Thinking in English

FULL TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/10/25/12-even-more-us-political-vocabulary-english-vocabulary-lesson/ On today’s episode, we will continue our series of episodes focusing on vocabulary to help you understand the US election! With less than two weeks left, there is no better time to learn some new political words! Contact us! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog: thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail: thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com VOCABULARY To compromise (v) - to accept that you will reduce your demands or change your opinion in order  to reach an agreement with someone Well, you want $400 and i say $300, so lets compromise on $350 Psychological (adj) - relating to the human mind and feelings We are concerned with the physical and psychological well-being of our employees uncompromisingly (adv) - in a way that is fixed and not changing, even when this may cause difficulties She was uncompromisingly hostile to him To drift (v) - to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction No one notices that the boat had begun to drift out to sea irrelevant (adj) - not related to what is being discussed or considered and therefore not important These documents are largely irrelevant to the present investigation To bear (v) - to have or continue to have something The stone plaque bearing his name was smashed to pieces interpretation (n) - an explanation or opinion of what something means The rules are vague and open to interpretation To opt (v) - to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibly instead of others Mike opted for early retirement To funnel (v) - to send something directly and intentionally No one knows who has been funneling weapons to the rebels --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE HERE!! https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/10/23/11-tea-over-sea-and-cha-over-land-the-history-of-tea-colonialism-and-globalisation/ On today’s episode, we will look at the history of word tea. With few exceptions, there are only 2 words for tea around the world. How did this happen? How is it connected to globalisation and colonialism? Contact us! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Gmail: thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Blog: thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List beverage (n) - a drink of any type. Hot beverages include tea, coffee, and hot chocolate puzzling (adj) - difficult to explain or understand Interstellar is a rather puzzling film Colonialism (n) - control by one country over another and its economy, or support for such control The impact of colonialism is still felt throughout Africa Globalisation (n) - the development of closer economic, cultural, and political relations among all the countries of the world as a result of travel and communication becoming easy Optimists say globalisation means more cultural choices for everyone Dialect (n) - a form of language that people speak in a particular part of a country, containing some different words and grammar The poem is written in a northern dialect Coastal (adj) - positioned on, or relating to the coast In the UK, coastal towns are very busy in summer Approximately (adv) - close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time The job will take approximately three weeks, and cost approximately £1,000 COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS Q. What is the name of the ancient trade route between China and the Middle East? A.The Silk Road Q. What country spread the word tea around the world? A.The Netherlands (Dutch people) Q.Where did Portugal trade from in Asia? A. Macao --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE HERE - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/10/21/10-giant-cat-unearthed-in-the-peruvian-desert/ On today’s episode, we will look at the new discovery of a giant cat carved into the hills of Peru. The Nazca lines are one of the most impressive and mysterious ancient sites, with an unknown history and complicated design! Contact us!  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Gmail: thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Blog: thinkinginenglish.blog VOCABULARY LIST To unearth (v) - to discover something in the ground Building at the site was halted after human remains were unearthed earlier this month To depict (v) - to represent or show something in a picture or story The cave paintings depict a variety of human, bird and mythological figures and patterns To etch (v) - to cut a pattern, picture, etc., in a surface Rory ordered a baseball bat with his own name etched in the wood Feline (n) - a member of the cat family A wildlife park with tigers and various other felines Erosion (n) - the fact of soil, stone, etc. being gradually damaged and removed by the waves, rain, or wind Coastal erosion caused the cliff to collapse fertile (adj) - fertile land can produce large number of good quality crops In order to turn the deserts into fertile and productive land, engineers built a 800-mile canal speculation (n) - the activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain News of the president’s illness fuelled speculation that an election will be held later in the year Ritual (n) - a set of fixed actions and sometimes words performed regularly, especially as part of a ceremony Coffee and the newspaper are part of my morning ritual Comprehension Question Q. Where are the Nazca lines located?  A. Peru Q. How long is the cat etched into the hill?  A. 37m or 120 ft Q. In 2014, which organisation activists smudged the surface of a Nazca Line during a demonstration calling for action on climate change?  A. Greenpeace --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/10/18/more-vocabulary-for-the-us-presidential-election/ Today’s episode is the second in a short series focusing on vocabulary to help you understand the US presidential election. If you haven’t already, please listen to episode 6, titled Vocabulary for the US Presidential Election Get in touch! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Gmail: thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Blog: thinkinginenglish.blog  VOCABULARY LIST Nuance (n) -  a slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound etc Linguists explore the nuances of language Candidate (n) - a person who is competing to get a job or elected position There are three candidates standing in the election Weakness (n) - a particular part or quality of someone or something that is not good or effective His main weakness as a worker is his inability to follow orders veteran (adj) - having been involved in a particular activity for a long time She is a veteran campaigner for human rights office (n) - a position of authority and responsibility in a government or other organisation The new President takes office on January 20th To nominate (v) - to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honour He has been nominated by the Green party as their candidate in the next election To allocate (v) - to decide officially that something should be given to a particular person The primary election allocated all the delegates to Donald Trump Ballot (n) - a system of secret voting Representatives were elected by ballot Obligated (adj) - morally or legally forced to do something I felt obligated to speak up and defend my friend’s reputation Battleground (n) - a place where an argument or competition is happening Pennsylvania and Ohio are key battlegrounds in this year’s election Comprehension Questions Q. Joe Biden was a Senator in which state? A. Delaware Q. How many electoral college votes does a Presidential candidate need to win? A. 270 Q. True or False? If i vote for a Republican President and a Republican Senator, i am split ticket voting A. False --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE!!!: https://thinkinginenglish741418158.wordpress.com/2020/10/16/8-multiculturalism-a-solution-to-the-problems-of-diversity/ On today’s episode, we will discuss some ways different countries try to deal with immigrants. Some countries try to exclude immigrants from society, while others try to assimilate them. But could Multiculturalism be a better alternative? Contact us!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Gmail: thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Blog: https://thinkinginenglish741418158.wordpress.com/ VOCABULARY LIST Society (n) - the people who live in a particular country or area and their way of life and customs: We live in a multicultural society Desirable (adj) - worth having and wanted by most people Medicine is regarded as a highly desirable career Immigrant (n) - a person who has come to a different country in order to live there permanently The USA has a large immigrant population exclusionary (adj) - causing someone or something not to be allowed to take part in an activity or to enter a place: The police set up an exclusionary zone around the crime scene assimilation (n) - causing, or making, someone become part of a group, country, society etc The assimilation of immigrants into American culture has been a constant feature of US history. multicultural (adj) - relating to or including people from different cultures: This company has a multicultural workforce To Regulate (v) - to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way: You can regulate the temperature in the house by adjusting the thermostat. Discrimination (n) - treating a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their skin colour, sex, sexuality, etc The law has done little to prevent racial discrimination and inequality Identity (n) - who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different from others: I think my job gives me a sense of identity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TODAY'S TRANSCRIPT: https://thinkinginenglish741418158.wordpress.com/2020/10/14/7-what-is-in-subways-bread/ On today’s episode, we will discuss the recent news that a court in Ireland has decided Subway’s bread is not bread, as well as looking at some of the implications Contact us! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog: https://thinkinginenglish741418158.wordpress.com/ email: thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com  VOCABULARY LIST To scan (v) - to look through a text quickly in order to find a piece of information that you want or to get a general idea of what the text contains Scan the newspaper article quickly and make a note of the main points. intriguing (adj) - very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious She has a very intriguing personality customisable (adj) - used to describe something that you can change according to a customer's or user's particular needs: We offer customizable ringtones for your phone. accustomed (adj) - familiar with something: She quickly became accustomed to his messy ways savoury (adj) - Savoury food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste: Pie can be sweet or savoury To rule (v) - to decide officially The government has ruled that the refugees must be deported. provision (n) - a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done We have inserted certain provisions into the treaty to safeguard foreign workers common sense (n ) - good sense and sound judgement in practical matters Windsurfing is perfectly safe as long as you have/use some common sense Comprehension Questions Q. What percentage of Subway bread is Sugar?  A. 10% Q. What country’s supreme court ruled on this decision?  A. Ireland Q. What does VAT mean?  A. Value Added Tax --- 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 we will begin a series of episodes, which will run probably for the next three weeks, and will focus on the key vocabulary you need to understand the US election. Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish741418158.wordpress.com/2020/10/11/6-vocabulary-for-the-us-presidential-election/ INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Check out our blog! - https://thinkinginenglish741418158.wordpress.com/ Send us an email! - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com VOCABULARY LESSON To elect (v) - to decide on or choose, especially to choose a person for a particular job, by voting The President is elected for a four-year term of office. Requirement (n) - something that you must do, or something you need A good degree is requirement for many jobs Legislation (n) - a law or set of laws that is being created: New legislation offers a tax break for young families. To Veto (v) - to refuse to allow something My boss vetoed my taking any more time off this year. Assume (v) - to take or begin to have responsibility or control The new president assumes office at midnight tonight. To incapacitate (v) - to make someone unable to work or do things normally, or unable to do what they intended to do: The accident left me incapacitated for seven months. Suspicious (adj) - making you feel that something illegal is happening or that something is wrong: Her behaviour was very suspicious Characterisation (n) - a description of the most typical or important characteristics of someone or something: I don’t agree with your characterization of my hometown as a boring place to live. To emphasise (v) - to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to: I'd just like to emphasize how important it is for people to learn foreign languages. Federal (n) - relating to the central government, and not to the government of a region, of some countries such as the US the federal government COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS Q. Who is Joe Biden’s running mate? A. Kamala Harris Q. What are the only three requirements to become US president? A. To be 35 years of age, a natural born US citizen, and lived in the USA for at least 14 years Q. How many members does the House of Representatives have? A. 435 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE HERE -- https://thinkinginenglish741418158.wordpress.com/2020/10/09/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-citizen/  On today’s episode, we will discuss citizenship. What does it mean to be a citizen, how do you become a citizen, and what is the future of citizenship?   