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Tips For University Applications and How to Improve Your Listening!: Answering Your Questions!!
27 april 2022 · 30 min
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Today I’m going to answer your questions - from university application tips, to my career, to Japanese phrases that don’t translate to English, let’s answer all of your questions today!
TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/27/answering-your-questions/
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149. Should Cannabis be Legal? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
148. What is a Trade Union? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Feminist Majo: Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia
What is Sarcasm?
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149. Should Cannabis be Legal? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
25 april 2022 · 22 min
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On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s take a look at a very controversial debate - should cannabis be legal? Let’s look at both sides of the argument, think in English, and eventually decide what you think is the correct answer!
TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/25/should-cannabis-be-legal/
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148. What is a Trade Union? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Feminist Majo: Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia
What is Sarcasm?
147. Does a Country Need an Army? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Vocabulary List
To derive (v) - to get something from something else
Many people derive pleasure from work
To cultivate (v) - to grow a crop
They cultivate beans and corn on their farm
Psychoactive (adj) - a psychoactive drug affects your mind
THC is the psychoactive component of cannabis
Consensus (n) - generally accepted opinion or decision
There was no consensus reached at yesterday’s meeting
Possession (n) - the fact you own or have something
He is in possession of a very valuable watch
Confiscate (v) - to take possession away from someone, usually as a punishment
The teacher confiscated my phone
To legalise (v) - to allow something by law
Same-sex marriage has been legalised in many European countries
Cost (n) - something that is given, needed, or lost in order to get a particular thing
I thought about changing jobs, but the costs outweigh the benefits
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148. What is a Trade Union? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
20 april 2022 · 21 min
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Earlier this month, employees at an Amazon warehouse in New York formed the company’s first official trade union in the US. This news hit headlines around the world, with activists, journalists, and business leaders all describing it as a significant event! But why? What is a trade union? What do unions do? Why did Amazon employees decide to form a union? And why did Amazon try so hard to stop them? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English!
TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/20/148-what-is-a-trade-union-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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147. Does a Country Need an Army? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
146. What is Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Vocabulary List
Private sector (n) - businesses and industries that are not owned or controlled by the government
60 percent of recent graduates are employed in the private sector
Public Sector (n) - businesses and industries that are owned or controlled by the government
Most doctors work in the public sector
To unionise (v) - to organise workers to become members of a trade union
They are about to try to unionise workers at major supermarkets
Interest (n) - something that brings advantages to or affects someone or something
A union looks after the interests of its members
working conditions (n) - the environment in which someone works, including cleanliness, equipment, breaks, overtime pay, etc
That company is infamous for terrible working conditions
on behalf of (phrase) - in the interests of (person, group, etc); as a representative of
I attended a meeting on behalf of my friends
Negotiate (v) - to have formal discussion…
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Maintaining Advanced English, Feminism, and East Asia w/ Feminist Majo
18 april 2022 · 44 min
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On today’s episode of Conversations with Thinking in English, I’m incredibly happy to welcome my good friend Marie onto the podcast! Marie is originally from France and runs the Feminist Majo blog which posts fascinating articles about the lives of women in East Asia. Marie also has a Master’s degree in Asian Politics (from the same university as I graduate from) and has studied a lot of languages in her life!
Join us for a conversation on feminism, women in East Asia, and how to develop your language skills to be able to study at a top English language university!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/18/feminist-majo-maintaining-advanced-english-feminism-and-east-asia/
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What is the Point in Studying Latin? w/ Village Green English
147. Does a Country Need an Army? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
146. What is Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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What is Sarcasm?
13 april 2022 · 18 min
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On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's take a look at sarcasm in English! What is sarcasm? What is the point of it? And what are the different types of sarcasm? By the end of this episode, you should know the answers to these questions!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/13/what-is-sarcasm/
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147. Does a Country Need an Army? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
11 april 2022 · 22 min
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Does a country actually need an armed forces? What would happen if a nation chose to not have a military and not spend money on defence? Surely every country must have some kind of army? Let's discuss this on today's episode of Thinking in English!
TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/11/does-a-country-need-an-army/
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146. What is Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
145. Should you Support Your Country Unconditionally? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
144. Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
143. What is a War Crime? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Vocabulary List
Remarkable (adj) - unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning
Nelson Mandela was a remarkable man
Expenditure (n) - the total amount of money that a government or person spends
The government’s annual expenditure on health increases every year
Procurement (n) - the process of getting supplies or products
He specialises in the procurement of rare objects
Reliant (adj) - needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed
He’s completely reliant on his wheelchair to get around
To demilitarise (v) - to remove military forces from an area
There is a demilitarised zone between North and South Korea
To dissolve (v) - to end an official organisation or legal arrangement
Their marriage was dissolved last year
To disband (v) - to stop existing as a group or organisation, or to end a group or organisation
The international department was disbanded due to the pandemic
Leverage (n) - power to influence people and get the results you want
The British government has little leverage in that part of the world
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146. What is Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
6 april 2022 · 21 min
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In March, Florida passed a controversial new law which has been given the nickname the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. What does this new law do? Why is it controversial? And why did Florida pass such a controversial law now? Let’s discuss these questions and more on the Thinking in English podcast!
TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/06/what-is-floridas-dont-say-gay-bill/
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143. What is a War Crime? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Vocabulary List
Bill (n) - a planned new law that is being discussed before voted on
When a bill is passed in Parliament it becomes law
Progressive (adj) - progressive ideas or systems are new and modern, encouraging changes in society
He has very progressive ideas, which is surprising considering his conservative family
LGBT (adj) - abbreviation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
She has been a campaigner for LGBT rights
To decriminalise (v) - to stop something from being illegal
Many US states have now decriminalised marijuana
Legislature (n) - the group of people who have the power to make and change laws
Parliament is the UK’s legislature
Opt out (phrasal v) - to choose not to be part of an activity or to stop being involved in it
Employees can choose to opt out of the pension scheme
sexual orientation (n) - the fact of someone preferring to have sexual relationships either with men, or with women, or with both
It is now illegal in many countries to discriminate against someone based on sexual orientation
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What is the Point in Studying Latin? w/ Village Green English
4 april 2022 · 37 min
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What is the point of studying an ancient language? Should the government fund Latin study? And what are the connections between Latin and English? Hopefully, we will answer all these questions in today’s episode!
TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/04/what-is-the-point-in-studying-latin/
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What are Phantonyms? And What are False Friends? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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143. What is a War Crime? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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What are Phantonyms? And What are False Friends? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
30 maart 2022 · 19 min
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What are phantonyms? And what are false friends? Let's find out about these common challenges for English learners on today's episode of Thinking in English!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/30/what-are-phantonyms-and-what-are-false-friends/
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145. Should you Support Your Country Unconditionally? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
28 maart 2022 · 22 min
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What does it mean to be a patriot? What does it mean to love your country? Should you support your nation unconditionally, no matter what, and in any situation? Let’s talk about these questions on today’s episode of Thinking in English!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/28/should-you-support-your-country-unconditionally/
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Vocabulary List
Unconditionally (adv) - in a way that is complete and not limited in any way
He thanked his mother for being unconditionally supportive
Imaginary (adj) - something that is imaginary is created by and exists only in the mind
As a child, my brother had an imaginary friend
Connotation (n) - a feeling or idea that is suggested by a particular word although it need not be a part of the word’s meaning, or something suggested by an object or situation
“Resolute” means stubborn, but with a more positive connotation
To diverge (v) - to follow a different direction, or to be or become different
Although the two organisations used to work closely together, their objectives have diverged recently
Exclusionary (adj) - causing someone or something not to be allowed to take part in an activity or to enter a place
The political party has been criticised for its exclusionary membership rules
Superiority (n) - the fact that one person or thing is better, stronger, etc. than another
The French football team demonstrated their superiority over the Spanish last night
Flaw (n) - a fault, mistake, or weakness
This report is full of f…
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144. Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
23 maart 2022 · 19 min
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On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s investigate the debate over school uniforms. Are uniforms a way to make school safer and more equal? Or are uniforms stopping children from being individuals and have no effect on academic performance?
TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/23/should-students-have-to-wear-school-uniforms/
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Vocabulary List
Peculiarity (n) - something that is typical of one person, group, or thing
Farmers have to change approach to deal with the peculiarities of each crop
Uniform (n) - a set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organisation or group of people
The soldier wore full uniform on his wedding day
Sixth-form (n) - in Britain, sixth-form is the part of a school for students aged 16-18
When I was at sixth-form, I studied Maths, History, and Politics
Regulated (adj) - controlled by rules or laws
We need to make sure banks are regulated so that they don’t put people’s savings in danger
Mandatory (adj) - something that is mandatory must be done
It is mandatory to wear seat belts in cars
Intruder (n) - someone who is in a place or situation where they are not wanted or not allowed
The intruders entered the house through the window
Distracted (adj) - having your attention taken away from what you should be doing
She was distracted by her phone throughout the dinner
To enhance (v) - to improve in quality, amount, or strength of something
Pictures can be enhanced using computer software
Expression (n) - the…
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143. What is a War Crime? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
21 maart 2022 · 26 min
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Joe Biden has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being a “war criminal.” But what does this mean? What is a war crime”? And what makes someone a war criminal? Let’s talk about this on today’s episode of Thinking in English!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/21/what-is-a-war-crime/
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Off-the-cuff (phrase) - if you speak off the cuff, you say something without having prepared or thought about your words first
I hadn’t prepared a speech so I just said a few words off the cuff
Rhetoric (n) - speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people
I was influenced by her rhetoric into donating to the charity
To commit (v) - to do something illegal or something that is considered wrong
He was sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit
Humanity (n) - understanding and kindness towards other people
He displayed no humanity to his opponent
To ratify (v) - (especially of government or organisations) to make an agreement official
Many countries have now ratified the UN convention on the rights of the child
To prohibit (v) - to officially refuse to allow something
Cars are prohibited from driving in the town centre
To prosecute (v) - to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a court
He was prosecuted for fraud
Tribunal (n) - a special court who are officially chosen to examine problems of a particular type
She took her case to an immigration tribunal
Explicitly (adv) - in a way that is clear and exact
The law explicitly prohibits steali…
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Logical Fallacies: Mistakes You Probably Make When Arguing!
16 maart 2022 · 24 min
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On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's discover some of the most common mistakes people make when arguing or debating!
TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/16/mistakes-you-probably-make-when-arguing/
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142. What is an Oligarchy? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
14 maart 2022 · 24 min
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The US, UK, and EU have introduced massive sanctions against many Russian oligarchs. These rich and powerful men are thought to have influence over Russia’s leaders and policies - but why? What is an oligarch? And what is an oligarchy? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/14/what-is-an-oligarchy/
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Vocabulary List
Sanction (n) - an official order that is taken against a country in order to make it obey international law
Trade sanctions will be lifted if they agree to stop producing nuclear weapons
State (n) - a country and/or its government
Some museums are funded by the state
To skyrocket (v) - to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success
Housing prices have skyrocketed in recent months
To differ (v) - to be not like something or someone else
My views differ considerably from my parents
Defective (adj) - something that is defective has a fault in it and does not work correctly
My eyesight is defective so I wear glasses
Perverted (adj) - considered strange and unpleasant by most people
He has a sick and perverted sense of humour
Corrupt (adj) - dishonestly using your position or power to get an advantage, especially for money
That country’s police are very corrupt - you need to pay them if they stop your car
Disproportionate (adj) - too large or too small in comparison to something else, or not deserving …
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141. South Korean Elections Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson)
9 maart 2022 · 21 min
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On the one side there is a liberal politician with a history of defending working people, but also of using insults and showing anger. On the other side is a conservative former prosecutor who has been successfully anti-corruption throughout his career, but has also been accused of being a misogynist. Who will become the next President of South Korea? Let’s find out in today’s episode of Thinking in English!!
TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/09/south-korean-elections-explained/
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Vocabulary List
To transition (v) - to change from one form or situation to another
Schools have begun to transition towards a new style of teaching
Discontent (n) - a feeling of wanting better treatment or an improved situation
There was widespread discontent of the plan
Misogyny (n) - feeling of hating women, or the belief that men are much better than women
The politician has been accused of being a misogynist
Consolidated (adj) - made stronger and more certain
He was re-elected and his power was consolidated
Traitorous (adj) - not loyal to your own country, social group, beliefs, etc
He was accused of traitorous actions against his country
To abolish (v) - to end an activity officially
I think bullfighting should be abolished
To stagnate (v) - to stay the same and not grow or develop
I hope my podcast never stagnates
Misconduct (n) - unacceptable or bad beha…
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How to THINK CRITICALLY in ENGLISH!!!
