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When you think of the UK, what do you imagine? …

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40 years ago Britain and Argentina fought a bitter war over a few small and remote islands in the Atlantic ocean. The …

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Today I’m going to talk about creative thinking. And towards the end of the episode, I’ll give you some tips and …

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What is Roe v. Wade? Why is it such a controversial and significant decision? And why is the US Supreme Court going …

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What is procrastination? Why do we wait until the last minute to complete tasks? And how can we stop procrastinating? …

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Does your English accent matter? Does British English really exist? How can you become more confident in your English …

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Today I’m going to answer your questions - from university application tips, to my career, to Japanese phrases that …

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Earlier this month, employees at an Amazon warehouse in New York formed the company’s first official trade union in …

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On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's take a look at sarcasm in English! What is sarcasm? What is the …

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Does a country actually need an armed forces? …

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In March, Florida passed a controversial new law which has been given the nickname the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. What …

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What is the point of studying an ancient …

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What are phantonyms? And what are false friends? Let's find out about these common challenges for English learners on …

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What does it mean to be a patriot? What does it …

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 Joe Biden has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being a “war criminal.” But what does this mean? What is a …

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On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's discover some of the most common mistakes people make when arguing or …

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The US, UK, and EU have introduced massive …

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On the one side there is a liberal politician …

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On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn how to think critically!

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A thousand years ago, the Song dynasty of China created the most advanced and developed society in the world. It was so advanced that historians have compared it to 18th century Britain. However, unlike 18th century …

Let's practice our English pronunciation with some of my favourite challenging tongue twisters!!

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Are you a 'exhausted,' 'dead on your feet,' or 'worn out?' On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's learn some excellent vocabulary to …

You probably haven’t heard of Pitcairn Island - but it has one of the most interesting histories in the Pacific Ocean. Not only is Pitcairn one of …

On today's episode of Thinking in English, I'm going to introduce some English sayings that are famous, but no longer commonly used!

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On today's episode of Thinking in English, I'm going to explain some of the most famous insults in political history! From "dotard" to "malignant …

What happened to Patrick Zaki? The Egyptian student, researcher, and human rights activist was arrested in Cairo 2 years ago - but why? What did he do? And what will happen in the future? Let's talk about it on today's …

The Beijing winter Olympics are currently in full swing, but there is no snow falling from the sky. Over the next few decades, climate change and …

Are you a 'couch potato,' 'indolent,' or 'lackadaisical?' On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's learn some excellent vocabulary to …

Obesity is a major problem in countries all around the world. With billions of people living unhealthy lives, the consequences are very significant. Is obesity a disease? Or is it something else? Let's discuss it on …

Indonesia will soon move its capital city to a new location! Why has Indonesia had to make this decision? And why did they choose this location? Is Indonesia the first country to change capitals? Let's answer these …

Today, let's talk about 7 types of words, phrases, and vocabulary you should AVOID including in your English resumes, applications, and job …

Some countries require their citizens to join the military or perform some other kind of service. Should countries have mandatory national service? …

On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some new ways to talk about and describe being ill and sick in English!

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How do you make yourself stand out in a job application, interview, or university personal statement? One great method is to use powerful ACTION …

On January 15th, a massive volcanic eruption in Tonga sprayed lava, dust, and ash around the region and sent tsunami waves across the ocean. What is …

How do you make yourself stand out in English job applications? How can you write the perfect English university application? How can you best …

American diplomats and government officials around the world have been falling ill with a mysterious illness known as Havana syndrome. What are the symptoms? What is it caused by? Let's talk about it on today's episode …

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has found himself in the middle of another poltical scandal. A quick glance at twitter, newspapers, or even …

On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s discuss language learning apps like Duolingo, Babbel, and Memrise! There are so many, they are so …

Currently stuck in an immigration detention hotel in Australia, and facing deportation, tennis superstar Novak Djokovic is at the centre of an …

Massive protests, the resignation of the government, widespread violence, and Russian-led security forces. What is happening in Kazakhstan? Let’s …

What is the most unstable country in the world? How about a country with nearly 20 coups since becoming independent? A country with countless wars, massive corruption, and daily protests? A country with a Prime Minister …

New Zealand recently announced a complete ban on cigarette sales for future generations. People born after 2008 will never be able to buy tobacco …

On Sunday the 26th of December, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, South African anti-apartheid activist, and one of the world’s most loved religious …

Merry Christmas!! Let's practice our English pronunciation with some Christmas inspired tongue twisters!!

