Thinking in English

406. Where Is the BEST Place to Study English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Where is the best place to study English? Is it better to move to Britain, the US, or another English-speaking country, or can you learn just as effectively at home? Does

405. History of Singapore! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Singapore is one of the wealthiest and most modern countries in the world, but that wasn’t always the case. Today, I want to discuss the history of Singapore. We'll look

404. What is Corruption? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

What is corruption? Corruption or corrupt are words that I use quite often in my episodes… but what is corruption? What forms does it take? Why does corruption happen, w

403. What is a Growth Mindset? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Some people see failure as proof that they aren’t good at something. Others see it as an opportunity to improve. Why? Today I want to try and answer this question by thi

402. France is Bigger Than You Think! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Which country shares the longest border with France? I think most people would say Spain. Spain is right next to France in Europe. Or perhaps you might have said Belgium

401. English Tests: Do They Improve Education? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

English tests are everywhere. Many of you listening to this episode will have spent (or currently are spending) months preparing for exams like IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, and

400. History of Rio de Janeiro! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Today I want to discuss the history of one of the most famous cities in South America: Rio de Janeiro. Rio is a city that had become one of the most popular tourist dest

399. What is the Resource Curse? Why Some of the World's Richest Countries Stay Poor (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Scientists have just discovered enormous deposits of gold, diamonds, copper, or the rare earth minerals that are in smartphones and electric cars beneath your country. Is

398. Why Does Canada Speak French and English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Why does Canada speak both English and French? Why is Canada's head of state the King of the United Kingdom? Why didn't Canada become part of the United States when the r

397. Who Will Be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

In 2024, Keir Starmer became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after leading the Labour Party to one of the biggest election victories in modern British history.

396. 10 Years Language Learning: Lessons I'd Give My Younger Self (English Vocabulary Lesson)

In August 2016, I moved to a small town on the Japanese island of Shikoku. I had almost no Japanese ability and I didn't have an expectation that I'd stay very long in Ja

395. What Was the USA Like in 1776? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

When I think of the USA, I picture New York's skyscrapers, Hollywood movies, and Silicon Valley technology companies. I think of the world’s largest economy, and the most

394. How to Become a Confident English Speaker (English Vocabulary Lesson)

What is confidence? What does a confident English speaker look like? And how can you become a confident speaker? This episode is going to try and answer some of these im

393. History of Football! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

The World Cup is currently underway in North America, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about football, or soccer depending on where you are from. And s

392. History of Warsaw (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Today, we’re going to talk about Warsaw. Warsaw is the capital of Poland and one of Europe’s most resilient cities. If you visit Warsaw today, you’ll find a modern and q

391. Why Is the UAE Leaving OPEC? And What Is OPEC Anyway? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

The United Arab Emirates has announced that it is leaving OPEC (the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) after almost sixty years as a member. Why does this

390. What are the “New” Seven Wonders of the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Thousands of years ago, Ancient Greek travellers created a list of the most extraordinary sights they encountered: the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. These included

389. What Was the First Book Ever Written? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Humans have been speaking languages for tens of thousands of years. We told stories around fires, passed down myths from parents to children, and memorised important info

388. Is the American Dream Dead? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

If you work hard, can you build yourself a better life? For a long time, millions of people believed the answer in the USA was yes. The “American Dream” is the idea that

387. Why Are Some People Always Late? The Cultural Meaning of Time (English Vocabulary Lesson)

You are invited to a party. The invitation says the party starts at 20:00. What time will you arrive? Your answer to this question has a lot to do with your culture. Som