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A few weeks ago, I took a trip to the southern Japanese city of Nagasaki.

Nagasaki is an incredible place with a lot of fascinating history. It was one of the only Christian cities in Japan. It was the only place in Japan open to foreigners for hundreds of years. And an atomic bomb was dropped on the city at the end of the Second World War.

Today, I want to share the story of Nagasaki with all of you listening. Let’s learn some important history while practicing our English comprehension!

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In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to explore the life, work, and legacy of Isaac Newton.

We’ll look at his most important discoveries, some of the controversies and mysteries that surrounded his life, and ask the big question: is Newton really the greatest scientific mind of all time?

Whether you're interested in history, science, or just want to improve your English while learning something fascinating, I think you will enjoy this episode!

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Who am I? What has happened to Thinking in English over the past four years? How can you get more involved with the show?

For the first time since November 2020, I am doing a public update to my introduction episode. I hope you enjoy listening and enjoy finding out more about me and about Thinking in English.

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Should companies let employees work from home? Or should employers make workers spend their entire work day in the office?

This has been a major discussion in the business world since the Covid pandemic changed the way we work. There are arguments on both sides of the debate. These arguments centre on whether it is better to control workers or give them freedom.

Today I want to talk about this debate in more detail, while introducing some important grammar. In order to talk about this topic, we need to understand and know how to use causative grammar. 

In this episode, we will focus on the causative “make” and “let”, while in Friday’s bonus episode we will discuss “have” and “get”.

Let’s practise this grammar and discuss remote work and company policies in this episode of Thinking in English Grammar!

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What was the most important moment in English history? What event had the biggest consequences and most influential impact?

Today I want to look at a few moments in the past 1000 years that have massively changed England and English culture.

We'll discuss these events, learn about British history, and practice our English comprehension at the same time!

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Recently, I have been thinking a lot about challenges that language learners face when communicating. Learning vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation are obviously difficult tasks, but I think something else can be just as challenging.

Context and culture.

Words and grammar are not the only way that we communicate. The world isn’t always direct and clear. In fact, some cultures and parts of the world rely extensively on context to communicate meanings.

Today, we are going to discuss culture and context in language learning. We’ll discuss low-context cultures, high-context cultures, and how this affects English learning and English usage!

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I have lived in some of the biggest cities in the world, and I have also spent a lot of time in tiny villages and towns in the countryside.

For me, the countryside is less expensive, less polluted, and less noisy than cities. At the same time, the countryside is also less convenient.

Today I want to compare living in urban areas and rural areas. In order to talk about this topic, and similar topics, we need to understand and know how to use comparisons of inferiority!

Let’s practise this grammar and discuss where is better to live in today’s episode!

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This is a podcast feed swap with the amazing English Learning for Curious Mind Podcast

In this episode of English Learning for Curious Minds, we'll explore the incredible story of Percy Fawcett, a daring British explorer who vanished in the Amazon rainforest while searching for the mythical city he called "Z."

Often compared to a real-life Indiana Jones, Fawcett's life was filled with adventure, mystery, and a relentless quest to prove the Amazon held secrets beyond our imagination.

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Today I want to talk about success. I want to discuss what it means to be successful.

Is success about wealth, power, or recognition? Or is it something more personal and evolving?

In this episode, I’ll challenge traditional definitions of success and explore what truly matters, whether in life, career, or language learning.

Let’s rethink success together!

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Fast fashion has revolutionised the clothing industry. Companies like Zara and SHEIN release new clothing designs at a fast past, create designs that are trending and stylish, and do it all at an affordable price.

How?

Today I want to define “fast fashion.” I’ll talk about the history of fast fashion, how it works, and introduce the debate over using fast fashion!

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