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261. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (English Vocabulary Lesson) Sep 11, 2023

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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were monumental structures, engineering marvels, and fantastic creations that were famous throughout Ancient Greece and its neighbouring societies! Today, let’s take a look at the seven wonders, their history, and their fate!

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Vocabulary

Wonder (n): an extraordinary and awe-inspiring creation or phenomenon
Structure (n): a building or construction, typically with a purpose or function, such as a monument, temple, or pyramid.
Subject of debate (phrase): something that is a matter of discussion, disagreement, or uncertainty among scholars, historians, or experts.
Intricate (adj): highly detailed, complex, and finely crafted, often involving many small and precise elements or patterns.
Marvel (n): an object, creation, or phenomenon that inspires a sense of wonder and admiration due to its exceptional qualities, beauty, or significance.
To adorn (v): to decorate or embellish something, often with ornaments, details, or decorative elements to enhance its appearance.
To commission (v): to officially request or hire someone to create a particular work or project, often for a specific purpose or commemoration.
Monumental (adj): of exceptional size, significance, or importance; it is used to emphasize the grandeur and importance of certain ancient structures and creations.

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260. How to argue (and win arguments) in English? Sep 04, 2023

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Do you know how to argue in English? Listen to this episode to find out how to build your argumentation skills and apply these in your personal life, work-life, and academic life!

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Vocabulary

To persuade (v): To convince someone to accept your viewpoint or take a particular action.
To convince (v): To make someone believe or agree with a certain idea or argument.
Counterargument (n): Opposing viewpoints or arguments that challenge the main argument.
Credibility (adj): The trustworthiness and believability of a source or speaker.
Antithesis (n): Presenting contrasting ideas to highlight the strengths of your argument.
Active listening (n): Paying close attention to what others are saying.
To resonate (v): Elicits a positive response or connection with the audience.

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259. What is BRICS? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Aug 28, 2023

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BRICS is expanding. The group now contains 11 large and powerful economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
However,… what exactly is BRICS? What is its purpose? And why is it expanding? Let’s discuss these questions today!

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Vocabulary

Emerging Economies (phrase) - Developing nations experiencing rapid growth and industrialization.
Institution (n) - An established organization or system, typically with specific goals, rules, and functions.
Multilateral Organization (n) - An international institution involving multiple countries that collaborate and make decisions collectively.
Expansion (n) - The act of becoming larger, more extensive, or broader in scope.
Convention (n) - A formal meeting where individuals or groups gather to discuss and address specific issues or topics.
Global Order (n) - The system or arrangement of power, governance, and international relations among nations on a global scale.
Sanction (n) - Official measures or penalties imposed as a means of pressure or punishment for specific actions or policies.
Alliance (n) - A formal agreement or partnership between two or more parties, often nations, for mutual support or cooperation

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258. What is Racketeering? And Why Has Donald Trump Been Accused of it? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Aug 21, 2023

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Donald Trump is being charged with racketeering in the US state of Georgia. What is racketeering? How serious are the charges? And why has Trump been accused of this crime? Let’s discuss these important questions in today’s episode of Thinking in English!

TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/08/21/258-what-is-racketeering-and-why-has-donald-trump-been-accused-of-it-english-vocabulary-lesson/

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Vocabulary

Charges (plural n) - Formal accusations of wrongdoing, often leading to legal action.
Legal case (n) - A matter that involves legal proceedings, typically in a court of law.
Influence (v) - The power to affect or change something, often related to manipulation.
Insurrection (n) - A violent uprising against authority or government.
Criminal organisation (n) - A group engaged in unlawful activities, typically with a structured hierarchy.
Racket (n) - A systematic scheme that carries out various criminal actions.
Prosecutors (n) - Legal officials responsible for bringing criminal charges against individuals.
Election interference (n) - Efforts to manipulate or influence election outcomes

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257. Which Country is the Best at Learning English? And What Can We Learn from Them? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Aug 13, 2023

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Which country has the highest level of English proficiency? Which country is the best at learning English? And what lessons can we learn from these high-proficiency countries?

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Vocabulary

Proficient (adj) - skilled and experienced.
Rankings (plural n) - A list of items or individuals arranged in order of importance, achievement, or performance.
Index(n) - A systematic arrangement or listing of information, often in a sequential or alphabetical order.
To dub (v) - To replace the original audio in a film or television program with a different language.
To immerse(v) - To become deeply involved or engaged in a particular activity or environment.
To be exposed (v) - To be subjected to or have experience in a particular situation or environment.
Multinational companies (n) - Corporations that operate in multiple countries and have business interests across national borders.
Lingua franca (n) - A common language used for communication among speakers of different native languages.

