Vocabulary from the News – Thinking in English

9th August 2022

FBI Raids Donald Trump (Vocabulary List)

Here is some useful vocabulary to help you understand the raid on Trump’s house!

3rd August 2022

Nancy Pelosi Visits Taiwan (Vocabulary List)

After weeks of speculation, senior US politician Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan. Although Taiwan is a self-rules island with a strong democracy, China views it as a breakaway province. Pelosi’s visit has come at a time of heightened tensions. China has strongly condemned the trip, but Pelosi says it was important to make it “unequivocally […]

26th July 2022

Volcano Erupts in Japan (Vocabulary List)

Sakurajima, a volcano located in Japan’s Kyushu prefecture, has erupted. The volcano is currently spewing clouds of ash and smoke into the sky. While the eruption has prompted evacuations and warnings, there have been no casualties reported so far. Sakurajima is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan. Here is some useful vocabulary to […]

23rd July 2022

Ukraine & Russia Reach Agreement (Vocabulary List)

Ukraine and Russia have reached an agreement to restart grain exports. Since Russia invaded earlier this year, the amount of grain being exported from Ukraine has been severely reduced. Russia has been accused of blockading Ukraine’s ports, and food prices have increased around the world. After months of discussions, and with the help of Turkey, […]

19th July 2022

European Heatwave (Vocabulary List)

Much of Europe is currently experiencing a serious heatwave. The UK will see its hottest day on record this week, with temperatures forecast to peak at around 42 degrees. The temperatures are so hot across the continent that countries are facing serious problems. Thousands of people are suffering from heatstroke, wildfires have devastated parts of […]

17th July 2022