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226. What is Happening in Sudan? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
19 april 2023 · 19 min
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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!
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Paramilitary (adj) - A paramilitary group is organized like an army but is not official and often not legal.
Civilian (adj) - relating to a person who is not a member of the police or the armed forces.
Outbreak (n) - a sudden appearance of something, esp. of a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant.
Coup d’état (n) - sudden defeat of a government through illegal force by a small group, often a military one
Transition (n) - a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens.
To redeploy (v) - to move employees, soldiers, equipment, etc. to a different place or use them in a more effective way.
To bear the brunt (idiom) - Put up with the worst of some bad circumstance.
Ramification (n) - the possible results of an action.
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225. What is NATO? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
17 april 2023 · 24 min
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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!
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Accession (n) - the time when a country officially joins a group of countries or signs an agreement.
Alliance (n) - a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims.
To reel (v) - If you reel, or your mind or brain reels, you feel very confused or shocked and unable to act.
Meaningful (adj) - useful, serious, or important.
Collective (adj) - done or shared by every member of a group.
To deter (v) - to prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something by making it difficult for that person to do it or by threatening bad results if they do it.
To constitute (v) - to form or make something.
Non-alignment (adj) - If a country is non-aligned, it does not support or depend on any powerful country or group of countries.
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224. Why do Countries Have Different Names in Different Languages? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
12 april 2023 · 23 min
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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!
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To name (v) - to give someone or something a name.
Endonym (n) - the name used to refer to a place by its inhabitants, as opposed to a name used by foreigners.
Exonym (n) - a name used by outsiders for a place.
Linguistic (adj) - connected with language or the study of language.
Variation (n) – something that is slightly different from the usual form or arrangement.
To derive (v) - to get something from something else.
To entrench (v) - to firmly establish something, especially an idea or a problem, so that it cannot be changed.
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223. English Learning and Confucius: What Can We Learn From the Great Teacher and Philosophy? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
10 april 2023 · 22 min
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Profound (adj) - felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way.
Disillusioned (adj) - disappointed and unhappy because of discovering the truth about something or someone that you liked or respected.
Multifaceted (adj) - having many different parts or sides.
To internalize (v) - to accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, etc. so that it becomes part of your character.
Noble (adj) - moral in an honest, brave, and kind way.
Imitation (n) - an occasion when someone or something copies another person or thing.
Worthy (adj) - deserving respect, admiration, or support.
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222. What is Gene-Edited Food? And Should We Be Eating It? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
5 april 2023 · 20 min
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What is gene-edited food? Why is it controversial? And should we be eating it? Let’s discuss this today and learn some new vocabulary at the same time!
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Gene (n) - a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development, behaviour, etc. of an individual plant or animal and is passed on from its parents.
Resilient (adj) - able to improve quickly after being hurt or being ill.
To breed (v) - to keep animals or plants for the purpose of producing young animals or plants, often for chosen qualities.
Organism (n) - a single living plant, animal, virus, etc.
Mutation (n) - the way in which genes change and produce permanent differences:
To exacerbate (v) - to make something that is already bad even worse.
Yield (n) - an amount of something positive, such as food or profit, that is produced or supplied.
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221. Is English Still a Colonial Language? English as a Lingua Franca! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
3 april 2023 · 20 min
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English is the global lingua franca – the language of international business, diplomacy, and education. But why? Is English still a colonial language?
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Lingua franca (n) - a language used for communication between groups of people who speak different languages.
Colonial (adj) - relating to a colony or colonialism.
To impose (v) - to force someone to accept something, especially a belief or way of living.
Dominance (n) - the quality of being more important, strong, or successful than anything else of the same type.
Legacy (n) - something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time.
To marginalize (v) - to treat someone or something as if they are not important.
Imbalance (n) - a situation in which two things that should be equal or that are normally equal are not
To homogenise (v) - to change something so that all its parts or features become the same or very similar.
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220. Why are People Protesting in Israel? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
29 maart 2023 · 21 min
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"The biggest crisis in the history of the country". This is how one key politician has described the massive wave of protests, unrest, and strikes currently affecting Israel. Let’s look at why people are taking to the streets and what is causing so much anger on today’s episode of Thinking in English!
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To take to the streets (idiom) - When people take to the streets, they express their opposition to something in public and often violently.
To walk out (phrasal v) - to refuse to continue working and leave your office, factory, etc. to show your employer that you are unhappy about something.
Reform (n) – a change or set of changes made to a system, law, organization, etc. in order to make it more modern or effective.
Judicial (adj) - relating to the legal system and the branch of government responsible for the legal system
Unfit (adj) - not suitable or good enough for a particular purpose or activity.
