Thinking in English

On today's episode, I'm going to give you 7 amazing TV shows to help you learn and perfect British English!  All language students can really benefit from watching TV. You can learn various British regional accents and ways of speaking, pick up new vocabulary and sentence structure, discover new information about British cultures and history, and enjoy yourself at the same time! Here are my recommendations for the 7 best British TV shows. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/10/7-amazing-tv-shows-to-learn-british-english%ef%bf%bc/ You might also like... 5 Amazing Books to Improve Your English! 59. 5 Books Recommendations to Improve Your English! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com TV SHOWS!  Sherlock The Crown The Great British Bake Off Peaky Blinders Black Mirror Misfits Killing Eve --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many oceans are there? And how many continents are there? While at first you might think these are quite simple questions, the answers can depend on where you come from and what you believe! Hopefully, by the end of today’s episode, you’ll know why there are not simple answers to these issues. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/08/100-how-many-oceans-are-there-how-many-continents-are-there-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Continent (n) - a large land mass surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by the sea and usually consisting of various countries Scientists believe all humans originally came from the African continent According to (preposition) - as stated by According to our records you owe $150 to the bank To encircle (v) - to surround something, forming a circle around it The house is encircled by a high fence Misleading (adj) - causing someone to believe something that is not true Commercials must not create a misleading impression Body (n) - a body of water is a large area of water, such as a lake, a sea, or an ocean What is the body of water called between the UK and France? Discrepancy (n) - a difference between two things that should be the same There is some discrepancy between the two bills Saline (adj) - containing or consisting of salt This scientific experiment requires a saline solution Set in stone (expression) - the be very difficult or impossible to change The schedule isn’t set in stone, but we should stick to it closely Tectonic plate (n) - one of the parts of the earth’s surface that move in relation to each other Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we colonize space? Should humans leave Earth and try to make the Moon, or Mars, or another planet our new home? Is this even something worth considering? This episode of Thinking in English will try to answer some of these questions, and will provide an overview of the debate surrounding space colonization! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/06/99-should-we-colonize-space-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 52. The Missions to Mars: Why are the USA, China and UAE all heading to the red planet? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 29. China Lands on the Moon: Are we on the Verge of a New Space Race? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List To thrive (v) - to grow, develop, or be successful His business is thriving in the current economy Propulsion (n) - a force that pushes something forward He modified his car to use jet propulsion To colonize  (v) - to send people to live in and govern another country (or place) Peru was colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century Astronomer (n) - someone who studies astronomy. Astronomy is the scientific study of the universe and the objects that exist in space like the moon, the sun, planets, and stars He is an astronomer at a prestigious research university Proponent (n) - a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea or plan of action He is one of the leading proponents of leaving the EU Catastrophic (adh) - causing sudden and very great harm or destruction An increase in the use of fossil fuels could have catastrophic results for the planet To terraform (v) - in books, films or games about an imagined future, to change the environment of a planet so that it is more like Earth and could be a place where humans could live Can we terraform Mars? Inhospitable (adj) - not suitable for humans to live in They had to trek for miles through inhospitable countryside --- 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 give you 5 amazing books to help you improve and practice your English skills!  All language students should be reading as often as possible. You can develop your vocabulary and grammar knowledge, discover new information about cultures and history, and enjoy yourself at the same time! It can be scary and frustrating when trying to choose your first English book, but hopefully this episode will make it a much simpler experience. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/03/5-amazing-books-to-improve-your-english/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks! Amazon Links The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking  - https://amzn.to/2WI7NKp The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking  (Penguin Reader) - https://amzn.to/38Hn7ZO Artemis Fowl - https://amzn.to/3DJRzRl Artemis Fowl (Penguin Readers)  - https://amzn.to/3yREaDv Frankenstein - https://amzn.to/3gVvHZO Frankenstein (Penguin Readers) - https://amzn.to/2WLhTJZ The Turn of the Screw - https://amzn.to/3BxLBRM The Turn of the Screw (Penguin Readers) - https://amzn.to/3BHya1V Originals - https://amzn.to/38zGDaM Originals (Penguin Readers) - https://amzn.to/3kQ6zof --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China recently announced the world’s strictest limitations on children’s ability to play video games. On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s look at what these new restrictions are, investigate why they have been introduced, and examine some of the potential consequences! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/01/98-are-video-games-bad-for-children-chinas-video-game-ban-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Inspection (n) - the act of looking at something carefully, or an official visit to check that everything is correct and legal Her job is to carry out health and safety inspections of buildings To crack down (phrasal v) - to start dealing with bad or illegal behaviour in a more severe way The library is cracking down on people who don’t return their books Culmination (n) - the point at which an event or series of events ends, having developed until it reaches this point Winning first prize in the tournament was the culmination of years of practice and hard work Excessive (adj) - too much Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems Monopolistic (adj) - having or trying to have complete control of something, especially an area of business, so that others have no share The company is accused of monopolistic behaviour Gore (n) - blood, especially from violence or injury It’s a good film, but there’s a lot of blood and gore in it Loophole (n) - a small mistake in an agreement or law that gives someone the chance to avoid having to do something Billionaires have been using tax loopholes to save money Unlicensed (adj) - not having a license (a document giving legal permission) for something Unlicensed software used by businesses costs software developers millions every year! Detriment (n) - harm or damage Are you sure that I can follow this diet without detriment to my health? