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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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295. Why Does Botswana Want to Send 20,000 Elephants to Germany? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Botswana’s president made worldwide news headlines in April after he threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany. Why did he do this? What is the connection between elephants, hunting and conservation?
Today’s episode of Thinking in English is going to touch on topics including hunting, endangered species, elephant conservation, and more! And we will learn some new vocabulary while testing your listening comprehension.
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/05/06/294-why-does-botswana-want-to-send-20000-elephants-to-germany-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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VOCABULARY LIST
Big Game (Noun Phrase): Large and exotic animals, typically hunted for sport or trophy collection.
Trophy (Noun): An object, such as an animal's head or horns, kept as a symbol of a successful hunt.
Hunt (Verb): The act of capturing or killing wild animals.
Endangered (Adjective): at risk of extinction or disappearance from the wild.
Conservation (Noun): the protection and preservation of natural resources and ecosystems.
Cull (Verb): to selectively slaughter a portion of a wild animal population for management purposes.
Overpopulation (Noun): the condition of having too many individuals of a species in a given area.
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294. IELTS, TOEFL, and Other English Exams: Guide to English Proficiency Tests (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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What is an English proficiency test? What is the difference between IELTS and TOEFL?
What English Proficiency test should you take if you want to study abroad? Do you really need to take a test?
Today, let’s answer these questions as I give you an in-depth guide to English proficiency tests!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/04/29/294-ielts-toefl-and-other-english-exams-guide-to-english-proficiency-tests-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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VOCABULARY LIST
IELTS: International English Language Testing System
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
Cambridge English Tests: Suite of standardized English language proficiency exams developed by Cambridge Assessment English
TOEIC: Test of English for International Communication
PTE: Pearson Test of English
OET: Occupational English Test
Duolingo English Test: Online English proficiency test offered by Duolingo
LanguageCert International ESOL: Suite of English language exams offered by LanguageCert
IELTS Life Skills: Specific version of the IELTS test for visa and immigration purposes
LanguageCert SELT: LanguageCert Secure English Language Test
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293. History of Coffee! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What is coffee? Who was the first person to think of creating a drink from coffee beans?
How did coffee spread from the forests of East Africa to almost every town on earth? And what is the future of the coffee industry?
Let’s discuss these questions and more on today’s episode of Thinking in English!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/04/22/293-history-of-coffee-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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VOCABULARY LIST
Brew (Verb): To prepare a beverage by extracting flavours from a substance through the use of hot water.
Coffee Beans (Noun): The seeds of the coffee plant, often roasted and ground to make coffee.
Roast (Verb): To heat coffee beans at a high temperature, typically in an oven or over an open flame, in order to enhance flavour and aroma.
Aroma (Noun): A distinctive, usually pleasant smell, often associated with food or beverages.
Consume (Verb): Eating food and drinking beverages.
Spread (Verb): To extend something over an area or among a group of people, often referring to the distribution of information, products, or practices.
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292. What Does Bilingual Actually Mean? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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What does it mean to be bilingual? What are the different types of bilingualism?
Is it possible for anyone to become bilingual or multilingual? And how can you become bilingual in English and your native language?
Hopefully this episode will answer a few of these questions and introduce the concept of bilingualism to all of you!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/04/15/292-what-does-bilingual-actually-mean-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary List
Bilingualism (Noun): The ability to use two languages well.
Lingua franca (Noun): A common language used for communication between speakers of different native languages.
Proficiency (Noun): Skill or expertise in a particular field or subject.
Simultaneous (Adjective): Occurring, existing, or done at the same time.
Dominant (Adjective): Having power or influence over others.
Sequential (Adjective): Happening in a particular order or sequence.
Balanced (Adjective): Having equal proportions of different elements.
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291. What is the Happiest Country in the World? (And Why is it Always Finland?) (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world for the seventh time in a row. But why?
What is happiness? And how is it measured?
This episode of Thinking in English discusses the Cantril Ladder, why the World Happiness Report might not accurately test happiness, and why Finland keeps coming top of the rankings!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/04/08/291-what-is-the-happiest-country-in-the-world-and-why-is-it-always-finland-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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VOCABULARY LIST
Cantril Ladder (Noun): A method used to measure life satisfaction and happiness by asking individuals to rate their lives on a scale from 0 to 10.
Metaphor (Noun): A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Ranking (Noun): The action of arranging items or individuals in a particular order based on specific criteria.
Subjective (Adjective): Based on personal opinions, feelings, or experiences rather than objective facts.
Wealth (Noun): Ownership of valuable possessions or resources, typically in the form of money or assets.
Contentment (Noun): A state of satisfaction and ease with one's circumstances or situation.
Well-being (Noun): The state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy.
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290. What is the Gig Economy? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Gig work, freelancers, independent contractors, and the gig economy. These are terms that are becoming increasingly relevant to the way we work in the 21st century.
Today, I want to take a deeper look at the gig economy. We’ll define some key vocabulary, look at the history and development of the gig economy, discuss some criticisms and think about the future of work!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/04/01/290-what-is-the-gig-economy-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary
Gig (Noun): A temporary job or task.
Freelancer (Noun): An individual who works independently, providing services to multiple clients rather than being employed by a single company.
Employment (Noun): The state of being employed, where the employee provides services in exchange for compensation.
Benefits (Noun): Additional perks or advantages provided to employees beyond their regular salary, such as health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off.
Client (Noun): A person or organization that engages the services of another individual or company to perform a specific task or project.
Contractor (Noun): A person hired to perform specific services under the terms of a contract, often operating independently or as part of a contracting firm.
Flexibility (Noun): The ability to adapt or change easily according to varying circumstances or needs.
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