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I Have Lived in Japan for Over a Year! - Present Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)
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I have now lived in the Japanese countryside for over a year!
I have experienced many interesting situations. I have discovered new interests and hobbies. I have faced significant challenges. And I have learned a lot about myself!
In order to talk about my past year in Japan, and similar topics about events in the past which influence the present, we need to understand and know how to use the present perfect grammar.
Let’s practise the present perfect grammar and learn about my past year in Japan at the same time!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/11/25/i-have-lived-in-japan-for-over-a-year-present-perfect-english-grammar-lesson/
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320. What is the 2024 Word of the Year? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Collins English Dictionary has just announced the 2024 Word of the Year. Let's discuss this word, as well as some of the runners up, in today's Thinking in English episode!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/11/18/320-what-is-the-2024-word-of-the-year-english-vocabulary-lesson/
WOTY - https://www.collinsdictionary.com/woty
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319. What is the Nuclear Taboo?: 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Nihon Hidankyo, an organisation formed by survivors of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan in 1945, have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to raise awareness and create the nuclear taboo.
Today, I want to talk about the nuclear taboo and other theories that try to explain why nuclear weapons have not been used since 1945!
Let’s learn about international relations and learn some vocabulary at the same time.
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/11/11/319-what-is-the-nuclear-taboo-2024-nobel-peace-prize-explained-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary
Nuclear Weapon (Noun): A bomb or missile that uses nuclear energy to cause an explosion.
Awareness (Noun): Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
Taboo (Noun): A social or cultural prohibition or restriction on a particular action or behaviour.
Deterrence (Noun): The act of discouraging an action through fear of the consequences.
Conventional (Adjective): Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; ordinary or traditional.
Devastation (Noun): Severe destruction or damage.
Annihilation (Noun): Complete destruction or obliteration.
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318. How Does the US Presidential Election Work? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
On November 5th, the United States of America will elect their next President. The two candidates this year are former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris.
The election has been controversial and close. There have been assassination attempts against Donald Trump, the original Democratic candidate Joe Biden dropped out of the race, and the United States seems relatively politically unstable.
This episode is not going to focus specifically on this year’s US election, but on the US presidential election in general. My aim is to explain how candidates are selected, the key features of US elections, and what makes them unique.
Hopefully, after listening to this episode, you will be able to understand the events of this year’s election day!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/11/04/how-does-the-us-presidential-election-work-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary
Candidate (Noun): A person who is nominated for election to a public office.
Progressive (Adjective): Favouring or promoting social reform or new, liberal ideas.
Federal (Adjective): Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and individual states.
Delegate (Noun): A person sent to represent others, especially at a conference or convention.
Elector (Noun): A member of the Electoral College chosen by voters to officially vote for the President and Vice President.
Campaign (Noun): An organized effort by a candidate or political party to win an election.
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317. What Were the Salem Witch Trials? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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In 1692, the village of Salem in Massachusetts was the location of the infamous Salem witch trials. Hundreds of innocent people were accused of witchcraft and being witches. People were executed, tortured, and imprisoned.
In this Halloween special episode of Thinking in English, we are going to explore the history, causes, and legacy of the infamous witch hunt!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/10/28/317-what-were-the-salem-witch-trials-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Infamous (Adjective): Well-known for a bad reason.
Witchcraft (Noun): The practice of magic or sorcery, especially for evil purposes.
Accusation (Noun): A claim that someone is guilty of something.
Mass hysteria (Noun): Collective fear or panic spreading through a group of people.
Interrogation (Noun): The process of questioning someone intensely.
Contort (Verb): To twist or bend something out of its normal shape.
Fair trial (Noun): A legal process that is impartial and just.
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Thinking in English is a podcast designed for intermediate and advanced English learners.
I believe that thinking is an incredibly important step on the road fluency, and we aim to help you achieve this by discussing topics ranging from politics and economics, to philosophy and science. Rather than "learning English", Thinking in English focuses on "learning in English."
Learn something new, listen to something interesting, and improve your English at the same time! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support