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CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ 40 years ago Britain and Argentina fought a bitter war over a few small and remote islands in the Atlantic ocean. The Falkland islands remain a controversial issue today. Where are the Falklands? Why did Argentina and Britain go to war over them? And who should control the islands? Let’s discuss these questions on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/05/16/why-are-the-falkland-islands-so-controversial/ You may also like... 151. What is Roe v. Wade? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 150. How to Stop Procrastinating!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) 149. Should Cannabis be Legal? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Remote (adj) - far away in distance He lives in a remote mountain village Sparsely (adv) - with only a small number or amount of people or things His room is sparsely furnished To renounce (v) - to say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in, or have a connection with something Gandhi renounced the use of violence Sovereignty (n) - the power of a country to control its own government Talks are ongoing over the sovereignty of the disputed island To occupy (v) - to move into and take control and/or possession of a place Troops quickly occupied the city To surrender (v) - to stop fighting and admit defeat They would rather die than surrender To inherit (v) - if you inherit a situation, problem, department, etc., you become responsible for dealing with it or managing it When I took on the job of manager, I inherited a lot of financial problems Undisputed (adj) - if something is undisputed, everyone agrees about it He is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world 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 The UN considers self-determination to be a human right --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ 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/ You may also like... 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) Logical Fallacies: Mistakes You Probably Make When Arguing!  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog 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 Worded (adj) - said or written with particular words The politician released a carefully worded statement Spontaneous (adj) - happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced The audience broke into spontaneous applause Incidental (adj) - happening by chance His influence on younger employees was incidental, not intentional --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ 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/ You may also like... 143. What is a War Crime? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Logical Fallacies: Mistakes You Probably Make When Arguing!  142. What is an Oligarchy?  (English Vocabulary Lesson) 141. South Korean Elections Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog 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 act of saying what you think or showing how you feel using words or action Freedom of expression is considered a human right --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ 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/ You may also like... How to THINK CRITICALLY in ENGLISH!!! 140. Why Do We Still Have Nuclear Weapons? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 139. Why China Should Have Industrialised First!: The Song Dynasty and the Industrial Revolution  (English Vocabulary Lesson) 138. The Strange History of Pitcairn Island!: Where is the Most Isolated Place in the World?  (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog 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 behaviour by someone in a position of responsibility or authority The CEO was accused of professional misconduct --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Today, I'm going to give you five challenging riddles to try and solve! Use your English skills to find the answers! TRANSCRIPT!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/04/5-challenging-english-riddles/ You might also like... 3 English Riddles  Terrifyingly Troubling Tongue Twisters!: A Pronunciation Challenge Awesome English Riddle Challenge!! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com What gets wet while drying? I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I? People make me, save me, change me, raise me. What am I? What word is pronounced the same if you take away four of its five letters? What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it? If you want to check your answers, message Thinking in English Podcast on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Are You ‘Bursting with Joy,’ ‘Over The Moon,’ or ‘On Cloud Nine’? In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some other fascinating idioms and phrases to describe happiness!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/01/are-you-bursting-with-joy-over-the-moon-or-on-cloud-nine-idioms-and-phrases-to-describe-happiness/ You may also be interested in... “When pigs fly:” Essential English Idioms, Expressions, and Proverbs! (English Vocabulary Lesson) ‘Fat Cats,’ ‘Cat Naps,’ and ‘Doggy Bags’: Dog and Cat Idioms! 45. Eight More Business English Idioms!! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some essential English proverbs! TRANSCRIPT = https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/24/5-essential-english-proverbs-perfect-for-esl-learners-english-vocabulary-lesson-%ef%bf%bc/ You may also be interested in...  10 Must Know British English Slang Words! Useful Phrases and Expressions for Presentations! (Business and Academic English) ‘Fat Cats,’ ‘Cat Naps,’ and ‘Doggy Bags’: Dog and Cat Idioms! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