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although most people like to spend their vacations visiting historical sites or sunbathing on the beach, some people choose to visit dangerous and terrifying places! Would you travel to a war zone, a country that arrests visitors, or a place with a high crime rate? Let’s talk about it on this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/30/97-dark-tourism-explained-why-do-people-want-to-visit-dangerous-and-terrifying-places-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 92. What is happening in Afghanistan? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 94. The Fall of Afghanistan: What is happening in Afghanistan – Part 2 (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Evacuee (n) - someone who is evacuated from a dangerous place, especially during a war Thousands of evacuees crossed the border to safety Naively (adv) - in a way that shows you are willing to believe that life is pleasant and fair (even if it is not!) Naively, i turned up to the event without a ticket, thinking it would be easy to get in Hostage (n) - someone who is taken as a prisoner by an enemy in order to force the other people involved to do what the enemy wants She was taken hostage by the gunmen Infamous (adj) - famous for something bad This town is infamous for a being home to a murderer Catch-all (adj) - general and intended to include everything ‘Indigestion’ is a catch-all term for any kind of stomach distress Macabre (adj) - used to describe something that is very strange and unpleasant because it is connected with death or violence She has a pretty macabre sense of humour To risk (v) - to do something although there is a chance of a bad result He risked losing his house when his company went bankrupt Abduction (n) - the act of taking a person away by force The abduction took place in front of several helpless witnesses --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Thinking in English. Today I want to introduce some common English idioms, proverbs, and expressions using the word “fly”.  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/27/when-pigs-fly-essential-english-idioms-expressions-and-proverbs-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You might also like... Useful Phrases and Expressions for Presentations! (Business and Academic English) ‘Fat Cats,’ ‘Cat Naps,’ and ‘Doggy Bags’: Dog and Cat Idioms! More than delicious: Advanced Food Vocabulary (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Today's Idioms Birds of a feather fly together Fly at (someone or something) Fly into a rage/temper Fly beneath (the/someone's) radar Fly in the face of Fly off the shelves When pigs fly A fly on the wall A fly in the ointment Wouldn't hurt a fly --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday 24th of August, the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will be held! Although the Paralympics tend to attract less attention than their more famous counterparts, the Olympic Games, they are an excellent showcase of incredible athletes with amazing stories. This episode of Thinking in English will introduce what the Paralympics are, some of the history behind the competition, and end by discussing the potential legacy of Tokyo 2020! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/25/96-what-are-the-paralympic-games-tokyo-2020-paralympic-games-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 88. Why are the Tokyo 2020 Olympics so controversial? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Packed (adj) - completely full The train was so packed that I couldn’t find a seat Spine-tingling (adj) - very special and exciting Watching Usain Bolt win the Olympic hundred metres was one of those spine-tingling moments Amputee (n) - a person who has had an arm or leg cut off due to illness or injury As he is an amputee, he uses a special blade to help him run Impairment (n) - the state of being impaired in some way so that something is weaker and less effective The law bans discrimination against anyone with a mental or physical impairment Rehabilitation (n) - the process of returning to a healthy or good way of life Many amputees in the early stages of their rehabilitation feel despair Ingenuity (n) - someone’s ability to think of clever new ways of doing something I was impressed by the ingenuity of the contestants Legacy (n) - a situation that has developed as a result of past actions and decisions The success of the Olympic Games left a lasting legacy of benefit to the city Inclusive (adj) - an inclusive group or organization 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may not have thought about it before, but time zones are strange. What are time zones and why do we use them? Who decided the world should be loosely split into 24 different regions with 24 different times? Why do some countries and territories decide to change or make their own time zones? Where are the strangest time zones in the world? Let’s try to answer these questions in this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/23/95-the-worlds-strangest-time-zones-what-are-time-zones-and-why-are-they-so-weird-english-vocabulary-lesson/ 64. Daylight Savings Time!: Why do we change our time in the summer? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List To pick up (phrasal v) - to buy something cheaply I picked up a new computer for a great price in the sale Downright (adj, adv) - extremely or very great She’s being downright unhelpful and obstructive Loosely (adv) - not exactly This phrase can be loosely translated as “Go away!” To adjust (v) - to change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be suitable You should adjust your phone’s screen brightness late at night To adopt (v) - to accept or start to use something new We will have to adopt a more scientific approach in the future Longitude (n) - the distance of place east or west of an imaginary line between the North Pole and the South Pole, measured in degrees Harrison invented one of the most accurate clocks ever which allowed sailors to determine their longitude Enclave (n) - a part of a country that is surrounded by another country Kaliningrad is a Russian enclave surrounded by Lithuania, Poland, and the sea. Autonomous (adj) - an autonomous organization, country, or region is independent and has the freedom to govern itself That region is autonomous and makes its own decisions about tax, education, and health care --- 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, I am going to set you all a challenge! A riddle is a question, statement, or phrase that is almost a puzzle and requires you to think to answer.  Riddles are a great way to stimulate your mind, get your brain working, and have fun! They are also excellent ways to test your English skills. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/20/awesome-english-riddle-challenge/ You might also like... 3 English Riddles  Terrifyingly Troubling Tongue Twisters!: A Pronunciation Challenge 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