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English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English

Leonardo English

Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English? English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners. Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English. Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand. Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English. Find the bonus episodes,

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#406 | What Does “Lord” Really Mean? An Exploration...

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2023/09/28

"Duke", "Earl", "Lord", and "Baron" – what do these titles actually mean? In part one of our mini-series on British social class, we'll be talking about the origins of the British aristocracy and the roles they have in modern Britain. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/lord-meaning-british-aristocracy ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary

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#404 | The Rise And Fall Of The Vanderbilts

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2023/09/21

It's a story of how one family went from almost literal slavery to being the richest in the world – before losing it all. In this episode, we'll be talking about the rise and fall of one of the most influential families in American history – the Vanderbilts. Jan Aertson's Journey to the New World Cornelius Vanderbilt: The Commodore's early career in transportation Vanderbilt's expansion during the California Gold Rush Vanderbilt's transition to the railway industry Vanderbilt's

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#402 | The French Foreign Legion

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2023/09/14

It is, by some measures, the toughest fighting force in the world – yet it continues to attract people from across the globe through the promise of a fresh start and adventure. In this episode, we'll be talking about the origins of the French Foreign Legion, how you join it, and what life is like as a Legionnaire. French Foreign Legion: Toughest fighting force, attracts diverse recruits worldwide. Origins: Founded in 1831 to manage foreign soldiers in France. Recruitment: Open to all

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#400 | Degrowth vs E/Acc | How To Save The World

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2023/09/07

Degrowth and Effective Accelerationism - two outlooks about the direction in which humanity needs to go to stay alive. But they couldn't be any more different. In this episode, we'll be exploring these two ideas and perhaps, come to some conclusions on how to save the world. Degrowth vs E/Acc: Exploring opposing visions for humanity's future Historical global economy trends: Growth, challenges, and environmental impact Degrowth concept: Reducing production, consumption for

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23:20

#398 | Ernest Shackleton | Antarctic Explorer

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2023/08/31

Courageous, resilient, and an incredible leader. Ernest Shackleton was an Antarctic explorer who never gave up in the face of adversity. In this episode, we'll be talking about the Endurance expedition, the challenges he and his crew faced, and their extraordinary feats of survival in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Introduction to Ernest Shackleton and his quest to cross Antarctica Background on the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration Competing expeditions to the North and

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21:58

#396 | The Extraordinary Life of Kim Dotcom: Hacker,...

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2023/08/24

An internet pioneer or a criminal mastermind? The answer depends on who you ask. In this episode, we explore the extraordinary story of Kim Dotcom, the man behind Megaupload.com, and the rise and fall of his empire. Internet pioneer or criminal? Childhood and early involvement with computers Hacking exploits and self-publicity Kim Dotcom's legal troubles and escape to Thailand Megaupload.com: The birth of a controversial website Megaupload's massive popularity and piracy concerns Kim

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20:39

#394 | What Is Hell?

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2023/08/17

For some people, hell is a place of eternal punishment. For others, it's merely a stepping stone on the way to redemption. In this episode, we'll be exploring the idea of hell, its different interpretations, and what happens in each one. Defining hell and its interpretations in different religions Ancient Egyptian beliefs: judgment in the afterlife, weighing of the heart Ancient Greek beliefs: the Underworld and Tartarus Jewish beliefs: Sheol and Gehinnom as places of the dead and

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#392 | Homes, Homelessness & Evolving English

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2023/08/10

As time goes by, language continues to evolve. In this episode, we explore the question of evolving English, and the specific question of how we refer to people without a permanent and stable place to live, as this example highlights the politicisation of language. Language's purpose: communicate information between people Language changes over time, often for political reasons Referring to people without a permanent home Difference between "house" and "home" "Homeless" as the most

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#390 | Edward VIII | The King Who Said No

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2023/08/03

He was King of Britain, but only for 325 days before dramatically quitting the job to be with the woman he loved. But was it the ultimate love story, or was it an act of treason and selfishness? Edward VIII: King of Britain for 325 days Love story or treason and selfishness? The message that shocked the British public Early life and rise to the throne Edward's reputation as a dandy and playboy Disapproval from the Prime Minister and King George V Edward meets Wallis Simpson Challenges

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#388 | Vardy vs. Rooney | The Battle Of The...