7 maart 2022 · 30 min
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On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn how to think critically!
TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/07/how-to-think-critically-in-english/
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140. Why Do We Still Have Nuclear Weapons? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
2 maart 2022 · 32 min
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They are terrifying, destructive, and devastating weapons which could kill millions if used… in fact they are so powerful that most people believe nuclear weapons should never be used again. So, why do we still have nuclear weapons? Let’s discuss this on today’s episode of Thinking in English!
TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/02/140-why-do-we-still-have-nuclear-weapons/
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Vocabulary List
To deter (v) - to prevent someone from doing something by making it difficult to do it or threatening bad results if they do (also in the form deterrence and deterrent)
High prices are deterring many young people from buying houses
To decimate (v) - to reduce something severely
Populations of endangered animals have been decimated
Proliferation (n) - a great and quick increase in number or amount
The proliferation of social media has changed how we communicate
Disarmament (n) - the act of taking away or giving up weapons
She said she supported nuclear disarmament
Self-interest (n) - the act of considering the advantage to yourself when making decisions
The company’s donation was motivated by self-interest
Conventional (adj) - traditional and ordinary
He lives a very conventional life
To stabilise (v) - if something stabilises, it becomes fixed or stops changing
The medicine stabilised his he…
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139. Why China Should Have Industrialised First!: The Song Dynasty and the Industrial Revolution (English Vocabulary Lesson)
28 februari 2022 · 27 min
A thousand years ago, the Song dynasty of China created the most advanced and developed society in the world. It was so advanced that historians have compared it to 18th century Britain. However, unlike 18th century Britain, China did not have an industrial revolution. Let’s discuss why on today’s episode of Thinking in English! Lees meer
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Skilled (adj) - skilled work needs to be done by someone who has had special training
We are recruiting experienced and skilled mechanics to work on a new project
Industry (n) - the companies and activities involved in the production of goods
The government has recently started listening to the concerns of industry
Manufacturing (n) - business of producing goods in large numbers
Car manufacturing has increased over the last month
To flourish (v) - to grow or develop successfully
The tomatoes in my garden are flourishing due to the warm weather
Dynasty (n) - a series of rulers or leaders who are all from the same family, or a period when a country is ruled by them
The Mogul dynasty ruled over India for centuries
To observe (v) - to watch carefully
Children learn by observing adults
Plague (n) - (usually bubonic plague) a very infectious disease which killed half of all Europeans in the 14th century
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25 februari 2022 · 7 min
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You know New York, you need New York, you know you need unique New York
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23 februari 2022 · 14 min
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138. The Strange History of Pitcairn Island!: Where is the Most Isolated Place in the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
21 februari 2022 · 20 min
You probably haven’t heard of Pitcairn Island - but it has one of the most interesting histories in the Pacific Ocean. Not only is Pitcairn one of the remotest and most isolated places in the world, the people who live there have a unique and amazing story. Let’s talk about the strange history of Pitcairn in today's episode on Thinking in English! Lees meer
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Isolated (adj) - not near to other places
He grew up in an isolated farm
Remote (adj) - a long way from any towns, cities, or other people
She studies remote communities high up in the mountains
To inhabit (v) - to live in a place
Those remote islands are only inhabited by birds and insects
To captivate (v) - to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive
Her singing captivated the audience
Polynesian (n) - a person from Polynesia (including Hawaii, Tonga, Tuvalu, Samoa, and more islands)
There are many Polynesian athletes playing professional rugby
To sight (v) - to suddenly see something or someone
After days at sea, the sailors finally sighted land
Perilous (adj) - extremely dangerous
The country roads are quite perilous
Mutiny (n) - an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers or sailors, refuses to obey orders and/or attempts to take control from people in authority (a ‘mutineer’ is a person involved in a ‘mutiny’)
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16 februari 2022 · 16 min
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“Morons”
“It still smells of sulphur”
“You are an ignoramus, you are a donkey, Mr Danger...You are a coward, a killer, a genocide, an alcoholic, a drunk, a liar.”
