395. What Was the USA Like in 1776? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
When I think of the USA, I picture New York's skyscrapers, Hollywood movies, and Silicon Valley technology companies. I think…
What is the Isle of Man? (Bonus Episode)
The Isle of Man is one of the most unusual places in Europe. It isn't part of the UK. But…
394. How to Become a Confident English Speaker (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What is confidence? What does a confident English speaker look like? And how can you become a confident speaker? This…
The First World Cup: The History of International Football (Bonus Episode)
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event on Earth. Every four years, billions of people tune in to…
393. History of Football! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
The World Cup is currently underway in North America, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk…
Why English is Weirder Than You Think (Bonus Episode)
I want to start this episode with an imaginary situation. You are shopping for some new clothes in an English…
392. History of Warsaw (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Today, we’re going to talk about Warsaw. Warsaw is the capital of Poland and one of Europe’s most resilient cities.…
Big Changes in the UK Parliament: Vocabulary in the News! (Bonus Episode)
Is every politician in the British Parliament democratically elected? No. The answer to this question is "no". Until recently, some…
391. Why Is the UAE Leaving OPEC? And What Is OPEC Anyway? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
The United Arab Emirates has announced that it is leaving OPEC (the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) after almost…