Contact us!  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod   Our blog : https://thinkinginenglish741418158.wordpress.com/   Our email:  thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com   Vocabulary List   Citizenship (n) - the state of being a member of a particular country and having rights because of it:   He was granted Canadian citizenship.   Universal (adj) - Existing everywhere or involving everyone   Music is often thought of as a universal language   allegiance (n) - Loyalty or support for a ruler, country, group, or belief   Soldiers have to swear allegiance to the King   inclusion (n) - the act of including someone or something in a group   She is being considered for inclusion in the Olympic team   exclusion (n) -the act of not allowing someone or something to take part in an activity or join a group   Her exclusion from the list of Oscar nominees was shocking   To naturalise (v) - to make someone a legal citizen of a country they were not born in   He is a naturalised US citizen mutually   exclusive (adj) - to things that cannot happen together, or incompatible   Flexibility and productivity are not mutually exclusive   contribution (n) - something that you give or do to help produce or achieve something together with other people, or to help make something successful   All contributions, no matter how small, will be much appreciated   benefits (n) - money given by the government to people who need financial help, for example because they cannot find a job   Unemployment benefit   Comprehension Questions   Q. What is a naturalised citizen?   A. A person who becomes a citizen of a country after they are born   Q. How much does it cost to become a citizen of St Kitts and Nevis in 2020?   A. A $150,000 contribution to the country’s “Sustainable Growth Fund” and a minimum real estate investment of $200,000   Q. If your mother is from Qatar, but your father is not, are you a native Qatari citizen?   A. No, you are not.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL TRANSCRIPT NOW AVAILABLE: https://thinkinginenglish741418158.wordpress.com/  On today’s episode, we will discuss the fastest people in human history, and think about what the future holds for mankind’s speed!   Please contact us!   INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Gmail: thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com  Vocabulary list   Charitable (adj)  - giving money, food, or help free to those who are in need   the entire organization is funded by charitable donations.   relative (adj) - If something is relative to something else, it changes according to the speed or level of the other thing:   The amount of petrol a car uses is relative to its speed.   To rocket (v) - to travel by rocket, or to rise, increase, or move very quickly   The astronauts were rocketed into space.   Mach (n) - a measurement of speed that is calculated by dividing the speed of an object, especially an aircraft, by the speed of sound   circumnavigate (v) - to travel the whole way around something   He circumnavigated the globe in 80 days   To dub (v) - to give something or someone a particular name, especially describing what you think of it, him, or her:   She was dubbed by the newspapers "the Angel of Death".   To ratify (v) - to make an agreement official:   Many countries have now ratified the UN convention on the rights of the child.   To clock (v) - to take a particular time exactly to do or complete something:   He clocked ten seconds in the 100 metres   ramp up (Phrasal V) - to increase activity or the level of something   The company announced plans to ramp up production to 10,000 units per month to meet demand.   Comprehension Questions   Q. In what position did marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge finish in the 2020 London marathon   A. 8th   Q. In what year did the Apollo 10 mission reach the fastest speed ever recorded in human history?    A. 1969   Q. What country did T8 come from?  A. Australia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL TRANSCRIPT NOW AVAILABLE: https://thinkinginenglish741418158.wordpress.com/  On today’s episode, we will discuss the recent discovery of signs of life on the Planet Venus, talk about why it is surprising, and think about whether searching for alien life is important.   Check out our social media and send us a message!  Email: thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Vocabulary List   Phosphine (n) - a gas, a mixture of hydrogen and phosphorus   Extraterrestrial (adj) - not from the planet earth   In those rocks may lie the best chance of finding extraterrestrial life   atmosphere (n) - mixture of gases around a planet   These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere   Astrobiologist (n) - a scientist studying the possibility of life in other parts of the universe   Astrobiologists believe there may be life on Saturn’s moon Titan   inhospitable (adj) - an area not suitable to live in   Nothing can live in this inhospitable environment   Scorching (adj) - very hot   it was a scorching summer day   habitability (n) - potential for life to live on a planet   They are using this telescope to determine that planets habitability   To flourish (v) - grow or develop healthily   Parts of the city continue to flourish   Desolate (adj) - empty and not attractive, with no people or nothing pleasant in it   The house stood in a bleak and desolate landscape   Comprehension Questions   Q. What gas has been discovered in the atmosphere of Venus?   A. Phosphine   Q. How hot can the surface of Venus be?   A. Up to 470 degree Celsius    Q. What country’s spacecraft is currently orbiting Venus?   A. Japan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices