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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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373. What is Code-Switching?: A Guide for English...

Thinking in English ·

2026/02/02

Today we’re going to explore a topic that I notice again and again whenever I work with bilingual people, speak with people who are studying a second language, and actually notice inside my own family: code switching.You’ve probably done it yourself. You start a sentence in English, suddenly use a word from your native language, then switch back again. This is a form of code switching and is extremely common. Code switching happens all around the world, in every culture, anywhere multilingual

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372. Does History Repeat Itself? – Prepositions of...

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2026/01/26

Grammar Study Pack - https://www.patreon.com/posts/prepositions-of-148657101?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkPeople often say history repeats itself… but does it really? When we look back at the past, certain events feel strangely familiar. Pandemics that spread across the world. Wars that change everything. Economic crashes that seem to happen just when people feel most confident about the future. Even though the details

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371. Charles Darwin: Greatest Scientist of All Time?...

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2026/01/19

In the 19th century, a quiet, curious naturalist named Charles Darwin proposed a theory that went on the shake science, religion, and philosophy. Darwin introduced a new way of thinking about life itself. His theory of evolution by natural selection revealed that every species (humans included) changes over time, adapts to its environment, and shares common ancestors. In today’s episode of Thinking in English, I want to explore the life of Charles Darwin, look closely at his most important

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370. What is the World’s Oldest Civilisation?...

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2026/01/12

People love to debate history, especially when it comes to who was first. Last year, I made an episode about the oldest country in the world. I argued that the answer might be San Marino, because it has a long, continuous history as an independent state.And the reaction from listeners was… quite intense! I received comments from people around the world saying things like: “No, Egypt is older!” or “China has been around for thousands of years!” or “What about Iran?”. All of these arguments

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369. History of Australia! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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2026/01/05

Australia is a country that many English learners dream of visiting, studying in, or even working in. Its beaches, culture, and cities are famous all over the world. But how much do you really know about the history of this country?In today’s episode, I want to discuss the development of Australia, from the first Aboriginal Australians who arrived tens of thousands of years ago, to the European settlers, the creation of modern Australia, and life today. Along the way, I’ll explain important

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368. How to Make Resolutions for 2026 (English...

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2025/12/29

Interested in joining Patreon in 2026? 20% off with code 2026 - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglishLast year, I made an episode where I openly shared my goals and New Year’s resolutions for 2025. Now, it’s time to look back and see how I did. In this episode, I’ll review my 2025 goals. I’ talk about what I achieved, what I only partially achieved, and where I failed. And there were definitely some failures. I’ll also share my personal and professional goals for 2026 and hopefully give

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End of Year Update & Free Bonus Episode

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2025/12/27

This is a short end-of-year bonus episode of Thinking in English. In this episode, I share a few important updates as we move towards the new year. The Thinking in English AGM 2025 (Bonus Episode) Free to listen to on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866 20% of Annual Patreon Memberships (Use Code 2026)- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Peter's English Courses (Write THINK in the "extra" box for a Free month Patreon

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367. The Strange Story of Christmas Island:...

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2025/12/22

Interested in Joining the Thinking in English Patreon in 2026? 20% Discount is you use the code 2026 - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglishWelcome to a special Thinking in English Christmas episode! Today’s lesson isn’t about Santa Claus, reindeer, Christmas trees, or anything you might normally expect at this time of year. Instead, I want to talk about a place that literally carries the name Christmas: Christmas Island. Christmas Island sounds like a cheerful and festive place. Photos of

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366. Do We Live in a Post-Truth Society? (English...

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2025/12/15

In a world of social media, fake news, and deepfakes… how can we know what’s true anymore? The phrase “post-truth” has become one of the defining ideas of our time. Politicians lie without consequence, misinformation spreads faster than facts, and many people seem to trust their feelings more than solid evidence. As a result, truth itself seems less influential than emotion or personal belief. In today’s episode, we’re going to explore what it means to live in a post-truth society…. a society

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365. Who Was Ramanujan? The Greatest Mathematician of...

