Patreon Exclusive Vocabulary Resources - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish 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/ My Links Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
Listen to Bonus Episodes - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish 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/ My Links Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
Join the Conversation Club - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Haiti is in the middle of another crisis. Gangs have taken over the capital city, another leader has resigned, and the future is uncertain. Today I’d like to take a look at the history of Haiti to see how the country has become one of the least stable and poorest in the world! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/05/13/296-what-is-happening-in-haiti-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Gang (Noun): A group of people who associate closely, for social reasons, criminal activities, or other common interests. Intervention (Noun): The action or process of intervening in a situation, typically to alter or prevent an outcome. Enslave (Verb): To make someone a slave. Reparation (Noun): The making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged. Instability (Noun): The state of being unstable; often characterized by unpredictable changes. Overthrow (Verb): To remove from power, especially a government or ruler. Devastation (Noun): Severe and widespread destruction or damage. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
Check Out SIMPLE ENGLISH NEWS DAILY - https://www.send7.org/contact Listen to SEND7 on Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=cfe7e74bcfc342e7 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/ My Links Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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/ My Links Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
Join Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish 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/ My Links Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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/ My Links Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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/ My Links Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
Download ELSA for free and get 7 days pro membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get up to 85% off of ELSA lifetime membership by going to elsaspeak.com/promocode and use my code THINK85 TikTok is changing the way we speak and use English. It is contributing to the invention of new vocabulary. New ways of communicating and censoring words are seen across the platform. And a new accent or way of speaking is developing! Today, I want to take a deep look into TikTok and its influence on the English language! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/03/25/289-how-is-tiktok-changing-the-english-language-tiktoklish-and-algospeak-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Slang (Noun): Informal language used by a particular group, often characterized by unconventional words or phrases. Popularisation (Noun): The process of making something widely known or accepted. Viral (Adjective): Quickly and widely spread, especially through social media or the internet. Trend (Noun): A general direction in which something is developing or changing. Nuances (Noun): Subtle differences or shades of meaning. Sensitive (Adjective): Requiring careful handling or treatment; easily affected. Moderation (Noun): The act of keeping within reasonable limits or avoiding extremes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
Join the Conversation Club TODAY! - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish During the pandemic, millions of employees began to do their job from home and work remotely. Four years later, remote work is still a feature of the workplace. But will this last? Is the end of remote work around the corner? Let’s discuss remote work and the “return to office” movement on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/03/18/288-the-end-of-remote-work-return-to-office-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - https://thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Remote (Adjective): Located far away; distant. Mandate (Noun): An official order or command issued by an authority. Hybrid (Adjective): Combining two different elements. White-Collar (Adjective): Relating to professional or office-based work, typically performed in a corporate setting. Blue-Collar (Adjective): Relating to manual or industrial work. Productivity (Noun): Measure of efficiency or output Flexible (Adjective): Capable of being modified easily to suit changing circumstances or requirements. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
Try Lingoda's Language SPRINT - https://try.lingoda.com/Thinking20 Use code - THINKING20 - for an exclusive discount! Tea is the second-most popular beverage in the world (behind water). How much do you know about the history of this delicious drink? Join me today for a discussion on the history of tea, from mysterious and mythical Chinese emperors to a Portuguese princess in London! At the same time, we’ll learn a lot of new and interesting words while testing your listening skills. Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/03/11/287-the-history-of-tea-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - https://thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Beverage (Noun): A drink, especially one other than water; a liquid for drinking. Steep (Verb): To soak in a liquid, typically water, to extract flavours or to soften. Infuse (Verb): To introduce flavours or qualities into a liquid by soaking or steeping. Medicinal (Adjective): Having properties or qualities that are beneficial for health. Dynasty (Noun): A series of rulers from the same family. Blend (Noun): A mixture of different elements or substances. Oxidation (Noun): The chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen, often causing a change in colour. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
Join the Conversation Club TODAY! - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Today I want to tell you the story of Thomas Midgely Jr. He was a scientist, engineer, and incredibly successful inventor. His creations revolutionised transportation and made refrigerators and air conditioners possible. Unfortunately, his inventions were also incredibly harmful. They caused millions of deaths and perhaps harmed the world more than any other human creations. Let’s discuss why and how he is accidentally responsible for the most deaths in human history! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/03/04/286-who-is-responsible-for-the-most-deaths-in-history-the-story-of-thomas-midgely-jr-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513 NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - https://thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Lead (Noun): A heavy metal element (Pb) Gasoline (Noun): A volatile, flammable liquid used as fuel in engines. Consequence (Noun): The result or effect of an action, decision, or condition. Refrigeration (Noun): The process of cooling or preserving food, goods, or spaces using artificial means. Engine Knock (Noun): The metallic knocking sound in an internal combustion engine caused by premature ignition of fuel. CFCs (Abbreviation, Noun): Chlorofluorocarbons, a group of compounds containing carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, once used as refrigerants and propellants. Atmosphere (Noun): The envelope of gases surrounding a planet, particularly Earth, held in place by gravity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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