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301. UK General Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jun 17, 2024

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On July 4th, 2024, the UK will hold a general election to elect a new government, parliament, and Prime Minister.

In this episode, I want to provide a detailed and thorough explanation and introduction to how elections work in the United Kingdom!

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Prime Minister (noun): The head of government in a parliamentary system who is responsible for running the government.
Parliament (noun): The supreme legislative body in a country, made up of elected representatives who make and pass laws.
Election (noun): A formal process by which voters choose individuals to hold public office.
Government (noun): The governing body of a nation, responsible for making and enforcing laws and policies.
Vote (verb): To cast a ballot in an election.
Constituency (noun): A geographical area represented by an elected official in a legislative body.
Campaign (verb): To work actively to promote a candidate, cause, or policy.

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300. How to Think in English?? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jun 10, 2024

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After 300 main episodes of Thinking in English, it is finally time to talk about the problem of the thinking in different languages, including English!We’ll discuss the definition of thinking, talk about whether you need language to think, consider whether thinking in English (or any language) is possible for people without a “voice in their head”, and end with a discussion on how you can start thinking in English and whether you actually should!This has been one of the most requested topics of all time, so I hope you enjoy listening!!

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Conscious (Adjective): Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Neuroscientist (Noun): A scientist who studies the brain and nervous system.
Stroke (Noun): A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
Visualise (Verb): Form a mental image of something; imagine.
Inner monologue (Noun): The internal dialogue one has with oneself in one's mind.
Polyglot (Noun): A person who knows and is able to use several languages.

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299. What are the Chagos Islands? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jun 03, 2024

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You might not have heard about the Chagos Islands, but I think it is a story everyone should know.

It is a story that involves colonialism, the construction of a secretive military base, and the entire population of the islands being forcibly removed from their homes and kicked out of their islands by the UK government.

Hopefully you’ll learn something new today!

Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/06/03/299-what-are-the-chagos-islands-english-vocabulary-lesson/

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Archipelago (Noun): A group or chain of islands.
Dependency (Noun): A territory controlled or governed by another country.
Strategic (Adjective): Important or crucial for achieving a specific purpose.
Indigenous (Adjective): Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
To evict (Verb): To force someone to leave a property or land, typically by legal means.
Sovereignty (Noun): The authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions within its territory.
Resettlement (Noun): The process of moving people to a new place to live.

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298. Wealth and Inequality: Should Inheritance Be Abolished? (English Vocabulary Lesson) May 27, 2024

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What is inheritance? Should inheritance be taxed? And if so, at what level?

Today I want to talk about wealth, inequality, and whether or not we should change our system of inheritance in the future!

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Inheritance (Noun): Property, money, or assets received from someone who has died.
Progressive Tax (Noun): A tax system in which the rate of tax increases as income or inheritance increases.
Wealth (Noun): The amount of valuable possessions or money owned by an individual, family, or society.
Asset (Noun): A useful or valuable thing or person.
Estate (Noun): All the money and property owned by a particular person, especially at death.
Meritocracy (Noun): A system in which advancement or success is based on ability or achievement rather than on factors such as age, race, or class.
Inequality (Noun): Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.

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297. What Have I Learned From Living Abroad? (English Vocabulary Lesson) May 20, 2024

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Today I am going to talk about my experiences moving abroad, how it has changed my life, and some of the most important lessons I have learned over the past 8 years. Hopefully you will all find something useful or relatable in this episode!

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Immigration (Noun): The act of moving to a foreign country for the purpose of residing there.
Visa (Noun): An official authorization attached to a passport, permitting the holder to enter, leave, or stay in a foreign country for a period.
Overwhelmed (Adjective): Feeling defeated or unable to cope.
Bureaucratic (Adjective): Relating to the administration of governmental agencies characterized by excessive red tape and routine procedures.
Language barrier (Noun): The difficulty that arises from differences in language between people who are trying to communicate with each other.
Lonely (Adjective): Feeling sad and alone due to a lack of companionship or social interaction.
Friendship (Noun): A close and supportive relationship between two or more people.

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296. What is Happening in Haiti? (English Vocabulary Lesson) May 13, 2024

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Haiti is in the middle of another crisis. Gangs have taken over the capital city, another leader has resigned, and the future is uncertain.

