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162. Why is 2022 so Hot?? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jul 27, 2022

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2022 has been very hot. In North America, Europe, and Asia, extreme heat waves have occurred over the past few months. But why? Why is 2022 so hot? In this episode, I’m going to help you understand this extreme weather, while introducing you to some useful vocabulary!

TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/07/27/why-is-2022-so-hot/

Vocabulary List

Scorching (adj/adv) - very hot

It was a scorching summer day

Unbearable (adj) - too painful or unpleasant for you to continue to experience

I was in unbearable pain after I burned all of my fingers at work

Humidity (n) - a measurement of how much water there is in the air

The temperature is 30 degrees, and the humidity is 60%

Searing (adj) - if something, such as a feeling or temperature, is described as searing, it is extreme

The marathon took place in the searing heat

Consider (v) - to believe to be; to think of as

This restaurant is considered to be the best in the world

Unprecedented (adj) - never having happened or existed in the past

40°C was an unprecedented temperature in the UK

Intense (adj) - extreme and very strong

It is difficult to work in the intense heat

To adapt (v) - to change, or to change something, to suit different conditions or uses

I had to adapt my plans to fit his schedule

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How to Stay Motivated?? Jul 25, 2022

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Studying English can be a frustrating experience. It takes a lot of effort, time, and sometimes you struggle to improve. How can you stay motivated? Listen to the rest of this episode to find out!

TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/07/25/how-to-stay-motivated/

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161. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

160. Why is Sri Lanka in Crisis? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

159. What is the Supreme Court? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

158. What was the Great Depression? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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161. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jul 20, 2022

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Boris Johnson has resigned as prime minister of the United Kingdom, and someone new will need to replace him! But we don’t currently know who the new prime minister will be! Today, I’m going to try and explain why Johnson resigned, how the new leader will be chosen, and explain some of the vocabulary needed to talk about British politics!

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Step down (phrasal v) - to leave an important job or position

He has decided to step down as captain of the team

Executive (n) - the part of government that is responsible for making certain that laws and decisions are put into action

The Prime Minister is in charge of the British executive

Scandal (n) - (an action or event that causes) a public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval

Their relationship caused a scandal in the office

To grope (v) - to touch someone’s body, usually when the other person does not like it

He was groped by a man at the bar

Accusation (n) - a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind

He made accusations against his former employers

To handle (v) - to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of

I thought he handled the situation very well

To nominate(v) - to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honour

Would you like to nominate anyone for director?

Candidate (n) - a person who is competing to get a job or elected position

There are three candidates standing in the election

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How to Become an Advanced Language Learner?! w/ James Brock (English Conversation) Jul 18, 2022

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Today I’m joined by one of my oldest friends – James Brock. James has led a very international life: as a child he lived in the UK, France, and Morocco. And as an adult he moved across the world to China, taught English, and eventually graduated top of his class from a Chinese university.

I invited James on to Thinking in English today because I think all of you listening can be inspired by James’ approach to studying languages, his ability to throw himself into foreign cultures, and his dedication to becoming an advanced language speaker! Aside from that, we also discussed the difficulty of attending school in France, accidentally eating duck heads in China, and why the visas prevented him from his dream job at Huawei!

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Vocabulary List

Turmoil (n) - a state of confusion, uncertainty, or disorder

The whole region is in turmoil

Foreign Exchange Reserves (n) - the amounts of money in foreign currencies that a country has at a particular time

Exporting more than you import is the best way of building foreign exchange reserves

Mismanagement (n) - the process of organising or controlling something badly

Two schools were shut down due to financial mismanagement

Remittance (n) - money that is sent by a foreign worker back to their own country

Immigrants sent $45 billion in remittances to Latin America last year

Domestic (adj) - relating to a person’s own country

You do not need a passport for domestic flights

To lease (v) - to make a legal agreement by which money is paid to use land, a building, a vehicle etc for a period of time

Our building lease expires in two weeks

To storm (v) - to attack a place or building by entering suddenly in great numbers

The fortress was stormed by hundreds of soldiers

Bailout (n) - the act of helping a person or organisation that is in difficulty, usually by giving or lending money

The bank asked the government for a bailout

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159. What is the Supreme Court? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jul 11, 2022

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Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States has made some incredibly influential and consequential decisions. But what is the supreme court? What is its role in US politics? And why has the supreme court become so active?

TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/07/11/what-is-the-supreme-court/

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To overturned (v) – to change a legal decision

The Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision last month

Branch (n) – a part of something larger

The Supreme Court is part of the judicial branch of government

To enforce (v) – to make people obey a law

It isn’t easy for the police to enforce speed limits

To implement (v) – to put a plan, system, or law into operation

Congress refused to implement tax reforms

To interpret (v) – to decide what the intended meaning of something is

It is difficult to interpret the meaning of the statistics

Check (n) – rules intended to prevent one person or group from having too much power

We need effective checks on the power of the president

Veto (n) – an official power or right to refuse to accept or allow something

The president has the power of veto over any bill

Segregation (n) – the policy of keeping one group of people apart from another and treating them differently, especially because of race, sex, or religion

The system of racial segregation that used to exist in South Africa was called apartheid

To split (v) – to divide into two or more parts

The teacher split the students into three groups

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158. What was the Great Depression? (English Vocabulary Lesson) Jul 06, 2022

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With the world currently experiencing a variety of economic problems, I thought it would be interesting to look at the worst economic crisis in modern history! What was the Great Depression? What caused it? And how did it end? Let’s discuss these questions and more on today’s episode on Thinking in English!

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Vocabulary List

Recession (n) – a period when the economy of a country is not successful and conditions for business are bad for months

Much of the world fell into recession after the stock market crash in 2007

Depression (n) – a serious economic crisis in which there is very little business activity and little employment for years

The world plunged into depression in the 1930s

Downturn (n) – a reduction in the amount or success of something, such as the economy

There is evidence of a downturn in the housing market

Recklessly (adv) – in a way that is dangerous and shows that you are not thinking about the risks and results of behaviour

She spends her money recklessly

Production (n) –making or growing goods to be sold

Wheat production has fallen over the past 6 months

To trade (v) – buying and selling shares on the stock exchange

The volume of stocks traded today was unusually high

Makeshift (adj) – temporary and of low quality, but used because of sudden need

Thousands of refugees are living in makeshift camps

To stimulate (v) – to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active

The government plans to cut taxes to stimulate the economy

To devalue (v) – to reduce the rate at which money can be exchanged for foreign money

The British pound was devalued and it caused a major economic crisis

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How to IMPROVE Your Small Talk Skills? Jul 04, 2022

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On today’s episode of Thinking in English, I want to give you all some tips and advice on how to improve your small talk skills!

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Vocabulary List

Intention (n) - something that you want and plan to do

It wasn’t my intention to exclude her from the party - I just forgot her

Anglicised (adj) - made English in sound, appearance, or character

Immigrants to the US often anglicised their names

Pride (n) - feelings of worth and respect

The country’s national pride has been damaged by sporting failures

Synonymous (adj) - having the same meaning

The words “ annoyed” and “irritated” are synonymous

To adopt (v) - to accept or start to use something new

I think it is time to adopt a new approach to climate change

To ditch (v) - to get rid of something that is no longer wanted

The criminals ditched the stolen car in a different town

To signal (v) - to show that you intend or are ready to do something

The death of Chairman Mao signalled the end of an era in Chinese history

Long-standing (adj) - having existed for a long time

He broke our long-standing agreement

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