To undermine (v) - to make someone less confident, less powerful, or less likely to succeed, or to make something weaker, often gradually.
Rupture (n) - an occasion when something explodes, breaks, or tears.
Unrest (n) - disagreements or fighting between different groups of people.
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219. Who Was the Most Powerful Woman in History? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
27 maart 2023 · 27 min
Who was the most powerful woman in history? Was it the only female emperor of China? A female Egyptian Pharaoh who built great temples? Or the Iron Lady who’s economic policies are still influential today? Let’s discuss this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! Lees meer
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Diffuse (adj) - spread out and not directed in one place.
To relegate (v) - to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position.
Trappings (n) - all the things that are part of or typical of a particular job, situation, or event.
To seize (v) - to take using sudden force.
To solidify (v) - to become or make something become certain.
Feeble (adj) – weak and without energy, strength, or power.
Manoeuvring (n) - the action of cleverly planning something to get an advantage.
Sweeping (adj) - affecting many things or people; large.
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218. Could Putin Really be Arrested? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
22 maart 2023 · 25 min
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Last week, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin. But could Putin ever actually be arrested? Let’s discuss this and more on today’s episode of Thinking in English!
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Warrant (n) - an official document, signed by a judge or other person in authority, that gives the police permission to search someone's home, arrest a person, or take some other action
To allege (v) - to say that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof
Deportation (n) - forcing someone to leave a country, especially someone who has no legal right to be there or who has broken the law.
To ratify (v) - (especially of governments or organizations) to make an agreement official.
To prosecute (v) - to try to prove that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime.
To indoctrinate (v) - to often repeat an idea or belief to someone until they accept it without criticism or question.
Allegation (n) - a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Accusation (n) - a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind
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217. How to Use Poetry to Study English?
20 maart 2023 · 27 min
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Today, I want to introduce you all to the benefits and joys of using poetry to learn English! Poetry is an incredible, yet underused, resource for English learners that I believe will be of help to many of you listening.
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216. English Learning and Socrates: What Can We Learn from the Father of Western Philosphy? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
15 maart 2023 · 23 min
Socrates is considered to be one of the founders of western philosphy and thought. Today, I want to look at his ideas and approach to asking questions, and then see if there are any lessons language learners like us can learn from Socrates! Lees meer
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To question (v) - to express doubts about the value or truth of something. Results from a study questioned whether treatment with the drug really improved survival.
To examine (v) – to consider a thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something. The council is to examine ways of reducing traffic in the city centre.
Contradiction (n) - the fact of something being the complete opposite of something else or very different from something else, so that one of them must be wrong. You say that you're good friends and yet you don't trust him. Isn't that a contradiction?
Ignorance (n) - lack of knowledge, understanding, or information about something. Public ignorance about the disease is still a cause for concern.
Dialectical (adj) - discovering what is true by considering opposite theories. Contradiction is after all what dialectical thinking is all about.
Assumption (n) - something that you accept as true without question or proof. People tend to make assumptions about you when you have a disability.
Preconception (n) - an idea or opinion formed before enough information is available to form it correctly. Try to go into the meeting without too many pre…
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215. Should TikTok Be Banned? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
13 maart 2023 · 22 min
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Over the past few months, the EU, USA, and Canada have all taken steps to ban the popular social media application TikTok. Why? Today, I’m going to explain why countries are considering banning TikTok, and ask whether or not it should be banned!
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To lip-sync (v) - Performers who lip-sync songs pretend to be singing them when in fact they are just moving their lips. Actors both sing and lip-sync to familiar tunes.
Generation (n) - all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family. The younger generation smokes less than their parents did.
Controversial (adj) - causing disagreement or discussion. The book was very controversial.
Application (n) - a computer program or piece of software designed for a particular purpose that you can download onto a mobile phone or other mobile device. There are apps for everything, from learning a language to booking cinema tickets.
Merger (n) - an occasion when two or more companies or organizations join together to make one larger company. The merger of these two companies would create the world's biggest accounting firm.
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 lose their …
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214. What is the UN Treaty on the High Seas? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
8 maart 2023 · 18 min
Last weekend, the United Nations finally reached an agreement to protect the oceans after decades of negotiations. Today, I want to talk about ther UN Treaty on the High Seas while introducing you all to some new vocabulary! Lees meer
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Treaty (n) - a written agreement between two or more countries, formally approved and signed by their leaders. The two countries have never signed a peace treaty.
To safeguard (v) - to protect something from harm. The court is supposed to safeguard our right to free speech and a free press.
Marine (adj) - related to the sea. The oil slick seriously threatens marine life around the islands.
