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281. What is a Blue Zone? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jan 29, 2024

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Where is the healthiest place on earth? Where do people live the longest lives? And what is a blue zone? Let’s discuss these questions on today’s episode! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/01/29/281-what-is-a-blue-zone-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 Lifestyle (noun): The way in which a person lives, including habits, behaviours, and daily activities. Longevity (noun): The state of having a long duration of life. Lifespan (noun): The length of time a person lives. Moderation (noun): Consuming things in appropriate amounts, avoiding excess. Well-Being (noun): The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. Diet (noun): The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. Calorie (noun): A unit of measurement for energy, often used to quantify the energy content of food and beverages. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

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280. Should Donald Trump Be Allowed to Run For President Again? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jan 22, 2024

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Donald Trump is the frontrunner to be the Republican candidate in this year’s US presidential election. But… should he be allowed to run for president?

In a few weeks the US Supreme Court will answer this very question.

Let’s talk about this situation in today’s episode!

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Election (noun): The formal process of choosing a person for a public office or position, typically through voting.
Frontrunner (noun): The leading candidate or contestant in a competition or election.
Fraud (noun): Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
Insurrection (noun): A violent uprising or rebellion against a government or authority.
To run (verb): To compete as a candidate in an election; to seek or be nominated for a political office.
Legal Case (noun): A dispute or issue brought before a court for resolution; a matter to be decided by law.
Campaign (noun): A series of organized activities, events, or efforts with a particular purpose, especially a political or social cause.

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279. Indian Mutiny, the Cat-O’-Nine-Tails, and Mercury Poisoning: The Surprising Origins of English Idioms! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jan 15, 2024

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What do the 1857 Indian Mutiny, a brutal punishment feared by sailors, and mercury poisoning all have in common? All of these things lie behind three common idioms.

Today, let’s take a deeper look at these idioms while exploring their surprising etymologies!

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Bite the Bullet (idiom): To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and fortitude, often accepting the inevitable.
Cat Got Your Tongue (idiom): A phrase used to inquire why someone is unusually quiet or not speaking.
Mad as a Hatter (idiom): Completely crazy or insane, often used to describe someone with eccentric behavior.

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278. The History of Fish and Chips! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jan 08, 2024

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Fish and chips is the most iconic, and one of the most popular, dishes from the United Kingdom.

Today, let me give you a detailed explanation of the origins, history, and variations of this classic meal!

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Takeaways (Noun): Establishments where prepared food is sold to be eaten somewhere else.
Fillet (Noun): A boneless cut or slice of meat or fish.
Texture (Noun): The feel or consistency of a surface or substance.
Batter (Noun/Verb): A mixture of eggs, flour, and liquid used to coat food before frying; the process of coating food with such a mixture.
National Dish (Noun): A traditional or iconic dish that is considered representative of a particular country.
Iconic (Adjective): Widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture.
Chain Restaurants (Noun): A series of connected restaurants under the same brand or ownership.

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277. How to Form Great Study Habits! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jan 01, 2024

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In 2024, I want you all to form great study habits. I want you all to achieve your goals (whether it is English learning or something else).

And I think the best way to do this is by learning how to form excellent habits and how to break bad habits.

So, let’s discuss this in detail today!

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Habit (noun): A settled, regular, and automatic behaviour, especially one that is hard to give up.
Motivation (noun): The reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
Unconscious (adjective): Operating or occurring without awareness.
Intentional (adjective): Done with purpose or intention; not accidental.
Behaviour (noun): The observable actions and responses exhibited by an individual.
Cue (noun): A signal or prompt that induces someone to take a particular action.
Consistent (adjective): Acting or done in the same way over time.

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276. What is a Traditional British Christmas? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Dec 25, 2023

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Happy Christmas to all the Thinking in English listeners out there! In this Christmas special episode, I am going to introduce you to a traditional British Christmas. Hope you enjoy listening!

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Festive (adjective):Related to a celebration or festival.
Carols (noun):Festive songs, often associated with Christmas.
Stockings (noun): Long socks traditionally hung by the fireplace for small gifts.
Boxing Day(noun): The day after Christmas in the UK.
Public holiday (noun): A day on which most businesses and schools are closed.
Advent (noun): The period of four weeks before Christmas.

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275. Are Professional Sports Stars Paid Too Much?: Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million Contact! (English Vocabulary Lesson ) Dec 18, 2023

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Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese baseball star, is signing a $700 million 10 year contract… is this too much? Are professional sports stars paid too much?

Let’s discuss this on today’s episode of Thinking in English!

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Contract (Noun): A formal agreement between two parties, specifying terms, conditions, and obligations.
Endorsements (Noun): Public support or approval, especially by a famous person or celebrity, often for products or services.
Two-way Player (Noun): A player in sports, like baseball, who excels in both offensive (batting) and defensive (pitching) skills.
Valuable (Adjective): Having considerable monetary worth or importance.
Pitching (Noun): Throwing the ball in baseball with the aim of getting the batter out.
Supply and Demand (Phrase): The fundamental economic principle determining the price of goods and services.
Salary (Noun): Fixed regular payments made by an employer to an employee.

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274. What is an Anarcho-Capitalist?: The Election of Javier Milei in Argentina! (English Vocabulary Lesson ) Dec 11, 2023

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Argentina has elected Javier Milei as their new President. Milei has described himself as a libertarian and anarcho-capitalist… but what does this mean? What is an anarcho-capitalist?
Let’s discuss this on today’s episode of Thinking in English!

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Libertarian (Noun): A person who advocates for individual freedom, limited government, and the free-market .
Anarcho-capitalism (Noun): A political ideology and economic theory supporting the elimination of the state, emphasizing voluntary interactions, private property, and free-market capitalism.
Nickname (Noun): Informal names given to someone, often reflecting their characteristics.
Anarchist (Noun): A person who advocates for a society without government or central authority.
Free market (Noun): An economic system where prices and wages are determined by unrestricted competition and supply and demand.
Limited government (Noun): A political philosophy advocating for minimal government intervention in personal and economic affairs.
Private property (Noun): Ownership of assets and resources by individuals or private organisations.

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273. How Many English Words Did William Shakespeare Invent? (English Vocabulary Lesson ) Dec 03, 2023

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Classics (noun): Works of literature that are considered of the highest quality and lasting significance.
Iconic (adjective): Widely recognized and admired, representing a symbol or characteristic.
Playwright (noun): A person who writes plays.
Feud (noun): A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.
Popularized (verb): Made widely known and accepted.
Works (noun): Literary creations or compositions, such as plays and poems.
Sonnet (noun): A specific form of poem that typically consists of 14 lines.
Giant (noun): Used metaphorically to signify immense influence and significance in the world.

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272. What is Panda Diplomacy? (English Vocabulary Lesson ) Nov 27, 2023

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Imagine you are the leader of a country. How do you improve your international reputation? How do you make friends and gain influence?

Countries around the world have tried a lot of creative approaches, but perhaps my favourite approach is Panda Diplomacy!

What is Panda Diplomacy? How did it start? And is it ending? Let’s discuss today!

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Diplomacy (Noun):The conduct of international relations and negotiations between countries to maintain peaceful and productive relationships.
Soft Power (Noun):The use of attraction and persuasion to influence others, as opposed to coercion.
Coercion (Noun):The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Lease (Verb): To allow, temporarily, the use of something in exchange for payment.
Goodwill (Noun):A friendly and cooperative attitude or disposition.
Ambassadors (Noun):Diplomats representing their country and promoting its interests abroad.
Normalization (Noun): The process of improving diplomatic ties between countries.

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