Today I’d like to take a look at the history of Haiti to see how the country has become one of the least stable and poorest in the world!

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Gang (Noun): A group of people who associate closely, for social reasons, criminal activities, or other common interests.
Intervention (Noun): The action or process of intervening in a situation, typically to alter or prevent an outcome.
Enslave (Verb): To make someone a slave.
Reparation (Noun): The making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged.
Instability (Noun): The state of being unstable; often characterized by unpredictable changes.
Overthrow (Verb): To remove from power, especially a government or ruler.
Devastation (Noun): Severe and widespread destruction or damage.

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295. Why Does Botswana Want to Send 20,000 Elephants to Germany? (English Vocabulary Lesson) May 06, 2024

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Botswana’s president made worldwide news headlines in April after he threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany. Why did he do this? What is the connection between elephants, hunting and conservation?

Today’s episode of Thinking in English is going to touch on topics including hunting, endangered species, elephant conservation, and more! And we will learn some new vocabulary while testing your listening comprehension.

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Big Game (Noun Phrase): Large and exotic animals, typically hunted for sport or trophy collection.
Trophy (Noun): An object, such as an animal's head or horns, kept as a symbol of a successful hunt.
Hunt (Verb): The act of capturing or killing wild animals.
Endangered (Adjective): at risk of extinction or disappearance from the wild.
Conservation (Noun): the protection and preservation of natural resources and ecosystems.
Cull (Verb): to selectively slaughter a portion of a wild animal population for management purposes.
Overpopulation (Noun): the condition of having too many individuals of a species in a given area.

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294. IELTS, TOEFL, and Other English Exams: Guide to English Proficiency Tests (English Vocabulary Lesson) Apr 29, 2024

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What is an English proficiency test? What is the difference between IELTS and TOEFL?

What English Proficiency test should you take if you want to study abroad? Do you really need to take a test?

Today, let’s answer these questions as I give you an in-depth guide to English proficiency tests!

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IELTS: International English Language Testing System
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
Cambridge English Tests: Suite of standardized English language proficiency exams developed by Cambridge Assessment English
TOEIC: Test of English for International Communication
PTE: Pearson Test of English
OET: Occupational English Test
Duolingo English Test: Online English proficiency test offered by Duolingo
LanguageCert International ESOL: Suite of English language exams offered by LanguageCert
IELTS Life Skills: Specific version of the IELTS test for visa and immigration purposes
LanguageCert SELT: LanguageCert Secure English Language Test

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293. History of Coffee! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Apr 22, 2024

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What is coffee? Who was the first person to think of creating a drink from coffee beans?

How did coffee spread from the forests of East Africa to almost every town on earth? And what is the future of the coffee industry?

Let’s discuss these questions and more on today’s episode of Thinking in English!

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Brew (Verb): To prepare a beverage by extracting flavours from a substance through the use of hot water.
Coffee Beans (Noun): The seeds of the coffee plant, often roasted and ground to make coffee.
Roast (Verb): To heat coffee beans at a high temperature, typically in an oven or over an open flame, in order to enhance flavour and aroma.
Aroma (Noun): A distinctive, usually pleasant smell, often associated with food or beverages.
Consume (Verb): Eating food and drinking beverages.
Spread (Verb): To extend something over an area or among a group of people, often referring to the distribution of information, products, or practices.

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292. What Does Bilingual Actually Mean? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Apr 15, 2024

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Join Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish What does it mean to be bilingual? What are the different types of bilingualism? Is it possible for anyone to become bilingual or multilingual? And how can you become bilingual in English and your native language? Hopefully this episode will answer a few of these questions and introduce the concept of bilingualism to all of you! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/04/15/292-what-does-bilingual-actually-mean-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog⁠ Vocabulary List Bilingualism (Noun): The ability to use two languages well. Lingua franca (Noun): A common language used for communication between speakers of different native languages. Proficiency (Noun): Skill or expertise in a particular field or subject. Simultaneous (Adjective): Occurring, existing, or done at the same time. Dominant (Adjective): Having power or influence over others. Sequential (Adjective): Happening in a particular order or sequence. Balanced (Adjective): Having equal proportions of different elements. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

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