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2023/07/27

It was a fierce football rivalry fought not on the pitch but on social media and at the High Courts of Justice in London. In this episode, we'll delve into the fierce rivalry between football wives Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy, the libel case that followed, and the rise of WAG culture in Britain. The cult of the “wag”Who were Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy?Coleen Rooney’s revelation The feud between Coleen Rooney & Rebekah VardyRebekah Vardy takes Coleen Rooney to

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#386 | The Creation of The Modern Office

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2023/07/20

From cramped cubicles to collaborative open-plan setups, a lot has changed since the creation of the modern office – but it doesn't stop there. In this episode, we'll be exploring the question of why and how the modern office was created and look at some of the developments that led us to this place. The concept of the modern office and its prevalence worldwideThe historical absence of dedicated indoor workspacesThe emergence of the first large offices in the late 17th and early 18th

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23:04

#384 | Napoleon Bonaparte

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2023/07/13

He is a figure who, 200 years after his death, is still held as an example of the glories of France.In this episode, we'll talk about the rise and fall of Napoleon, the establishment of the French empire, and Napoleon's complex legacy. Early life and Corsican heritageRise to power during the French Revolutionary WarsMilitary successes and establishment of the French EmpireNapoleon as a strategic geniusThe disastrous invasion of Russia and downfallExile and brief return to powerDefeat at

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#382 | Geli Raubal | Hitler’s Murdered Lover?

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2023/07/06

When Adolf Hitler's half-niece was found dead in a pool of her own blood, the Nazi party rushed to cover up the scene. But who killed Geli Raubal, why, and did she take some very dark secrets with her to the grave? The discovery of Geli's body Who was Geli Raubal What was the nature of Hitler and Geli's relationship? What happened to Geli Raubal? Why did Geli Raubal kill herself? Did Hitler kill his niece? Hitler's reaction to the death Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key

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#380 | Marc Rich: The King of Oil

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2023/06/29

He was a secretive billionaire who would earn the nickname of "The King of Oil". In this episode, we'll be talking about the early life of Marc Rich, how he made his fortune, how he got on the wrong side of the US authorities, and the controversial presidential pardon. The Clinton pardon The early life of Marc Rich The work of a commodities trader The global rise of mercury The Trans-Israel pipeline Creating Marc Rich + Co Selling Iranian oil Being charged with tax fraud Full

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#378 | [2023] Meet the English Learning for Curious...

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2023/06/22

Wondering what The "English Learning for Curious Minds podcast" is all about? Here's an update on how things have been going, almost 400 episodes and 5 million downloads after we started... Introduction to the host of English Learning for Curious MindsDeciding to start the podcastMy language-learning journeyPublishing the first episodeEnglish Learning for Curious Minds todayGoing “full-time”Why starting a podcast is more complicated than pressing recordHow the sausage is madeWhere to

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#376 | Porn & Big Money

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2023/06/15

What do some of the biggest porn websites in the industry have in common? They are all owned by a media and technology company named MindGeek. In this episode, we'll be taking a look at the history of the porn business, the role of MindGeek in the evolution of porn and money, and the current state of the adult industry. Introduction to the topic of porn and the porn industry MindGeek's acquisition of major adult entertainment properties The evolution of the porn industry and the impact

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#374 | The Rise And Fall of “The Fake Sheikh”

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2023/06/08

Dubbed "The King of the Sting" or "The Fake Sheikh", Mazher Mahmood was a journalist who posed as a Middle-Eastern prince and exposed the rich and famous. But it turned out that his methods and fact-checking weren't always as honest as he claimed... The Sarah Ferguson StingWho was Mazher Mahmood?CAUGHT! Match-fixer pockets £150k as he rigs the England Test at Lord’sThe story to kidnap Victoria BeckhamCriticism of Mahmood’s methodsThe Tulisa Contostavlos cocaine exposeLegacy of Mazher

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#372 | The War on Milk

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2023/06/01

Milk–this widely common, seemingly unproblematic drink–has become the subject of recent controversy. In this episode, we’ll look into the war on milk, why people stopped drinking it, and the future of the dairy industry. The early history of milk drinking Why people are stopping drinking milk The growth of raw milk The state of milk in 2023 The future of the dairy industry Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the

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#370 | FIFA: The Most Corrupt Name in Sport

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2023/05/25

It's the official body responsible for regulating the world's most popular sport, but it is regularly accused of corruption. In this episode, we'll look at why this is, some of the biggest scandals in FIFA history, and see what the organisation is doing to clean itself up. Sepp Blatter & North Korea The early history of footballThe founding of FIFACulture of corruptionFIFA scandalsHow does FIFA choose what country hosts a World Cup?Accepting bribes to give South Africa the World CupThe

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14:32

Killing Hitler [episode 1 of Pioneers Of The Continuum]

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2023/05/22

Listen to the all of Pioneers Of The Continuum 👉 https://link.chtbl.com/pioneers--In episode one of Pioneers Of The Continuum, Winston travels back to 1939 and comes face to face with Adolf Hitler.Will he put a bullet in his brain and change the course of history?--Guest starring Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast.--Free interactive transcript, subtitles & translations in 12 languages at: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/pioneers/killing-hitler

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