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Thinking in English
Thomas Wilkinson
Thinking in English is a podcast designed for intermediate and advanced English learners. I believe that thinking is an incredibly important step on the road fluency, and we aim to help you achieve this by discussing topics ranging from politics and economics, to philosophy and science. Rather than "learning English", Thinking in English focuses on "learning in English." Learn something new, listen to something interesting, and improve your English at the same time! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
- 13 minutes 30 secondsThe 2008 Financial Crisis and Housing Bubble - Past Perfect Continuous (English Grammar Lesson)
The world was hit by a major recession in the year 2008, caused in part by a massive housing bubble in the United States. Banks had been lending money to almost anyone (even if they couldn’t afford it) and investors had been assuming that house prices would continue rising.
They were wrong.
Today I want to talk about the financial crisis, the housing bubble, and the man who had been predicting a financial collapse for years. In order to talk about this topic, we need to understand and know how to use the past perfect continuous tense.
Let’s practise the past perfect continuous and learn about the financial crisis!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/01/13/the-2008-financial-crisis-and-housing-bubble-past-perfect-continuous-english-grammar-lesson/
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Vocabulary
- Ban (Noun/Verb): An official prohibition or restriction of something.
- Comply (Verb): To act according to a rule, order, or request.
- Enforce (Verb): To make sure laws or rules are followed by applying authority.
- Age Verification (Noun): The process of confirming someone's age to ensure they meet age-related requirements.
- Regulate (Verb): To control or supervise something by implementing rules or laws.
- Addictive (Adjective): Causing a strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something.
- Motivation (Noun): The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
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13 January 2025, 3:00 am - 29 minutes 15 seconds325. Attending Language School: My Experiences (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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In 2019, I enrolled in a Chinese language school in Taiwan. Today, I want to talk about my experiences.
I’ll discuss why I decided to go to a language school, what an average day at language school looked like, the benefits and challenges of language schools, and give all of you some tips and advice on how to choose an English language school!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/01/06/325-attending-language-school-my-experiences-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary
- Enrol (Verb): To register or sign up for a course, school, or programme.
- Curriculum (Noun): The subjects or courses offered by a school or educational program.
- Accountability (Noun): The responsibility to justify your actions or results.
- Intensive (Adjective): Requiring significant effort, energy, or focus within a short time frame.
- Stipend (Noun): A fixed regular payment, often for educational or living expenses.
- Immersive (Adjective): Providing a completely absorbing environment, often used in language learning contexts.
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6 January 2025, 3:00 am - 21 minutes 31 seconds324. How to Set Goals for 2025? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
This episode is a little different to typical Thinking in English episodes. Last year, I publicly revealed 6 New Year’s resolutions or goals for 2024.
Today, I am going to review these goals, consider whether I achieved them or failed them, talk about how to set good goals, and then end with some examples of goals to set in 2025.
Hopefully this episode will motivate or inspire you to set your own personal and professional goals for 2025!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/12/30/324-how-to-set-goals-for-2025-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary
- Resolution (Noun): A firm decision to do or not do something.
- Goal (Noun): The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.
- Inspire (Verb): To motivate or encourage someone to take action.
- Achievable (Adjective): Possible to accomplish or attain.
- Launch (Verb): To start or introduce something new, such as a product or service.
- Sponsor (Noun): An individual or organization that provides financial or other support.
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30 December 2024, 3:00 am - 21 minutes 3 seconds323. What Do You Eat for Christmas Dinner? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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What do you eat during the holidays?
Around the world, we associate different and diverse dishes with special occasions and celebrations like Christmas. Today, I want to explore some of these dishes!
I’ll talk about Christmas food in the UK (where I’m from) and Japan (where I live). I also asked the wonderful Thinking in English Patreon community to tell me the Christmas and holiday foods most popular where they are from.
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/12/23/323-what-do-you-eat-for-christmas-dinner-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary
- Celebration (Noun): A special event or activity to mark an important occasion or achievement.
- Secular (Adjective): Not connected to religious or spiritual matters.
- Stereotypical (Adjective): Representing an oversimplified and widely held image or idea about a particular person, thing, or event.
- Centrepiece (Noun): The most important or central part of something.
- Commercialisation (Noun): The process of managing or exploiting something in a way designed to make a profit.
- Tradition (Noun): A long-established custom or belief passed down from generation to generation.
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23 December 2024, 3:00 am - 15 minutes 48 secondsMedicine Before the Discovery of Germs - Past Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)
Before the development of germ theory and the discovery of bacteria and viruses, medicine relied on ancient theories that often caused more harm than good. Without modern knowledge, doctors had often used dangerous procedures or had performed surgery without washing their hands.
Today I want to talk about medicine before the discovery of germ theory. In order to talk about this topic, or other events that have happened in the past, we need to understand and know how to use the past perfect tense.
