Listen to Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Check out the latest episode of Simple English News Daily - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=d381def2ae9a4cb8 Who discovered the Americas? Let’s discuss the history of exploration and migration in the Americas, from the arrival of the first settlers, to the voyages of the Vikings and Polynesians, to the landing of the Europeans! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/06/07/240-who-discovered-the-americas/ My Links ⁠JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ ⁠Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Continent (n) - one of the seven large land masses on the earth's surface, surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by sea and usually consisting of various countries. Voyage (n) - a long journey, especially by ship. To explore (also exploration/explorer) (v) - to search a place and discover things about it. To navigate (navigation/navigator) (v) - to direct the way that a ship, aircraft, etc. will travel, or to find a direction across, along, or over an area of water or land. Subsequent (adj) - happening after something else. Seafaring (adj) - connected with travelling by sea. Norse (adj) - belonging or relating to the people who lived in Scandinavia in the past, especially the Vikings. To settle (settlement/settler) (v) - to arrive, especially from another country, in a new place and start to live there and use the land. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

LINGODA'S Language Sprint - https://try.lingoda.com/Thinking_Sprint Use code THINKINGSPRINT for $20 off! - https://try.lingoda.com/Thinking_Sprint France has recently banned some short-haul flights in order to reduce the country’s carbon emissions. How bad is flying for the environment? Is France’s ban effective? And should we go further in order to protect the planet? TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/06/05/239-france-bans-short-haul-flights-how-bad-is-flying-for-the-environment/ My Links ⁠JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary To ban (v) - to forbid (= refuse to allow) something, especially officially Sustainable (adj) - causing, or made in a way that causes, little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time. Aviation (n) - the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and keeping them in good condition. Contrail (n) - a white line left in the sky by an aircraft that consists of water vapour (= gas) that has condensed (= turned back into very small drops of water). Domestic (adj) - relating to a person's own country. Objection (n) - the act of expressing or feeling opposition to or dislike of something or someone. Viable (adj) - able to work as intended or able to succeed. To offset (v) - to pay for things that will reduce carbon dioxide in order to reduce the damage caused by carbon dioxide that you produce. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

7 Day FREE CONVERSATION CLUB TRIAL - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Failure and mistakes are natural parts of language learning, but the majority of people are terrible at learning from these failures. Today, I’m going to explain why we are bad a learning from past mistakes and give you a few strategies that might help you improve! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/31/238-how-to-learn-from-failure-and-mistakes/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Proficiency (n) - a high level of skill or expertise in a particular subject or activity. To devalue (v) - to diminish or reduce the importance, worth, or quality of something. Constructively (adv) - describes doing something in a positive, helpful, or productive manner. Motivation (n) - the inner drive or desire to achieve or accomplish something. To procrastinate (v) - To delay or postpone doing something, often out of intentional avoidance. To reflect (v) - To think deeply or carefully about something, often in order to gain insight or learn from past experiences. Determined (adj) - Having a strong resolve or firmness of purpose; being committed and persistent. Embarrassment (n) - a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

English Learning for Curious Minds - https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts Episode on FIFA Corruption - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yst73JE1n8z0NcRaed43l?si=MK6D634iTq2efltBNY_M5Q What is a “failed state”? Let’s look at some definitions, characterisitcs, and examples of “failed states”, and then discuss whether South Africa could be considered to be failing! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/29/237-what-is-a-failed-state/ My Links 7 DAY FREE TRIAL CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠ ⁠Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Corruption (n) - illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power. Authority (n) - the moral or legal right or ability to control. Goods (n) - items that satisfy human wants and provide utility. Fragile (adj) - easily destroyed, ended, or made to fail. Instability (n) - uncertainty caused by the possibility of a sudden change in the present situation. To exacerbate (v) - to make something that is already bad even worse. Blackout (n) - when there is no light or power because of an electricity failure. Incompetent (adj) - not having the ability to do something as it should be done. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB  -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish  Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Recently I’ve seen a lot of people online talking about the 10,000 Hour Rule. Today, I’m going to look at the rule, the evidence for and against it, and discuss how all of you listening can apply the 10,000-hour rule to learning English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/05/24/236-what-is-the-10000-hour-rule/ My Links ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  ⁠Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast  INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)   Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary Mastery (n) - Achieving a high level of skill or expertise in a particular field. Deliberate practice (phrase) - Focused and intentional effort to improve specific aspects of a skill. Comfort zone (phrase) - The level of difficulty or familiarity within which a person feels at ease. Second nature (phrase) - Something that has become so natural and instinctive that it feels effortless. To propel (v) - to drive or push forward; cause progress or advancement. Sustained effort (phrase) - Consistent and continuous application of energy or resources. Multifaceted (adj) - Having many different aspects or elements. Knack (n) - A natural skill or talent for doing something.                        --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support