7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Take a Class with Thinking in English! (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ ------ Last week a US soldier apparently defected to North Korea. What is a defector? Why do people defect? Let’s discuss these questions and talk about some of the most famous defections in history! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog...
Jul 24, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 253
Peter's Film Course - https://thinkinginenglish.as.me/peters-film-course Thinking in English Classes Website - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ --------- What insights can science provide about language learning? And how can we use this research to learn English? Keep listening to find out! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/19/252-science-and-english-learning-research-backed-tips-and-tricks-to-help-you-study/ ----------- My Links 7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://ww...
Jul 19, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 252
7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ The new Barbie movie has been banned in Vietnam. Let’s discuss why it has been banned, how the movie is related to one of the most sensitive geopolitical issues in Asia, and what it tells us about Hollywood’s relationship with China! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginengl...
Jul 17, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 251
Interactive Transcripts NOW AVAILABLE - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/12/250-what-is-a-polyglot-and-what-can-we-learn-from-polyglots-english-vocabulary-lesson/ 7 Day FREE PATREON Trial - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ While I’m struggling to learn Japanese, and all of you guys are trying your best to learn English, there are some people out there who can speak multiple different languages to a hig...
Jul 12, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 250
Listen to Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Check out the latest episode of Simple English News Daily - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=d381def2ae9a4cb8 Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, two of the wealthiest and most influential men on the planet, are currently arguing. The reason? A new app called “Threads”! Let’s discuss this news today! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/07/10/249-musk-vs-zuckerberg-the-battle-of-the-tech-billionaires/ My L...
Jul 10, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 249
LINGODA'S Language Sprint - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglishPodcastSprint Use code ENGLISHPOD20 for $20 off! - https://try.lingoda.com/Thinking_Sprint How long does it take to learn English? I’m sure every single person listening has thought about this question before. Today, let’s look at why we want to learn quickly, what it means to have “learned English”, the official estimates for length of time to learn English, and some factors that can affect the length of time you will spend stud...
Jul 05, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 248
7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Last week, the US Supreme Court decided to end affirmative action – a policy that has helped millions of people from underrepresented communities enter top universities and get better jobs. Let’s discuss what affirmative action is, why the supreme court ruled it uncons...
Jul 03, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 247
7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ From the UK, to Japan, to the Caribbean, to the Pacific Islands, “curry” is one of the most popular and loved dishes around the world. For many people, it is synonymous with Indian food… but did you know that in India the term curry isn’t used in the same way. Today, l...
Jun 28, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 246
7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Over the weekend, the leader of the Wagner Group of mercenaries started a mutiny in Russia. What happened? What is the Wagner Group? Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Why was there and conflict? And what does this mean for Vladimir Putin, the Ukraine war, and the future of the...
Jun 26, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 245
Listen to Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Check out the latest episode of Simple English News Daily - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=d381def2ae9a4cb8 The United States has 50 states, and today I want to discuss why (and how) Hawaii became the most recent to join the union. An island chain in the Pacific, far from the contiguous United States, the story of how Hawaii became “American” is fascinating and controversial! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginengl...
Jun 21, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 244
7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Have we discovered every single animal on our planet? What about the legends and myths of strange creatures in locations around the world? Today I want to talk about the unusual world of “cryptids.” I’ll discuss some animals that were once considered to be myths or imp...
Jun 19, 2023•23 min
English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Hqh7seQDFP0K41GMa40aL?si=08262f6581114262 If you think about Japanese food, probably the first dish that comes to mind is sushi. But would it surprise you to know that sushi today is vastly different from just a few hundred years ago? Today, let’s talk about how a fermented fish dish from China evolved into the national food of Japan! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkingineng...
Jun 14, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 242
7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ The largest dam in Ukraine collapsed, and it is likely the disaster was due to a deliberate attack. If it was deliberate, it would one of the most severe acts of environmental terrorism in history. Let’s discuss the collapse, talk about environmental terrorism, and dis...
Jun 12, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 241
Listen to Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Check out the latest episode of Simple English News Daily - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=d381def2ae9a4cb8 Who discovered the Americas? Let’s discuss the history of exploration and migration in the Americas, from the arrival of the first settlers, to the voyages of the Vikings and Polynesians, to the landing of the Europeans! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/06/07/240-who-discovered-the-america...
Jun 07, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 240
LINGODA'S Language Sprint - https://try.lingoda.com/Thinking_Sprint Use code THINKINGSPRINT for $20 off! - https://try.lingoda.com/Thinking_Sprint France has recently banned some short-haul flights in order to reduce the country’s carbon emissions. How bad is flying for the environment? Is France’s ban effective? And should we go further in order to protect the planet? TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/06/05/239-france-bans-short-haul-flights-how-bad-is-flying-for-the-environment/...