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On today’s episode of Thinking in English, I’m going to answer some of your questions!!

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On today's episode of Thinking in English, let's learn some of the English words you are probably using incorrectly!

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10 years ago, Kim Jong Un became leader of North Korea after the death of his father. In the following decade, the secretive country and its leader …

Have you ever thought about starting your own country? Maybe you don’t like the government or laws in the country of your birth? Perhaps you want …

Today, let's learn some excellent alternatives to the adjective "busy!"

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Today, let's read a poem. Not just any poem - the most difficult to pronounce English poem ever!

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On the 30th November 2021, Barbados became the world’s newest republic. They said goodbye to the British royal family, and after 400 years are now completely free from the UK! On today’s episode, let’s discuss why …

At the end of November Collins English Dictionary released their 2021 Words of the Year. Let’s look at the winners and runners up on today’s episode …

In part 2 of our weather series, let’s learn some more advanced ways to describe the weather in English!!

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Voting is an important part of modern democracies. For most of us, it is the only time we will ever have any influence in political decisions or the …

On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let me introduce you all to the wonderful world of British comedy TV shows!!

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Today, let’s learn some excellent ways to describe the weather, and boost your English vocabulary at the same time!!

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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 …

Right now, there are thousands of migrants from Middle Eastern countries stranded on the border between Belarus and Poland in Eastern Europe. How …

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 …

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 …

On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some useful idioms revolving around your ‘back!’

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Korean culture has become incredibly popular, influential, and widespread over the last few years. The movie “Parasite” has won Oscars, the “Squid …

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!

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On today’s episode of Thinking in English let’s test your English pronunciation skills by practicing some fun and challenging Tongue twisters!

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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 …

On today’s episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some new ways to talk about and describe pain in English!

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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? …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Today, I'm going to give you five challenging riddles to try and solve! Use your English skills to find the answers!

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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!!

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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 …

A mission to recruit Nazi war criminals? CIA mind control experiments? A President trying to steal important documents? These might sound crazy, but …

On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some essential English proverbs!

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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 …

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 …

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!

If you spend much time online, on social media, or watching American news channels, you have probably come across the phrase ‘cancel culture’ before. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Although most people like to spend their vacations visiting historical sites or sunbathing on the beach, some people choose to visit dangerous and …

Welcome to Thinking in English. Today I want to introduce some common English idioms, proverbs, and expressions using the word “fly”. 

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On Tuesday 24th of August, the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will be held! Although the Paralympics tend to attract less attention than their more famous counterparts, the Olympic Games, they are …

You may not have thought about it before, but time zones are strange. What are time zones and why do we use them? Who decided the world should be …

On this episode of Thinking in English, I am going to set you all a challenge! A riddle is a question, statement, or phrase that is almost a puzzle and requires you to think to answer.  Riddles are a great way to …

If you want to travel abroad, you need a passport. But why? Why do we need these little documents to leave our own country? When was the first passport used? When did modern passports develop? What is the future of …

Over the past few months, fighting and conflict in Afghanistan has been increasing. As the US leaves, the problems in the country seem to be …

People have always loved animals, and especially cats and dogs. They are the most popular pets around the world, and have even been worshipped as …

Millions of people around the world are forced to flee their homes, abandon their belongings, and search for safety in countries away from their own …

The world of business is full of strange and often confusing abbreviations and acronyms. To be able to communicate effectively and successfully in an …