On today's episode, I'm going to introduce 10 essential British English slang words that will help you understand and talk with people from the UK! Slang can be a little confusing, but I think it is fun to learn and use! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/17/10-must-know-british-english-slang-words%ef%bf%bc/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary Knackered Cheeky Mate Gutted Fluke Bloody Daft Quid Proper Fag --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

On today's episode, I'm going to give you 7 amazing TV shows to help you learn and perfect British English!  All language students can really benefit from watching TV. You can learn various British regional accents and ways of speaking, pick up new vocabulary and sentence structure, discover new information about British cultures and history, and enjoy yourself at the same time! Here are my recommendations for the 7 best British TV shows. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/10/7-amazing-tv-shows-to-learn-british-english%ef%bf%bc/ You might also like... 5 Amazing Books to Improve Your English! 59. 5 Books Recommendations to Improve Your English! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com TV SHOWS!  Sherlock The Crown The Great British Bake Off Peaky Blinders Black Mirror Misfits Killing Eve --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

On today's episode, I'm going to give you 5 amazing books to help you improve and practice your English skills!  All language students should be reading as often as possible. You can develop your vocabulary and grammar knowledge, discover new information about cultures and history, and enjoy yourself at the same time! It can be scary and frustrating when trying to choose your first English book, but hopefully this episode will make it a much simpler experience. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/03/5-amazing-books-to-improve-your-english/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks! Amazon Links The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking  - https://amzn.to/2WI7NKp The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking  (Penguin Reader) - https://amzn.to/38Hn7ZO Artemis Fowl - https://amzn.to/3DJRzRl Artemis Fowl (Penguin Readers)  - https://amzn.to/3yREaDv Frankenstein - https://amzn.to/3gVvHZO Frankenstein (Penguin Readers) - https://amzn.to/2WLhTJZ The Turn of the Screw - https://amzn.to/3BxLBRM The Turn of the Screw (Penguin Readers) - https://amzn.to/3BHya1V Originals - https://amzn.to/38zGDaM Originals (Penguin Readers) - https://amzn.to/3kQ6zof --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Welcome to Thinking in English. Today I want to introduce some common English idioms, proverbs, and expressions using the word “fly”.  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/27/when-pigs-fly-essential-english-idioms-expressions-and-proverbs-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You might also like... Useful Phrases and Expressions for Presentations! (Business and Academic English) ‘Fat Cats,’ ‘Cat Naps,’ and ‘Doggy Bags’: Dog and Cat Idioms! More than delicious: Advanced Food Vocabulary (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Today's Idioms Birds of a feather fly together Fly at (someone or something) Fly into a rage/temper Fly beneath (the/someone's) radar Fly in the face of Fly off the shelves When pigs fly A fly on the wall A fly in the ointment Wouldn't hurt a fly --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

On this episode of Thinking in English, I am going to set you all a challenge! A riddle is a question, statement, or phrase that is almost a puzzle and requires you to think to answer.  Riddles are a great way to stimulate your mind, get your brain working, and have fun! They are also excellent ways to test your English skills. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/20/awesome-english-riddle-challenge/ You might also like... 3 English Riddles  Terrifyingly Troubling Tongue Twisters!: A Pronunciation Challenge CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

People have always loved animals, and especially cats and dogs. They are the most popular pets around the world, and have even been worshipped as gods and used to help us work in the past. As they are so important to our societies, it is only natural that idioms surrounding cats and dogs have entered our languages and everyday vocabulary. So, today, I’m going to introduce you to 5 cat based idioms and 5 dog based idioms that you can apply to your daily lives! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/06/fat-cats-cat-naps-and-doggy-bags-dog-and-cat-idioms/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

The world of business is full of strange and often confusing abbreviations and acronyms. To be able to communicate effectively and successfully in an English language business environment, it is vital you learn what these phrases mean and, importantly, how to use them! So, in this episode of Thinking in English, I am going to introduce 10 of the most common and useful abbreviations that you can apply to your daily lives! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/07/30/10-business-abbreviations-advanced-english-vocabulary/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Food is something that unifies people across the world. Most people love to eat and to try new tastes and flavours. Food helps us connect with family, to socialise, and to feel happy. So, let’s learn some more advanced vocabulary to help you talk about food! Make sure you check out the transcript on thinkininenglish.blog and my Instagram page! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/07/24/more-than-delicious-advanced-food-vocabulary-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

This week is the beginning of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. While the Games are usually a time of excitement and joy, this time is different. Covid has changed everything. This episode of Thinking in English will introduce some information about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, discuss why it is so controversial, and then present more general arguments about the benefits and negatives of hosting the Games TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/07/21/88-why-are-the-tokyo-2020-olympics-so-controversial-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Eagerly (adv) - In a way that shows that you want to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable He eagerly accepted an invitation to the party To anticipate (v) - to imagine or expect that something will happen We don’t anticipate any trouble To safeguard (v) - to protect something from harm The union safeguards the interests of all its members Precarious (adj) - a precarious situation is likely to get worse After the bank collapsed, many customers are in a precarious financial position Peacetime (n) - a period of time when a country is not at war The country is buying more weapons even though we are in peacetime To revive (v) - to come or bring something back to life, health, existence, or use My plants revived as soon as I gave them some water Alternating (adj) - starting with one thing, then another thing, and then the first thing again He is always alternating between happy and sad To revitalize (v) - to give new life, energy, activity, or success to something Investment has revitalize this neighbourhood Stature (n) - the good reputation a person or organization has, based on their behaviour and ability He is an artist of great stature --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Today, I want to introduce some common slang that English speakers are using to talk about Covid-19 and the pandemic! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/30/the-rona-covidiots-and-quarantinis-covid-19-slang/ 32. The Oxford Dictionary Words of the Year 2020! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Today, I want to challenge you to a tongue twister competition! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/28/terrifyingly-troubling-tongue-twisters-a-pronunciation-challenge/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Tongue Twisters! Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry (x3) She sells seashells on the seashore If three witches were watching three watches, which witch would watch which watch? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Today, I’m going to give you all a challenge! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/23/3-english-riddles/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Riddle 1 What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs? Riddle 2 What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment and never in one thousand years? Riddle 3 What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

The plural of bird is birds, the plural of dog is dogs, but what is the plural of octopus? Is it octopuses, octopi, or octopodes? In this episode, we’ll discuss why no one seems to know the answer to this question, and look at the strange and confusing world of English plurals! Transcript -  https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/03/24/62-octopuses-vs-octopi-vs-octopodes-the-strange-world-of-english-plurals/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

British English or American English: which one is better? I’ve been asked this question hundreds of times. It can be confusing and frustrating for language learners when the vocabulary they have spent years learning is different to that of their British or American friends’. So on this episode, I want to introduce a few of the key differences between the two dialects, explain why there are some variations, and finally offer a little advice on which you should focus on! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/03/01/55-british-english-vs-american-english-which-is-better/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List To frustrate (v) - to make someone feel annoyed or less confident because that cannot achieve what they want It frustrates me that I’m not able to put any of my ideas into practice Dialect (n) - a form of language that people speak in a particular part of a country, containing some different words and grammar The poem is written in a southern dialect Variation (n) - something that is slightly different from the usual form or arrangement Her movies are all variations on the same theme Distinction (n) - a difference between two similar things There’s a clear distinction between the dialects spoken in the two regions Noticeable (adj) - easy to see or recognise There has been a noticeable improvement in Tim’s cooking Straightforward (adj) - easy to understand or simple This recipe is so straightforward - you just mix all the ingredients together To occur (v) - to happen The incident occurred shortly after the plane took off Fashionable (adj) - popular at a particular time Celebrities are always eating at that fashionable restaurant Responsible (adj) - to be the person who caused something to happen, especially something bad Last month’s bad weather was responsible for the crop failure --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

