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**Thinking in English**

Thinking in English is a podcast for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to do more than just study grammar and vocabulary.

I believe that thinking is one of the most important steps on the road to fluency. That’s why each episode explores fascinating topics, from politics, economics, and history to philosophy, science, and culture.

Instead of simply learning English, this podcast helps you learn in English. You’ll expand your knowledge, discover new ideas, and improve your language skills, all at the same time.

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Latest Episodes:

How to THINK CRITICALLY in ENGLISH!!! Mar 07, 2022

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On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn how to think critically!

TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/07/how-to-think-critically-in-english/

Vocabulary List

To deter (v) - to prevent someone from doing something by making it difficult to do it or threatening bad results if they do (also in the form deterrence and deterrent)

High prices are deterring many young people from buying houses

To decimate (v) - to reduce something severely

Populations of endangered animals have been decimated

Proliferation (n) - a great and quick increase in number or amount

The proliferation of social media has changed how we communicate

Disarmament (n) - the act of taking away or giving up weapons

She said she supported nuclear disarmament

Self-interest (n) - the act of considering the advantage to yourself when making decisions

The company’s donation was motivated by self-interest

Conventional (adj) - traditional and ordinary

He lives a very conventional life

To stabilise (v) - if something stabilises, it becomes fixed or stops changing

The medicine stabilised his heart rate

Verification (n) - the act of proving or checking that something exists, is true, or is correct

We require verification of your age before you can buy beer

Rational (adj) - based on clear thought and reason
She made the rational decision and went home early

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139. Why China Should Have Industrialised First!: The Song Dynasty and the Industrial Revolution (English Vocabulary Lesson) Feb 28, 2022

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A thousand years ago, the Song dynasty of China created the most advanced and developed society in the world. It was so advanced that historians have compared it to 18th century Britain. However, unlike 18th century Britain, China did not have an industrial revolution. Let’s discuss why on today’s episode of Thinking in English!

TRANSCRIPT = https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/28/song-dynasty-and-the-industrial-revolution/

Vocabulary List

Skilled (adj) - skilled work needs to be done by someone who has had special training

We are recruiting experienced and skilled mechanics to work on a new project

Industry (n) - the companies and activities involved in the production of goods

The government has recently started listening to the concerns of industry

Manufacturing (n) - business of producing goods in large numbers

Car manufacturing has increased over the last month

To flourish (v) - to grow or develop successfully

The tomatoes in my garden are flourishing due to the warm weather

Dynasty (n) - a series of rulers or leaders who are all from the same family, or a period when a country is ruled by them

The Mogul dynasty ruled over India for centuries

To observe (v) - to watch carefully

Children learn by observing adults

Plague (n) - (usually bubonic plague) a very infectious disease which killed half of all Europeans in the 14th century

Millions died of the plague

Printing press (n) - a machine that prints text or images, especially for books, newspapers, or other documents

The printing press is one of the most important inventions in history

To kneel (v) - to go down into a position where one or both knees are on the ground

The mother knelt down beside her child

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5 Tongue Twisters to Improve Your English Pronunciation!! Feb 25, 2022

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Let's practice our English pronunciation with some of my favourite challenging tongue twisters!!

TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/25/5-tongue-twisters-to-improve-your-english-pronunciation/

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Most Difficult English Pronunciation Poem!!: The Chaos (English Pronunciation Lesson)

Terrifyingly Troubling Tongue Twisters!: A Pronunciation Challenge

Tongue Twister Challenge!: English Pronunciation Practice

112. English Accents Explained!: Why do Language Learners Have Accents and Should We Care? (English Lesson)

TONGUE TWISTERS

You know New York, you need New York, you know you need unique New York

He threw three free throws

Wayne went to Wales to watch walruses

We surely shall see the sun shine soon

Betty Botter bought some butter
But she said the butter’s bitter
If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter
But a bit of better butter will make my batter better
So ‘twas better Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter

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“Dead on Your Feet,” “Burnt Out,” and “Drained”: Tired Vocabulary, Synonyms, and Phrases! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Feb 23, 2022

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Are you a 'exhausted,' 'dead on your feet,' or 'worn out?' On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's learn some excellent vocabulary to describe tiredness in English!!

TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/23/tired-vocabulary-synonyms-and-phrases/

Vocabulary List

Isolated (adj) - not near to other places

He grew up in an isolated farm

Remote (adj) - a long way from any towns, cities, or other people

She studies remote communities high up in the mountains

To inhabit (v) - to live in a place

Those remote islands are only inhabited by birds and insects

To captivate (v) - to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive

Her singing captivated the audience

Polynesian (n) - a person from Polynesia (including Hawaii, Tonga, Tuvalu, Samoa, and more islands)

There are many Polynesian athletes playing professional rugby

To sight (v) - to suddenly see something or someone

After days at sea, the sailors finally sighted land

Perilous (adj) - extremely dangerous

The country roads are quite perilous

Mutiny (n) - an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers or sailors, refuses to obey orders and/or attempts to take control from people in authority (a ‘mutineer’ is a person involved in a ‘mutiny’)

Conditions on the ship were so bad that the crew started to plan a mutiny

To relocate (v) - to move or move something or someone from one place to another

The couple relocated to Spain

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Traditional British English Phrases Heading to the “Knacker's Yard” (English Vocabulary Lesson) Feb 18, 2022

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On today's episode of Thinking in English, I'm going to introduce some English sayings that are famous, but no longer commonly used!

TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/18/traditional-british-english-phrases-heading-to-the-knackers-yard/

Vocabulary List

To interrogate (v) - To ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence

The man was arrested and interrogated for five hours

To detain (v) - to force someone to officially stay in a place

A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning

To drop (v) - to stop something you were doing or planning to do

The union dropped its demands in return for a pay rise

To marginalise (v) - to treat someone or something as if they are not important

Some people are worried that the country’s native language will be marginalised

Relentless (adj) - continuing in a severe or extreme way

The relentless heat makes it difficult to work during the day

Arbitrarily (adv) - in a way that uses personal power unfairly and without considering people’s rights and wishes

Local officials enforce rules arbitrarily and unreasonably

Plight (n) - an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad, or difficult one

He was moved by the plight of the refugees

Honorary (adj) - given as a reward, without qualifying in a standard way

The university gave the president a honorary degree

Torture (n) - the act of causing great physical or mental pain in order to persuade someone to do something or to give information

He revealed his secrets under torture

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135. The End of Winter Sport?: Climate Change and the Future of the Winter Olympics! (English Vocabulary Lesson) Feb 11, 2022

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The Beijing winter Olympics are currently in full swing, but there is no snow falling from the sky. Over the next few decades, climate change and global warming will cause major problems for the future of winter sports. Is it the end of the winter Olympics? Let’s discuss it on today’s episode of Thinking in English!

TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/11/135-the-end-of-winter-sport/

Vocabulary List

Phenomenal (adj) - extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way

Sarah did a phenomenal presentation during yesterday’s meeting

Artificial (adj) - made by people, often as a copy of something natural

He refuses to wear clothes made of artificial fabric

Reliably (adv) - in a way that can be trusted or believed

The soccer team reliably sells 5000 tickets a game

Unstable (adj) - not firm and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to last

It is a poor and politically unstable country

Suboptimal (adj) - less than optimal (the best possible); not very good

The court decided that the police response was suboptimal

Saviour (n) - someone or something that saves someone from danger or harm

The president likes to claim he is the saviour of the nation

Viable (adj) - able to work as intended or able to succeed

I’m afraid your plan is not financially viable

To jeopardise (v) - to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged

She knew failing the test would jeopardise her chance to get into college

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