To negotiate - to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them. I'm negotiating for a new contract.
Legal framework (n) - a system of rules and ideas that is used to plan or decide something. We need a legal framework for resolving disputes.
Landmark (n) - an important stage in the development of something. The landmark deal secures 6,000 jobs.
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,
To reach (v) - to make a decision, agreement, etc. about something. We'll inform you when a decision has been reached
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213. English Learning and Stoicism: A Stoic’s Guide to Learning English!
6 maart 2023 · 27 min
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Today, I want to introduce you all to the ancient and influential philosophy of Stoicism, and explain how its teachings could be useful and beneficial to your English learning journey!
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212. What is the Right to Disconnect? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
1 maart 2023 · 23 min
Should employees be entitled to the right to disconnect? Should companies be banned from sending you emails or setting you tasks out of work hours? Or is this bad for business? Let’s discuss this debate in today’s episode! Lees meer
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To disconnect (v) – to stop being connected to the internet, phone line, or something similarSometimes I need to disconnect from the internet for a few days
To disengage (v) - to stop being involved in something, or to stop someone being involved in something.The children refused to disengage from their game.
Work-life balance (n) - the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy.It can be difficult to get the right work-life balance.
To blur (v) - to make the difference between two things less clear, or to make it difficult to see the exact truth about somethingThis film blurs the line/distinction/boundary between reality and fantasy.
Boundary (n) - the limit of what someone considers to be acceptable behaviour.Try to show love while respecting each other's boundaries.
Task at hand (n) - the work someone is doing now.Let’s concentrate on the task at hand.
Policy (n) - a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party.They believe that Europe needs a common foreign and security policy.
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211. How to Use AI and ChatGPT to Study English?
27 februari 2023 · 23 min
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I’m sure many of you have heard about Ai and ChatGPT, but have you ever thought about using them to help you study, practice, and learn English? Listen to this episode for a complete introduction to ChatGPT, and its uses (and limitations) for English learners!
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210. What is Greenwashing? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
22 februari 2023 · 22 min
In today’s episode I want to talk about greenwashing. Let’s discuss the definition, some examples of greenwashing, what the consequences of greenwashing are, and how to identify it! Lees meer
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Sustainable (adj) - causing, or made in a way that causes, little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time. The website encourages sustainable fashion through swapping.
Environmentally friendly (adj) - not harmful to the environment, or trying to help the environment. We will use environmentally friendly energy sources.
Marketing (n) - a job that involves encouraging people to buy a product or service. He would like a career in marketing.
To mislead (v) – to cause someone to believe something that is not true. He has admitted misleading the police.
-Conscious (suffix) – used after nouns and adverbs to mean “knowing about and worried about a particular thing” or “thinking that something is important” We appeal to health-conscious consumers.
Biodegradable (adj) – able to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful. Biodegradable packaging helps to limit the amount of harmful chemicals released into the environment.
Certification (n) – the act of providing an official document as proof that something has happened or been done Fairtrade is a certification that guarantees producers in the developing world are paid a fair price for their crops.
Consumer (n) – a person who buys goods or services for their own use The new rates will affect all consumers, including busi…
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209. How to Stop Saying “Like,” “Um,” and “You Know”! (English Vocabulary Episode)
20 februari 2023 · 21 min
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Today I’m going to talk about English filler words! I’ll explain why we use filler words, why you should stop using them, and how to reduce the number of likes, ums, and you knows in your English speech.
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208. English for Disasters and Emergencies: Essential Language to Talk About and Survive Natural Disasters (English Vocabulary Episode)
15 februari 2023 · 22 min
Today’s episode will introduce and explain vocabulary that may be essential in a disaster. I will teach you key phrases and words to describe disasters, raise awareness and gain support, and that may help you survive in a disaster situation. This episode is dedicated to the people affected by the recent earthquake in Turkey and the Middle East, and should hopefully be a useful resource to people wanting to communicate about natural disasters in English. Lees meer
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207. The History of Valentine’s Day! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
13 februari 2023 · 23 min
Today, let’s discuss the history of St Valentine’s Day. How did the holiday transform from a Roman festival to a Christian holiday to an international day of love? Let’s discuss this while learning new vocabulary! Lees meer
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To exchange (v) - the act of giving something to someone and them giving you something elseI exchanged gifts with my girlfriend
Saint (n) – (St) a person who has received an official honour from the Christian, especially the Roman Catholic, Church for having lived in a good and holy waySaint George is the patron saint of England
To convert (v) - to change to a new religionHe converted to Catholicism when he got married
Festival (n) - a special day or period, usually in memory of a religious event, with its own social activities, food, or ceremoniesHoli is a famous festival in India
Fertility (n) - the quality of being able to produce young or fruitShe began fertility treatment at the clinic three years ago
To commercialise (v) - to develop or organize something in order to make as much money as possibleChristmas is now a commercialised holiday
Affection (n) - a feeling of liking for a person or placeHe had a deep affection for his aunt
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206. What is the Best Method to Improve Your English PRONUNCIATION?
