Best Penny English Podcasts (2024)

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306. Pennies, Cents, and Small Change: A Waste of Money? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 25:03

32m ago25:03

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What is the smallest and least valuable coin used in your country? Could you imagine your currency without that coin? Should we remove these small value coins from our money? Let’s discuss this topic, while learning lots of economic vocabulary, in today’s episode of Thinking in English! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/07/22/306-pen…

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305. How did Breaking Become an Olympic Sport? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 24:14

7d ago24:14

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The 2024 Paris Olympic games will start on July 26th, and for the first time breaking will be included as an official sport.Breaking, a form of competitive street dance, may not be exactly what you imagine when you think of the Olympics. So, today, I want to take a look at how breaking evolved alongside Hip-hop music on the streets of New York city…

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Ashton Irwin (5 Seconds of Summer) 50:00

23h ago50:00

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Ashton Irwin, drummer for 5 Seconds of Summer, often writes songs out of necessity. While he likes to journal, Irwin finds songwriting a much more effective vehicle for maintaining his mental health. And there's a routine to the songwriting process: from 11a-3p when the caffeine is at its peak, with a Moleskin journal and a black ink pen. Irwin lik…

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304. Why is Macedonia Such a Controversial Name? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 26:42

7d ago26:42

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Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/Listen to SEND7 Podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=e596ba15f03f4d9aMacedonia is one of the most controversial names in Europe, perhaps even in the world. The country now known as North Macedonia and Greece, home to the region called Macedonia, have had a bit…

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Ladders, pennies, umbrellas and shoes - Superstitions in England 32:34

10d ago32:34

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Book your 1:1 lesson on Preply and use the code 'EMMA' to get 50% off! Book here: https://preply.in/emma50 What are some of the most common superstitions from England (and the UK in general)? Well, we'll talk about 14 of some of the most common ones so you can learn a little about English and British culture. Send me your suggestions, love and ramb…

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Success Ratio: The Mathematics of Success Hidden in the Universe 2:58

10d ago2:58

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Begin with 'Success Ratio' to enter the realm of dispelling ignorance and achieving true self-transformation according to the natural laws of the universe. Now available for purchase on Amazon.com "Asking even a slightly wrong question about life can lead to completely different paths." The Search Ends Here DON'T LET YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS DISMISS THIS …

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Mike Doughty of Soul Coughing 39:18

11d ago39:18

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ED NOTE: This is from 2021, before this was a podcast and I was posting the video interviews to YouTube. I've taken the audio from that interview and turned it into podcast form. As you can tell at the beginning, we did this in the middle of the pandemic, hence our discussion about the creative process during COVID. Mike Doughty believes that disci…

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303. The Truth Behind Learning Styles! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 27:23

13d ago27:23

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Try LINGODA TODAY! - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglish25 Up to 25% off Lingoda Flex, Teams, and Sprints with this link - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglish25 Today, I want to talk about the truth behind learning styles. We’ll discuss why learning style theories, including the idea that you are a visual or kinaesthetic learner, or not evi…

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302. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 28:51

26d ago28:51

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation Club - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Who will be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom? This episode will introduce the two leading candidates, their political parties, and the kind of policies they will likely use in their campaigns. Listen to learn about British politics and pick up some usef…

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301. UK General Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 25:42

1M ago25:42

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Thinking in English Courses - https://thinkinginenglish.link/course-registration/ On July 4th, 2024, the UK will hold a general election to elect a new government, parliament, and Prime Minister. In this episode, I want to provide a detailed and thorough explanation and introduction to how elections work in the United Kingdom! Transcript - https://…

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Episode 6: Into the Cosmos (Pt.2) 38:02

1M ago38:02

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To conclude our little journey into afro-futurism, Penny sites SOME of her favorite artists in the cannon of this universe. Calling this episode, "Descendants of Space Dust". All music composed by Penny English Lunaticus Records & Media Naptown, USA https://www.instagram.com/pennyenglish317/ https://pennyenglishwho.wordpress.com/ https://soundcloud…

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Bonny Light Horseman 57:19

1M ago57:19

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The circle is complete. I’ve had recent interviews with Anais Mitchell (together with Charlotte Cornfield) and with Eric D. Johnson, but now that we’ve added Josh Kaufman, this is a full-on Bonny Light Horseman episode. I enjoyed this conversation immensely because we dove into their collective process, not just their individual processes. And list…

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300. How to Think in English?? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 24:24

