Thinking in English
Episodes
125. New Zealand’s Smoking Ban Explained!!: Should We Ban Cigarettes?
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand recently announced a complete ban on cigarette sales for future generations. People born after 2008 will never be able to buy tobacco prod...
124. Who was Desmond Tutu?: The Life of an Extraordinary Man Explained!! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Sunday the 26th of December, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, South African anti-apartheid activist, and one of the world’s most loved religious leade...
Christmas Tongue Twisters!
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas!! Let's practice our English pronunciation with some Christmas inspired tongue twisters!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.bl...
Answering Your Questions!! The Future of the Podcast, How to Use the Word 'Bloke,' and Where do I Live!
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Thinking in English, I’m going to answer some of your questions!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/12/22...
123. Should We Boycott China’s Winter Olympics? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Thinking in English, let's discuss why the boycott has been declared, and if sporting boycotts are ever successful! TRANSCRIPT - h...
English Words You’re Using Wrong!!! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's learn some of the English words you are probably using incorrectly! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkingi...
122. Ten Years of Kim Jong Un!: North Korea’s Last Decade Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson)
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
121. How to Start Your Own Country!!! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
"A lot on Your Plate," "Swamped," "Up to Your Neck in it"?: BUSY Vocabulary! (English Vocabulary)
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, let's learn some excellent alternatives to the adjective "busy!" TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/12/10/a-lot-on-your-plate...
Most Difficult English Pronunciation Poem!!: The Chaos (English Pronunciation Lesson)
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, let's read a poem. Not just any poem - the most difficult to pronounce English poem ever! POEM ------ https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/12...
120. Bye Bye Queen!: Why Did Barbados Become a Republic? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the 30th November 2021, Barbados became the world’s newest republic. They said goodbye to the British royal family, and after 400 years are now c...
2021 Word of the Year!! 'NFTs,' 'Cheugy,' and 'Regencycore' (English Vocabulary Lesson)
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of November Collins English Dictionary released their 2021 Words of the Year. Let’s look at the winners and runners up on today’s episo...
More Advanced Vocabulary to Describe the Weather - Part 2: Stop Saying Rainy, Windy, and Snowy!! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of our weather series, let’s learn some more advanced ways to describe the weather in English!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish....
119. Should 16 Year Olds Be Allowed To Vote?: Voting Ages explained!! (English Vocabulary lesson)
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Voting is an important part of modern democracies. For most of us, it is the only time we will ever have any influence in political decisions or the f...
Best UK Comedies for Learning British English
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let me introduce you all to the wonderful world of British comedy TV shows!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thin...
Stop Saying Sunny, Cloudy, and Rainy!!: Advanced Weather Vocabulary - Part 1 (English Vocabulary Lesson)
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, let’s learn some excellent ways to describe the weather, and boost your English vocabulary at the same time!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinki...
118. What is the Great Resignation?: Why are Millions of People Quitting Their Jobs? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of people are quitting their jobs in the West. So many, in fact, that there are numerous articles and news reports talking about something ca...
117. What is Happening at the Poland-Belarus Border?: Migrant Crisis Explained!! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, there are thousands of migrants from Middle Eastern countries stranded on the border between Belarus and Poland in Eastern Europe. How were...
116. Facebook’s Rebranding Explained!: Why Do Major Companies Change Their Names? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook has changed its name to Meta. Why have they done this? And why do some major companies choose to rebrand after years of already being success...
115. Artificial Intelligence Explained!: Is AI Bad for Society? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is all around us. Perhaps you even found this podcast thanks to Spotify or Apple podcasts’ AI recommending it to you! But fo...
“Stab in the back,” “Back to the wall,” “Behind your back”: 6 Essential ‘Back’ Idioms (English Vocabulary Lesson)
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some useful idioms revolving around your ‘back!’ TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkingineng...
114. ‘Parasite’, ‘Squid Games’, and ‘BTS’: The Korean Wave Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson)
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Korean culture has become incredibly popular, influential, and widespread over the last few years. The movie “Parasite” has won Oscars, the “Squ...
113. The Last Chance to Save the World?: COP 26 Explained!! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next two weeks, almost every country and world leader will gather in Glasgow, Scotland, to attend the world’s most important climate confer...
‘Ghost towns,’ ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous,’ and ‘Graveyard Shift’: Idioms and Phrases for a Spooky Halloween (English Vocabulary Lesson)
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some spooky idioms and phrases that you can use everyday, not just on Halloween! Transcr...
Tongue Twister Challenge!: English Pronunciation Practice
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Thinking in English let’s test your English pronunciation skills by practicing some fun and challenging Tongue twisters! ...
112. English Accents Explained!: Why do Language Learners Have Accents and Should We Care? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do language learners have an accent when speaking? Can we improve our accents? Should we really care about having an accent? Let’s talk about th...
How to Describe Pain in English!! Essential Vocabulary and Phrases (English Vocabulary Lesson)
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some new ways to talk about and describe pain in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkingi...
111. Should We Still Use the Death Penalty?: English Language Debate (English Vocabulary Lesson)
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How should we punish criminals? Should we have the death penalty for the worst crimes? Or is the death penalty unacceptable in our modern societies? T...
110. Why do Authoritarian Countries Buy Football Clubs?: Saudi Arabia and the Purchase of Newcastle United! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At the beginning of October, English football club Newcastle United were taken over by a Saudi Arabian supported investment fund, and over night becam...
“Have Egg on Your Face,” “Put Your Foot in it,” and “Sheepish”: Idioms and Phrases for Embarrassing Situations! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you “Have Egg on Your Face"? Have you “Put Your Foot in it"? Do you feel “Sheepish”? In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn ...
109. Nobel Prizes Explained!: History, Context, and Current State of the World’s Most Famous Awards (English Vocabulary Lesson)
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last few weeks, the winners of this year's Nobel Prizes have been announced. The Nobel Prizes are perhaps the most prestigious and well known...
108. Should We Bring Extinct Animals Back To Life?: De-Extinction Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, it has been announced that a group of researchers in the US are planning to bring back the woolly mammoth from extinction. While some scient...
“Feeling blue,” “Crying Crocodile Tears,” and “Down in the Dumps”: Excellent Sadness Idioms!! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are You “Feeling blue,” “Crying Crocodile Tears,” or “Down in the Dumps”? In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some other...
107. Insects, Artificial Meat, and Microbes: What Is The Future of Food? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the future of food? If we do not change the way we eat and produce food, we are going to struggle to feed the entire planet in the future and ...
5 Challenging English Riddles!: Use Your English Skills to Find the Answers! (ESL Riddles)
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm going to give you five challenging riddles to try and solve! Use your English skills to find the answers! TRANSCRIPT!! - https://thinkin...
Are You ‘Bursting with Joy,’ ‘Over The Moon,’ or ‘On Cloud Nine’?: Idioms and Phrases to Describe Happiness!!
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are You ‘Bursting with Joy,’ ‘Over The Moon,’ or ‘On Cloud Nine’? In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some other fascina...
106. TOEFL vs IELTS!: Which One Should You Take? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking about taking an English proficiency test to check your language level? Or do you need the result for a job, to move to another countr...
105. Crazy Conspiracy Theories That Were Actually True!! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A mission to recruit Nazi war criminals? CIA mind control experiments? A President trying to steal important documents? These might sound crazy, but t...
5 Essential English Proverbs - Perfect for ESL Learners! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some essential English proverbs! TRANSCRIPT = https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/24/5-essen...
104. What is the Autumnal Equinox?: The First Day of Autumn (or Spring) Explained!! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Wednesday the 22nd of September the entire world will experience an equal amount of daylight and darkness. This is known as an equinox, and is cele...
103. Who Owns Antarctica? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Antarctica is one of the most unique parts of our planet, it is full of natural resources, and is increasingly important for economic and strategic re...
10 Must Know British English Slang Words!
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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! Sl...
102. What is Cancel Culture?: Is Cancel Culture Good for Society? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you spend much time online, on social media, or watching American news channels, you have probably come across the phrase ‘cancel culture’ befo...
101. Illegal Names Explained: Why some countries regulate names! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about names? In different countries and cultures, names can vary considerably. In fact, some places even ban or regulate the nam...
7 Amazing TV Shows to Learn British English!
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
100. How Many Oceans Are There? How Many Continents Are There? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many oceans are there? And how many continents are there? While at first you might think these are quite simple questions, the answers can depend ...
