Thomas Wilkinson

Thinking in English

Thinking in English is a podcast for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to do more than just study grammar and vocabulary. I believe that thinking is one of the most important steps on the road to fluency. That’s why each episode explores fascinating topics, from politics, economics, and history to philosophy, science, and culture . Instead of simply learning English , this podcast helps you learn in English. You’ll expand your knowledge, discover new ideas, and improve your language skills, all at the same time. Bonus episodes and ad-free episodes , exclusive for Patreon subs...

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Thomas Wilkinson

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Episódios

Best UK Comedies for Learning British English 22.11.2021

On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let me introduce you all to the wonderful world of British comedy TV shows!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/11/22/best-uk-comedies-for-learning-british-english/ You may also like... 7 Amazing TV Shows to Learn British English! 59. 5 Books Recommendations to Improve Your English! 5 Amazing Books to Improve Your English! CONTACT ME!! INSTA...

Stop Saying Sunny, Cloudy, and Rainy!!: Advanced Weather Vocabulary - Part 1 (English Vocabulary Lesson) 19.11.2021

Today, let’s learn some excellent ways to describe the weather, and boost your English vocabulary at the same time!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/11/19/stop-saying-sunny-cloudy-and-rainy-advanced-weather-vocabulary-part-1-english-vocabulary-lesson%ef%bf%bc%ef%bf%bc/ You may also like... “Stab in the back,” “Back to the wall,” “Behind your back”: 6 Essential ‘Back’ Idioms (Engl...

118. What is the Great Resignation?: Why are Millions of People Quitting Their Jobs? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 17.11.2021

Millions of people are quitting their jobs in the West. So many, in fact, that there are numerous articles and news reports talking about something called the Great Resignation! Why are people quitting their jobs? What are the causes of the situation? Is it as simple as some articles make it sound? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginengli...

117. What is Happening at the Poland-Belarus Border?: Migrant Crisis Explained!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 15.11.2021

Right now, there are thousands of migrants from Middle Eastern countries stranded on the border between Belarus and Poland in Eastern Europe. How were migrants able to travel so far away from their homelands in order to enter the EU? Why is Belarus helping the migrants travel across Europe?  Let’s talk about all this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglis...

116. Facebook’s Rebranding Explained!: Why Do Major Companies Change Their Names? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 12.11.2021

Facebook has changed its name to Meta. Why have they done this? And why do some major companies choose to rebrand after years of already being successful? Let’s talk about that on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/11/12/116-facebooks-rebranding-explained-why-do-major-companies-change-their-names-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like......

115. Artificial Intelligence Explained!: Is AI Bad for Society? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 10.11.2021

Artificial intelligence is all around us. Perhaps you even found this podcast thanks to Spotify or Apple podcasts’ AI recommending it to you! But for some people, AI is a worrying threat and potential danger. Is AI actually bad for society? Let’s talk about it on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/11/10/115-artificial-intelligence-explained-is-...

“Stab in the back,” “Back to the wall,” “Behind your back”: 6 Essential ‘Back’ Idioms (English Vocabulary Lesson) 08.11.2021

On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some useful idioms revolving around your ‘back!’ TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/11/08/stab-in-the-back-back-to-the-wall-behind-your-back-6-essential-back-idioms-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... ‘Ghost towns,’ ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous,’ and ‘Graveyard Shift’: Idioms and Phrases for a Spooky Halloween (English Vocabu...

114. ‘Parasite’, ‘Squid Games’, and ‘BTS’: The Korean Wave Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson) 03.11.2021

Korean culture has become incredibly popular, influential, and widespread over the last few years. The movie “Parasite” has won Oscars, the “Squid Game” is Netflix’s biggest show, and BTS and Black Pink are the biggest music acts in the world! How did this happen? Let’s talk about the Korean wave on this episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/11/03/114-par...

113. The Last Chance to Save the World?: COP 26 Explained!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 01.11.2021

Over the next two weeks, almost every country and world leader will gather in Glasgow, Scotland, to attend the world’s most important climate conference, COP26. What are they going to discuss, who is going to attend, will it be a success, and is it really the last chance to save the world? Let’s discuss this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/202...

‘Ghost towns,’ ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous,’ and ‘Graveyard Shift’: Idioms and Phrases for a Spooky Halloween (English Vocabulary Lesson) 29.10.2021

On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some spooky idioms and phrases that you can use everyday, not just on Halloween! Transcript -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/29/ghost-towns-drop-dead-gorgeous-and-graveyard-shift-idioms-and-phrases-for-a-spooky-halloween-english-vocabulary-lesson/ You may also like... 14. What is Halloween? How to Describe Pain in English!! Essential...

Tongue Twister Challenge!: English Pronunciation Practice 27.10.2021

On today’s episode of Thinking in English let’s test your English pronunciation skills by practicing some fun and challenging Tongue twisters! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/27/tongue-twister-challenge-english-pronunciation-practice/ You may also like... 112. English Accents Explained!: Why do Language Learners Have Accents and Should We Care? (English Lesson) Terrifyingly Tro...

112. English Accents Explained!: Why do Language Learners Have Accents and Should We Care? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 25.10.2021

Why do language learners have an accent when speaking? Can we improve our accents? Should we really care about having an accent? Let’s talk about this on today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/10/25/112-english-accents-explained-why-do-language-learners-have-accents-and-should-we-care-english-lesson/ You may also like... 86. The Best Way to Master...

How to Describe Pain in English!! Essential Vocabulary and Phrases (English Vocabulary Lesson) 22.10.2021

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...

111. Should We Still Use the Death Penalty?: English Language Debate (English Vocabulary Lesson) 20.10.2021

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:/...

110. Why do Authoritarian Countries Buy Football Clubs?: Saudi Arabia and the Purchase of Newcastle United! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 18.10.2021

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/...

“Have Egg on Your Face,” “Put Your Foot in it,” and “Sheepish”: Idioms and Phrases for Embarrassing Situations! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 15.10.2021

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...  “...

109. Nobel Prizes Explained!: History, Context, and Current State of the World’s Most Famous Awards (English Vocabulary Lesson) 13.10.2021

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...

108. Should We Bring Extinct Animals Back To Life?: De-Extinction Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 11.10.2021

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...

“Feeling blue,” “Crying Crocodile Tears,” and “Down in the Dumps”: Excellent Sadness Idioms!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 08.10.2021

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...

107. Insects, Artificial Meat, and Microbes: What Is The Future of Food? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 06.10.2021

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...

5 Challenging English Riddles!: Use Your English Skills to Find the Answers! (ESL Riddles) 04.10.2021

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’?: Idioms and Phrases to Describe Happiness!! 01.10.2021

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...

106. TOEFL vs IELTS!: Which One Should You Take? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 29.09.2021

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...

105. Crazy Conspiracy Theories That Were Actually True!! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 27.09.2021

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...

5 Essential English Proverbs - Perfect for ESL Learners! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 24.09.2021

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,’...

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