Have you ever thought about why you work 5 days a week? Or 8 hours a day? Why are weekends only two days long? Research suggests that there could be …

Over the last year and a half, the way people live, work, socialise, and much more, has completely changed. While we are beginning to return to normal in some ways, it is also possible that we will never return to the …

Food is something that unifies people across the world. Most people love to eat and to try new tastes and flavours. Food helps us connect with family, to socialise, and to feel happy. So, let’s learn some more advanced …

This week is the beginning of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. While the Games are usually a time of excitement and joy, this time is different. Covid has changed everything. This episode of Thinking in English will …

In this episode, I’m going to talk about a big change in my life, explain why I've not uploaded many episodes recently, and discuss the process of moving to a new country during the middle of a pandemic!

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Today, I want to introduce some common slang that English speakers are using to talk about Covid-19 and the pandemic!

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Today, I want to challenge you to a tongue twister competition!

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Today, I’m going to give you all a challenge!

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The best way to improve your English is by speaking as regularly as possible. But, for many of you, it might be difficult to find people or …

Back of the net! What a save! To move the goalposts! To be on the ball! English, and especially British English, is full of football related …

Where is the best place to live in the world? Which city has the best living conditions? And how can we determine what the “best” really means? Fortunately for us, The Global Liveability Index 2021 was recently released …

This week seven of the most powerful leaders in international politics are meeting in the south of England. The G7 members will discuss the pandemic, …

Why is your English not improving? So many students tell me that they have been studying for years, and practicing in many different ways, but they cannot get better! Why? On this episode of Thinking in English, I will …

Coffee is in jeopardy. As the world’s temperatures increase and the climate changes, it is becoming more and more difficult to grow coffee. For …

Earlier this week, the Eastern European country Belarus stopped a plane travelling from Greece to Lithuania. While on the ground they took and arrested two of the passengers. This episode of Thinking in English will …

What is the strangest language in the world? Many linguists believe that all languages share certain universal rules and features. They believe that …

In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to talk about one of the most popular events in Europe: the Eurovision Song Contest. With nearly 200 …

In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to talk about declining populations! In many wealthy countries, fewer children are being born, which …

In this episode of thinking in English, I’m going to introduce you to conversational English, business English and academic English! It is incredibly important to understand the differences between each type of English,

In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to talk about Covid variants. What is a variant? Why are there so many variants right now? Are these more dangerous? Do the treatments still work? Let's discuss these …

Where is the most dangerous place in the world? According to the Economist, the answer might be Taiwan. This probably comes as a shock for anyone who has been to Taiwan, lived in Taiwan, or is Taiwanese! Is Taiwan …

In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to introduce you all to the weird language of English newspapers. Newspapers are full of words, …

How much money is housework worth? A recent court case in China gave a housewife compensation for doing all of her family's housework, while her husband did not help at all. Millions of hours of unpaid work are done …

Is the internet making people stupid? Is it making us less intelligent? Certainly the internet is changing the way we think, the way we learn, and the way we read. But is this necessarily a bad thing? In this episode of …

Museums around the world have historical artefacts in their collections with controversial histories. Many of their exhibits were taken or stolen …

Twelve of the biggest European football clubs have announced their intention to form their own competition, known as the Super League. This has become a major news story, and has been criticized by fans, players, …

On April 12th the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began. Millions of Muslims around the world are now fasting, observing the religious holiday, and …

Last week, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, passed away. His death has dominated news reporting in the UK and abroad. Prince Philip was an influential and well known international …

What is wrong with Israel’s politics? In the last two years, they have had four different elections. Each time no leader has been able to form a …

In this episode of Thinking in English we will discuss the Milk Tea Alliance. Protestors and pro-democracy activists in South East Asia have begun to connect with each other online using the hashtag Milk Tea Alliance. …

On the final Sunday of March, the UK and many other European countries adjust their time forward by one hour. This is known as Daylight Savings Time, or Summer time, and is designed to give people more hours of sunlight …