8 februari 2023 · 30 min
Today I am going to give you all an introduction to the different methods commonly used to improve pronunciation. Listen to discover the best way to develop excellent pronunciation and correct the underlying issues you face! Lees meer
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205. Why Did Britain Invent So Many Sports? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
6 februari 2023 · 28 min
From tennis, ping pong, and badminton to boxing, rugby, and football, the rules of many modern sports were written by British people! Why? Today I want to explain how and why so many of the world’s sports were invented by the British! Lees meer
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To invent (v) - to design or create something that did not exist before. The World Wide Web was invented in 1989.
Folk (adj) - traditional to or typical of a particular group or country, especially one where people mainly live in the countryside, and usually passed on from parents to their children over a long period of time. There are some unique folk dances in this city.
To codify (v) - to organize and write a law or system of laws. The UK doesn’t have a codified constitution.
Alumni (plural n) - men and women who have completed their studies, esp. at a school, college, or university. There will be reunion of university alumni next week.
Elite (adj) - belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society. Elite universities are very competitive to enter.
Boarding school (n) - a school where students live and study. He studied at a boarding school in the UK.
Administrator (n) - someone whose job is to control the operation of a business, organization, or plan. She works as a school administrator.
Set something up (phrasal v) - to formally establish a new company, organization, system, way of working, etc. She plans to set up her own business.
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204. What is a Cliché? What is Jargon? And Should We Use them?
1 februari 2023 · 24 min
Today, let’s learn about clichés and jargon – perhaps the most annoying parts of the English language. We’ll look at some examples, discuss why clear English is important, and I’ll give you some tips on how to remove clichés and jargon from your vocabulary! Lees meer
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203. Why is Gibraltar British? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
30 januari 2023 · 28 min
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Despite being a tiny rock on the south coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is at the heart of constant arguments between the UK and Spain. Today, I want to discuss why Gibraltar is British and whether it could (or should) return to Spain in the future!
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Iberian Peninsula (n) - the area of land that consists of Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar, and part of France The Iberian Peninsula is situated in the southwest of Europe
Territory (n) – land that is considered as belonging to or connected with a particular country He was stranded in enemy territory
To cede (v) - to allow someone else to have or own something, especially unwillingly or because you are forced to do so Hong Kong was ceded to Britain after the Opium War
To relinquish (v) - to give up something such as a responsibility or claim He has relinquished his claim to the throne.
Sovereignty (n) - the power of a country to control its own government Talks are being held about who should have sovereignty over the island.
self-determination (n) - the ability or power to make decisions for yourself, especially the power of a nation to decide how it will be governed Self-determination is an important idea in international law
Integral (adj) - necessary and important as a part of a whole He's an integral part of the team and we can't do without him
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202. Why Did Jacinda Ardern Resign as Prime Minister of New Zealand? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
25 januari 2023 · 24 min
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Jacinda Ardern, the well-known Prime Minister of New Zealand, has resigned after five years in the job. From mass shootings and Covid-19, to having a baby in office, Ardern dealt with many issues and became popular around the world. Today, let’s discuss why Ardern resigned as Prime Minister while learning some new vocabulary.
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Anti-vax (adj) - Opposing or refusing vaccination. Many anti-vax activists believe that vaccinations are dangerous
Progressive (adj) - Favouring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, especially social or political reform. The progressive movement has been pushing for greater social and economic equality
Deputy (n) - A person appointed or elected to act as the substitute or representative of another. The deputy mayor will be in charge while the mayor is away on vacation.
To criticise (v) - To express disapproval of; to find fault with; to judge adversely; to censure. The critics were quick to criticise the new play for its lack of depth
Empathy (n) - The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. The therapist showed empathy towards her patient who was going through a difficult time
To applaud (v) - showing approval, praise or admiration through actions or words. She was applauded for her response to the crisis, as many felt she handled it with grace and poise
Handling (n) - The action of managing or dealing with something or someone. The handling of the crisis by the government was criticized by man…
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201. How Did We Fix the Ozone Layer? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
23 januari 2023 · 21 min
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In the 1980s, the world was terrified by the threat of holes in the ozone layer. Today, these holes are almost gone. How did this happen? How did humans heal the ozone layer? And are there any lessons we could learn from this?