Jun 05, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 239
7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Failure and mistakes are natural parts of language learning, but the majority of people are terrible at learning from these failures. Today, I’m going to explain why we are bad a learning from past mistakes and give you a few strategies that might help you improve! TRANSCRIPT - http...
May 31, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 238
English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts Episode on FIFA Corruption - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yst73JE1n8z0NcRaed43l?si=MK6D634iTq2efltBNY_M5Q What is a “failed state”? Let’s look at some definitions, characterisitcs, and examples of “failed states”, and then discuss whether South Africa could be considered to be failing! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/29/237-what-is-a-failed-state/ My Links 7 DAY FREE TRIAL CONVERSATION CLUB -- ...
May 29, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 237
JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Recently I’ve seen a lot of people online talking about the 10,000 Hour Rule. Today, I’m going to look at the rule, the evidence for and against it, and discuss how all of you listening can apply the 10,000-hour rule to learning English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/24/236-what-is-the-10000-hour-rule/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thi...
May 24, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 236
Listen to Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Check out the latest episode of Simple English News Daily - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=d381def2ae9a4cb8 Hollywood’s writers are on strike. Shows have stopped, scripts are going unwritten, and there is no sign of an end. Let’s discuss the reasons behind the strike and the potential consequences on today’s episode! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/22/235-why-is-hollywood-on-strike-hollywood...
May 22, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 235
JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish India is now the most populous country. Today, let’s discuss how this happened, the numbers behind India’s growth, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for the country in the future! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/17/234-how-did-india-become-the-most-populous-country/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Buy M...
May 17, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 234
English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts Episode on New York's 5 Families from English Learning for Curious Minds - https://open.spotify.com/episode/42kVdvPr5SQsEABwVcjxDd?si=HRtVwbYUQgethG94lkSkHw Do you struggle to speak confidently in English? In this episode, I’ll explore practical tips and strategies to help you build your confidence and improve your speaking skills in English, so you can communicate with ease and confidence! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkin...
May 15, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 233
JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish What is the best method to improve your English reading ability? Let’s try to answer this question by looking at some of the most popular and scientific approaches to improve you comprehension, efficiency, and reading speed! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/10/232-what-is-the-best-method-to-improve-your-english-reading-ability/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Buy Me a Coffee - ...
May 10, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 232
JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish From a crown mounted with the embroidered head of a raven, to drinking mildly narcotic beverages, to water collected from rivers at a specific time, there are a lot of unique and sometimes strange coronation ceremonies around the world. Let’s learn about a few today! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/08/unique-coronation-traditions-from-around-...
May 08, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 231
Check Out English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts English Learning for Curious Minds Latest Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aWd4u5UeB1X3BVDkGwgvB?si=T_JLRk2TRU2ZNrUtNbibFA On May 6th, the coronation of King Charles III will be held in London. Let’s discuss the events, ceremonies, and vocabulary you need to know about Charles’ coronation! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/03/what-is-king-charles-coronation/ My Links JOIN THE ...
May 03, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 230
LINGODA'S Language Sprint - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglishPodcast_Sprint Use code THINKINGENGLISH20 for $20 off! - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglishPodcast_Sprint Today I want to discuss the benefits of long-term thinking and planning when it comes to language learning! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/01/thinking-long-term-the-key-to-successful-language-learning/ My Links JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ENGLISH CLASSE...
May 01, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 229
JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish What is the most famous political assassination in modern history? Let’s take a look at five infamous assassinations, the leaders who were sadly killed, and the lasting legacies of these traumatic events! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/04/26/most-famous-political-assassinations-in-history/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard N...
Apr 26, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 228
JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish The United Nations are one of the most important international organisations in the world… but how much do you really know about the UN? Let’s discuss the background, history, purposes, controversies, and future of the United Nations! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/04/24/what-is-the-united-nations/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/das...
Apr 24, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 227
JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Sudan is in a state of crisis. Conflict is raging between military and paramilitary forces, and ordinary Sudanese people are trapped in the middle of the violence. Today, let’s discuss the background of this conflict, why fighting started, and what the future holds for Sudan! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/04/19/226-what-is-happening-in-sudan-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thi...
Apr 19, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 226
Check Out English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts English Learning for Curious Minds Latest Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0rsjIZxHhvO9qPjSOzcKT4?si=UYSWWdMDR3umakXeP2F_Zw Earlier this month, Finland became the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, better known as NATO. Today, I want to explain the origins of NATO, its purpose, and discuss why Finland joining is a significant move! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/20...
Apr 17, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 225
JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish In English, we call Germany “ Germany” ; in German, it is “ Deutschland” ; in Japanese it is “Doitsu ”; in French it is “ Allemagne. ” Today I want to look at why countries have different names in different languages! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/04/12/224-why-do-countries-have-different-names-in-different-languages/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Buy Me a Coffee - https://ww...
Apr 12, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 224
