Right now, there are thousands of migrants from Middle Eastern countries stranded on the border between Belarus and Poland in Eastern Europe. How were migrants able to travel so far away from their homelands in order to enter the EU? Why is Belarus helping the migrants travel across Europe? Let’s talk about all this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/11/15/117-what-is-happening-at-the-poland-belarus-border-migrant-crisis-explained-english...
Nov 15, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Facebook has changed its name to Meta. Why have they done this? And why do some major companies choose to rebrand after years of already being successful? Let’s talk about that on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/11/12/116-facebooks-rebranding-explained-why-do-major-companies-change-their-names-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 115. Artificial Intelligence Explained!: Is AI Bad for Society? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 114. ‘P...
Nov 12, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Artificial intelligence is all around us. Perhaps you even found this podcast thanks to Spotify or Apple podcasts’ AI recommending it to you! But for some people, AI is a worrying threat and potential danger. Is AI actually bad for society? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/11/10/115-artificial-intelligence-explained-is-ai-bad-for-society-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 114. ‘Parasite’, ‘Squid Games’, ...
Nov 10, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 115
On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some useful idioms revolving around your ‘back!’ TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/11/08/stab-in-the-back-back-to-the-wall-behind-your-back-6-essential-back-idioms-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... ‘Ghost towns,’ ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous,’ and ‘Graveyard Shift’: Idioms and Phrases for a Spooky Halloween (English Vocabulary Lesson) “Have Egg on Your Face,” “Put Your Foot in it,” and “Sheepish”: Idioms and Phrases for ...
Nov 08, 2021•10 min
Korean culture has become incredibly popular, influential, and widespread over the last few years. The movie “Parasite” has won Oscars, the “Squid Game” is Netflix’s biggest show, and BTS and Black Pink are the biggest music acts in the world! How did this happen? Let’s talk about the Korean wave on this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/11/03/114-parasite-squid-games-and-bts-the-korean-wave-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... ...
Nov 03, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Over the next two weeks, almost every country and world leader will gather in Glasgow, Scotland, to attend the world’s most important climate conference, COP26. What are they going to discuss, who is going to attend, will it be a success, and is it really the last chance to save the world? Let’s discuss this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/11/01/113-the-last-chance-to-save-the-world-cop-26-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may al...
Nov 01, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 113
On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some spooky idioms and phrases that you can use everyday, not just on Halloween! Transcript -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/29/ghost-towns-drop-dead-gorgeous-and-graveyard-shift-idioms-and-phrases-for-a-spooky-halloween-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 14. What is Halloween? How to Describe Pain in English!! Essential Vocabulary and Phrases (English Vocabulary Lesson)Language Learners Have Accents and Should We Care?...
Oct 29, 2021•12 min
On today’s episode of Thinking in English let’s test your English pronunciation skills by practicing some fun and challenging Tongue twisters! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/27/tongue-twister-challenge-english-pronunciation-practice/ You may also like... 112. English Accents Explained!: Why do Language Learners Have Accents and Should We Care? (English Lesson) Terrifyingly Troubling Tongue Twisters!: A Pronunciation Challenge 5 Challenging English Riddles! CONTACT ME!! INSTA...
Oct 27, 2021•7 min
Why do language learners have an accent when speaking? Can we improve our accents? Should we really care about having an accent? Let’s talk about this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/25/112-english-accents-explained-why-do-language-learners-have-accents-and-should-we-care-english-lesson/ You may also like... 86. The Best Way to Master English?: Everything You Need to Know About Language Exchanges! 106. TOEFL vs IELTS!: Which One Shou...
Oct 25, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 112
On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some new ways to talk about and describe pain in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/22/how-to-describe-pain-in-english-essential-vocabulary-and-phrases-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also be interested in... “Have Egg on Your Face,” “Put Your Foot in it,” and “Sheepish”: Idioms and Phrases for Embarrassing Situations! 5 Essential English Proverbs – Perfect for ESL Learners! (English Vocabulary Lesson) More than ...
Oct 22, 2021•16 min
How should we punish criminals? Should we have the death penalty for the worst crimes? Or is the death penalty unacceptable in our modern societies? These kind of questions have puzzled thinkers for centuries, but the death penalty continues to be one of the most controversial and debated issues of the 21st century. Let’s discuss this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/20/111-should-we-still-use-the-death-penalty-english-language-debate...
Oct 20, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 111
At the beginning of October, English football club Newcastle United were taken over by a Saudi Arabian supported investment fund, and over night became one of the world’s richest sport teams. But why do authoritarian governments like to buy football clubs? Let’s discuss this, and learn some new vocabulary, on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/18/110-why-do-authoritarian-countries-buy-football-clubs-saudi-arabias-purchase-of-newcastle-unit...
Oct 18, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Do you “Have Egg on Your Face"? Have you “Put Your Foot in it"? Do you feel “Sheepish”? In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some other useful idioms and phrases to describe embarrassment!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/15/have-egg-on-your-face-put-your-foot-in-it-and-sheepish-idioms-and-phrases-for-embarrassing-situations/ You may also be interested in... “Feeling blue,” “Crying Crocodile Tears,” and “Down in the Dumps”: Excellent Sadness Idioms!! (English V...
Oct 15, 2021•14 min
Over the last few weeks, the winners of this year's Nobel Prizes have been announced. The Nobel Prizes are perhaps the most prestigious and well known awards around the world. On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s talk about how you win a Nobel Prize, the origins of the awards, and this year's winners! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/13/109-nobel-prizes-explained-history-context-and-current-state-of-the-worlds-most-famous-awards-english-vocabulary-lesson%ef%bf%bc/ You...
Oct 13, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Recently, it has been announced that a group of researchers in the US are planning to bring back the woolly mammoth from extinction. While some scientists think there could be benefits to doing this, others are worried about the potential risks and negative consequences of de-extinction! So, should we bring extinct animals back to life? Let’s discuss it on today’s episode of Thinking in English TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/11/108-should-we-bring-extinct-animals-back-to-lif...
Oct 11, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Are You “Feeling blue,” “Crying Crocodile Tears,” or “Down in the Dumps”? In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some other useful idioms and phrases to describe sadness!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/08/feeling-blue-crying-crocodile-tears-and-down-in-the-dumps-excellent-sadness-idioms-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also be interested in... Are You ‘Bursting with Joy,’ ‘Over The Moon,’ or ‘On Cloud Nine’?: Idioms and Phrases to Describe Happiness!! “When p...
Oct 08, 2021•11 min
What is the future of food? If we do not change the way we eat and produce food, we are going to struggle to feed the entire planet in the future and cause damage to the environment. So what can we do? Let’s discuss this issue in today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/06/107-insects-artificial-meat-and-microbes-what-is-the-future-of-food-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 81. The End of Coffee!!: How can we save the world’s coffee...
Oct 06, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 107
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 - thinkingin...
Oct 04, 2021•6 min
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 ‘Do...
Oct 01, 2021•10 min
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... ...
Sep 29, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 106
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 (...
Sep 27, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 105
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 ...
Sep 24, 2021•10 min
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-da...
Sep 23, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 104
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 Strang...
Sep 20, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 103
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 - [email protected] ...
Sep 17, 2021•15 min
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...
Sep 15, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 102
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!! INSTAG...
Sep 13, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 101
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-a...
Sep 10, 2021•11 min
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://...
Sep 08, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 100
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 ...
Sep 06, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 99
