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Thinking in English

Thomas Wilkinson

Thinking in English is a podcast for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to do more than just study grammar and vocabulary. I believe that thinking is one of the most important steps on the road to fluency. That’s why each episode explores fascinating topics, from politics, economics, and history to philosophy, science, and culture. Instead of simply learning English, this podcast helps you learn in English. You’ll expand your knowledge, discover new ideas, and improve your

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249. Musk Vs Zuckerberg?: The Battle of the Tech...

Thinking in English ·

2023/07/10

Listen to Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Check out the latest episode of Simple English News Daily - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=d381def2ae9a4cb8 Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, two of the wealthiest and most influential men on the planet, are currently arguing. The reason? A new app called “Threads”! Let’s discuss this news today! TRANSCRIPT -

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00:26:37

248. How Long Does It Take to Learn English? (English...

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2023/07/05

LINGODA'S Language Sprint - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglishPodcastSprint Use code ENGLISHPOD20 for $20 off! - https://try.lingoda.com/Thinking_Sprint How long does it take to learn English? I’m sure every single person listening has thought about this question before. Today, let’s look at why we want to learn quickly, what it means to have “learned English”, the official estimates for length of time to learn English, and some factors that can affect the length of time you will

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00:24:06

247. What is Affirmative Action? And Why Did the...

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2023/07/03

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Last week, the US Supreme Court decided to end affirmative action – a policy that has helped millions of people from underrepresented communities enter top universities and get better jobs. Let’s discuss what affirmative action is, why the supreme court ruled it

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00:25:39

246. The History of Curry: From India to Britain and...

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2023/06/28

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ From the UK, to Japan, to the Caribbean, to the Pacific Islands, “curry” is one of the most popular and loved dishes around the world. For many people, it is synonymous with Indian food… but did you know that in India the term curry isn’t used in the same way

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00:21:21

245. What is Happening in Russia?: Mutiny and the...

Thinking in English ·

2023/06/26

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Over the weekend, the leader of the Wagner Group of mercenaries started a mutiny in Russia. What happened? What is the Wagner Group? Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Why was there and conflict? And what does this mean for Vladimir Putin, the Ukraine war, and the future

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244. Why is Hawaii part of the United States?...

Thinking in English ·

2023/06/21

Listen to Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Check out the latest episode of Simple English News Daily - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=d381def2ae9a4cb8 The United States has 50 states, and today I want to discuss why (and how) Hawaii became the most recent to join the union. An island chain in the Pacific, far from the contiguous United States, the story of how Hawaii became “American” is fascinating and controversial! TRANSCRIPT -

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00:21:05

243. Animals That May (or May Not) Exist: What is a...

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2023/06/19

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ Have we discovered every single animal on our planet? What about the legends and myths of strange creatures in locations around the world? Today I want to talk about the unusual world of “cryptids.” I’ll discuss some animals that were once considered to be myths or

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00:24:10

242. The History of Sushi: Japan’s Most Famous...

Thinking in English ·

2023/06/14

English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Hqh7seQDFP0K41GMa40aL?si=08262f6581114262 If you think about Japanese food, probably the first dish that comes to mind is sushi. But would it surprise you to know that sushi today is vastly different from just a few hundred years ago? Today, let’s talk about how a fermented fish dish from China evolved into the national food of Japan! TRANSCRIPT -

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00:22:12

241. What is Environmental Terrorism?: The Collapse...

Thinking in English ·

2023/06/12

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Take a Class (Use code TRIAL50 for 50% off) - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ The largest dam in Ukraine collapsed, and it is likely the disaster was due to a deliberate attack. If it was deliberate, it would one of the most severe acts of environmental terrorism in history. Let’s discuss the collapse, talk about environmental terrorism,

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00:23:51

240. Who Discovered the Americas? (English Vocabulary...

Thinking in English ·

2023/06/07

Listen to Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Check out the latest episode of Simple English News Daily - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=d381def2ae9a4cb8 Who discovered the Americas? Let’s discuss the history of exploration and migration in the Americas, from the arrival of the first settlers, to the voyages of the Vikings and Polynesians, to the landing of the Europeans! TRANSCRIPT -

