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English Learning for Curious Minds

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

  1. [BONUS] The Troubles | Northern Ireland’s Struggle for Peace

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    [BONUS] The Troubles | Northern Ireland’s Struggle for Peace

    ⚡️⚡️⚡️  Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Secret link: bit.ly/ELFCMBlackFriday24 💰  Save up to 67% vs. monthly cost⏳  Limited availability⏱  Ends 23:59, Sunday, December 1st *** The Irish Troubles were a 30-year period of violent conflict in Northern Ireland between Unionists and Nationalists.  In this episode, we'll explore the origins, key events, and lasting impact of this deeply divisive and bloody time in recent British and Irish history. Peace Walls in BelfastReligious and political divisions in Northern IrelandThe role of the British ArmyKey events: Bloody SundayThe rise of the IRAThe Hunger Strikes of 1981The Good Friday AgreementContinued tensions post-agreementImpact on daily life in Northern IrelandImportance of historical memory Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/the-troubles --- You might like: 🖤 Black Friday Sale 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker--- Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

    29 min
  2. [BONUS] The Affair Of The Diamond Necklace

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    [BONUS] The Affair Of The Diamond Necklace

    ⚡️⚡️⚡️  Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Secret link: bit.ly/ELFCMBlackFriday24 💰  Save up to 67% vs. monthly cost⏳  Limited availability⏱  Ends 23:59, Sunday, December 1st *** It is an almost unbelievable tale that includes aristocrats, cardinals, con artists, Marie Antoinette, and a vast amount of diamonds.  In this episode, we'll learn how a grand scam in 18th-century France nearly brought down the monarchy and fuelled revolutionary flames. Louis XV’s diamond necklace for his mistressLouis XV dies before the necklace is completedMarie Antoinette refuses to buy the necklaceJeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy’s noble descentJeanne’s fabricated friendship with Marie AntoinetteJeanne’s relationship with Cardinal de RohanJeanne and the fake letters from Marie AntoinetteJeanne cons Cardinal and jewellers with necklace Jeanne’s trial, branding, escape, and tragic death Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/affair-diamond-necklace --- You might like: 🖤 Black Friday Sale 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker--- Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

    24 min
  3. [BONUS] The Origin of Monopoly

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    [BONUS] The Origin of Monopoly

    ⚡️⚡️⚡️  Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Secret link: bit.ly/ELFCMBlackFriday24 💰  Save up to 67% vs. monthly cost⏳  Limited availability⏱  Ends 23:59, Sunday, December 1st *** It's one of the most popular board games across the world and has brought joy and infighting to players and families across the globe.  In this episode, we'll be talking about the surprising origin of Monopoly, the controversy surrounding it, and its enduring success.  Monopoly Global AppealCharles Darrow's Monopoly BeginningsOrigins in a Social GatheringDarrow's Commercial ProductionParker Brothers AcquisitionElizabeth Magie's Forgotten RoleMagie's Anti-Monopoly MessageUnjust Deal: Magie vs. Parker BrothersLegal Battles and Monopoly's LegacyThe Unseen Forces in Monopoly's Success Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/origin-of-monopoly --- You might like: 🖤 Black Friday Sale 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker--- Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

    20 min
  4. #516 | Journey to the Deep: A Short History of Underwater Exploration

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    #516 | Journey to the Deep: A Short History of Underwater Exploration

    ⚡️⚡️⚡️  Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Secret link: bit.ly/ELFCMBlackFriday24 💰  Save up to 67% vs. monthly cost⏳  Limited availability⏱  Ends 23:59, Sunday, December 1st *** From ancient diving bells to the groundbreaking descent of the Mariana Trench, in this episode, we'll uncover tales of bravery, innovation, and the pursuit of knowledge beneath the waves.   Ancient history of exploring the ocean's depths Aristotle's theoretical diving concept in the 4th Century BC Early diving bell inventions and Alexander the Great myth Magellan's attempt to measure ocean depth in 1521 The invention of the first submarine by Cornelis Drebbel David Bushnell's "Turtle" and its military attempts HMS Challenger's oceanographic expedition reveals deep-sea life Discovery of the Mariana Trench's Challenger Deep First manned descent into Mariana Trench in 1960 Current understanding and mystery of Earth's deep oceans Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/underwater-exploration --- You might like: 🖤 Black Friday Sale 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker--- Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

