Thinking in English
autor: Thomas Wilkinson
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413. What is a Middle Power? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
413. What is a Middle Power? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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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.
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- 413. What is a Middle Power? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 25 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 413In September 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for the world’s “middle powers” to haver closer relationship. He gave a speech at the European Union, encouraging…
- 412. Should We Abolish the Death Penalty? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 28 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 412On September 30, 2026, the US state of Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike, a woman who had been on death row for more than 30 years. Pike was sentenced to death for the…
- 411. Why Is Trump Renaming Places? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 22 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 411There is a large lake between New York State in the USA and the Canadian Province of Ontario. Do you know what it is called? Lake Ontario is the name the lake has been known by…
- 410. Why Spain Is Banning Evictions? (Vocabulary in the News) · 23 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 410Today, we're trying something a little different. This is a vocabulary-focused episode based on a recent news story, where we'll take one interesting event and use it to learn…
- 409. The World Map Is Changing (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 24 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 409The United Nations has recently voted to adopt a new world map. The UN now supports the Equal Earth map which tries to represent the relative size of continents and countries…
- 408. The Bayeux Tapestry (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 25 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 408Today, we’re going to talk about one of the most famous historical objects in the world: the Bayeux Tapestry. The Bayeux Tapestry is a huge piece of embroidered cloth, about 70…
- 407. Is British Food Really Bad? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 31 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 407British food has a bit of a reputation. I’m sure that for a lot of you, the words “British food” brings to mind boiled vegetables, overcooked meat, greasy breakfasts, and meals…
- 406. Where Is the BEST Place to Study English? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 30 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 406Where 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) · 27 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 405Singapore 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 at its…
- 404. What is Corruption? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 30 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 404What 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, what…
- 403. What is a Growth Mindset? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 24 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 403Some 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 thinking…
- 402. France is Bigger Than You Think! (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 34 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 403Which 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) · 27 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 401English 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 the…
- 400. History of Rio de Janeiro! (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 25 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 400Today 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 destinations…
- 399. What is the Resource Curse? Why Some of the World's Richest Countries Stay Poor (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 29 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 399Scientists 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 this…
- 398. Why Does Canada Speak French and English? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 34 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 398Why 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 rest of…
- 397. Who Will Be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 32 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 397In 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. Just two…
- 396. 10 Years Language Learning: Lessons I'd Give My Younger Self (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 29 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 395In 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 Japan…
- 395. What Was the USA Like in 1776? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 29 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 395When 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) · 29 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 394What 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 important…
- 393. History of Football! (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 33 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 392The 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…
- 392. History of Warsaw (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 28 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 392Today, 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 quickly…
- 391. Why Is the UAE Leaving OPEC? And What Is OPEC Anyway? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 22 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 391The 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 matter?…
- 390. What are the “New” Seven Wonders of the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 32 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 390Thousands 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 places…
- 389. What Was the First Book Ever Written? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 29 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 389Humans 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 information…
- 388. Is the American Dream Dead? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 26 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 390If 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 anyone…
- 387. Why Are Some People Always Late? The Cultural Meaning of Time (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 24 minYou 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. Some of you…
- 386. Who Was Leonardo Da Vinci? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 21 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 386Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest minds in history. He painted some of the most famous works of art ever: the Mona Lisa, Last Supper, and more. He was also a scientist…
- 385. Should We Boycott the 2026 World Cup? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 22 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 385Four years ago, I made an episode titled “Should we boycott the Qatar World Cup?” As you might remember, the tournament in Qatar was surrounded by criticism. There were concerns…
- 384. The Scramble for Africa (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 29 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 384In the 1870s, about ten percent of Africa had been colonised by European countries. But over the next few decades, over ninety percent of the continent was taken, occupied…
- 383. What Is Talent? And Do You Need It to Learn English? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 21 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 383“I’m just not good at learning languages.” I’m sure many of you listening right now have thought this before. And I’m sure you’ve thought the opposite about people you have met…
- 382. Rwanda: Economic Miracle or Authoritarian State? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 26 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 382In 1994, the small African country of Rwanda experienced one of the worst genocides in modern history. Over a one-hundred-day period, an estimated 800,000 people were murdered…
- 381. Easter Island: Mystery, Moai, and the Edge of the World (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 23 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 381Imagine 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…
- 380. What is Poverty? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 24 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 380What 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…
- 379. Do You Know How to Ask Great Questions? · 25 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 379Do 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…
- 378. Moving to the UK?: UK’s New Immigration Policies Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 27 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 378Is 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…
- 377. History of Berlin! (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 29 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 377Berlin 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…
- 376. Who was Alan Turing? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 24 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 376Every 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…
- 375. Do We Live in a Surveillance Society? – Prepositions of Place (English Grammar Lesson) · 22 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 375Grammar Study Pack - https://www.patreon.com/posts/prepositions-of-148657101?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link…
- 374. Is There an AI Bubble? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 24 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 374Artificial 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…
- 373. What is Code-Switching?: A Guide for English Learners (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 21 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 373Today 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…
- 372. Does History Repeat Itself? – Prepositions of Time (English Grammar Lesson) · 19 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 372Grammar Study Pack - https://www.patreon.com/posts/prepositions-of-148657101?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link…
- 371. Charles Darwin: Greatest Scientist of All Time? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 24 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 371In 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…
- 370. What is the World’s Oldest Civilisation? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 30 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 370People 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…
- 369. History of Australia! (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 24 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 369Australia 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…
- 368. How to Make Resolutions for 2026 (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 23 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 368Interested 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…
- End of Year Update & Free Bonus Episode · 3 minThis 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…
- 367. The Strange Story of Christmas Island: Exploitation, Occupation, and Refugees! (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 20 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 367Interested 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…
- 366. Do We Live in a Post-Truth Society? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 22 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 366In 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…
- 365. Who Was Ramanujan? The Greatest Mathematician of All Time? (English Vocabulary Lesson) · 21 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 365Today 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…