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00:23:07

239. France Bans Short-Haul Flights: How Bad is...

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2023/06/05

LINGODA'S Language Sprint - https://try.lingoda.com/Thinking_Sprint Use code THINKINGSPRINT for $20 off! - https://try.lingoda.com/Thinking_Sprint France has recently banned some short-haul flights in order to reduce the country’s carbon emissions. How bad is flying for the environment? Is France’s ban effective? And should we go further in order to protect the planet? TRANSCRIPT -

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00:22:58

238. How to Learn from Failure and Mistakes? (English...

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2023/05/31

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Failure and mistakes are natural parts of language learning, but the majority of people are terrible at learning from these failures. Today, I’m going to explain why we are bad a learning from past mistakes and give you a few strategies that might help you improve! TRANSCRIPT

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00:20:26

237. What is a Failed State? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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2023/05/29

English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts Episode on FIFA Corruption - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yst73JE1n8z0NcRaed43l?si=MK6D634iTq2efltBNY_M5Q What is a “failed state”? Let’s look at some definitions, characterisitcs, and examples of “failed states”, and then discuss whether South Africa could be considered to be failing! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/29/237-what-is-a-failed-state/ My Links 7 DAY FREE TRIAL CONVERSATION

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00:24:29

236. What is the 10,000 Hour Rule? (English...

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2023/05/24

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Recently I’ve seen a lot of people online talking about the 10,000 Hour Rule. Today, I’m going to look at the rule, the evidence for and against it, and discuss how all of you listening can apply the 10,000-hour rule to learning English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/24/236-what-is-the-10000-hour-rule/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES -

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235. Why is Hollywood on Strike?: Hollywood Writer’s...

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2023/05/22

Listen to Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Check out the latest episode of Simple English News Daily - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=d381def2ae9a4cb8 Hollywood’s writers are on strike. Shows have stopped, scripts are going unwritten, and there is no sign of an end. Let’s discuss the reasons behind the strike and the potential consequences on today’s episode! TRANSCRIPT -

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00:18:33

234. How Did India Become the Most Populous Country?...

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2023/05/17

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish India is now the most populous country. Today, let’s discuss how this happened, the numbers behind India’s growth, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for the country in the future! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/17/234-how-did-india-become-the-most-populous-country/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES -

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00:19:18

233. How to Speak Confidently in English?

Thinking in English ·

2023/05/15

English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts Episode on New York's 5 Families from English Learning for Curious Minds - https://open.spotify.com/episode/42kVdvPr5SQsEABwVcjxDd?si=HRtVwbYUQgethG94lkSkHw Do you struggle to speak confidently in English? In this episode, I’ll explore practical tips and strategies to help you build your confidence and improve your speaking skills in English, so you can communicate with ease and confidence! TRANSCRIPT -

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00:31:10

232. What is the Best Method to Improve Your English...

Thinking in English ·

2023/05/10

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish What is the best method to improve your English reading ability? Let’s try to answer this question by looking at some of the most popular and scientific approaches to improve you comprehension, efficiency, and reading speed! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/10/232-what-is-the-best-method-to-improve-your-english-reading-ability/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ ⁠Buy Me a

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00:21:56

231. Unique Coronation Traditions From Around the...

Thinking in English ·

2023/05/08

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish From a crown mounted with the embroidered head of a raven, to drinking mildly narcotic beverages, to water collected from rivers at a specific time, there are a lot of unique and sometimes strange coronation ceremonies around the world. Let’s learn about a few today! TRANSCRIPT -

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230. What is King Charles’ Coronation? (English...

Thinking in English ·

2023/05/03

Check Out English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts English Learning for Curious Minds Latest Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aWd4u5UeB1X3BVDkGwgvB?si=T_JLRk2TRU2ZNrUtNbibFA On May 6th, the coronation of King Charles III will be held in London. Let’s discuss the events, ceremonies, and vocabulary you need to know about Charles’ coronation! ⁠TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/03/what-is-king-charles-coronation/⁠ My

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