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Thinking in English Thomas Wilkinson
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A podcast for Intermediate to Advanced English Learners.
Thinking is an incredibly important step on the road fluency, and we aim to help you achieve this by discussing topics ranging from politics and economics, to philosophy and science.
Learn new vocabulary, listen to native level English, and test your comprehension! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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302. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Who will be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
This episode will introduce the two leading candidates, their political parties, and the kind of policies they will likely use in their campaigns.
Listen to learn about British politics and pick up some useful vocabulary!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/06/24/302-who-will-be-the-next-prime-minister-of-the-united-kingdom-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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VOCABULARY LIST
Candidate (Noun): A person who is running for a political office.
Conservative Party (Proper Noun): A major right-wing political party in the UK, also known as the Tories.
Labour Party (Proper Noun): A major left-wing political party in the UK.
Inflation (Noun): The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, causing purchasing power to fall.
Brexit (Noun): The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Polling (Noun): The process of voting in an election or the process of conducting surveys to measure public opinion.
Immigration (Noun): The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
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301. UK General Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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On July 4th, 2024, the UK will hold a general election to elect a new government, parliament, and Prime Minister.
In this episode, I want to provide a detailed and thorough explanation and introduction to how elections work in the United Kingdom!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/06/17/301-uk-general-election-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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VOCABULARY LIST
Prime Minister (noun): The head of government in a parliamentary system who is responsible for running the government.
Parliament (noun): The supreme legislative body in a country, made up of elected representatives who make and pass laws.
Election (noun): A formal process by which voters choose individuals to hold public office.
Government (noun): The governing body of a nation, responsible for making and enforcing laws and policies.
Vote (verb): To cast a ballot in an election.
Constituency (noun): A geographical area represented by an elected official in a legislative body.
Campaign (verb): To work actively to promote a candidate, cause, or policy.
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300. How to Think in English?? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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After 300 main episodes of Thinking in English, it is finally time to talk about the problem of the thinking in different languages, including English!
We’ll discuss the definition of thinking, talk about whether you need language to think, consider whether thinking in English (or any language) is possible for people without a “voice in their head”, and end with a discussion on how you can start thinking in English and whether you actually should!
This has been one of the most requested topics of all time, so I hope you enjoy listening!!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/06/10/300-how-to-think-in-english-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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VOCABULARY LIST
Conscious (Adjective): Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Neuroscientist (Noun): A scientist who studies the brain and nervous system.
Stroke (Noun): A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
Visualise (Verb): Form a mental image of something; imagine.
Inner monologue (Noun): The internal dialogue one has with oneself in one's mind.
Polyglot (Noun): A person who knows and is able to use several languages.
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299. What are the Chagos Islands? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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You might not have heard about the Chagos Islands, but I think it is a story everyone should know.
It is a story that involves colonialism, the construction of a secretive military base, and the entire population of the islands being forcibly removed from their homes and kicked out of their islands by the UK government.
Hopefully you’ll learn something new today!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/06/03/299-what-are-the-chagos-islands-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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VOCABULARY LIST
Archipelago (Noun): A group or chain of islands.
Dependency (Noun): A territory controlled or governed by another country.
Strategic (Adjective): Important or crucial for achieving a specific purpose.
Indigenous (Adjective): Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
To evict (Verb): To force someone to leave a property or land, typically by legal means.
Sovereignty (Noun): The authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions within its territory.
Resettlement (Noun): The process of moving people to a new place to live.
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298. Wealth and Inequality: Should Inheritance Be Abolished? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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What is inheritance? Should inheritance be taxed? And if so, at what level?
Today I want to talk about wealth, inequality, and whether or not we should change our system of inheritance in the future!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/05/27/298-wealth-and-inequality-should-inheritance-be-abolished-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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VOCABULARY LIST
Inheritance (Noun): Property, money, or assets received from someone who has died.
Progressive Tax (Noun): A tax system in which the rate of tax increases as income or inheritance increases.
Wealth (Noun): The amount of valuable possessions or money owned by an individual, family, or society.
Asset (Noun): A useful or valuable thing or person.
Estate (Noun): All the money and property owned by a particular person, especially at death.
Meritocracy (Noun): A system in which advancement or success is based on ability or achievement rather than on factors such as age, race, or class.
Inequality (Noun): Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.
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297. What Have I Learned From Living Abroad? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Today I am going to talk about my experiences moving abroad, how it has changed my life, and some of the most important lessons I have learned over the past 8 years. Hopefully you will all find something useful or relatable in this episode!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/05/13/296-what-have-i-learned-from-living-abroad-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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VOCABULARY LIST
Immigration (Noun): The act of moving to a foreign country for the purpose of residing there.
Visa (Noun): An official authorization attached to a passport, permitting the holder to enter, leave, or stay in a foreign country for a period.
Overwhelmed (Adjective): Feeling defeated or unable to cope.
Bureaucratic (Adjective): Relating to the administration of governmental agencies characterized by excessive red tape and routine procedures.
Language barrier (Noun): The difficulty that arises from differences in language between people who are trying to communicate with each other.
Lonely (Adjective): Feeling sad and alone due to a lack of companionship or social interaction.
Friendship (Noun): A close and supportive relationship between two or more people.
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