North Korea has recently restarted missile tests, worrying neighbouring countries and international organisations. Why have they decided to do this now? This episode will look at a few different explanations for North …

The plural of bird is birds, the plural of dog is dogs, but what is the plural of octopus? Is it octopuses, octopi, or octopodes? In this episode, we’ll discuss why no one seems to know the answer to this question, and …

Where is the happiest country in the world? How can we measure happiness? Is happiness a good way to compare countries? Has the ongoing pandemic affected people's happiness all over the world? These questions might seem …

In this episode, I want to talk about St Patrick’s day! St Patrick’s day is an incredibly popular celebration of Ireland and Irish culture with …

Reading is an incredibly important skill to learn and improve for all language students. You can build your vocabulary and grammar knowledge, …

It has been 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake struck the Asian country, causing a massive and destructive tsunami.  On this episode of Thinking in English, I want to talk about the events of March 11th …

Is democracy dying? According to a recently released report, the answer might be ‘yes.’ Freedom House’s democracy rankings for 2020 were released last week, and the findings were shocking! In this episode we’ll talk …

What is the lowest wage a company should be able to pay someone? This is not an easy question to answer. Higher wages might help workers but hurt …

British English or American English: which one is better? I’ve been asked this question hundreds of times. It can be confusing and frustrating for …

On today’s episode I want to talk about conversations and how to have better ones! English learners often really want to start having conversations in English, but at the same time can be nervous and anxious. Don’t …

Australian Facebook users realised last week that they could no longer read, access, or share news articles on the social media platform. Facebook, …

Missions from China, the UAE, and the USA have all arrived on, or near to, Mars. This is the first time three different countries have sent missions to the planet at the same time. Why? This episode will look at the …

In this episode of Thinking in English I want to talk about Clubhouse. Clubhouse is a social media application that has become incredibly popular …

Coronavirus is not the first disease to kill millions of people and impact our lives. Throughout history, smallpox destroyed countless lives and devastated entire communities. It was incredibly infectious and incredibly …

We drink millions of bottles of water every year. However, in some countries, including mine the UK, our tap water is perfectly safe! We don’t really need to buy bottled water! There are environmental, financial, and …

On February 1st, the military of Myanmar staged a coup and took control of the country. They arrested elected leaders including the famous Aung San …

George Orwell is one of the most famous and talented writers of the last hundred years. Fortunately for us, Orwell left a list of rules for writers …

Archaeologists recently discovered the world’s oldest cave paintings of animals, in an isolated cave in Indonesia. This has challenged the way …

In this episode, I am going to introduce eight idioms that are commonly used in business situations. One of the major problems language learners face when working in a native English environment is recognising and …

Everyone has binge-watched a TV show. Only a few weeks ago, I watched the Netflix show the Queen's Gambit in only 3 days. However, is binge-watching actually bad for you? In this episode, of thinking in English, we will …

On the 20th January, Joe Biden will officially replace Donald Trump as the President of the United States of America. This process is very …

There are thousands of languages in the world. Some are spoken by billions of people, others by less than one hundred! Which country has the most languages? In this episode I’ll answer that question, look at some of the …

As I'm sure you already know, a riot broke out in the capital of the USA recently as Donald Trump supporters invaded the US Congress. In the aftermath, Trump has been removed and banned from numerous social media …

How expensive is the city you live in? Recently, the Economist Intelligence Unit has released its ranking of the most expensive cities in the world. …

Brexit. I’m sure you must have heard about Brexit at some point in the last four years, and the UK finally left the EU on January 1st 2020. I often get asked about Brexit by English students and foreign friends, and one …

2020 is almost over! What a strange and unforgettable year it has been! In this episode, we are going to look at New Year’s resolutions. And if you …

On today’s episode, let's talk about money. Whether you love the idea of money, or hate it, money is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of …

Hello and Merry Christmas! This episode is probably being released on Christmas eve, so there is no better time to learn some Christmassy words!! Learn some festive themed idioms, phrases, and sayings to boost your …