“A boy in short trousers”
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136. What Happened to Patrick Zaki? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
14 februari 2022 · 20 min
What happened to Patrick Zaki? The Egyptian student, researcher, and human rights activist was arrested in Cairo 2 years ago - but why? What did he do? And what will happen in the future? Let's talk about it on today's episode of Thinking in English!! Lees meer
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To interrogate (v) - To ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence
The man was arrested and interrogated for five hours
To detain (v) - to force someone to officially stay in a place
A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning
To drop (v) - to stop something you were doing or planning to do
The union dropped its demands in return for a pay rise
To marginalise (v) - to treat someone or something as if they are not important
Some people are worried that the country’s native language will be marginalised
Relentless (adj) - continuing in a severe or extreme way
The relentless heat makes it difficult to work during the day
Arbitrarily (adv) - in a way that uses personal power unfairly and without considering people’s rights and wishes
Local officials enforce rules arbitrarily and unreasonably
Plight (n) - an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad, or difficult one
He was moved by the plight of the refugees
Honorary (adj) - given as a reward, without qualifying in a standard way
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11 februari 2022 · 15 min
The Beijing winter Olympics are currently in full swing, but there is no snow falling from the sky. Over the next few decades, climate change and global warming will cause major problems for the future of winter sports. Is it the end of the winter Olympics? Let’s discuss it on today’s episode of Thinking in English! Lees meer
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Phenomenal (adj) - extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way
Sarah did a phenomenal presentation during yesterday’s meeting
Artificial (adj) - made by people, often as a copy of something natural
He refuses to wear clothes made of artificial fabric
Reliably (adv) - in a way that can be trusted or believed
The soccer team reliably sells 5000 tickets a game
Unstable (adj) - not firm and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to last
It is a poor and politically unstable country
Suboptimal (adj) - less than optimal (the best possible); not very good
The court decided that the police response was suboptimal
Saviour (n) - someone or something that saves someone from danger or harm
The president likes to claim he is the saviour of the nation
Viable (adj) - able to work as intended or able to succeed
I’m afraid your plan is not financially viable
To jeopardise (v) - to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged
She knew failing the test would jeopardise her chance to get into college
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7 februari 2022 · 19 min
Obesity is a major problem in countries all around the world. With billions of people living unhealthy lives, the consequences are very significant. Is obesity a disease? Or is it something else? Let's discuss it on today's episode of Thinking in English! Lees meer
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Obese (adj) - extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
She was not just overweight, she was obese
To consider (v) - to believe someone or something to be, or think of him, her, or it as something
He is considered to be the greatest ever tennis player
Preventable (adj) - able to be prevented or stopped
That company was investigated after numerous preventable accidents occurred.
To impair (v) - to make it weaker so that it is less effective
A knee injury impaired his chances of winning the tournament
Imbalance (n) - a situation in which two things that should be equal or that are normally equal are not
There is a huge economic imbalance between the two countries
Inactive (adj) - doing nothing
It’s bad for your health to be physically inactive
To suffer (v) - to experience physical or mental pain
She’s been suffering from cancer for two years
Self-inflicted (adj) - if an injury or a problem is self-inflicted, you have caused it yourself
Her injury was self-inflicted: she cut herself while cooking dinner
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4 februari 2022 · 20 min
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Bucket list (n) - a list of the things that a person would like to do or achieve before they die
Visiting the Great Wall of China is on my bucket list
Unsuitable (adj) - not acceptable, suitable, or right
The TV show was considered unsuitable for children
To submerge (v) - to go below or make something go below the surface of water
The athlete submerges himself in an ice bath every day
Warped (adj) - bent because of damage by heat or water
Have you noticed how warped the floor is?
