Thinking in English

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Why is Ireland divided? For just over 100 years, the Emerald Isle has been split between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland - part of the United Kingdom. The history of Ireland is complicated, fascinating, and sometimes controversial. Today, I want to talk about how Ireland became connected with the UK, discuss why Northern Ireland exists, and talk about the possibility of a future united Ireland! TRANSCRIPT v You may also like... Is Social Media Useful for Language Learning? w/ Stew Sensei  (English Conversation) Stop Being A Perfectionist! 164. What is Happening in Taiwan? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 163. Are Dress Codes a Good Thing? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Be blessed with something (phrase) - to be lucky in having a particular thing She is blessed with great intelligence Settler (n) - a person who arrives in a new place in order to live there and use the land The first settlers on that island came from Africa Bronze age (n) - the time in the past when tools were made of bronze (a metal made of copper and tin), before iron was discovered It is thought that Stonehenge was constructed during the Bronze Age Clan (n) - a group of families who originally came from the same family and have the same name The O’Brien clan was one of the most powerful clans in Ireland Anglo- (prefix) - relating to England or the UK Anglo-Saxons ruled England until the year 1066 To emigrate (v) - to leave a country permanently and go to live in another one Millions of Germans emigrated to the Americas in the 19th century Uprising (n) - an act of opposition, sometimes using violence, by many people in one area of a country against those who are in power There was a popular uprising in the capital city Unionist (n) - a person who supports Northern Ireland remaining part of the United Kingdom The deal has been opposed by unionist politicians --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Is the content made by these English teachers actually useful for English learners? Or is it just designed to get the most views and likes? How should an English learner incorporate social media into their study routine? Today, we are going to try and answer these questions! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/15/is-social-media-useful-for-language-learning/ You may also like... Becoming Bilingual, Feminism, and Inequality in Japan! w/ Sneakysmol   (English Conversation) How to Become an Advanced Language Learner?! w/ James Brock (English Conversation) Learning English From the News?!? (with SEND7 Podcast) Sanam Monteiro: Creative Writing, Making Mistakes, and Learning English! Does Your English Accent Matter? w/ Dan Sensei (English Conversation Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Follow @stew.sensei.english on Instagram Follow @stewsensei on Twitter Follow Stew Sensei on YouTube! Vocabulary List Available on the Blog! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/15/is-social-media-useful-for-language-learning/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Do you want the perfect English accent? Do you want to communicate perfectly in English? Would you like a perfect understanding of English grammar? So many language learners are searching for perfection, but this is not always a good thing. Today, I’m going to tell you why you should stop being a perfectionist! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/10/stop-being-perfectionist/ You may also like... How to Stay Motivated?? How to IMPROVE Your Small Talk Skills? What is Cultural Literacy??: The KEY to Becoming Fluent in English! How to Improve Your PUBLIC SPEAKING! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Is Taiwan part of China? There is no simple answer to this question, but it is an argument that is having major international consequences. China claims that Taiwan has always been part of Chinese territory…. But is this true? You may also like... 163. Are Dress Codes a Good Thing? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 162. Why is 2022 so Hot?? (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Stay Motivated?? 161. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/08/164-what-is-happening-in-taiwan-english-vocabulary-lesson/ Vocabulary List Repercussion (n) - the effect that an action, event, or decision had on something, especially a bad effect The decrease in tourism has had serious repercussions for the local economy To inhabit (v) - to live in a place Those islands are inhabited only by birds Indigenous (adj) - used to refer to the people who originally lived in a place rather than people who moved there from somewhere else The indigenous people of Australia were discriminated against by the white settlers Expedition (n) - an organised journey for a particular purpose Hundreds of people have died on expeditions in the Himalayas 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 Nationalist (adj) - wanting your country to be politically independent In Asia, communists and nationalists battled for control in a number of countries To retake (v) - to take something such as a place or position into your possession again, often by force, after losing possession of it The military tried to retake power in 1999 To recognise (v) - to accept that something is legal, true, or important Taiwan is only recognised by 13 countries --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a preview of a new BONUS episode of Thinking in English available only on my Patreon page. Subscribe to the Patreon to listen to the full episode, access other bonus content and unedited interviews, participate in conversation clubs, and much more! Join the Patreon here -  Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ Dress codes are everywhere - at school, at work, in restaurants, and in religious institutions. But are they a good thing? Today, let’s take a look at the debate over dress codes! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/03/are-dress-codes-a-good-thing/ You may also like... 162. Why is 2022 so Hot?? (English Vocabulary Lesson) How to Stay Motivated?? 161. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 160. Why is Sri Lanka in Crisis? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Scrubs (n) - loose clothes worn by doctors and nurses in a hospital She came home wearing her doctor’s scrubs Limitation (n) - the act of controlling or reducing, or something that controls or reduces something There are strict limitations on where you can build houses in the UK To indicate (v) - to show, point, or make clear in another way Please indicate what course you would like to study on the application form To enforce (v) - to make people obey a law The new teacher had failed to enforce any sort of discipline Synthetic  (adj) - synthetic products are made from artificial substances, often copying a natural product Clothing made from synthetic materials can catch fire easily Inclusive (adj) - an inclusive group or organisation tries to include many different types of people and treat them all fairly and equally Our aim is to create a fairer, more inclusive society To violate (v) - to break or act against something, especially a law or rule He violated the law with his business deals To sexualise (v) - to see something or someone in sexual terms She criticised the number of sexualised music videos being released by pop stars --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ I am incredibly fortunate to be joined on the podcast by my friend Honoka – also known as @sneakysmol on Instagram.   Honoka was born and raised in Japan, but everyone assumes she is American due to her accent and native English level. We talked about how she was raised bilingual despite never living overseas, and Honoka gave some really useful advice on how to help children learn English naturally! Honoka also runs a popular and bilingual Instagram page focused on Japanese feminism, so we also discussed Japan’s recent performance in the gender inequality rankings and tried to explain why Japan is so unequal. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/08/01/becoming-bilingual-feminism-and-inequality-in-japan-w-sneakysmol/ You may also like... How to Become an Advanced Language Learner?! w/ James Brock (English Conversation) Learning English From the News?!? (with SEND7 Podcast) Sanam Monteiro: Creative Writing, Making Mistakes, and Learning English! Follow @sneakysmol Follow @shestands.jp INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ 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/ You may also like... How to Stay Motivated?? 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) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish 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/ YOU MAY ALSO LIKE 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) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT THE PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/ 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! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/07/20/who-will-be-the-next-prime-minister-of-the-uk/ You may also like... 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) 157. Why Do Countries Change Their Names? (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)  Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices