This monthly newsletter summarises the best parts of last month and tells you about exciting events coming up next month. Stay up-to-date with the podcast, and be ready to practise your English with the Thinking in English community. 🤔💭
Podcast Summary
This Month’s Highlights:
- 281: What is a Blue Zone? (Jan 29th) – Have you made any lifestyle changes inspired by the characteristics of Blue Zones
- 282: Should Vaping be Banned? (Feb 5th) – What are your thoughts on the regulation of vaping, and how do you think it impacts public health?
- 283: Who Were the Anglo-Saxons? (Feb 12th) – How has learning about the Anglo-Saxons altered your perception of early English history?
- 284: What is Language Anxiety? How to Overcome Anxiety While Using English? (Feb 17th) – Can you share a personal experience where you overcame language anxiety, particularly in English?
- 285: Are Electric Cars Environmentally Friendly? (Feb 26th) – After learning more about electric cars, how has your view on their environmental impact changed?
- 286: Who is Responsible for the Most Deaths in History?: The Story of Thomas Midgely Jr! (March 4th) – What was your reaction to discovering Thomas Midgley Jr.’s influence on history?
- 287: The History of Tea! (March 11th) – Has exploring the history of tea influenced your appreciation or habits surrounding this beverage?
Exclusive Patreon Content:
- What is the Royal Family’s Real Name? And Other Famous Name Changes! (Feb 2nd) – How has learning about the real names of the Royal Family and other famous name changes impacted your view on public figures and their identities?
- The History of the Super Bowl and Idioms from American Football! (Feb 9th) – Have you incorporated any American Football idioms into your everyday language since learning about their origins?
- What Does Commercialised Holiday Mean?: Valentine’s Day, Hallmark Holidays, and More! (Feb 15th) – Has understanding the concept of commercialised holidays changed how you approach holidays like Valentine’s Day?
- Climbing the CEFR ladder! How do we classify language levels? (Feb 23rd) – After learning about the CEFR framework, have you reassessed your own language proficiency level and set new learning goals?
- London’s New Overground Line Names Explained! (March 1st) – Did the explanation of London’s new Overground line names enhance your understanding or appreciation of the city’s transportation system?
- Tom’s Podcast Recommendations! (Re-release) (March 8th) – Have any of Tom’s podcast recommendations become part of your regular listening routine? If so, which one and why?
Tom Wilkinson reached the milestone of 10 million Spotify podcast streams in March! Watch Tom talk about this amazing achievement in this Patreon video post.
Thank you to all listeners and special gratitude to Patreon subscribers for your support to keep the podcast growing!
📅 Mark your calendars for Thinking in English Events in March!
All times are stated in UK time (London) – We recommend using a timezone converter.
Conversation Clubs on Discord:
Engage in lively discussions and practise your conversational skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Mixed level speaking practice linked to the podcast topics with English Teacher support.
Conversation Club topics change every week and we link them to recent podcast episodes. This week join us to discuss ‘Inventions and Their Consequences!’ (linked to episode 286, see podcast summary above)
Join our Conversation Club events:
Tuesdays:
- 12:00, 18:00, and 21:00 (UK Time)
Wednesdays:
- 18:00 (UK Time) – (Film Club ‘free chat’ with Peter)
– 13th March, 18:00 (UK) – Film Club – Pirates of the Caribbean
– ‘Adventure’ film voted for by members!
Thursdays:
- 12:00 and 18:00 (UK Time)
Your conversation club hosts are Tom Wilkinson, Nathan, Thomas, Peter, as well as visits from some of our special guests…
Topical Classes on Zoom:
Immerse yourself in our specially created topical classes, designed for different proficiency levels. We work on English exercises with PDF worksheets before, during and after class.
Learn more about Topical Classes and book your place here.
English Lover and Master Patreon members get free topical classes every month!
Join us for three weeks of topical lessons in February:
Mondays (with Nathan):
- 17:00 (UK Time) – Upper Intermediate (B2)
- 18:00 (UK Time) – Advanced (C1)
- 20:00 (UK Time) – Intermediate (B1)
Wednesday (with Peter):
- 11:00 (UK Time) – Upper Intermediate (B2)
- 12:00 (UK Time) – Advanced (C1)
- 16:00 (UK Time) – Intermediate (B1)
6-Week Courses on Zoom:
This week we (Nathan and Peter) start our second round of Level Boost courses. The courses are designed to maximise your English learning, with challenging practice and expert teacher feedback over 6 weeks.
In total, we have 35 eager students enrolled in March/April. We are excited to continue offering these courses for English learners, who want to really improve their active English skills and knowledge!
Learn more about the Level Boost courses and book here.
We guarantee an extra 10% Patreon member discount on top of any other promotion / sale discount we offer!
Learn More – Info Links
If you are interested to learn more with Thinking in English, click on these links for more specific info:
- Patreon Membership
- Bonus Podcast Episodes
- Conversation Clubs
- Topical Classes
- 6-Week Level Boost Courses
- Private English Tuition
- TW Brock – English Copywriting, Editing and Proofreading
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