To pump (v) - to force liquid or gas to move somewhere
The new wine is pumped into storage tanks
Extraction (n) - the process of removing something
The extraction of resources has damaged the environment
Archipelago (n) - a group of small islands or an area of sea in which there are many small islands
Hawaii is an archipelago
Dependent (adj) - needing the support of something or someone in order to continue existing or operating
He has become dependent on alcohol
Administrative (adj) - relating to the work of managing or organising a business or activity
The administrative costs are increasing every year
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2 februari 2022 · 22 min
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31 januari 2022 · 22 min
Some countries require their citizens to join the military or perform some other kind of service. Should countries have mandatory national service? What are the pros and cons? Let’s discuss it on today’s episode of Thinking in English!! Lees meer
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Mandatory (adj) - something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law
In 1991, it became mandatory to wear seat belts in British cars
Armed forces (n) - a country’s military forces, usually an army, navy, and air force
The government is considering using the armed forces to help vaccinate citizens
Conscription (n) - the act or process of forcing people by law to join the armed services
The United States abolished conscription in 1973
To obligate (v) - to require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty
Employers are legally obligated to inform employees about benefits
To undergo (v) - to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involved a change
She underwent surgery on her injury yesterday
Cohesion (n) - the situation when the members of a group or society are united
The lack of cohesion in the team caused them to lose the game
To mature (v) - to become more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way
He matured a lot while he was in college
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131. Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
24 januari 2022 · 14 min
On January 15th, a massive volcanic eruption in Tonga sprayed lava, dust, and ash around the region and sent tsunami waves across the ocean. What is the situation in Tonga now? Why was the eruption so powerful? What will happen next? Let's discuss it on today's episode of Thinking in English!! Lees meer
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Eruption (n) - the noun refers to a volcano exploding, shooting out hot rocks and burning substances
The eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 was the potentially the loudest sound in history
Ash (n) - the soft, grey or black, powdery substance left after burning something
You have to clear the ash out of the fireplace
To trigger (v) - to cause something to start
Caffeine can trigger headaches in some people
Devastating (adj) - causing a lot of damage or destruction
Satellite images show the devastating impact of earthquakes
Lava (n) - the hot liquid the comes out of the earth through a volcano, or the solid rock formed when it cools
Lava can flow down the side of a volcano and destroy anything in its way
Magma (n) - liquid hot rock found just below the surface of the earth
The volcano’s magma chamber is quickly filling up
Vaporisation (n) - process of turning, or causing something to turn, from a solid or liquid into gas
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19 januari 2022 · 22 min
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17 januari 2022 · 20 min
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Fatigue (n) - extreme tiredness
She was suffering from fatigue
Intelligence (n) - a group of people who collect and deal with secret information about the governments of other countries
They received intelligence reports that the President was being targeted by protestors.
To restore (v) - to return something to an earlier good condition
The old paintings have been carefully restored to their original conditions
Anomalous (adj) - different from what is usual, or not in agreement with something else and therefore not satisfactory
You can’t prepare in advance for anomalous events that could ruin your plans, like the pandemic.
Ailment (n) - an illness
You should treat minor ailments yourself at home
To disorientate (v) - to make someone confused about where they are and where they are going
I was disorientated after being woken up unexpectedly at 4am
Underlying (adj) - real but not immediately obvious
We need to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and suffering
Psychogenic (adj) - originating in the mind or in mental or emotional conflict
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14 januari 2022 · 17 min
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129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more!
