? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 95. The World’s Strangest Time Zones!: What are time zones and why are they so weird? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Expanse (n) - a large, open area of land, water, or sky The American Great Plains are a broad expanse of grassland Precipitation (n) - water that falls from the clouds towards the ground, especially as rain or snow Rain, snow, hail, and sleet are all types of precipitation To converge (v) - if lines, roads, or paths converge, they move towards the same point where they join or meet The paths all converge at the main gate of the park To prohibit (v) - to officially refuse to allow something Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in the town centre Claim (n) - a claims in a statement saying that you have a right to something They asserted their claim to citizenship Utopia (n) - a perfect society Try and imagine a perfect society, a utopia, in which the government really got everything right Contentious (adj) - causing, involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument She has some very contentious views on education Provision (n) - a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done, especially before another can happen or be done We have inserted certain provisions into the treaty to safeguard foreign workers Pristine (adj) - original and pure; not spoiled or worn from use The car seemed to be in pristine condition --- 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, I'm going to introduce 10 essential British English slang words that will help you understand and talk with people from the UK! Slang can be a little confusing, but I think it is fun to learn and use! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/17/10-must-know-british-english-slang-words%ef%bf%bc/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary Knackered Cheeky Mate Gutted Fluke Bloody Daft Quid Proper Fag --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you spend much time online, on social media, or watching American news channels, you have probably come across the phrase ‘cancel culture’ before. The phrase is almost inescapable and connected to many different events and situations. People have lost jobs, been forced to apologise, been kicked out of university, often for things that happened years earlier. But, what is ‘cancel culture’? And is ‘cancel culture’ good for society? TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/15/102-what-is-cancel-culture-is-cancel-culture-good-for-society-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Inescapable (adj) - if a fact or a situation is inescapable, it cannot be ignored or avoided The evidence is inescapable: he is guilty of the crime Objectionable (adj) - used to describe people or things that you dislike or oppose because they are so unpleasant or wrong There is an objectionable smell in the train carriage Backlash (n) - a strong, negative reaction to something There was a major backlash against the team’s decision to change their stadium To boycott (v) - to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval People were urged to boycott the country’s products Hold to account (v) - If someone is called, held, or brought to account for something they have done wrong, they are made to explain why they did it, and are often criticized or punished for it. Politicians should be held to account for their actions Accusation (n) - a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind, or the fact of accusing someone What do you say to the accusations that you are unfriendly and unhelpful? Instigator (n) - a person who causes something to happen, especially something bad The instigators of the violence have not yet been found Woke (adj) - to be aware, especially of social problems such as racism and inequality She urged young people to stay woke Tolerant (adj) - willing to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them Working with young people helped me to be a little more tolerant --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about names? In different countries and cultures, names can vary considerably. In fact, some places even ban or regulate the names parents can give their children. So, on this episode of Thinking in English, let’s look at some of these illegal names and try to understand why some countries regulate babies’ names! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/13/101-illegal-names-explained-why-some-countries-regulate-names-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Convention (n) - a usual or acceptable way of behaving, especially in social situations, often following an old way of thinking or a custom in one particular society In many countries it is the convention to wear black at funerals Combination (n) - a result of two or more things joining together New technology works well when used in combination with traditional classroom learning Composite (n) - something that is made of various different parts The main character in her novel is a composite of several famous politicians To regulate (v) - to control an activity or process by rules or a system Their parents regulate how much TV the children can watch To justify (v) - to give or to be a good reason for I can’t justify taking another day off work Offensive (adj) - something that makes people upset or hurts feelings, often due to being rude or showing no respect The programme contain language that some viewers might find offensive To discourage (v) - to prevent or try to prevent something happening or someone doing something, by making things difficult or unpleasant, or by showing disapproval The government is trying to discourage people from smoking Unconventional (adj) - different from what is usual or from the way most people do things I had an unconventional childhood --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices