Thinking in English

On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some new ways to talk about and describe pain in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/22/how-to-describe-pain-in-english-essential-vocabulary-and-phrases-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also be interested in... “Have Egg on Your Face,” “Put Your Foot in it,” and “Sheepish”: Idioms and Phrases for Embarrassing Situati...

How should we punish criminals? Should we have the death penalty for the worst crimes? Or is the death penalty unacceptable in our modern societies? These kind of questions have puzzled thinkers for centuries, but the death penalty continues to be one of the most controversial and debated issues of the 21st century. Let’s discuss this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https:/...

At the beginning of October, English football club Newcastle United were taken over by a Saudi Arabian supported investment fund, and over night became one of the world’s richest sport teams. But why do authoritarian governments like to buy football clubs? Let’s discuss this, and learn some new vocabulary, on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/...

Do you “Have Egg on Your Face"? Have you “Put Your Foot in it"? Do you feel “Sheepish”? In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some other useful idioms and phrases to describe embarrassment!!  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/15/have-egg-on-your-face-put-your-foot-in-it-and-sheepish-idioms-and-phrases-for-embarrassing-situations/  You may also be interested in...  “...

Over the last few weeks, the winners of this year's Nobel Prizes have been announced. The Nobel Prizes are perhaps the most prestigious and well known awards around the world. On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s talk about how you win a Nobel Prize, the origins of the awards, and this year's winners! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/13/109-nobel-prizes-explained-histor...

Recently, it has been announced that a group of researchers in the US are planning to bring back the woolly mammoth from extinction. While some scientists think there could be benefits to doing this, others are worried about the potential risks and negative consequences of de-extinction! So, should we bring extinct animals back to life? Let’s discuss it on today’s episode of Thinking in English TR...

Are You “Feeling blue,” “Crying Crocodile Tears,” or “Down in the Dumps”? In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some other useful idioms and phrases to describe sadness!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/08/feeling-blue-crying-crocodile-tears-and-down-in-the-dumps-excellent-sadness-idioms-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also be interested in... Are You ‘Bursting...

What is the future of food? If we do not change the way we eat and produce food, we are going to struggle to feed the entire planet in the future and cause damage to the environment. So what can we do? Let’s discuss this issue in today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/06/107-insects-artificial-meat-and-microbes-what-is-the-future-of-food-english...

Today, I'm going to give you five challenging riddles to try and solve! Use your English skills to find the answers! TRANSCRIPT!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/04/5-challenging-english-riddles/ You might also like... 3 English Riddles  Terrifyingly Troubling Tongue Twisters!: A Pronunciation Challenge Awesome English Riddle Challenge!! CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (...

Are You ‘Bursting with Joy,’ ‘Over The Moon,’ or ‘On Cloud Nine’? In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some other fascinating idioms and phrases to describe happiness!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/01/are-you-bursting-with-joy-over-the-moon-or-on-cloud-nine-idioms-and-phrases-to-describe-happiness/ You may also be interested in... “When pigs fly:” Essential En...

Are you thinking about taking an English proficiency test to check your language level? Or do you need the result for a job, to move to another country, or start university? Two of the most important, well respected, and popular exams are TOEFL and IELTS. Which one should you take? Let’s talk about it in this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/29/10...

A mission to recruit Nazi war criminals? CIA mind control experiments? A President trying to steal important documents? These might sound crazy, but they are just a few examples of conspiracy theories that were actually true! Let’s talk about conspiracy theories and more on this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/28/105-crazy-conspiracy-theories-th...

On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some essential English proverbs! TRANSCRIPT = https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/24/5-essential-english-proverbs-perfect-for-esl-learners-english-vocabulary-lesson-%ef%bf%bc/ You may also be interested in...  10 Must Know British English Slang Words! Useful Phrases and Expressions for Presentations! (Business and Academic English) ‘Fat Cats,’...

On Wednesday the 22nd of September the entire world will experience an equal amount of daylight and darkness. This is known as an equinox, and is celebrated by millions of people from different societies and cultures all around the world. This episode of Thinking in English will look at some of the scientific and cultural significance of the equinox, while introducing some interesting vocabulary!...

Antarctica is one of the most unique parts of our planet, it is full of natural resources, and is increasingly important for economic and strategic reasons. But, who owns Antarctica? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/20/103-who-owns-antarctica-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You might also be interested in... 100. How Many...

On today's episode, I'm going to introduce 10 essential British English slang words that will help you understand and talk with people from the UK! Slang can be a little confusing, but I think it is fun to learn and use! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/17/10-must-know-british-english-slang-words%ef%bf%bc/ CONTACT ME!! INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram....

If you spend much time online, on social media, or watching American news channels, you have probably come across the phrase ‘cancel culture’ before. The phrase is almost inescapable and connected to many different events and situations. People have lost jobs, been forced to apologise, been kicked out of university, often for things that happened years earlier. But, what is ‘cancel culture’? And i...

Have you ever thought about names? In different countries and cultures, names can vary considerably. In fact, some places even ban or regulate the names parents can give their children. So, on this episode of Thinking in English, let’s look at some of these illegal names and try to understand why some countries regulate babies’ names! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/13/101-ille...

On today's episode, I'm going to give you 7 amazing TV shows to help you learn and perfect British English!  All language students can really benefit from watching TV. You can learn various British regional accents and ways of speaking, pick up new vocabulary and sentence structure, discover new information about British cultures and history, and enjoy yourself at the same time! Here are my recomm...

How many oceans are there? And how many continents are there? While at first you might think these are quite simple questions, the answers can depend on where you come from and what you believe! Hopefully, by the end of today’s episode, you’ll know why there are not simple answers to these issues. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/08/100-how-many-oceans-are-there-how-many-contine...

Should we colonize space? Should humans leave Earth and try to make the Moon, or Mars, or another planet our new home? Is this even something worth considering? This episode of Thinking in English will try to answer some of these questions, and will provide an overview of the debate surrounding space colonization! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/06/99-should-we-colonize-space-e...

On today's episode, I'm going to give you 5 amazing books to help you improve and practice your English skills!  All language students should be reading as often as possible. You can develop your vocabulary and grammar knowledge, discover new information about cultures and history, and enjoy yourself at the same time! It can be scary and frustrating when trying to choose your first English book, b...

China recently announced the world’s strictest limitations on children’s ability to play video games. On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s look at what these new restrictions are, investigate why they have been introduced, and examine some of the potential consequences! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/09/01/98-are-video-games-bad-for-children-chinas-video-game-ban-explain...

Although most people like to spend their vacations visiting historical sites or sunbathing on the beach, some people choose to visit dangerous and terrifying places! Would you travel to a war zone, a country that arrests visitors, or a place with a high crime rate? Let’s talk about it on this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/30/97-dark-tourism-exp...

Welcome to Thinking in English. Today I want to introduce some common English idioms, proverbs, and expressions using the word “fly”.  TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/08/27/when-pigs-fly-essential-english-idioms-expressions-and-proverbs-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You might also like... Useful Phrases and Expressions for Presentations! (Business and Academic English) ‘Fat Cats,’ ‘C...