12 januari 2022 · 22 min
On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s discuss language learning apps like Duolingo, Babbel, and Memrise! There are so many, they are so convenient, and so accessible: but will they actually help improve your English? And if you keep listening to the end, I’ll leave you with a few personal recommendations! Lees meer
TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/12/129-do-language-learning-apps-work/
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Vocabulary List
Scores (plural n) - a lot of things or people
He received cards from scores of local supporters
Religiously (adv) - if you do something religiously, you do it regularly
He visits his father religiously every week
Phonetic (adj) - a spelling system can be described as phonetic if you can understand how words are pronounced simply by looking at their spelling
German is a largely phonetic language
Correspondence (n) - written communications such as letters and emails
He was ordered to supply copies of any correspondence between his office and the client
Barrier (n) - anything that prevents people from being together or understanding each other
Despite the language barriers, they soon became good friends
Tedious (adj) - boring
My last job was so tedious
Syntax (n) - the grammatical arrangement of words in a sentence
Donald Trump was well known for his incorrect syntax
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128. Should Novak Djokovic be Allowed to Stay in Australia? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
10 januari 2022 · 20 min
Currently stuck in an immigration detention hotel in Australia, and facing deportation, tennis superstar Novak Djokovic is at the centre of an immigration battle. So, should he be allowed to stay in Australia? Let’s talk about it on this episode of Thinking in English!! Lees meer
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Saga (n) - a long complicated series of related, usually negative, eventsIt was just another episode in the ongoing saga of their marriage problems
Up in the air (phrase) - if a matter is up in the air, it is uncertain, often because other matters have to be decided first
The whole future of the project is still up in the air
Exemption (n) - special permission not to do or pay something
Religions qualify for tax exemptions on their income
To indicate (v) - to show, point, or make clear in another way
She indicated to me that she was unhappy
To adopt (v) - to accept or start to use something new
The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures
Immune (adj) - protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood
Most people who’ve had chickenpox once are immune to it for the rest of their lives
To revoke (v) - to say officially that an agreement, permission, a law, etc. is no longer in effect
The authorities have revoked their original decision to allow the building of a new department store
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127. What is Happening in Kazakhstan?: Massive Protests Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson)
7 januari 2022 · 18 min
Massive protests, the resignation of the government, widespread violence, and Russian-led security forces. What is happening in Kazakhstan? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English!! Lees meer
TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/07/127-what-is-happening-in-kazakhstan-massive-protests-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson%ef%bf%bc/
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Vocabulary List
Take to the streets (phrase) - when people take to the streets, they express their opposition to something in public and often violently
Thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest against food shortages
Steppe (n) - a large area of land with grass but no trees, especially in eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia
The people have lived for centuries on the Central Asian steppes
Landlocked (adj) - Completely surrounded by other countries, with no ocean borders
Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country
Swathe (n) - a large areas especially of land
Huge swathes of rainforest are being cleared for farming and mining
To emerge (v) - the become known or develop as a result of something
New business opportunities will emerge with advances in technology
Consolidated (adj) - made stronger and more certain
He was re-elected for another four years and his power was consolidated
To rock (v) - If an event rocks a group of people or society it causes feelings of shock
The managing director’s resignation rocked the whole company
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126. The Most Unstable Country in the World?: What is Happening in Sudan? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
5 januari 2022 · 20 min
What is the most unstable country in the world? How about a country with nearly 20 coups since becoming independent? A country with countless wars, massive corruption, and daily protests? A country with a Prime Minister who was appointed, arrested, reinstated, and then resigned in the space of a few months? Let’s talk about this country on today’s episode of Thinking in English!! Lees meer
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To dissolve (v) - to end an official organisation or a legal arrangement
Parliament has been dissolved before the election
Coup (n) - a sudden illegal, often violent, taking of government power, especially by part of an army
Last year Myanmar’s government was overthrown by a military coup
Unstable (adj) - not firm and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to last
It is a politically unstable country
Consensus (n) - a generally accepted opinion, decision, or agreement among a group of people
The general consensus in the company is that the manager is a horrible person
Civilian (adj) - relating to a person who is not a member of the police or the armed forces
The army has been criticised for attacking the unarmed civilian population
To reinstate (v) - to give someone back their previous job or position
A month after being unfairly fired, he was reinstated in his job
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125. New Zealand’s Smoking Ban Explained!!: Should We Ban Cigarettes?