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Ozone (n) - a colourless gas that is a form of oxygen. The ozone layer absorbs radiation from the sun
Atmosphere (n) - the mixture of gases around the earth. These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere
Stratosphere (n) - a layer in the upper atmosphere of a planet where the temperature increases with height. The ash cloud rose 35km into the stratosphere
Radiation (n) - energy in the form of waves or particles. Ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cancer
CFC (n) - abbreviation for chlorofluorocarbon: a gas used in fridges and, in the past, in aerosols. CFCs cause damage to the ozone layer
Molecule (n) - the smallest unit into which a substance can be divided without chemical change, usually a group of two or more atoms. An ozone molecule contains three oxygen atoms
Protocol (n) - a formal international agreement. The Geneva Protocol of 1925 prohibits the use of poisonous gases in war.
To ratify (v) - (especially of governments or organizations) to make an agreement official. Many countries have now ratified the UN convention on the rights of the child.
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200. What is Quiet Quitting?: KEY Workplace Vocabulary Terms From 2022 (English Vocabulary Lesson)
18 januari 2023 · 22 min
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What is quiet quitting? How about productivity paranoia? Or career cushioning? Today, I want to talk about some essential vocabulary terms from 2022 that describe the way we work and our workplaces!
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199. The Wealthiest People in History! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
16 januari 2023 · 27 min
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Last week I talked about Mansa Musa, an African King with indescribable wealth. Today, I’m going to discuss more of the wealthiest people in history – from the Emperors of Song Dynasty China, Rome, and the Mughal Empire, to American Industrialists John D Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. Let’s listen, learn, and practice our English!
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Worth (adj) - having a particular value, especially in money
Our house is worth £200,000.
Equivalent (adj) - having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc
She's doing the equivalent job in the new company but for more money
Output (n) - an amount of something produced by a person, machine, factory, country, etc
Last year manufacturing output fell by 14 percent
Extravagant (adj) - spending too much money, or using too much of something
He had the extravagant lifestyle of a movie star
Invest (v) - to put money into something to make a profit
The institute will invest five million in the project
To finance (v) - to provide the money needed for something to happen
The city council has refused to finance the project
Monopoly (n) - (an organization or group that has) complete control of something, especially an area of business, so that others have no share
There are laws to stop companies becoming monopolies
To fund (v) - to provide the money to pay for an event, activity, or organization
The company has agreed to fund my trip to Australia
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198. Who was the Richest Person in History? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
11 januari 2023 · 22 min
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Who was the richest person in history? Today I want to tell you all about an African Emperor who had levels of wealth considered unbelievable and incomprehensible! Let’s learn while practicing our English!
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Net worth (n) - the value of the assets (= property and money) that a person or business has, after any debts are taken away
He has a net worth of about £70 million.
Wealth (n) - a large amount of money or valuable possessions that someone has
During a successful business career, she accumulated a great amount of wealth
Value (n) - the amount of money that can be received for something
What is the value of the prize?
To estimate (v) - to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
They estimate (that) the journey will take at least two weeks
Incomprehensible (adj) - impossible or extremely difficult to understand
The student’s essay was almost incomprehensible
From head to toe (idiom) - completely covering your body
The dog was covered in mud from head to toe
Generous (adj) - willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected
He was a very generous man
Renowned (adj) – famous for something
The region is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty
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197. What is Imposter Syndrome and How to Overcome it?
9 januari 2023 · 18 min
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Today I want to talk about imposter syndrome. This is a condition that has affected me and affects millions of language learners every year. I want to explain it, discuss its causes and signs, and offer you all some tips on how to cope and overcome such imposter feelings!
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196. The Best New Year’s Resolutions for English Learners!
4 januari 2023 · 21 min
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What is your New Year’s Resolution? Let’s talk about how to make a great English learning goal for 2023 and how to keep your resolution all year!
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195. Why is it 2023?? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
2 januari 2023 · 22 min
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Welcome to the first Thinking in English episode of 2023! Or… is it really 2023? Let’s discuss this history of calendars, time, and dates on today’s episode (and practice your listening comprehension and vocabulary skills at the same time)!
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Take for granted (phrase) - to believe something to be the truth without even thinking about it
I guess we all took it for granted that water would always be freely available
Solar (adj) – of or from the sun
I want to build a solar power car
Lunar (adj) – of or relating to the moon
The lunar rover landed safely on the moon
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
Breakthrough (n) - an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer
Drift (v) - to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction
No one noticed that the boat had begun to drift out to sea
Divisible (adj) – meaning that can be divided by another number
A prime number is only divisible by 1 and itself
Official (adj) - agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority
The official opening of the store is next week
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194. What is the Weirdest Holiday Tradition? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
21 december 2022 · 26 min
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Christmas and New Year are popular holidays celebrated across the world. Today, I want to talk about some of the more unusual ways to celebrate during the winter season. What is the weirdest holiday tradition?
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Tradition (n) - a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time
It is a western tradition for brides to wear white.
Weird (adj) - very strange and unusual, unexpected, or not natural
Her boyfriend's a bit weird but she's nice.
Unique (adj) – being unusual or special in some way
I'd recognize your handwriting anywhere - it's unique.
To decorate (v) - to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive
He decorated his Christmas tree with lights and stars
To poop (v) - to pass solid waste from the body
Your dog pooped outside my house
Mischief (n) – behaviour that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage
He needs a hobby to keep him busy and stop him from getting into mischief.
Oblivious (adj) - not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you
He was oblivious to his friend’s feelings
Obscure (adj) - not known to many people
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193. What Happened in 2022?
19 december 2022 · 22 min
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What happened in 2022? How much do you remember about the previous year? Today I’m going to go through every major event that occurred in 2022! Listen, learn, and practice your English!
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How to Immerse Yourself in English??
14 december 2022 · 29 min
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Surrounding yourself with English is the best way to improve, learn, and progress. But how can you do this when you don’t live in the UK, USA, or any English-speaking country? Keep listening and you’ll find out a lot of useful information about language immersion and how to do it yourself!
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192. Should the UK Return Stolen Historical Artefacts?: The Rosetta Stone, Elgin Marbles, and Benin Bronzes! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
12 december 2022 · 29 min
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The British Museum is full of controversial artefacts. Should the UK return these historical objects? Let’s discuss this question today!
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Vocabulary List
Artefact (n) - an object that has been made by a person, such as a tool or a decoration, especially one that is of historical interest
The museum's collection includes artefacts dating back to prehistoric times.
Exhibit (n) - an object that is shown to the public in a museum
Let's go see the new dinosaur exhibit
To repatriate (v) - to send or bring something back to the country that it came from
The government repatriated him because he had no visa
Plaque (n) - a flat piece of metal, stone, wood, or plastic with writing on it that is attached to a wall
There was a brass plaque outside the door listing the owners’ names
To loot (v) - to steal from shops and houses
During the riot shops were looted
Collection (n) - a group of objects that someone has collected
That museum has a great collection of stamps
Hieroglyph (n) - a picture or symbol that represents a word, used in some writing systems, such as the one used in ancient Egypt
Hieroglyphs cover the walls of pyramids in Ancient Egypt
Sculpture (n) – a work of art made by creating objects out of material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone
In the ruins they found ancient stone sculpture
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191. England vs France: An Historic Rivalry! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
7 december 2022 · 27 min
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On Saturday, 10th December, England will play France in the World Cup quarter final. The rivalry between England and France is one of the longest and most influential in Europe – it has led to wars, battles, arguments, and much more. Let’s discuss the history of French and English relations and talk about why there is such a rivalry!
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Rival (n) - a person, company, product, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
He beat his closest rival by 25%
Rivalry (n) - a situation in which people, businesses, etc. compete with each other for the same thing:
There is a rivalry between the three brothers
Conquest (n) - taking control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force
The Norman conquest of England introduced French vocabulary to Britain
Victorious (adj) - having won a game, competition, election, war, etc
The victorious team were loudly cheered by their fans.
To invade (v) - to enter a country by force with large numbers of soldiers in order to take possession of it
The Mongolians tried, and failed, to invade Japan twice
Ally (n) - a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one
During the First World War, Turkey was an ally of Germany.
To veto (v) - to refuse to allow something
In 1961, Presi…
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190. Why are People Protesting in China? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
5 december 2022 · 21 min
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Thousands of people have taken to the streets in China, chanting slogans and holding pieces of white paper. Why are people protesting? What has caused the anger? And what is going to happen next? Let’s discuss these questions while practicing some useful English vocabulary!
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Vocabulary List
To demonstrate (v) - to make a public expression that you are not satisfied about something, especially by marching or having a meeting
Thousands of people gathered to demonstrate against the new proposals.
Lockdown (n) - a period of time in which people are not allowed to leave their homes or travel freely, because of a dangerous disease
The government has been attempting to eliminate the virus by imposing a lockdown
To crush (v) - to defeat someone completely
The government crushed the protests last week
To embrace (v) - to accept something enthusiastically
I embraced the opportunity he gave me
At the expense of (idiom) - If you do one thing at the expense of another, doing the first thing harms the second thing
The company prioritised speed at the expense of safety
To trigger (v) - to cause something to start
An incident of police violence triggered protests across the country
To censor (v) - to remove parts of something, such as a book, movie, or letter, that you do not want someone to see or hear
They censored the movie before releasin…
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189. Why is Scotland in the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
30 november 2022 · 26 min
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What is the difference between the UK, Great Britain, the British Isles, and England? What is the United Kingdom? And why did Scotland join the UK? Let’s discuss these topics, and practice some vocabulary, on today’s episode of Thinking in English!
