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381. Easter Island: Mystery, Moai, and the Edge of the World (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Imagine living in a place so remote that the nearest inhabited land is over two thousand kilometres away. No neighbours. No easy escape. Just ocean in every direction. And across the island are hundreds of giant stone heads, carved by hand.
380. What is Poverty? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What does poverty really mean? When we hear the word poverty, I think many of us imagine extreme situations, like homelessness, starvation, or people living in very poor conditions. But poverty is far more complex, and far more widespread,
379. Do You Know How to Ask Great Questions?
Do you know how to ask great questions? A few years ago, back in 2022, I released an episode called How to Ask Better Questions in English. And today’s episode is an update to that original one. The core idea is the same, because it’s still
378. Moving to the UK?: UK’s New Immigration Policies Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Is it becoming harder to move to a new country? Everywhere seems to be tightening the rules. Canada, the US, Australia, Europe, Japan, the UK. Countries that once focused on attracting people are now focused on control, limits, and conditio
377. History of Berlin! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Berlin is one of the most iconic cities in the world. Few cities have been destroyed so completely, divided so deeply, and then rebuilt so many times. Understanding Berlin’s past helps us understand the development of Germany and Europe. Th
376. Who was Alan Turing? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Every time you type a message, unlock your phone, or trust a computer to make a decision, you’re relying on the ideas of someone you may never have heard of and probably never learned about at school. That person is Alan Turing. He was a Br
375. Do We Live in a Surveillance Society? – Prepositions of Place (English Grammar Lesson)
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374. Is There an AI Bubble? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. We use it to write emails, generate images, recommend videos, and even help study English. Some people believe AI will completely change the world, just like the internet did. Others are more
373. What is Code-Switching?: A Guide for English Learners (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Today we’re going to explore a topic that I notice again and again whenever I work with bilingual people, speak with people who are studying a second language, and actually notice inside my own family: code switching. You’ve probably done i
372. Does History Repeat Itself? – Prepositions of Time (English Grammar Lesson)
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371. Charles Darwin: Greatest Scientist of All Time? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In the 19th century, a quiet, curious naturalist named Charles Darwin proposed a theory that went on the shake science, religion, and philosophy. Darwin introduced a new way of thinking about life itself. His theory of evolution by natural
370. What is the World’s Oldest Civilisation? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
People love to debate history, especially when it comes to who was first. Last year, I made an episode about the oldest country in the world. I argued that the answer might be San Marino, because it has a long, continuous history as an inde
369. History of Australia! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Australia is a country that many English learners dream of visiting, studying in, or even working in. Its beaches, culture, and cities are famous all over the world. But how much do you really know about the history of this country? In toda
368. How to Make Resolutions for 2026 (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Interested in joining Patreon in 2026? 20% off with code 2026 - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Last year, I made an episode where I openly shared my goals and New Year’s resolutions for 2025 (https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/1
End of Year Update & Free Bonus Episode
This is a short end-of-year bonus episode of Thinking in English. In this episode, I share a few important updates as we move towards the new year. The Thinking in English AGM 2025 (Bonus Episode) Free to listen to on Patreon - https://www.
367. The Strange Story of Christmas Island: Exploitation, Occupation, and Refugees! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Interested in Joining the Thinking in English Patreon in 2026? 20% Discount is you use the code 2026 - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Welcome to a special Thinking in English Christmas episode (https://thinkinginenglish.blog/tag/
366. Do We Live in a Post-Truth Society? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In a world of social media, fake news, and deepfakes… how can we know what’s true anymore? The phrase “post-truth” has become one of the defining ideas of our time. Politicians lie without consequence (https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/08
365. Who Was Ramanujan? The Greatest Mathematician of All Time? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Today I want to talk about one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. A genius who, with almost no formal training, made mathematical discoveries that still astonish experts today. His name is Srinivasa Ramanujan, and his story is as e
364. What is the EU? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thinking in English BLACK FRIDAY SALE (50% Off Annual Memberships) - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish (https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish) What is the EU? Is it just a group of countries in Europe? Is it a trade bloc? Or is
363. History of Mexico City! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thinking in English BLACK FRIDAY SALE (50% Off Annual Memberships) - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish The biggest city in North America isn’t New York or Los Angeles, it’s Mexico City. Mexico City is also the oldest capital city in
362. What is the 2025 Word of the Year? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust (https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust) The Collins Dictionary Word of the Year (https://www.collinsdictionary.com/
361. What Are Idioms, Euphemisms, and Slang? (And Should You Learn Them?) (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust (https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust) Have you ever heard someone say, “kick the bucket” or “pass away,” and felt c
360. What is Wales? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust When people think of the United Kingdom, they often think of England. Maybe, on a rare occasion, they might also think of
359. History of Vampires (English Vocabulary Lesson)
When you hear the word vampire, what comes to mind? Dracula? The Twilight books? Ancient castles in Transylvania? What if I told you that vampire stories are much older, and much stranger, than you think? In today’s Halloween special episod
358. History of Rome (English Vocabulary Lesson)
When you imagine the city Rome, what comes to mind? Maybe the Colosseum, the Vatican, one of the largest empires in history, or delicious pasta? Rome isn’t just Italy’s capital; it’s also one of the most influential cities in human history.
357. The Great Fire of London: Passive Voice (English Grammar Lesson)
Grammar Study Pack - https://www.patreon.com/posts/passive-voice-in-140250338?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link In 1666, most of London was destroyed. Over 13,000 houses were
356. What is a Podcast? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What actually is a podcast? You probably think you know. You might think you are listening to one right now. But are you actually? The definition of the word podcast has been changing over the past few years. I’ve been thinking about this a
355. My Greatest Language Challenge: Learning to Drive in Another Language (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Imagine learning to drive… joining classes, talking to driving instructors, and taking theory exams in a foreign language. That’s exactly what I just did. Two weeks ago, I passed my Japanese driving test! It wasn’t easy. I went from knowing
354. What is Gerrymandering? And Other Useful Political Terms! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In today’s episode, I am going to talk about a very interesting political topic: gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is when politicians create voting districts in a way that gives one political party an advantage over the others. This topic is
353. Marie Curie: The Greatest Scientist of All Time? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Try Lingoda with code 20THINKING for 20€ off. https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust Today, we’re diving into the fascinating life of Marie Skłodowska Curie. Was she the greatest scientist ever? Well… maybe! She was the first woman to win