1M ago24:24

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ After 300 main episodes of Thinking in English, it is finally time to talk about the problem of the thinking in different languages, including English!We’ll discuss the definition of thinking, talk about whether you need language to think, consider whether thinking in English (…

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299. What are the Chagos Islands? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 25:30

2M ago25:30

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conversation Clubs - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You might not have heard about the Chagos Islands, but I think it is a story everyone should know. It is a story that involves colonialism, the construction of a secretive military base, and the entire population of the islands being forcibly removed from their homes an…

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44. How I learnt to speak fluent Spanish! 57:45

2M ago57:45

57:45

Book your 1:1 lesson on Preply and use the code 'EMMA' to get 50% off! Book here: https://preply.in/emma50 Listen to my story of how I learnt to speak fluent Spanish. I start from the very beginning, when I was a shy monolingual 19-year-old girl, and lead up to how I became the fluent, confident and independent woman I am today while living my drea…

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DIIV 58:16

2M ago58:16

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All four members of DIIV (Zachary Cole Smith, Andrew Bailey, Colin Caulfield, Ben Newman) joined me to talk about their individual songwriting processes. This interview could've gone on forever because they are so passionate about creativity. What's interesting is that their individual songwriting processes don't have too much in common, but perhap…

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Helping migrants in Australia to improve their English: A chat with Dory Wang from SBS Learn English 55:25

2M ago55:25

55:25

Moving to a new country is never easy (did someone say culture shock?), but it can be especially challenging if you need to learn how to live your life in a different language when you get there. How will you buy groceries or make a doctor’s appointment? How do you get a job and then, once you have one, navigate the workplace? Our guest for this ep…

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298. Wealth and Inequality: Should Inheritance Be Abolished? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 21:49

2M ago21:49

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Patreon Exclusive Vocabulary Resources - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What is inheritance? Should inheritance be taxed? And if so, at what level? Today I want to talk about wealth, inequality, and whether or not we should change our system of inheritance in the f…

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42. NEW SEASON! Why did I disappear for 8 months? 32:20

2M ago32:20

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Why did I disappear for 8 months?! What happened? Will I be coming back with more podcast episodes? Listen to this episode to find out! Send me your suggestions, love and ramblings - theprocrastinationpod@gmail.com Find out more about me and my English pronunciation courses on my website. Disclaimer This episode contains swearing. I believe swearin…

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297. What Have I Learned From Living Abroad? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 24:43

2M ago24:43

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Listen to Bonus Episodes - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today I am going to talk about my experiences moving abroad, how it has changed my life, and some of the most important lessons I have learned over the past 8 years. Hopefully you will all find something useful …

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Eric Earley of Blitzen Trapper 50:51

2M ago50:51

50:51

Does the mind of Eric Earley from Blitzen Trapper ever rest? I think not. After all, he told me that he liked to solve math problems in college while he was making breakfast. Earley is a voracious reader who just finished his self-proclaimed "Time of the Tomes," in which he read nothing but, well, tomes. (The longer, the better. Infinite Jest? Plea…

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41. SPECIAL GUEST: English Teacher Zdenek - How to start your own online English teaching business 1:29:37

2M ago1:29:37

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In this episode, Teacher Zdenek (an English teacher from the Czech Republic) and I answer MORE of your questions about teaching English online and starting your own business. GO AND FOLLOW TEACHER ZDENEK! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacherzdenek/ Webpage: https://linktr.ee/TeacherZdenek Send me your suggestions, love, and ramblings here t…

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296. What is Happening in Haiti? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 24:09

2M ago24:09

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Join the Conversation Club - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Haiti is in the middle of another crisis. Gangs have taken over the capital city, another leader has resigned, and the future is uncertain. Today I’d like to take a look at the history of Haiti to see how the country …

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Deerlady 54:04

2M ago54:04

54:04

Deerlady is Mali Obomsawin and Magdalena Abrego, and their debut album Greatest Hits is my favorite album of the year, and this is also one of my favorite interviews because we had so much fun. I first heard Deerlady while listening to my old college radio station, WTHS at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. They played "Bounty," and it was one of t…

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295. Why Does Botswana Want to Send 20,000 Elephants to Germany? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 21:58

3M ago21:58

21:58

Check Out SIMPLE ENGLISH NEWS DAILY - https://www.send7.org/contact Listen to SEND7 on Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=cfe7e74bcfc342e7 Botswana’s president made worldwide news headlines in April after he threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany. Why did he do this? What is the connection between elephants, …

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294. IELTS, TOEFL, and Other English Exams: Guide to English Proficiency Tests (English Vocabulary Lesson) 25:06