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Interchangeably (adv) - in a way that can be exchanged without making any difference or without being noticed
Figs can be used interchangeably with dates in this recipe
Kingdom (n) - a country ruled by a king or queen
They visited many kingdoms while travelling
Union (n) - a political unit made up of two or more separate units such as states
The United Kingdom is a union of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
To conquer (v) - to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force
The English were conquered by the Normans in 1066
Sovereign (adj) - having the highest power or being completely independent
We must respect the rights of sovereign states/nations to conduct their own affairs.
Bankrupt (informal adj) - having no money
I’ll go bankrupt if you keep asking me for money!
Devolution (n) - the moving of power or responsibility from a main organization to a lower level, or from a central government to a local government
The majority of pe…
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I Moved Country (Again)!!
28 november 2022 · 19 min
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After a year and a half living in Tokyo, Japan, I have returned home to the UK! As I didn’t have enough time to write a normal Thinking in English episode for today, I thought I would do something a little different and talk about why I left Japan, my journey back home, how I’m feeling, and what is next for me! And, at the same time, we can learn and practise our English vocabulary!!
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188. Should We Boycott the Qatar World Cup? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
23 november 2022 · 29 min
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Qatar is hosting this year’s World Cup… but not everyone is happy about it. Allegations of corruption, human rights abuses, the mistreatment of workers, and dangerous conditions for players have caused the 2022 World Cup to be the most controversial in history! So, should we boycott it?
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Vocabulary List
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.
Controversial (adj) - causing disagreement or discussion
The book was very controversial.
To award (v) - to give something valuable, such as money or a prize following an official decision
Their company was awarded a contract worth $40 million by the government.
Bid (n) - an offer to do something when you are competing with other people to do it
Sydney made a successful bid to host the Olympic Games
Corruption (n) - illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power
Political corruption is widespread throughout the country.
migrant worker (n) - a person who moves to another country or area in order to find employment, in particular seasonal or temporary work
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187. Who is Elon Musk? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
21 november 2022 · 25 min
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He is probably the most famous person in the world right now. One of the world’s richest people, the CEO of the world’s most valuable car manufacturer, and now the new owner of Twitter! But who is Elon Musk?
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Vocabulary List
Estranged (adj) - If you are estranged from your family or friends, you are no longer friendly with them
It's sad to see someone estranged from their parents
Booming (adj) - increasing or becoming successful and producing a lot of money very quickly
Business is booming at the moment.
To pocket (v) - take or receive (money or other valuables) for oneself
The politician pocketed around $10,000 for a 20-minute speech
To found (v) - to bring something into existence
She left a large sum of money in her will to found a wildlife sanctuary
Board (n) - the group of people who are responsible for controlling and organizing a company or organization
Every decision has to be approved by the board
Bot (n) - a computer program that works automatically, especially one that searches for and finds information on the internet
Criminals create networks of bots that roam the internet infecting PCs with viruses
Hardcore (adj) - denoting an extreme or intense example of somethi…
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186. What is Thanksgiving?: The REAL Story Behind America’s Most Famous Holiday (English Vocabulary Lesson)
16 november 2022 · 24 min
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What is Thanksgiving? Children in the US are taught it is a day to celebrate the friendship between Native American tribes and the first English settlers. Today, I want to talk about the real history – the dark story of war, disease, and the destruction of Native American society. So… let’s discuss the story of Thanksgiving and learn some new vocabulary at the same time!
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Vocabulary List
To celebrate (v) - to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important
We always celebrate his birthday by going out to dinner
Ubiquitous (adj) - seeming to be everywhere
Mobile phones are now ubiquitous across all ages
Myth (n) - a commonly believed but false idea
Statistics disprove the myth that small people are angrier
Pilgrim (n) - a member of the group of English people who sailed to America and began living in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620
The Pilgrims left England in search of religious freedom
Feast (n) - a special meal with very good food or a large meal for many people
The King held a feast to celebrate his victory
Alliance (n) - an agreement to work with someone else to try to achieve the same thing
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185. Who is Responsible for Climate Change? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
14 november 2022 · 27 min
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Who is responsible for climate change? Is it the countries with the highest pollution right now? Or is it the wealthy countries who had the highest emissions in the past? How about the fossil fuel companies? Or is it normal people? Let’s talk about it today!
