Thinking in English Thomas Wilkinson

What is the smallest and least valuable coin used in your country? Could you imagine your currency without that coin? Should we remove these small value coins from our money?



Let’s discuss this topic, while learning lots of economic vocabulary, in today’s episode of Thinking in English!




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Vocabulary




Penny (Noun): A small denomination coin worth one cent in the US or one pence in the UK.
Coin (Noun): A small, flat, round piece of metal used as money.
Currency (Noun): The system of money in general use in a particular country.
Denomination (Noun): The value assigned to a particular coin or note.
Circulation (Noun): The availability of money or coins in use within an economy.
To round (Verb): Adjusting a number to the nearest higher (round up) or lower value (round down).
Cumulative (Adjective): Gradually increasing or growing by successive additions.


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The 2024 Paris Olympic games will start on July 26th, and for the first time breaking will be included as an official sport.
Breaking, a form of competitive street dance, may not be exactly what you imagine when you think of the Olympics. So, today, I want to take a look at how breaking evolved alongside Hip-hop music on the streets of New York city, and then discuss how it ended up being selected as an Olympic discipline.
At the same time, we’ll learn some useful breaking related vocabulary!



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VOCABULARY LIST



• Acrobatic (Adjective): Relating to or involving spectacular gymnastic feats.
• Break (Noun): In music, a brief, instrumental section within a song where the vocals are absent, often used for dancing.
• Hip-hop (Noun): a genre of popular music, also known as rap.
• Discipline (Noun): In sports, a specific category or field of competition.
• Mainstream (Adjective): The ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; belonging to the dominant trend in opinion, fashion, or the arts.
• Musicality (Noun): Sensitivity to, knowledge of, or talent for music; the quality of being musical.
• Agility (Noun): The ability to move quickly and easily.


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Macedonia is one of the most controversial names in Europe, perhaps even in the world. The country now known as North Macedonia and Greece, home to the region called Macedonia, have had a bitter dispute over the name since the early 1990s.

Today, I want to look at they Macedonia is so controversial. We’ll discuss the Ancient Greek Kingdom of Macedonia and its famous leader Alexander the Great. We’ll talk about how two Macedonia’s appeared in modern geography. And we’ll consider why Greece and North Macedonia are so passionate about the name!

Listen to this episode to learn more about this issue while practicing your comprehension and English vocabulary!

Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/07/08/304-why-is-macedonia-such-a-controversial-name-english-vocabulary-lesson/



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VOCABULARY LIST

Dispute (noun): A disagreement or argument about something important.
Kingdom (noun): A country, state, or territory ruled by a king or queen.
Slavic (adjective): Relating to the peoples of Eastern Europe who speak Slavic languages.
Identity (noun): The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; a sense of self.     
Heritage (noun): the cultural traditions passed down from previous generations.
Bitter (adjective): refers to a conflict characterized by strong emotions and resentment.
Recognise (verb): acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of.


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Today, I want to talk about the truth behind learning styles. We’ll discuss why learning style theories, including the idea that you are a visual or kinaesthetic learner, or not evidence or science based.



We’ll talk about the problems and flaws in learning style theories, and I’ll end with some recommendations for all of you listening!



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VOCABULARY LIST




Tailor (Verb): To adapt or modify to suit a particular need or condition.
Visual (Adjective): Related to seeing.
Kinaesthetic (Adjective): Related to physical activity and hands-on learning.
Hands-on (Adjective): Involving active participation and practical experience.
Flawed (Adjective): Having imperfections or weaknesses.
Satisfaction (Noun): Fulfilment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs.
Multifaceted (Adjective): Having many aspects or sides.


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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!





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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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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!





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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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