3M ago25:06

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BOOK A THINKING IN ENGLISH COURSE - https://thinkinginenglish.link/courses/ USE CODE "THINK" FOR 10% OFF - https://thinkinginenglish.link/courses/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test What is an English proficiency test? What is the difference between IELTS and TOEFL? What English Proficiency test shou…

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Aaron Lee Tasjan 46:51

3M ago46:51

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Aaron Lee Tasjan has a pretty simple writing process: he gets up around 8am, has a glass of water, and pets his cat. Then he writes. But not every day. "I only write when my body tells me to, when I can go off yesterday's fumes," he told me. And in one of the best rituals I've ever heard, Tasjan always writes with a pencil--but never uses the erase…

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Researching language to make society better: A chat with Dr Howie Manns 51:23

3M ago51:23

51:23

In this episode, we’re chatting with Dr Howard (Howie) Manns, Senior Lecturer in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Monash University. We were so excited to have the chance to speak with Howie, because we are fascinated by his language story and his academic work - from growing up in a monolingual environment and then (unexpectedly) becoming a …

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293. History of Coffee! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 23:06

3M ago23:06

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What is coffee? Who was the first person to think of creating a drink from coffee beans? How did coffee spread from the forests of East Africa to almost every town on earth? And what is the future of the coffee industry? Let’s discuss these questions and more on today’s episode of Thinking in English! Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/202…

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Jane Penny (TOPS) 50:04

3M ago50:04

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Jane Penny, co-founder of TOPS, makes her solo debut with her fantastic EP Surfacing, out now on Luminelle Recordings. Penny stops by the podcast to talk about how Barry White has influenced her songwriting; why she has to write her lyrics in cursive; and why when you see her in the audience at a show and she's looking at her phone, she's actually …

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292. What Does Bilingual Actually Mean? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 21:10

3M ago21:10

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Join Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglishWhat does it mean to be bilingual? What are the different types of bilingualism?Is it possible for anyone to become bilingual or multilingual? And how can you become bilingual in English and your native language?Hopefully this episode will answer a few of these questions and introduce the con…

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When passions for language, tourism & Asia combine: A chat with Andrea Plawutsky 37:10

4M ago37:10

37:10

About this Language Chat In this episode, we’re chatting with Canadian-Australian Andrea Plawutsky - currently based in NSW - who has brought her interest in tourism, China and Asia together across her career. From teaching English in north-eastern China, living and working in Thailand and then working in the travel & tourism industry in Australia,…

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291. What is the Happiest Country in the World? (And Why is it Always Finland?) (English Vocabulary Lesson) 24:10

4M ago24:10

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Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world for the seventh time in a row. But why? What is happiness? And how is it measured? This episode of Thinking in English discusses the Cantril Ladder, why the World Happiness Report might not accurately test happiness, and why Finland keeps coming top of the rankings! Transcript - https://t…

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290. What is the Gig Economy? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 27:57

4M ago27:57

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Gig work, freelancers, independent contractors, and the gig economy. These are terms that are becoming increasingly relevant to the way we work in the 21st century. Today, I want to take a deeper look at the gig economy. We’ll define some key vocabulary, look at the history and development of the gig economy, discuss some criticisms and think about…

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Grace Cummings 47:26

4M ago47:26

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On this episode of the podcast, Grace Cummings talks about why her phone has been such a drain on her creativity and why she's making a conscious effort to stay away from it. But sometimes that phone can be pretty useful. For one, it allows Cummings to create her alter ego Cheryl. (You'll understand once you listen.) And it also allows her to creat…

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More meaningful travel experiences through culture & language 27:32

4M ago27:32

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Penny is a long-time travel lover and in this episode, she tells us about her most recent international trip which was actually a bit of a reconnaissance mission… As she will soon be helping others to discover new cultures, languages and adventures through her new venture, Pip & Co Travel. We chat about Penny’s history of embracing language and cul…

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289. How is TikTok Changing the English Language?: TikToklish and Algospeak Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson) 27:10

4M ago27:10

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Download ELSA for free and get 7 days pro membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH ⁠⁠Get up to 85% off of ELSA lifetime membership by going to elsaspeak.com/promocode and use my code THINK85⁠TikTok is changing the way we speak and use English. It is contributing to the invention of new vocabulary. New ways of communicating and cen…

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Hovvdy 42:32

4M ago42:32

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Will Taylor and Charlie Martin of Hovvdy take a deep dive into their songwriting processes on the podcast. We delve into, among other things, the nuts and bolts of the revision process and whether distance is important when writing about an event. Hovvdy's new (double!) album Hovvdy is out April 26 on Arts & Crafts Records.…

