Thinking in English

Today, let's talk about 7 types of words, phrases, and vocabulary you should AVOID including in your English resumes, applications, and job interviews! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/02/7-things-to-never-include-in-your-english-resume/ You may also like... The BEST Vocabulary for Job Interviews, Resumes, and University Applications! ESSENTIAL Action Verbs for Perfect ENGLISH Resumes, Job Interviews, and University Applications!! English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME 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

Some countries require their citizens to join the military or perform some other kind of service. Should countries have mandatory national service? What are the pros and cons? Let’s discuss it on today’s episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/31/132-pros-and-cons-of-mandatory-national-service/ You may also like... 131. Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 130. The Mystery Illness Affecting Western Diplomats!: What is Havana Syndrome? 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! 128. Should Novak Djokovic be Allowed to Stay in Australia? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Mandatory (adj) - something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law In 1991, it became mandatory to wear seat belts in British cars Armed forces (n) - a country’s military forces, usually an army, navy, and air force The government is considering using the armed forces to help vaccinate citizens Conscription (n) - the act or process of forcing people by law to join the armed services The United States abolished conscription in 1973 To obligate (v) - to require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty Employers are legally obligated to inform employees about benefits To undergo (v) - to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involved a change She underwent surgery on her injury yesterday Cohesion (n) - the situation when the members of a group or society are united The lack of cohesion in the team caused them to lose the game To mature (v) - to become more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way He matured a lot while he was in college --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some new ways to talk about and describe being ill and sick in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/28/how-to-describe-illness-in-english/ You may also like... How to Describe Pain in English!! Essential Vocabulary and Phrases (English Vocabulary Lesson)  ESSENTIAL Action Verbs for Perfect ENGLISH Resumes, Job Interviews, and University Applications!! English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) More Advanced Vocabulary to Describe the Weather – Part 2: Stop Saying Rainy, Windy, and Snowy!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME 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

How do you make yourself stand out in a job application, interview, or university personal statement? One great method is to use powerful ACTION verbs!! Let's discover the benefits of action verbs in today's episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/26/essential-action-verbs-for-perfect-english-resumes-job-interviews-and-university-applications/ You may also like... The BEST Vocabulary for Job Interviews, Resumes, and University Applications! 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) Most Difficult English Pronunciation Poem!!: The Chaos (English Pronunciation Lesson) CONTACT ME 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

On January 15th, a massive volcanic eruption in Tonga sprayed lava, dust, and ash around the region and sent tsunami waves across the ocean. What is the situation in Tonga now? Why was the eruption so powerful? What will happen next? Let's discuss it on today's episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/24/tongas-volcanic-eruption-explained/ You may also like... 130. The Mystery Illness Affecting Western Diplomats!: What is Havana Syndrome? 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! 128. Should Novak Djokovic be Allowed to Stay in Australia? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 127. What is Happening in Kazakhstan?: Massive Protests Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Eruption (n) - the noun refers to a volcano exploding, shooting out hot rocks and burning substances The eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 was the potentially the loudest sound in history Ash (n) - the soft, grey or black, powdery substance left after burning something You have to clear the ash out of the fireplace To trigger (v) - to cause something to start Caffeine can trigger headaches in some people Devastating (adj) - causing a lot of damage or destruction Satellite images show the devastating impact of earthquakes Lava (n) - the hot liquid the comes out of the earth through a volcano, or the solid rock formed when it cools Lava can flow down the side of a volcano and destroy anything in its way Magma (n) - liquid hot rock found just below the surface of the earth The volcano’s magma chamber is quickly filling up Vaporisation (n) - process of turning, or causing something to turn, from a solid or liquid into gas The vaporisation of liquids occurs when they are heated to their boiling point --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you make yourself stand out in English job applications? How can you write the perfect English university application? How can you best describe yourself in English? Let's learn some of the most useful vocabulary for job interviews, resumes, and university applications in today's episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/19/vocabulary-for-job-interviews-resumes-and-university-applications/ You may also like... A Guide to Insulting Boris Johnson (Using His Own Words) 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) Most Difficult English Pronunciation Poem!!: The Chaos (English Pronunciation Lesson) CONTACT ME 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