99. Should We Colonize Space? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should we colonize space? Should humans leave Earth and try to make the Moon, or Mars, or another planet our new home? Is this even something worth co...
5 Amazing Books to Improve Your English!
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 read...
98. Are Video Games Bad For Children?: China’s Video Game Ban Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson)
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
China recently announced the world’s strictest limitations on children’s ability to play video games. On this episode of Thinking in English, let’...
97. Dark Tourism Explained: Why do people want to visit dangerous and terrifying places? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Although most people like to spend their vacations visiting historical sites or sunbathing on the beach, some people choose to visit dangerous and ter...
“When pigs fly:” Essential English Idioms, Expressions, and Proverbs! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Thinking in English. Today I want to introduce some common English idioms, proverbs, and expressions using the word “fly”. TRANSCR...
96. What are the Paralympic Games?: Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Tuesday 24th of August, the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will be held! Although the Paralympics tend to attract less attenti...
95. The World’s Strangest Time Zones!: What are time zones and why are they so weird? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may not have thought about it before, but time zones are strange. What are time zones and why do we use them? Who decided the world should be loos...
Awesome English Riddle Challenge!!
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
94. The Fall of Afghanistan: What is happening in Afghanistan - Part 2 (English Vocabulary Lesson)
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Sunday 15th August, the Taliban entered the capital city of Afghanistan and effectively took control of the country. Let’s look at what has happe...
93. Why Do We Need Passports to Travel?: A history of the passport! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to travel abroad, you need a passport. But why? Why do we need these little documents to leave our own country? When was the first passpor...
92. What is happening in Afghanistan? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few months, fighting and conflict in Afghanistan has been increasing. As the US leaves, the problems in the country seem to be multiplyi...
‘Fat Cats,’ ‘Cat Naps,’ and ‘Doggy Bags’: Dog and Cat Idioms!
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
91. What is a refugee? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of people around the world are forced to flee their homes, abandon their belongings, and search for safety in countries away from their own c...
10 Business Abbreviations! (Advanced English Vocabulary)
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world of business is full of strange and often confusing abbreviations and acronyms. To be able to communicate effectively and successfully in an ...
90. Should the Weekend be Longer?: The Four Day Working Week (English Vocabulary Lesson)
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about why you work 5 days a week? Or 8 hours a day? Why are weekends only two days long? Research suggests that there could be r...
89. What is the most ‘normal’ country in the world? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last year and a half, the way people live, work, socialise, and much more, has completely changed. While we are beginning to return to normal...
More than delicious: Advanced Food Vocabulary (English Vocabulary Lesson)
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
88. Why are the Tokyo 2020 Olympics so controversial? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
87. How to Move Country in the Middle of a Pandemic!
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m going to talk about a big change in my life, explain why I've not uploaded many episodes recently, and discuss the process of m...
The 'Rona', 'Covidiots', and 'Quarantinis': Covid-19 Slang (English Vocabulary Lesson)
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I want to introduce some common slang that English speakers are using to talk about Covid-19 and the pandemic! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinking...
Terrifyingly Troubling Tongue Twisters!: A Pronunciation Challenge
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I want to challenge you to a tongue twister competition! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/28/terrifyingly-troubling-tongue...
English Riddle Challenge (Mini Episode 1)
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m going to give you all a challenge! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/06/23/3-english-riddles/ CONTACT US!! INSTAGRAM ...
86. The Best Way to Master English?: Everything You Need to Know About Language Exchanges!
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to improve your English is by speaking as regularly as possible. But, for many of you, it might be difficult to find people or opportunit...
85. Football English: All the Vocabulary You Need to Watch the UEFA European Football Championship in English! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back of the net! What a save! To move the goalposts! To be on the ball! English, and especially British English, is full of football related vocabular...
84. Where is the Best Place to Live?: the Most ‘Liveable’ City 2021 (English Vocabulary Lesson)
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where is the best place to live in the world? Which city has the best living conditions? And how can we determine what the “best” really means? Fo...
83. Why are the World’s Most Powerful Leaders Meeting in the UK?: The G7 Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week seven of the most powerful leaders in international politics are meeting in the south of England. The G7 members will discuss the pandemic, ...
82. Why is your English not improving?: Tips and advice on how to get better! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is your English not improving? So many students tell me that they have been studying for years, and practicing in many different ways, but they ca...
81. The End of Coffee!!: How can we save the world’s coffee industry? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coffee is in jeopardy. As the world’s temperatures increase and the climate changes, it is becoming more and more difficult to grow coffee. For farm...
80. Why did Belarus “Hijack” a Plane? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week, the Eastern European country Belarus stopped a plane travelling from Greece to Lithuania. While on the ground they took and arreste...
79. What is the strangest language in the world? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the strangest language in the world? Many linguists believe that all languages share certain universal rules and features. They believe that h...
78. What is the Eurovision Song Contest? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to talk about one of the most popular events in Europe: the Eurovision Song Contest. With nearly 200 mi...
77. How do you make people have more children? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to talk about declining populations! In many wealthy countries, fewer children are being born, which co...
76. Conversational English vs Business English vs Academic English: What’s the difference? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of thinking in English, I’m going to introduce you to conversational English, business English and academic English! It is incredibl...
75. What is a Covid-19 Variant? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to talk about Covid variants. What is a variant? Why are there so many variants right now? Are these mo...
74. Is Taiwan the Most Dangerous Place in the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where is the most dangerous place in the world? According to the Economist, the answer might be Taiwan. This probably comes as a shock for anyone who ...
73. The Weird Language of English Newspapers! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to introduce you all to the weird language of English newspapers. Newspapers are full of words, vocabul...
72. How Much Money is Housework Worth? (English Vocabulary List)
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much money is housework worth? A recent court case in China gave a housewife compensation for doing all of her family's housework, while her husba...
71. Is the Internet Making People Stupid? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is the internet making people stupid? Is it making us less intelligent? Certainly the internet is changing the way we think, the way we learn, and the...
70. Should Museums Return Historical Artefacts? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Museums around the world have historical artefacts in their collections with controversial histories. Many of their exhibits were taken or stolen from...
69. The European Super League: Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Twelve of the biggest European football clubs have announced their intention to form their own competition, known as the Super League. This has become...
68. Ramadan 2021: An Introduction to Islam’s Holy Month! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On April 12th the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began. Millions of Muslims around the world are now fasting, observing the religious holiday, and celeb...
67. Who was Prince Philip? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, passed away. His death has dominated news reporting in the UK and a...
66. What is Wrong with Israel’s Politics? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is wrong with Israel’s politics? In the last two years, they have had four different elections. Each time no leader has been able to form a gov...
65. What is the Milk Tea Alliance? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Thinking in English we will discuss the Milk Tea Alliance. Protestors and pro-democracy activists in South East Asia have begun to ...
64. Daylight Savings Time!: Why do we change our time in the summer? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the final Sunday of March, the UK and many other European countries adjust their time forward by one hour. This is known as Daylight Savings Time, ...
63. North Korean Missile Tests: Explained!! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
North Korea has recently restarted missile tests, worrying neighbouring countries and international organisations. Why have they decided to do this no...
62. Octopuses vs Octopi vs Octopodes: The Strange World of English Plurals
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
61. What is the Happiest Country in the World?: 2021 World Happiness Report (English Vocabulary Lesson)
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where is the happiest country in the world? How can we measure happiness? Is happiness a good way to compare countries? Has the ongoing pandemic affec...
60. St Patrick’s Day: Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I want to talk about St Patrick’s day! St Patrick’s day is an incredibly popular celebration of Ireland and Irish culture with ev...
59. 5 Books Recommendations to Improve Your English!
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading is an incredibly important skill to learn and improve for all language students. You can build your vocabulary and grammar knowledge, discover...
58. The Future of Nuclear Power: 10 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has been 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake struck the Asian country, causing a massive and destructive tsunami. On this episode of T...
57. Is Democracy Dying?: Freedom House 2021 Report (English Vocabulary Lesson)
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is democracy dying? According to a recently released report, the answer might be ‘yes.’ Freedom House’s democracy rankings for 2020 were release...
56. The Minimum Wage Debate: Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the lowest wage a company should be able to pay someone? This is not an easy question to answer. Higher wages might help workers but hurt comp...
55. British English vs American English: Which is Better??
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...