    24 min
  5. #513 | The UK University Crisis

    7 NOV

    #513 | The UK University Crisis

    ⚡️⚡️⚡️  Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Secret link: bit.ly/ELFCMBlackFriday24 💰  Save up to 67% vs. monthly cost⏳  Limited availability⏱  Ends 23:59, Sunday, December 1st *** The UK is home to some of the best universities in the world, but there is a growing crisis happening at British universities   In this episode, we'll explain what this crisis is, why British universities are in this unusual position, and learn about the key challenges facing the British university sector.   UK university funding crisis explained Role of tuition fees in university income Impact of Brexit on EU student numbers Importance of international students in university finances Risks of relying on limited countries for students Universities running at a financial deficit Impact of financial strain on less prestigious universities Debate on course offerings based on economic value Long-term sustainability of the UK university system Role of universities in the 21st century education debate Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/uk-university-crisis --- You might like: 🖤 Black Friday Sale 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker--- Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

    24 min
  6. #511 | The Death Of Princess Diana

    24 OCT

    #511 | The Death Of Princess Diana

    ⚡️⚡️⚡️  Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Secret link: bit.ly/ELFCMBlackFriday24 💰  Save up to 67% vs. monthly cost⏳  Limited availability⏱  Ends 23:59, Sunday, December 1st *** In August 1997, a tragic car crash in Paris claimed the life of Princess Diana, a beloved figure known for her compassion and humanitarian work.   In this episode, we'll explore the events leading up to the accident, the role of the paparazzi, and the lasting impact on the world.  Death of Princess DianaCar crash in ParisChase by paparazziImmediate aftermath and public griefDiana's early life and marriagesDiana's humanitarian workBritish Royal Family's reactionDiana's funeral and public responseTheories and official inquest on her deathLegacy and lessons from her tragedy Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/princess-diana --- You might like: 🖤 Black Friday Sale 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker--- Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

    20 min
  7. #508 | A Short History of Crime and Punishment in Britain

    10 OCT

    #508 | A Short History of Crime and Punishment in Britain

    ⚡️⚡️⚡️  Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Secret link: bit.ly/ELFCMBlackFriday24 💰  Save up to 67% vs. monthly cost⏳  Limited availability⏱  Ends 23:59, Sunday, December 1st *** In part one of a three-part mini-series, we'll explore the fascinating history of crime and punishment in Britain, from medieval justice to the infamous Bloody Code.   In this episode, you'll learn how the harsh consequences for even minor crimes evolved over the centuries, leading to the modern justice system.   Jean Valjean's punishment in Les Miserables vs. Britain. The Bloody Code and its severe punishments. Justice system in early medieval Britain. William the Conqueror's legal reforms in 1066. Development of trial by jury in Britain. Punishments in the late medieval and Tudor periods. Rise and fall of the Bloody Code. Enlightenment thinkers’ impact on justice. Shift towards imprisonment and rehabilitation. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/crime-punishment-britain --- You might like: 🖤 Black Friday Sale 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker--- Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

    27 min
  8. #506 | Citizens of Nowhere: The Stateless Bidoon of Kuwait

    26 SEPT

    #506 | Citizens of Nowhere: The Stateless Bidoon of Kuwait

    ⚡️⚡️⚡️  Black Friday Sale ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Secret link: bit.ly/ELFCMBlackFriday24 💰  Save up to 67% vs. monthly cost⏳  Limited availability⏱  Ends 23:59, Sunday, December 1st *** What happens when your country refuses to grant you citizenship?   This is the reality for the Bidoon, a group of nomadic people in Kuwait who claim to be Kuwaiti but remain stateless and are forced to live on the margins of society.   Who are the Bidoon of Kuwait? Why the Bidoon are stateless Kuwait's history and its impact on Bidoon The Bidoon’s nomadic lifestyle Kuwaiti citizenship laws The plight of the Bidoon today Challenges faced by Bidoon families Kuwait’s reasons for marginalising the Bidoon International pressure on Kuwait Possible future for the Bidoon Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/bidoon --- You might like: 🖤 Black Friday Sale 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker--- Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

    26 min
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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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