3 januari 2022 · 18 min
New Zealand recently announced a complete ban on cigarette sales for future generations. People born after 2008 will never be able to buy tobacco products in the country. Is this a good idea? Should other countries ban cigarettes? Or are there problems with such an approach? Let’s discuss this and more on today’s episode of Thinking in English! Lees meer
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Vocabulary List
Upside (n) - the advantage of a situation
It’s annoying that I can’t go on vacation this year, but the upside is that I can save up money to go somewhere more expensive next year
Prevalence (n) - the fact that something is very common or happens often
The prevalence of obesity is increasing in children
Ubiquitous (adj) - seeming to be everywhere
The mobile phone is perhaps the most ubiquitous of all consumer-electronic appliances
To enact (v) - to put something into action, especially to make something a law
The government has failed to enact any serious environmental laws
To authorise (v) - to give someone official permission to do something
I authorised my bank to pay her £3000
Accompanying (adj) - appearing or going with someone or something else
Children under twelve require an accompanying parent or guardian to see the movie
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124. Who was Desmond Tutu?: The Life of an Extraordinary Man Explained!! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
29 december 2021 · 18 min
On Sunday the 26th of December, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, South African anti-apartheid activist, and one of the world’s most loved religious leaders, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, sadly passed away at the age of 90. Today, I want to explain to you all a little bit about his life, what he did, and why he became one of the most respected, revered, and well known international figures. Lees meer
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To wander (v) - to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction
We spent the afternoon wandering around the market stalls
Segregation (n) - the state of keeping groups of people separate due to race, religion, sex, etc
The policy has been criticised for allowing racial segregation
Discrimination (n) - treating a person or 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
Disabled people often experience discrimination
Routinely (adv) - used for describing what often or usually happens
Health and safety rules are routinely ignored
To subject (v) - cause or force someone or something to undergo a particularly unwelcome experience or treatment
He was subjected to a terrifying ordeal
Movement (n) - a group of people with a particular set of aims or ideas
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Christmas Tongue Twisters!
24 december 2021 · 5 min
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22 december 2021 · 18 min
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123. Should We Boycott China’s Winter Olympics? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
20 december 2021 · 23 min
On this episode of Thinking in English, let's discuss why the boycott has been declared, and if sporting boycotts are ever successful! Lees meer
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To boycott (v) - to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapprovalMany people boycotted the singer’s shows after he was accused of racism
Atrocity (n) - an extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act
The rebel army is accused of committing atrocities against women and children
Sterilisation (n) - the process of having a medical operation to make it impossible to have children
Although they discussed sterilisation, in the end they decided to just keep a careful eye on their dog!
Tantamount (adj) - being almost the same or having the same effect as something, usually something bad
Her refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission of guilt
Erroneous (adj) - wrong or false
The erroneous belief that the 2020 election was won by Donald Trump has caused a great deal of anger in the USA
Apartheid (n) - refers to a past South African system under which people of different races were legally separated and White people were given more political rights, education, and other advantages
Nelson Mandela was an important leader in the struggle against the apartheid regime
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17 december 2021 · 21 min
On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's learn some of the English words you are probably using incorrectly! Lees meer
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122. Ten Years of Kim Jong Un!: North Korea’s Last Decade Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson)
15 december 2021 · 14 min
10 years ago, Kim Jong Un became leader of North Korea after the death of his father. In the following decade, the secretive country and its leader have rarely been out of the news. Let’s discuss what happened during North Korea’s past decade in this episode of Thinking in English! Lees meer
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Secretive (adj) - If something or someone is secretive, they don’t want others to know anything about them
She is very secretive about her age
Personality Cult (n) - official organised love for a particular person, especially a political leader
Stalin establish a personality cult in the Soviet Union
To force (v) - to make something happen, or make someone do something difficult, unpleasant, or unusual, especially by threatening or not offering the possibility of choice
I have to force myself to be nice to him
Heir apparent (n) - the person with the automatic right to legally receive all or most of the money, property, titles, etc. from another person when they die
The Prince of Wales is the heir apparent to the throne of England
To purge (v) - to get rid of people from an organisation because you do not agree with them
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13 december 2021 · 24 min
Have you ever thought about starting your own country? Maybe you don’t like the government or laws in the country of your birth? Perhaps you want your people to make their own rules? Or maybe you just think it would be cool to be President of your own nation? Well, today I’ll give you a quick introduction on how to found a new country!! Lees meer
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Recognised (adj) - if someone or something is recognised, it is generally accepted that that person or thing has a particular position or is of a particular standard
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Defined (adj) - clearly showing the edge, shape, or limits of something
I have a clearly defined role at work
To declare (v) - to announce or express something clearly, publicly, and officially
A government declared a state of emergency due to the pandemic
Territory (n) - land, or sometimes sea, that is considered as belonging to or connected with a particular country or person
The UN is sending aid to the disputed territory
Independent (adj) - an independent country is not governed or ruled by another country
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Sovereign (adj) - having the highest power or being completely independent
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6 december 2021 · 12 min
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