We drink millions of bottles of water every year. However, in some countries, including mine the UK, our tap water is perfectly safe! We don’t really need to buy bottled water! There are environmental, financial, and health costs connected to bottled water. Should bottled water be banned? TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/02/08/49-should-bottled-water-be-banned-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com VOCABULARY LIST Optician (n) - Someone whose job is examining people’s eyes and selling glasses or contact lenses to correct sight problems The optician recommended I choose a different pair of glasses! Beverage (n) - a drink of any type Hot beverages include tea, coffee, and hot chocolate Roughly (adv) - approximately or about We have roughly similar tastes! Source (n) - the place something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something Experts are trying to track down the source of the contamination in the water supply Stringently (adv) - in a way that is strict, severe, or limiting Fire regulations are stringently enforced in all our factories Defect (n) - a physical condition in which something is wrong with a part of someone’s body The drug has been shown to cause birth defects Consumption (n) - the act of using, eating, or drinking something: This programme is designed to increase the consumption of vegetables by children! Carbonated (adj) - a carbonated drink is fizzy because it contains bubbles of carbon dioxide Although I love carbonated sodas, I really dislike carbonated water! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

On today’s episode, we will look at democracy. What is democracy? What does democracy look like? Is democracy the best type of government? Transcript! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/11/08/18-what-is-democracy-english-vocabulary-lesson/ Contact Us!!!  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com VOCABULARY LIST Under the spotlight (idiom) - if someone or something is under the spotlight, they are thoroughly examined, especially by journalists and the public The new tax law has put his earnings under the spotlight ultimate (adj) - most important My managers will make the ultimate decision about who to employ Feasible (adj) - able to made, done, or achieved With some extra resources, the project will be feasible contemporary (adj) - existing or happening now I don’t like contemporary art To govern (v) - to control and direct the public business of a country, city, group of people etc The country is governed by a military regime Assembly (n) - the process of coming together, or the state of being together The constitution protects freedom of assembly To incorporate (v) - to include something as part of something larger This car incorporates several new safety features judicial (adj) - relating to or done by courts or judges or the legal system The supreme court is the judicial branch of the government consolidated (adj) - made stronger and more certain His power was consolidated after his reelection legitimacy (n) - the quality of being legal, reasonable and acceptable The lawyers expressed serious doubts about the legitimacy of military action Comprehension Questions Q.Where did democracy start? A.Ancient Greece Q.Who is one of my favorite philosophers? A.Rousseau Q.Who said “democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others”? A.WInston Churchill --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

On today’s episode, we will look at the spookiest holiday in the western world. What are the origins of Halloween? Why do we dress up in costumes, carve pumpkins, and trick or treat? All of these questions, and more, will be discussed on this episode of Thinking in English! FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/10/30/14-what-is-halloween/ Contact us! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Twitter - @thinkenglishpod Gmail: thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Blog: thinkinginenglish.blog VOCABULARY LIST Clad (adj) - (of people) dressed, or (of things) covered A strange figure appeared in the doorway, clad in white Garment (n) - a piece of clothing He’s fussy about how his garments fit To sacrifice (v) - to kill an animal or person and offer them to a god or gods They sacrificed a sheep to their god Sacrifice (n) - the animal or thing that is offered/sacrificed The people offered a sheep as a sacrifice To dress up (phrasal v) - to put on special clothes in order to change your appearance He dressed up as a cowboy for the party To celebrate (v) - to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important We always celebrate our wedding anniversary by going out to dinner Bonfire (n) - a large fire that is made outside to burn unwanted things, or for pleasure We built a bonfire on the beach To land (v) - to arrive on land from the sea or air We should land at Paris Airport in 15 minutes Roots (plural n) - origins This city can trace its roots back to roman times COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS When is Halloween? 31st October Which ancient festival was the origin of Halloween? Samhain How much do Americans spend on Halloween annually? $6billion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

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