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288. The End of Remote Work?: "Return to Office" Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 26:40

4M ago26:40

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Join the Conversation Club TODAY! - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ ⁠PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ During the pandemic, millions of employees began to do their job from home and work remotely. Four years later, remote work is still a feature of the workplace. But will this last? Is the end of remote work around the…

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Episode 5: Into the Cosmos (Part 1) 21:00

5M ago21:00

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A Journey into Afro-futurism, where activism meets imagination. Take a ride with Penny in the hoopty, as we take on the galaxy guided by the ancestors... This episode is in Honor my late granny, The Great Ol' Bird Lady Finch. 3.13 All Music Composed and Performed by Penny English https://www.instagram.com/pennyenglish317/ https://pennyenglishwho.wo…

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287. The History of Tea! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 29:08

5M ago29:08

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Try Lingoda's Language SPRINT - https://try.lingoda.com/Thinking20Use code - THINKING20 - for an exclusive discount! Tea is the second-most popular beverage in the world (behind water). How much do you know about the history of this delicious drink? Join me today for a discussion on the history of tea, from mysterious and mythical Chinese emperors …

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Ducks Ltd. 54:22

4M ago54:22

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Evan Lewis and Tom McGreevy of Ducks Ltd seem to be at opposite ends of the creative spectrum when it comes to organization. Lewis likes chaos: "The process should be a disaster," he says. McGreevy, on the other hand, needs order. His writing process involves emailing lyrics to himself, editing them, then sending the edited version to himself. Over…

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286. Who is Responsible for the Most Deaths in History?: The Story of Thomas Midgely Jr! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 30:58

5M ago30:58

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Join the Conversation Club TODAY! - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Today I want to tell you the story of Thomas Midgely Jr. He was a scientist, engineer, and incredibly successful inventor. His creations revolutionised transportation and made refrigerators and air conditioners possible.…

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Future Islands 47:24

5M ago47:24

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Future Islands stops by today to talk about their individual and collective processes, which sometimes involves folding laundry and listening to trains. They've also earned the title of Most Well-Read Band I've Ever Interviewed: just listen to the dizzying number of favorite authors and literary influences they all have. That discussion alone could…

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285. Are Electric Cars Environmentally Friendly? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 25:56

5M ago25:56

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Check Out Simple English News Daily - https://www.send7.org/ Listen to SEND7 on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QctJjCUuHefLzeZWDoXqc?si=5b708c937f0b4802 Are electric cars actually environmentally friendly? Are they a good option for people who want to reduce their carbon footprints? What is the most environmentally friendly form of transp…

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Episode 4 1/2: A Yeehaw Roundup 13:42

5M ago13:42

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y'all got me. i had to let loose just a tad here's my ramble and rant of sorts on country music & a lil bit about Bey because...why not? lol LUNATICUS RECORDS AND MEDIA FOREVER All music used in this episode is composed and performed by Penny English and can be found on SOUNDCLOUD. Song Used: Love Will https://www.instagram.com/pennyenglish317/ htt…

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Martin Courtney of Real Estate, the sequel 43:57

5M ago43:57

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I had such a good time interviewing Martin Courtney of Real Estate back in 2022 for his solo album that we're doing it again! This time, Real Estate has a great new album out called Daniel on Domino Records. Courtney and I once again go deep into his songwriting process, including how it's changed since his solo album. And of course we talk childre…

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Our favourite Language Chats so far 31:23

5M ago31:23

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100 EPISODES of Language Chats have now made it out into the world! To celebrate this exciting occasion (and the start of a new year, hello 2024), we’re going back through our archive to reminisce about some of our favourite episodes. We’ve had so many great chats over the last five years, it wasn’t easy narrowing down our top eps! But it has given…

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284. What is Language Anxiety? And How to Overcome Anxiety While Using English? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 24:15

5M ago24:15

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BOOK A 6 WEEK COURSE TODAY - https://thinkinginenglish.link/courses/ USE CODE "THINK" FOR 10% OFF - https://thinkinginenglish.link/courses/ TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Language anxiety is a problem that many English learners and non-native English speakers face every day! Today, I want to ta…

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283. Who Were the Anglo-Saxons? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 25:32

6M ago25:32

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Today, I want to introduce a piece of British history. We’ll look at the Anglo-Saxons and discuss the myths and reality behind this group of people. From the Roman Empire and Saxon tribes migrating from mainland Europe, to kingdoms, Viking raids, and a king shot in the eye with …

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