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2025/12/08

Today I want to talk about one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. A genius who, with almost no formal training, made mathematical discoveries that still astonish experts today. His name is Srinivasa Ramanujan, and his story is as extraordinary as the mathematical formulas he created.Despite growing up in poverty and facing enormous challenges, Ramanujan produced ideas that continue to shape modern mathematics. This episode is part of my Greatest Scientists Series, where we explore the

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364. What is the EU? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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2025/12/01

Thinking in English BLACK FRIDAY SALE (50% Off Annual Memberships) - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglishWhat is the EU? Is it just a group of countries in Europe? Is it a trade bloc? Or is it something much more complex? When people talk about the EU, they often mention things like the Euro, the Schengen Zone, or European laws, but many people don’t actually know what the EU really is or how it works. In today’s episode of Thinking in English, I want to explore the European Union,

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363. History of Mexico City! (English Vocabulary...

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2025/11/24

Thinking in English BLACK FRIDAY SALE (50% Off Annual Memberships) - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglishThe biggest city in North America isn’t New York or Los Angeles, it’s Mexico City. Mexico City is also the oldest capital city in the entire Americas and the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world. Today, this enormous metropolis is home to over twenty million people. But its story began centuries ago, long before the arrival of the Spanish, when it was an island city built by the

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362. What is the 2025 Word of the Year? (English...

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2025/11/17

Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link ⁠⁠https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust ⁠⁠ The Collins Dictionary Word of the Year is… Vibe Coding! In this Thinking in English episode, I’m going to define and explain the term vibe coding and talk about why it was chosen as the Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary. I’ll also discuss some of the other contenders and runners up for the 2025 Word of the Year, including Broligarchy, Task Masking, and

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361. What Are Idioms, Euphemisms, and Slang? (And...

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2025/11/10

Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link ⁠https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust ⁠Have you ever heard someone say, “kick the bucket” or “pass away,” and felt confused? They both have the meaning of “die”… but are used in different contexts. English, like all languages, is full of phrases and expressions that don’t always make sense if you look at the words literally. Native speakers use this kind of language all the time… in conversations, TV shows,

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360. What is Wales? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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2025/11/03

Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust When people think of the United Kingdom, they often think of England. Maybe, on a rare occasion, they might also think of Scotland. But the United Kingdom is made up of four historic countries, including the proud nation of Wales. Wales is a small country with a big identity. It has its own language, culture, and its own parliament. Yet many people around the world know

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359. History of Vampires (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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2025/10/27

When you hear the word vampire, what comes to mind? Dracula? The Twilight books? Ancient castles in Transylvania?What if I told you that vampire stories are much older, and much stranger, than you think? In today’s Halloween special episode of Thinking in English, we’re going to explore the history of vampires. We’ll start with ancient superstitions and medieval fears, move on to the vampires of literature, and finally look at how vampires appear in modern culture. Along the way, we’ll ask an

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358. History of Rome (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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2025/10/20

When you imagine the city Rome, what comes to mind? Maybe the Colosseum, the Vatican, one of the largest empires in history, or delicious pasta? Rome isn’t just Italy’s capital; it’s also one of the most influential cities in human history. In today’s Thinking in English episode, we are going to take a journey through time, from the mythical founding of the city by Romulus and Remus, through the Roman Republic and Empire, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and finally to modern Rome. I’m not an

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357. The Great Fire of London: Passive Voice (English...

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2025/10/13

Grammar Study Pack - https://www.patreon.com/posts/passive-voice-in-140250338?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkIn 1666, most of London was destroyed. Over 13,000 houses were burned, thousands of people were made homeless, and the entire city had to be rebuilt. The event I’m talking about is one of the most famous disasters in English history: the Great Fire of London. Today, I want to tell you this story, but with a special

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356. What is a Podcast? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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2025/10/06

What actually is a podcast? You probably think you know. You might think you are listening to one right now. But are you actually? The definition of the word podcast has been changing over the past few years. I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently, especially with platforms like Spotify and YouTube changing how we listen and what podcast means. Video podcasts, for example, are everywhere now (including Thinking in English) and some podcasts don’t even use the traditional RSS feed

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355. My Greatest Language Challenge: Learning to...

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2025/09/29

Imagine learning to drive… joining classes, talking to driving instructors, and taking theory exams in a foreign language. That’s exactly what I just did. Two weeks ago, I passed my Japanese driving test!It wasn’t easy. I went from knowing almost nothing about Japanese road signs, traffic rules, or driving terminology to passing both my provisional and main license written tests on the first try. I also completed over 60 hours of lessons, both online and in a car, all entirely in Japanese. In

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