Thinking in English

English lessons through discussions of politics, history, science AI summary

Thomas Wilkinson Visit website › Education · EN · 497 episodes · latest 2026-11-09

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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. Bonus episodes and ad-free episodes, exclusive for Patreon subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866 Join our Conversation Clubs and support the podcast: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠ Visit the website: ⁠https://thinkinginenglish.blog/⁠ Thinking in English is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Thinking in English.

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413. What is a Middle Power? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

2026-11-09 · 25 min · Season 1, episode 413

In 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 the members to create “an alliance strong…
412. Should We Abolish the Death Penalty? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

2026-11-02 · 28 min · Season 1, episode 412

On 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 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen…
411. Why Is Trump Renaming Places? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

2026-10-26 · 22 min · Season 1, episode 411

There 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 for centuries. But if you look at an…
410. Why Spain Is Banning Evictions? (Vocabulary in the News)

2026-10-19 · 23 min · Season 1, episode 410

Today, 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 useful English words and expressions in…
409. The World Map Is Changing (English Vocabulary Lesson)

2026-10-12 · 24 min · Season 1, episode 409

The 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 more accurately. If you compare the Equal…
408. The Bayeux Tapestry (English Vocabulary Lesson)

2026-10-05 · 25 min · Season 1, episode 408

Today, 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 metres long, covered with pictures showing…
407. Is British Food Really Bad? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

2026-09-28 · 31 min · Season 1, episode 407

British 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 that are, above all, rather bland. British…
406. Where Is the BEST Place to Study English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

2026-09-21 · 30 min · Season 1, episode 406

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 studying in person produce better results than…
405. History of Singapore! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

2026-09-14 · 27 min · Season 1, episode 405

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 at its early role in Asian trade, British…
404. What is Corruption? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

2026-09-07 · 30 min · Season 1, episode 404

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, what damage does it cause, and why can it be so…

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Oldest episode in feed: 09/2020 · over 6 years
Typical length: 22 min
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