On today’s episode, I'm hoping to give you some tips to improve your writing skills! Writing is one of the key language skills, and often students want to know how they can get better! We’ll look at some of the reasons …

On today’s episode we are going to discuss the controversy and debate surrounding zoos! Are zoos vital organisations because they promote scientific research and public education, and save animals on the verge of …

On today’s episode, we are going to look at how to ask great questions! Asking questions is one of the most important skills in daily life, but most people do not realise we can practice and improve! I’ll look at why …

Today, i want to introduce you to some of the Oxford English Dictionary’s 2020 words of the year. For the first time ever, the Oxford Dictionary was unable to choose one single standout word from the previous 12 months. …

Today we will discuss the failure of Quibi! I guess many of you are asking, “what is Quibi?” You’re probably not alone. Quibi was supposed to be the …

How much do you know about the history of your languages? Where do the words come from, and why do we use them? Today’s episode will look at the recent news Germany is removing some words of Nazi origins from its …

On today’s episode we are going to discuss the news that China has landed another probe on the surface of the moon. The Chinese mission intends to …

On today’s episode we are going to discuss the news that Tesla is now worth over $500 billion! This is considerably more than any other car manufacturer! Is Tesla really worth $500 billion? Why has the company's value …

‘Ahead of the pack,’ ‘smooth sailing,’ ‘corner the market.’ English is full of idioms like these three I just mentioned. In order to be able to work, …

On today’s episode, we are going to look at the idea of free education. Should university be free? This question has been debated for many years. The …

To celebrate the 25th episode of Thinking in English, today I've made a slightly different episode! I decided it's time to introduce myself to all of the listeners, let you know my background, and talk about why I …

On today’s episode I want to look at the future of transport! Virgin Hyperloop trialled their new technology earlier this month, raising a number of …

On today’s episode we will look at the recent announcement that the UK will ban all new fossil fuel powered vehicles by 2030! As part of the UK’s …

On today’s episode we’ll look at the recently signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which brings together 15 Asian and Oceanic countries into the largest free trade agreement in the world. We’ll discuss …

On today’s episode I want to introduce a few phrasal verbs that are suitable for formal English! Phrasal verbs can be confusing; are they formal or …

On today’s episode I want to discuss the idea of Universal Basic Income. This is a highly debated and controversial topic, with strong arguments on …

On today’s episode I want to introduce you to eight incredibly useful business English idioms! These idioms will make you sound like a native speaker …

On today’s episode, we will look at democracy. What is democracy? What does democracy look like? Is democracy the best type of government?

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On today’s episode, I want to introduce you to a traditional British festival and celebration that you probably haven't heard of before! Bonfire Night, held on November 5th every year, is a day when we set off …

On today’s episode, we will discuss the question should euthanasia or assisted suicide be legal? With New Zealand recently voting in support of an …

On today’s episode, the final episode in this series on US election vocabulary, we will look at the Election Day. Who can vote? Where do they vote? …

On today’s episode, we will look at the spookiest holiday in the western world. What are the origins of Halloween? Why do we dress up in costumes, …

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On today’s episode, we will discuss the idea of Local citizenship! When national governments can’t, or don’t want to, deal with …

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On today’s episode, we will look at the new discovery of a giant cat carved into the hills of Peru. …

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On today’s episode, we will discuss the recent news that a court in Ireland has decided Subway’s bread is not …

On today’s episode we will begin a series of episodes, which will run probably for the next three weeks, and will focus on the key vocabulary you …

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On today’s episode, we will discuss citizenship. What does it mean to be a citizen, how …

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 On today’s episode, we will discuss the fastest people in human …

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On today’s episode, we will discuss the recent discovery of signs of life on the Planet Venus, talk about why it is surprising, and think …

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 On today’s episode, we will discuss the recent US presidential debate, and think about the potential alternatives for the future. 

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On today’s episode of Thinking in English we will discuss some of the lesser known benefits of learning a foreign language. 

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