Thinking in English

On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some essential English proverbs! TRANSCRIPT = https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/24/5-essential-english-proverbs-perfect-for-esl-learners-english-vocabulary-lesson-%ef%bf%bc/ You may also be interested in...  10 Must Know British English Slang Words! Useful Phrases and Expressions for Presentations! (Business and Academic English) ‘Fat Cats,’ ‘Cat Naps,’ and ‘Doggy Bags’: Dog and Cat Idioms! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday the 22nd of September the entire world will experience an equal amount of daylight and darkness. This is known as an equinox, and is celebrated by millions of people from different societies and cultures all around the world. This episode of Thinking in English will look at some of the scientific and cultural significance of the equinox, while introducing some interesting vocabulary! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/22/104-what-is-the-autumnal-equinox-the-first-day-of-autumn-or-spring-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You might also be interested in... 14. What is Halloween? 17. Bonfire Night: A Unique British Festival With An Explosive History! 60. St Patrick’s Day: Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Hemisphere (n) - one of two halves of the earth, especially above or below the equator I live in the northern hemisphere, but my brother lives in the southern hemisphere! Astronomical (adj) - connected with astronomy which is the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist in space like moons and stars His house was full of strange astronomical instruments to measure the movements of planets Harvest (n) - the time of year when crops are cut and collected from the fields; or the activity of cutting and collecting crops; or the crops that are cut and collected Farmers has a good harvest this year Tilt (n) - a sloping position or uneven position My house is built on a tilt Axis (n) - a real or imaginary straight line going through the centre of a object that is spinning The earth revolves around the axis that joins the North and South Poles Glimpse (n) - an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time I caught a glimpse of the person who stole my car, but I can’t remember his face To persevere (v) - to try to do or continue something in a determined way The team persevered and managed to win the important game --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antarctica is one of the most unique parts of our planet, it is full of natural resources, and is increasingly important for economic and strategic reasons. But, who owns Antarctica? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/20/103-who-owns-antarctica-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You might also be interested in... 100. How Many Oceans Are There? How Many Continents Are There? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 95. The World’s Strangest Time Zones!: What are time zones and why are they so weird? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Expanse (n) - a large, open area of land, water, or sky The American Great Plains are a broad expanse of grassland Precipitation (n) - water that falls from the clouds towards the ground, especially as rain or snow Rain, snow, hail, and sleet are all types of precipitation To converge (v) - if lines, roads, or paths converge, they move towards the same point where they join or meet The paths all converge at the main gate of the park To prohibit (v) - to officially refuse to allow something Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in the town centre Claim (n) - a claims in a statement saying that you have a right to something They asserted their claim to citizenship Utopia (n) - a perfect society Try and imagine a perfect society, a utopia, in which the government really got everything right Contentious (adj) - causing, involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument She has some very contentious views on education Provision (n) - a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done, especially before another can happen or be done We have inserted certain provisions into the treaty to safeguard foreign workers Pristine (adj) - original and pure; not spoiled or worn from use The car seemed to be in pristine condition --- 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, I'm going to introduce 10 essential British English slang words that will help you understand and talk with people from the UK! Slang can be a little confusing, but I think it is fun to learn and use! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/17/10-must-know-british-english-slang-words%ef%bf%bc/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary Knackered Cheeky Mate Gutted Fluke Bloody Daft Quid Proper Fag --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you spend much time online, on social media, or watching American news channels, you have probably come across the phrase ‘cancel culture’ before. The phrase is almost inescapable and connected to many different events and situations. People have lost jobs, been forced to apologise, been kicked out of university, often for things that happened years earlier. But, what is ‘cancel culture’? And is ‘cancel culture’ good for society? TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/15/102-what-is-cancel-culture-is-cancel-culture-good-for-society-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Inescapable (adj) - if a fact or a situation is inescapable, it cannot be ignored or avoided The evidence is inescapable: he is guilty of the crime Objectionable (adj) - used to describe people or things that you dislike or oppose because they are so unpleasant or wrong There is an objectionable smell in the train carriage Backlash (n) - a strong, negative reaction to something There was a major backlash against the team’s decision to change their stadium To boycott (v) - to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval People were urged to boycott the country’s products Hold to account (v) - If someone is called, held, or brought to account for something they have done wrong, they are made to explain why they did it, and are often criticized or punished for it. Politicians should be held to account for their actions Accusation (n) - a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind, or the fact of accusing someone What do you say to the accusations that you are unfriendly and unhelpful? Instigator (n) - a person who causes something to happen, especially something bad The instigators of the violence have not yet been found Woke (adj) - to be aware, especially of social problems such as racism and inequality She urged young people to stay woke Tolerant (adj) - willing to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them Working with young people helped me to be a little more tolerant --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about names? In different countries and cultures, names can vary considerably. In fact, some places even ban or regulate the names parents can give their children. So, on this episode of Thinking in English, let’s look at some of these illegal names and try to understand why some countries regulate babies’ names! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/13/101-illegal-names-explained-why-some-countries-regulate-names-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Convention (n) - a usual or acceptable way of behaving, especially in social situations, often following an old way of thinking or a custom in one particular society In many countries it is the convention to wear black at funerals Combination (n) - a result of two or more things joining together New technology works well when used in combination with traditional classroom learning Composite (n) - something that is made of various different parts The main character in her novel is a composite of several famous politicians To regulate (v) - to control an activity or process by rules or a system Their parents regulate how much TV the children can watch To justify (v) - to give or to be a good reason for I can’t justify taking another day off work Offensive (adj) - something that makes people upset or hurts feelings, often due to being rude or showing no respect The programme contain language that some viewers might find offensive To discourage (v) - to prevent or try to prevent something happening or someone doing something, by making things difficult or unpleasant, or by showing disapproval The government is trying to discourage people from smoking Unconventional (adj) - different from what is usual or from the way most people do things I had an unconventional childhood --- 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, I'm going to give you 7 amazing TV shows to help you learn and perfect British English!  All language students can really benefit from watching TV. You can learn various British regional accents and ways of speaking, pick up new vocabulary and sentence structure, discover new information about British cultures and history, and enjoy yourself at the same time! Here are my recommendations for the 7 best British TV shows. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/10/7-amazing-tv-shows-to-learn-british-english%ef%bf%bc/ You might also like... 5 Amazing Books to Improve Your English! 59. 5 Books Recommendations to Improve Your English! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com TV SHOWS!  Sherlock The Crown The Great British Bake Off Peaky Blinders Black Mirror Misfits Killing Eve --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many oceans are there? And how many continents are there? While at first you might think these are quite simple questions, the answers can depend on where you come from and what you believe! Hopefully, by the end of today’s episode, you’ll know why there are not simple answers to these issues. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/08/100-how-many-oceans-are-there-how-many-continents-are-there-english-vocabulary-lesson/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List Continent (n) - a large land mass surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by the sea and usually consisting of various countries Scientists believe all humans originally came from the African continent According to (preposition) - as stated by According to our records you owe $150 to the bank To encircle (v) - to surround something, forming a circle around it The house is encircled by a high fence Misleading (adj) - causing someone to believe something that is not true Commercials must not create a misleading impression Body (n) - a body of water is a large area of water, such as a lake, a sea, or an ocean What is the body of water called between the UK and France? Discrepancy (n) - a difference between two things that should be the same There is some discrepancy between the two bills Saline (adj) - containing or consisting of salt This scientific experiment requires a saline solution Set in stone (expression) - the be very difficult or impossible to change The schedule isn’t set in stone, but we should stick to it closely Tectonic plate (n) - one of the parts of the earth’s surface that move in relation to each other Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we colonize space? Should humans leave Earth and try to make the Moon, or Mars, or another planet our new home? Is this even something worth considering? This episode of Thinking in English will try to answer some of these questions, and will provide an overview of the debate surrounding space colonization! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/06/99-should-we-colonize-space-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 52. The Missions to Mars: Why are the USA, China and UAE all heading to the red planet? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 29. China Lands on the Moon: Are we on the Verge of a New Space Race? (English Vocabulary Lesson) CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com Vocabulary List To thrive (v) - to grow, develop, or be successful His business is thriving in the current economy Propulsion (n) - a force that pushes something forward He modified his car to use jet propulsion To colonize  (v) - to send people to live in and govern another country (or place) Peru was colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century Astronomer (n) - someone who studies astronomy. Astronomy is the scientific study of the universe and the objects that exist in space like the moon, the sun, planets, and stars He is an astronomer at a prestigious research university Proponent (n) - a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea or plan of action He is one of the leading proponents of leaving the EU Catastrophic (adh) - causing sudden and very great harm or destruction An increase in the use of fossil fuels could have catastrophic results for the planet To terraform (v) - in books, films or games about an imagined future, to change the environment of a planet so that it is more like Earth and could be a place where humans could live Can we terraform Mars? Inhospitable (adj) - not suitable for humans to live in They had to trek for miles through inhospitable countryside --- 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, I'm going to give you 5 amazing books to help you improve and practice your English skills!  All language students should be reading as often as possible. You can develop your vocabulary and grammar knowledge, discover new information about cultures and history, and enjoy yourself at the same time! It can be scary and frustrating when trying to choose your first English book, but hopefully this episode will make it a much simpler experience. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/03/5-amazing-books-to-improve-your-english/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Gmail - thinkinginenglishpod@gmail.com This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks! Amazon Links The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking  - https://amzn.to/2WI7NKp The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking  (Penguin Reader) - https://amzn.to/38Hn7ZO Artemis Fowl - https://amzn.to/3DJRzRl Artemis Fowl (Penguin Readers)  - https://amzn.to/3yREaDv Frankenstein - https://amzn.to/3gVvHZO Frankenstein (Penguin Readers) - https://amzn.to/2WLhTJZ The Turn of the Screw - https://amzn.to/3BxLBRM The Turn of the Screw (Penguin Readers) - https://amzn.to/3BHya1V Originals - https://amzn.to/38zGDaM Originals (Penguin Readers) - https://amzn.to/3kQ6zof --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices