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184. Should Performance Enhancing Drugs Be Banned in Sports? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Nov 07, 2022

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Should performance enhancing drugs be allowed in professional sports? Some argue that drugs are dangerous, unfair, and against the spirit of sport! Others believe sport would be more exciting with PEDs and that it unfair to stop athletes from reaching their best performance. Let’s learn some new vocabulary and discuss sport and performance enhancing drugs in today’s episode!!

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177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

168. Should Kids Have Homework? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

163. Are Dress Codes a Good Thing? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

156. Should Owning a Dog Be Illegal!?!? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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To enhance (v) – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something

The sauce enhances the flavour of the meat

Doping (n) - the act of giving a person or animal drugs in order to make them perform better or worse in a competition

The anti-doping agency is committed to ending doping in sport

To test (v) - produce a specified result in a medical test, especially a drugs test

He tested positive of COVID-19 last week

Performance (n) - how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity

He was fired from his job for poor performance

Endurance (n) - the ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant, or painful for a long time

Running a marathon is a test of human endurance.

To cheat (v) - to behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want

She cheated in the test by copying from the boy in front

Guinea Pig (n) - a person used in a scientific test, for example to discover the effect of a drug on humans

They are asking student to be guinea pigs in their research into the disease

Clean (adj) - played or done according to the rules

Despite testing positive for steroids, he maintains he is a clean athlete

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How to Write Concisely!! (English Tips) Nov 02, 2022

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Today, let’s learn some useful methods to make your English writing clearer and more concise!

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Hoarse (adj) - (of a voice or a person) having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold

Figure (n) - the shape of a person’s body, or a body seen not clearly or from a distance:

To steal (v) - to do something quickly while trying not to be seen doing it

Abhorrence (n) – a hate of something or someone

Deception (n) – the act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage

To minister (v) – to attend to the needs of (someone).

Affliction (n) - something that makes you suffer

To beg (v) – to make a very strong and urgent request

Coincidence (n) - an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unlikely and surprising:

Spectre (n) – a ghost

Instantaneously (adv) - in a way that happens immediately, without any delay

To lament (v) - to express sadness and feeling sorry about something

Vehemence (n) - the forceful expression of strong feelings

Gesticulation (n) - movements with your hands or arms intended to express something or to emphasize what you are saying

Dismal (adj) - sad and without hope

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182. Bolsonaro vs Lula: The Brazilian Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Oct 26, 2022

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On October 30th, the people of Brazil will decide the next president of the country. The election could have major consequences for Brazil and the entire South American region. Today, let’s discuss how elections work in Brazil, the background of the two candidates, and some of the major issues during this year’s competition! And, we can learn some useful vocabulary and practice talking about Brazil’s election!

TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/26/bolsonaro-vs-lula-the-brazilian-election-explained/

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181. Why Did Liz Truss Resign? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

180. What was Wrong with Chile’s Constitution? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson)

178. What is Inflation? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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Vocabulary List

Incumbent (adj) - having a particular official position

The incumbent president of the US is Joe Biden

Corruption (n) – illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power

Political corruption is widespread throughout the country

Opposition (n) – elected politicians who belong to the largest political party not in government

The opposition candidate is currently leading the polls

Campaign (n) – a planned group of political/business/military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim

He became famous for his campaign against building a new airport

Money laundering (n) – the crime of moving illegal money through banks or businesses to make it look like legal money

He was convicted of money laundering four years ago

Law-and-order (n) – the introduction of laws and their strict enforcement by the police and courts

He described himself as a law-and-order politician

Misogynist (n) – a man who hates women

His critics described him as a misogynist

Deforestation (n) - the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people

Deforestation is destroying large areas of the Amazon rainforest

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181. Why Did Liz Truss Resign? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Oct 24, 2022

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After just 45 days as Prime Minister of the UK, Liz Truss has resigned. Today, let’s talk about what happened, discuss why Truss resigned, and predict what is going to happen next! And, at the same time, let’s learn and practice some political and economic vocabulary!

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180. What was Wrong with Chile’s Constitution? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson)

178. What is Inflation? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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Rebellion (n) – action agaisnt those in authority

There was a political rebellion against her economic policies

Front-runner (n) – the person, animal, or organization that is most likely to win something

She is the front-runner in the school math competition

Mandate (n) – the authority given to an elected group of people, such as a government, to perform an action or govern a country

The government is hoping to win the election and get a mandate for their policies from the people

To cut (v) – to make something shorter, lower, smaller, etc

The singer promised to cut ticket prices for his next concert

Ill-advised (adj) – not wise, and likely to cause problems in the future

He made an ill-advised investment in the property market

To sell off (phrasal v) – to charge a low price for something to encourage people to buy it

The supermarket is selling off bananas at half price

On the brink of something (idiom) – if something is on the brink of a bad situation, it is likely that situation will happen soon

The country is on the brink of civil war

General election (n) – an election in which the people living in a country vote to choose the government

The general election will be held next year

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180. What was Wrong with Chile’s Constitution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Oct 19, 2022

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Earlier this year, Chile drafted one of the most progressive constitutions in the world. It would have guaranteed rights for indigenous people, social policies, and environmental protection. Let’s discuss what a constitution is, why Chile’s proposed constitution was unprecedented, and why it ultimately failed!

TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/17/what-was-wrong-with-chiles-constitution/

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179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson)

178. What is Inflation? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

176. What was the French Revolution? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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Progressive (adj) – progressive ideas or systems are new and modern, encouraging change in society

His government promised to introduce more progressive social policies

Right (n) – the fact that a person can expect to be treated in a fair, morally acceptable, or legal way

Everyone has the right to education

Principle (n) – the basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works

The country is run on socialist principles

Fundamental (adj) – forming the base, from which everything else develops

We need to make fundamental changes to the way in which we treat our environment

Free market (n) – an economic system with only a small amount of government control, in which prices and earnings are decided by the level of demand

In a free market, if demand for a product increases, then so does its price

Indigenous (adj) – used to refer to, or relating to, the people who originally lived in a place

The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand

Provision (n) – a statement within an agreement or law that a particular thing must happen or be done

There are provisions in the law to protect foreign workers

Misinformation (n) – wrong information, information intended to deceive, or the fact that people are misinformed

There’s a lot of misinformation about the disease online

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Why You Should Study English in Malta! w/ English Learning for Curious Minds (English Conversation) Oct 17, 2022

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Today, I’m joined by the wonderful Alastair Budge from the English Learning for Curious Minds podcast to discuss the tiny island of Malta and how it became a destination for English learners! We discussed Malta’s history, what it is like to study there, and what kind of person should consider learning English in Malta.

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179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson) Oct 12, 2022

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Donald Trump is currently under criminal investigation. The FBI have raided his house in Florida, he has been interviewed by lawyers in New York, 850 of his supporters arrested, and his allies accused in Georgia. Interestingly, these events are actually part of four separate criminal investigations connected to Trump and his companies! Let’s learn more about Trump’s legal troubles today, while practicing some political and legal English!

TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/12/donald-trumps-legal-trouble/

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Investigation (n) – the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement

An investigation is under way into the disappearance of a 70-year-old man

To charge (v) – to make a formal statement saying that someone is accused of a crime

She’s been charged with murder

Offence (n) – an illegal act; a crime

Driving without a license is an offence

Federal (adj) – relating to the central government, and not to the government of a region

He broke both state and federal laws

Classified (adj) – classified information is officially stated to be secret

These documents contain classified material

To violate (v) – to break or act against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect

They were charged with violating federal law

To sentence (v) – to decide and say officially what a punishment will be

He was sentenced to life imprisonment

To prosecute (v) – to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a law court

Shoplifters will be prosecuted

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178. What is Inflation? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Oct 10, 2022

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What is inflation? Why are prices increasing for everyday items? What are the consequences of inflation? How can we control or limit rising prices? Let’s discuss these questions and more on today’s episode of Thinking in English!

TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/10/what-is-inflation/

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Stable (adj) - firmly fixed or not likely to move or change

I’m looking for a stable job in a bank!

Out of business (idiom) – closed down/no longer in business

My local hairdresser went out of business last month

Hypothetical (adj) – imagined or suggested but not necessarily real or true

This is hypothetical, but if I offered you a job, would you accept it?

Worth (adj) – having a particular value, especially in money

My house is worth $200,000

Keep track of something/someone (idiom) – to continue to be informed or know about someone or something

My sister has had so many jobs, I can’t keep track anymore

Goods (n) – things for sale, or things that you own

There is a 10 percent discount on electrical goods today

Monetary (adj) – relating to money in a country

The recent recession has been blamed on a bad monetary policy

Interest rate (n) – the interest percentage that a bank charges you when you borrow money, or the interest percentage a bank pays you when you save money

Interest rates are increasing

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177. Should Student Loan Debt be Forgiven? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Oct 05, 2022

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University can be a very expensive experience for young people across the world, and millions of people need to take out big loans to afford tuition fees and living expenses. The US government has just announced a plan to forgive some student loan debt… but is this a good idea? Let’s discuss this topic while practicing some useful financial vocabulary!

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Vocabulary List

Undergraduate (adj) – related to a university student who has not yet taken a first degree

My undergraduate degree was in History and Politics

To afford (v) – to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time

I don’t know how he can afford a new car on his salary

Loan (n) – an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back

He is trying to get a $50,000 loan to start a business

To owe (v) – to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you

I owe James £10

To forgive (v) – to allow someone to not have to pay a debt

Should rich countries forgive some of the debts owed by the poorest countries?

To take on something (Phrasal v) – to undertake a task or responsibility, especially a difficult one

I took on debt so I could afford university

To pay something off (Phrasal v) – to pay back money that you owe

We should be able to pay off the debt within three years

Disproportionately (adv) – in a way that is too large or too small in relation to something else

The disease disproportionately affects young people

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