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256. Leaving the UK? The Future of the Orkney Islands! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Aug 07, 2023

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The Orkney Islands, a group of British Islands north of Scotland, are considering the possibility of leaving the UK, shocking the country. Let’s take a deeper look into Orkney’s unique history and some possibilities for its future!

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Vocabulary

Archipelago (n) - A group of small islands
Heritage (n) - The cultural, historical, or natural traditions passed down through generations.
Dowry (n) - in some societies, an amount of money or property that a woman's parents give to the man she marries.
To ignore (v) - to intentionally not listen or give attention to.
Let down (phrasal v) - To feel disappointed or betrayed by someone or something.
Autonomous (adj) - an autonomous organization, country, or region is independent and has the freedom to govern itself.
Self-governing (adj) - A country or an area that is self-governing is controlled by the people living there.
Tax havens (n) - Countries or territories with favourable tax regulations.

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255. The History of Women’s Football!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jul 31, 2023

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With the Women’s World Cup taking place right now in Australia and New Zealand, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the history of women’s football. From its early history to a time when women’s football was more popular the men’s sport, to being banned across the world… it is a fascinating story!

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Vocabulary

Association football (n) - Also known as soccer, the most widely played form of football with specific rules established by the Football Association (FA).
Spectator (n) - People who watch a sports event or performance.
Prejudice (n) - Preconceived opinions or attitudes towards a certain group or individual.
Newspaper coverage (n) - Reporting or news articles published in newspapers.
To found (n) – to bring something into existence.
Professional (adj) - used to describe someone who does a job that people usually do as a hobby.
Unsuitable (adj) - Not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
To overshadow (v) - to make something seem less important.

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254. More Science Based Tips for English Learners!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jul 26, 2023

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I’ve spent the past few weeks reading academic papers about sleep, immediate feedback, goal setting, perfectionism, and more. Today, let me share my findings with you and discuss how science can help you learn English!

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Sleep deprivation (n) - the condition of not having had enough sleep or of being prevented from having enough sleep, especially for several days or more.
Impaired (adj) - damaged in a way that makes something less effective.
Attention Span (n) - the length of time that someone can keep their thoughts and interest fixed on something.
To consolidate (v) - to become, or cause something to become, stronger, and more certain.
Perfectionism (n) - The tendency to strive for flawless performance, hindering language learners' progress.
To internalise (v) - to accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, etc. so that it becomes part of your character.
Near miss (n) - an attempt to do or achieve something that fails although it almost succeeds.
Unrealistic (adj) - having a wrong idea of what is likely to happen or of what you can really do; not based on facts.

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253. US Soldier Defects to North Korea?: What is a Defection and Why Do People Defect? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jul 24, 2023

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Defector (n) - A person who leaves their own country to live in another.
Demilitarised Zone (n) - A “demilitarised zone” is an area, agreed on by countries fighting, which cannot be occupied or used for military purposes by any country.
Propaganda (n) - information, ideas, opinions, or images, often only giving one part of an argument, that are broadcast or published with the intention of influencing people's opinions.
Espionage (n) - The practice of spying or obtaining secret information.
Disillusioned (adj) - disappointed and unhappy because of discovering the truth about something or someone that you liked or respected.
Ideological (adj) - based on or relating to a particular set of ideas or beliefs.
Traitor (n) - a person who is not loyal or stops being loyal to their own country, social class, beliefs, etc.
Intelligence (n) - secret information about the governments of other countries, especially enemy governments, or a group of people who collect and deal with this information.

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252. Science and English Learning: Research Backed Tips and Tricks to Help You Study! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jul 19, 2023

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What insights can science provide about language learning? And how can we use this research to learn English? Keep listening to find out!

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Vocabulary

To distribute (v) - to spread out tasks, resources, or information over intervals of time, space, or people.
Optimal (adj) - the most favourable or best possible.
Retention (n) - the ability to retain or remember information.
Recall (n) - the ability to remember things.
Input (n) - information or data that is fed into a system or the brain.
Memorisation (n) - the act or process of learning something so that you will remember it exactly:
Literacy (n) - the ability to read and write.
Immediate feedback (n) - prompt information given in response to an action or performance.

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