Let’s practise the past perfect and learn about the history of medicine!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/12/16/medicine-before-the-discovery-of-germs-past-perfect-english-grammar-lesson/
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16 December 2024, 3:00 am - 25 minutes 2 seconds322. How to Give a Speech in English: Lessons from My Participation in a Japanese Speech Contest! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Last week I came second in a Japanese language speech contest.
Today, I want to talk to you all about how I prepared for giving a speech in a foreign language, explain my approach to writing and practicing speeches and presentations, and hopefully give you some useful advice on public speaking in English!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/12/09/322-how-to-give-a-speech-in-english-lessons-from-my-participation-in-a-japanese-speech-contest-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary
- Recount (Verb): To tell or narrate the details of an event or story.
- Stumble (Verb): To make a mistake or hesitate while speaking.
- Intonation (Noun): The rise and fall of pitch in a person's voice while speaking.
- Project (Verb): To speak loudly and clearly so that one's voice carries to a larger space or audience.
- Hesitate (Verb): To pause briefly, often due to uncertainty or nervousness.
- Composure (Noun): A calm and controlled state of mind.
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9 December 2024, 3:00 am - 25 minutes 45 seconds321. What are Tariffs? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What are tariffs?
Donald Trump has been talking about introducing and increasing tariffs on goods and products imported into the USA.
Today, let’s take a deeper look at tariffs. We’ll talk about the definition of tariffs, real world examples, and the pros and cons of the US introducing tariffs!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/12/02/321-what-are-tariffs-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary
- Tariff (Noun): A tax or duty placed on a specific class of imports or exports.
- Tax (Noun): A compulsory financial charge or levy imposed by a government on individuals or businesses.
- Import (Noun/Verb): Bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale or use.
- Export (Noun/Verb): Sending goods or services produced in one country to another country for sale.
- Good (Noun): A physical item that can be bought or sold; merchandise or products.
- Domestic (Adjective): Relating to one's own country; not foreign or international.
- To impose (Verb): To establish or apply a rule, tax, or penalty in a forceful way.
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2 December 2024, 3:00 am - 12 minutes 24 secondsI Have Lived in Japan for Over a Year! - Present Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)
I have now lived in the Japanese countryside for over a year!
I have experienced many interesting situations. I have discovered new interests and hobbies. I have faced significant challenges. And I have learned a lot about myself!
In order to talk about my past year in Japan, and similar topics about events in the past which influence the present, we need to understand and know how to use the present perfect grammar.
Let’s practise the present perfect grammar and learn about my past year in Japan at the same time!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/11/25/i-have-lived-in-japan-for-over-a-year-present-perfect-english-grammar-lesson/
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25 November 2024, 3:00 am - 20 minutes 50 seconds320. What is the 2024 Word of the Year? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Collins English Dictionary has just announced the 2024 Word of the Year. Let's discuss this word, as well as some of the runners up, in today's Thinking in English episode!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/11/18/320-what-is-the-2024-word-of-the-year-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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18 November 2024, 3:00 am - 26 minutes 56 seconds319. What is the Nuclear Taboo?: 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Nihon Hidankyo, an organisation formed by survivors of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan in 1945, have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to raise awareness and create the nuclear taboo.
Today, I want to talk about the nuclear taboo and other theories that try to explain why nuclear weapons have not been used since 1945!
Let’s learn about international relations and learn some vocabulary at the same time.
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/11/11/319-what-is-the-nuclear-taboo-2024-nobel-peace-prize-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary
- Nuclear Weapon (Noun): A bomb or missile that uses nuclear energy to cause an explosion.
- Awareness (Noun): Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
- Taboo (Noun): A social or cultural prohibition or restriction on a particular action or behaviour.
- Deterrence (Noun): The act of discouraging an action through fear of the consequences.
- Conventional (Adjective): Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; ordinary or traditional.
- Devastation (Noun): Severe destruction or damage.
- Annihilation (Noun): Complete destruction or obliteration.
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11 November 2024, 3:00 am - 23 minutes 24 seconds318. How Does the US Presidential Election Work? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
On November 5th, the United States of America will elect their next President. The two candidates this year are former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris.
The election has been controversial and close. There have been assassination attempts against Donald Trump, the original Democratic candidate Joe Biden dropped out of the race, and the United States seems relatively politically unstable.
This episode is not going to focus specifically on this year’s US election, but on the US presidential election in general. My aim is to explain how candidates are selected, the key features of US elections, and what makes them unique.
Hopefully, after listening to this episode, you will be able to understand the events of this year’s election day!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/11/04/how-does-the-us-presidential-election-work-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary
- Candidate (Noun): A person who is nominated for election to a public office.
- Progressive (Adjective): Favouring or promoting social reform or new, liberal ideas.
- Federal (Adjective): Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and individual states.
- Delegate (Noun): A person sent to represent others, especially at a conference or convention.
- Elector (Noun): A member of the Electoral College chosen by voters to officially vote for the President and Vice President.
- Campaign (Noun): An organized effort by a candidate or political party to win an election.
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