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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, interactive transcripts, subtitles, key vocabulary, and more at www.leonardoenglish.com
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#466 | Adnan Khashoggi | The Richest Man On Earth?
He became known as “The Great Gatsby of The Middle East”, and once claimed to be the richest man on Earth.
From facilitating lucrative business deals between the West and Saudi Arabia to his lavish lifestyle and controversial ventures, in this episode, we'll explore the intriguing life of Adnan Khashoggi.
Adnan Khashoggi: businessman, arms dealer, "The Great Gatsby of The Middle East"
Wealth exaggerated: $10bn fortune, luxurious lifestyle, major debts
Background: born in Saudi Arabia, privileged upbringing, early business ventures
Connection: broker between West and Saudi Arabia, arms deals
Lockheed ties: agent for arms sales, earned $150 million
Lifestyle: opulent spending, pleasure wives, extravagant yacht
Financial downfall: bad investments, debts, legal issues
Death: in 2017, controversial figure in Saudi and US politics
Legacy: related to Jamal Khashoggi, starkly different paths
Conclusion: contrasting lives, implications of wealth and power
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/adnan-khashoggi
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#464 | Will Scotland Ever Be Independent?
Scotland has had a long and complicated relationship with its southern neighbour.
But will it ever break free? In this episode, we explore the key arguments for and against Scottish independence and look at whether it will ever become an independent nation.
Scottish independence movement history
Reasons for Scottish independence
Economic arguments for and against independence
Impact on Scotland's global standing post-independence
Cultural identity and political reasons for independence
The younger generation's inclination towards independence
Brexit's effect on the independence push
Current status of the independence movement
Likelihood of a future independence referendum
Potential concessions before a new vote
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/scotland-independence
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#462 | Fried Mars Bars, Bagpipes & Unusual Scottish Traditions
In part one of a four-part mini-series on Scotland, we'll explore some unusual Scottish traditions.
From the mythical haggis "creature" to the Highland Games, the deep-fried Mars bar to the mysterious taste of Irn-Bru's, and finish up with five intriguing facts about Scotland's national instrument the bagpipes.
Unusual Scottish traditions and factsHaggis: a Scottish dish, not an animal Burns Night: reading "Address to a Haggis"Highland Games: sports, music, celebrationsTossing the caber, hammer throw, haggis hurlingDeep-fried Mars bar: calorific treatIrn-Bru: Scotland's iconic fizzy drinkBagpipes: national Scottish instrumentBagpipe facts: ancient origins, global presence, Nero's bagpipingGlenmorangie whisky: aged to bagpipe music Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/scottish-traditions
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#460 | Prince Andrew | The Black Sheep of The Royal Family
Today, we uncover the controversial story of Prince Andrew, the black sheep of the British royal family.
From his ties to Jeffrey Epstein to his car crash interview, we explore the life of Queen Elizabeth's second son, Prince Andrew, The Duke Of York.
Prince Andrew's controversial involvement with Jeffrey Epstein
The infamous BBC interview with Emily Maitlis
The questionable alibi involving Pizza Express in Woking
Being stripped of his military titles and royal patronages
His scandalous post-Falklands War public image
His role as Special Representative for International Trade
Lavish spending and nickname "Airmiles Andy"
his association with Epstein and subsequent fallout
Potential legal implications for Prince Andrew following Epstein's crimes
Unlikely prospects of Prince Andrew facing criminal charges
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/prince-andrew
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#458 | The Rise Of OnlyFans
Is it a platform for emancipation, or is it a dangerous tool that objectifies women and destroys futures?
In this episode, we'll explore the complex history of OnlyFans, the world's number one "adult creator" platform.
OnlyFans: Empowerment or exploitation?
Background and purpose of OnlyFans
Business model and revenue of OnlyFans
Impact of COVID-19 on OnlyFans' growth
OnlyFans as an alternative to traditional sex work
Content types on OnlyFans
OnlyFans temporary ban on explicit content
Financial statistics of OnlyFans
Societal impact and controversies of OnlyFans
Effects on both content creators and consumers
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/onlyfans
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#456 | Fredric Tudor | The Ice King
In this episode, we'll explore the story of Fredric Tudor, the man who revolutionised the global ice transportation market in the 19th century.
We'll learn about Tudor's bold vision, his struggles, the enduring legacy he left behind, and why he fully deserves the name of "The Ice King".
Frederic Tudor, "The Ice King"
The invention of the global ice transportation market
Challenges of transporting ice
From Boston to the Caribbean and India
Technological advances in ice transportation
Importance of insulation and ventilation
Monopolies in Martinique & Calcutta
Competition and technological developments
Legacy of Fredric Tudor
Ice industry in decline due to artificial ice plants
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/ice-king
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Perfect 🤩
Very interesting and enriching podcast! I highly recommend it 👍
Love it!
Great Podcast
Awesome idea and execution as well!
I started listening to the show even though I am already quite close to being on a native speaker level due to having a lot of international friends and some english speaking relatives as well. At first I thought because of this it wouldn’t really be of much use to listen to a podcast like this but I have to admit I was wrong about that. Even though I speak English pretty much everyday and even end up thinking in English a lot of the time there are still some aspects to my skill level that I can actively work on improving! Especially with two of the first episodes explaining many different ways to use podcast episodes to not only improve listening skills but also writing and speaking I’m really glad I stumbled upon the show! :)
Gonna keep listening and also use the methods I’ve picked up on for learning other languages :)
Keep up the great work <3
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