Category: Vocabulary episodes
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Are You ‘Bursting with Joy,’ ‘Over The Moon,’ or ‘On Cloud Nine’?: Idioms and Phrases to Describe Happiness!!
Are You ‘Bursting with Joy,’ ‘Over The Moon,’ or ‘On Cloud Nine’? In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some other fascinating idioms and phrases to describe happiness!! You may also be interested in… “When pigs fly:” Essential English Idioms, Expressions, and Proverbs! (English Vocabulary Lesson) ‘Fat Cats,’ ‘Cat Naps,’ and ‘Doggy Bags’: […]
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5 Essential English Proverbs – Perfect for ESL Learners! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
On this episode of Thinking in English, let’s learn some essential English proverbs! (If you can’t see the podcast player CLICK HERE to listen!!) A proverb is a short, well known saying that states a general truth or a piece of advice. Studying proverbs can help you to understand the way that people in English-speaking […]
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10 Must Know British English Slang Words!
On today’s episode, I’m going to introduce 10 essential British English slang words that will help you understand and talk with people from the UK! Slang can be a little confusing, but I think it is fun to learn and use! (If you can’t see the podcast player CLICK HERE to listen!!) Over the past […]
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“When pigs fly:” Essential English Idioms, Expressions, and Proverbs! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Welcome to Thinking in English. Today I want to introduce some common English idioms, proverbs, and expressions using the word “fly”. Check out my blog to find a full transcript with all of the phrases I mention included. thinkinginenglish.blog or the link is in the description. And follow me on Instagram! You might also like… […]
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Useful Phrases and Expressions for Presentations! (Business and Academic English)
Today I want to introduce some useful phrases and expressions to help you give business and academic presentations. Check out my blog to find a full transcript with all of the phrases I mention included. (If you can’t see the podcast player CLICK HERE to listen!!) Giving presentations can be a daunting task, especially if […]
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‘Fat Cats,’ ‘Cat Naps,’ and ‘Doggy Bags’: Dog and Cat Idioms!
People have always loved animals, and especially cats and dogs. They are the most popular pets around the world, and have even been worshipped as gods and used to help us work in the past. As they are so important to our societies, it is only natural that idioms surrounding cats and dogs have entered […]
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10 Business Abbreviations! (Advanced English Vocabulary)
The world of business is full of strange and often confusing abbreviations and acronyms. To be able to communicate effectively and successfully in an English language business environment, it is vital you learn what these phrases mean and, importantly, how to use them! So, in this episode of Thinking in English, I am going to […]
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More than delicious: Advanced Food Vocabulary (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Food is something that unifies people across the world. Most people love to eat and to try new tastes and flavours. Food helps us connect with family, to socialise, and to feel happy. So, let’s learn some more advanced vocabulary to help you talk about food! Make sure you check out the transcript on thinkininenglish.blog […]
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The ‘Rona’, ‘Covidiots’, and ‘Quarantinis’: Covid-19 Slang
Today, I want to introduce some common slang that English speakers are using to talk about Covid-19 and the pandemic (If you can’t see the podcast player CLICK HERE to listen!!) The English vocabulary, and probably the vocabularies of your languages, has changed and evolved in response to the global pandemic and Covid-19. Words and […]
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85. Football English: All the Vocabulary You Need to Watch the UEFA European Football Championship in English! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Back of the net! What a save! To move the goalposts! To be on the ball! English, and especially British English, is full of football related vocabulary, expressions and idioms. So, to celebrate the start of the UEFA European Football Championship, let’s learn a few of the most useful examples together. Hopefully by the end […]
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