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Mitigation (n) – the act of reducing how harmful, unpleasant, or bad something is
We need effective mitigation of climate change
Adaptation (n) – the process of changing to suit different conditions
The team’s adaptation to the speed of the premier league is surprising
Developing (adj) – A developing country or area of the world is poorer and has less advanced industries, especially in Africa, Latin America, or Asia
This scholarship is for people from developing countries
Reparation (n) – payment for harm or damage:
The company had to make reparation to those who suffered ill health as a result of chemical pollution.
Emission (n) – an amount of a substance that is produced and sent out into the air that is harmful to the environment, especially carbon dioxide
These health risks are caused by vehicle emissions.
per capita (adv/adj) – If you express an amount per capita, you mean that amount for each person
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9 november 2022 · 24 min
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184. Should Performance Enhancing Drugs Be Banned in Sports? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
7 november 2022 · 27 min
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Should performance enhancing drugs be allowed in professional sports? Some argue that drugs are dangerous, unfair, and against the spirit of sport! Others believe sport would be more exciting with PEDs and that it unfair to stop athletes from reaching their best performance. Let’s learn some new vocabulary and discuss sport and performance enhancing drugs in today’s episode!!
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Vocabulary List
To enhance (v) – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something
The sauce enhances the flavour of the meat
Doping (n) - the act of giving a person or animal drugs in order to make them perform better or worse in a competition
The anti-doping agency is committed to ending doping in sport
To test (v) - produce a specified result in a medical test, especially a drugs test
He tested positive of COVID-19 last week
Performance (n) - how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity
He was fired from his job for poor performance
Endurance (n) - the ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant, or painful for a long time
Running a marathon is a test of human endurance.
To cheat (v) - to behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want
She cheated in…
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2 november 2022 · 19 min
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31 oktober 2022 · 19 min
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Happy Halloween! In this spooky special episode of Thinking in English, I thought I would introduce you all to one of the most famous ghost stories of all time – “The Signal-Man” by Charles Dickens.
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Vocabulary List
Hoarse (adj) - (of a voice or a person) having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold
Figure (n) - the shape of a person’s body, or a body seen not clearly or from a distance:
To steal (v) - to do something quickly while trying not to be seen doing it
Abhorrence (n) – a hate of something or someone
Deception (n) – the act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage
To minister (v) – to attend to the needs of (someone).
Affliction (n) - something that makes you suffer
To beg (v) – to make a very strong and urgent request
Coincidence (n) - an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unlikely and surprising:
Spectre (n) – a ghost
Instantaneously (adv) - in a way that happens immediately, without any delay
To lament (v) - to express sadness and feeling sorry about something
Vehemence (n) - the forceful expression of strong feelings
Gesticulation (n) - movements with your hands or arms intended to express something or to emphasize what you are saying
Dismal (adj) - sad and without hope
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26 oktober 2022 · 27 min
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On October 30th, the people of Brazil will decide the next president of the country. The election could have major consequences for Brazil and the entire South American region. Today, let’s discuss how elections work in Brazil, the background of the two candidates, and some of the major issues during this year’s competition! And, we can learn some useful vocabulary and practice talking about Brazil’s election!
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Incumbent (adj) - having a particular official position
The incumbent president of the US is Joe Biden
Corruption (n) – illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power
Political corruption is widespread throughout the country
Opposition (n) – elected politicians who belong to the largest political party not in government
The opposition candidate is currently leading the polls
Campaign (n) – a planned group of political/business/military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim
He became famous for his campaign against building a new airport
Money laundering (n) – the crime of moving illegal money through banks or businesses to make it look like legal money
He was convicted of money laundering four years ago
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Rebellion (n) – action agaisnt those in authority
There was a political rebellion against her economic policies
Front-runner (n) – the person, animal, or organization that is most likely to win something
She is the front-runner in the school math competition
Mandate (n) – the authority given to an elected group of people, such as a government, to perform an action or govern a country
The government is hoping to win the election and get a mandate for their policies from the people
To cut (v) – to make something shorter, lower, smaller, etc
The singer promised to cut ticket prices for his next concert
Ill-advised (adj) – not wise, and likely to cause problems in the future
He made an ill-advised investment in the property market
To sell off (phrasal v) – to charge a low price for something to encourage people to buy it
The supermarket is selling off bananas at half price
On the brink of something (idiom) – if something is on the brink of a bad situation, it is likely that situation will happen soon
The country is on the brink of civil war
General election (n) – an election in which the people living in a country vote to choose the government
The general election will be held next year
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