American diplomats and government officials around the world have been falling ill with a mysterious illness known as Havana syndrome. What are the symptoms? What is it caused by? Let's talk about it on today's episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/17/what-is-havana-syndrome/ You may also like... A Guide to Insulting Boris Johnson (Using His Own Words) 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! 128. Should Novak Djokovic be Allowed to Stay in Australia? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 127. What is Happening in Kazakhstan?: Massive Protests Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Fatigue (n) - extreme tiredness She was suffering from fatigue Intelligence (n) - a group of people who collect and deal with secret information about the governments of other countries They received intelligence reports that the President was being targeted by protestors. To restore (v) - to return something to an earlier good condition The old paintings have been carefully restored to their original conditions Anomalous (adj) - different from what is usual, or not in agreement with something else and therefore not satisfactory You can’t prepare in advance for anomalous events that could ruin your plans, like the pandemic. Ailment (n) - an illness You should treat minor ailments yourself at home To disorientate (v) - to make someone confused about where they are and where they are going I was disorientated after being woken up unexpectedly at 4am Underlying (adj) - real but not immediately obvious We need to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and suffering Psychogenic (adj) - originating in the mind or in mental or emotional conflict Although doctors suggest the illness may be psychogenic, the government believes it has a physical cause --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has found himself in the middle of another poltical scandal. A quick glance at twitter, newspapers, or even speeches in parliament will reveal countless insults aimed at Boris: a liar, disrespectful, an idiot. These insults are a little boring and repetitive. So I thought I'd make a guide for insulting Boris using some of his own unique vocabulary! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/14/a-guide-to-insulting-boris-johnson/ You may also like... 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) 106. TOEFL vs IELTS!: Which One Should You Take? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 86. The Best Way to Master English?: Everything You Need to Know About Language Exchanges! CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Boondoggle Gibbering rictus hogwhimpering Maenad swankpot journalist Mugwump Mutton-headed Puffed-up popinjay  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s discuss language learning apps like Duolingo, Babbel, and Memrise! There are so many, they are so convenient, and so accessible: but will they actually help improve your English? And if you keep listening to the end, I’ll leave you with a few personal recommendations! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/12/129-do-language-learning-apps-work/ English Words You’re Using Wrong (English Vocabulary Lesson) 106. TOEFL vs IELTS!: Which One Should You Take? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 86. The Best Way to Master English?: Everything You Need to Know About Language Exchanges! 82. Why is your English not improving?: Tips and advice on how to get better! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Scores (plural n) - a lot of things or people He received cards from scores of local supporters Religiously (adv) - if you do something religiously, you do it regularly He visits his father religiously every week Phonetic (adj) - a spelling system can be described as phonetic if you can understand how words are pronounced simply by looking at their spelling German is a largely phonetic language Correspondence (n) - written communications such as letters and emails He was ordered to supply copies of any correspondence between his office and the client Barrier (n) - anything that prevents people from being together or understanding each other Despite the language barriers, they soon became good friends Tedious (adj) - boring My last job was so tedious Syntax (n) - the grammatical arrangement of words in a sentence Donald Trump was well known for his incorrect syntax --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Currently stuck in an immigration detention hotel in Australia, and facing deportation, tennis superstar Novak Djokovic is at the centre of an immigration battle. So, should he be allowed to stay in Australia? Let’s talk about it on this episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/10/128-should-novak-djokovic-be-allowed-to-stay-in-australia/ You may also like... 127. What is Happening in Kazakhstan?: Massive Protests Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson) 126. The Most Unstable Country in the World?: What is Happening in Sudan? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 125. New Zealand’s Smoking Ban Explained!!: Should We Ban Cigarettes? CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Saga (n) - a long complicated series of related, usually negative, events It was just another episode in the ongoing saga of their marriage problems Up in the air (phrase) - if a matter is up in the air, it is uncertain, often because other matters have to be decided first The whole future of the project is still up in the air Exemption (n) - special permission not to do or pay something Religions qualify for tax exemptions on their income To indicate (v) - to show, point, or make clear in another way She indicated to me that she was unhappy To adopt (v) - to accept or start to use something new The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures Immune (adj) - protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood Most people who’ve had chickenpox once are immune to it for the rest of their lives To revoke (v) - to say officially that an agreement, permission, a law, etc. is no longer in effect The authorities have revoked their original decision to allow the building of a new department store Loophole (n) - a small mistake in an agreement or law that gives someone the chance to avoid having to do something He used a loophole in the immigration law to stay in the USA Notice (n) - information or a warning given about something that is going to happen in the future The building is closed until further notice --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices