Thinking in English Podcast Episodes: 2024 Archive

This page lists all Thinking in English podcast episodes from 2024!

January 2024

281. What is a Blue Zone? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

281. What is a Blue Zone? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 29th January 20244th January 2026

What is a Pronoun? (Bonus Episode)

What is a Pronoun? (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 26th January 20244th January 2026

280. Should Donald Trump Be Allowed to Run For President Again? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

280. Should Donald Trump Be Allowed to Run For President Again? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 22nd January 20244th January 2026

More Idioms With Strange Origins (Bonus Episode)

More Idioms With Strange Origins (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 19th January 20244th January 2026

279. Indian Mutiny, the Cat-O’-Nine-Tails, and Mercury Poisoning: The Surprising Origins of English Idioms! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

279. Indian Mutiny, the Cat-O’-Nine-Tails, and Mercury Poisoning: The Surprising Origins of English Idioms! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 15th January 20244th January 2026

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February 2024

285. Are Electric Cars Environmentally Friendly? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

285. Are Electric Cars Environmentally Friendly? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 26th February 20244th January 2026

Climbing the CEFR ladder! How do we classify language levels? (Bonus Episode)

Climbing the CEFR ladder! How do we classify language levels? (Bonus Episode)

by Nathan 23rd February 20244th January 2026

284. What is Language Anxiety? And How to Overcome Anxiety While Using English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

284. What is Language Anxiety? And How to Overcome Anxiety While Using English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 19th February 20244th January 2026

What Does “Commercialised Holiday” Mean?: Valentine’s Day, Hallmark Holidays, and More! (Bonus Episode)

What Does “Commercialised Holiday” Mean?: Valentine’s Day, Hallmark Holidays, and More! (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 15th February 20244th January 2026

283. Who Were the Anglo-Saxons? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

283. Who Were the Anglo-Saxons? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 12th February 20244th January 2026

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March 2024

A Guide to Vocabulary Only Used in the UK! (Bonus Episode)

A Guide to Vocabulary Only Used in the UK! (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 29th March 20244th January 2026

Who Was The First English Man in Japan?: The Real Story Behind Shogun! (Bonus Episode)

Who Was The First English Man in Japan?: The Real Story Behind Shogun! (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 22nd March 20244th January 2026

288. The End of Remote Work?: “Return to Office” Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

288. The End of Remote Work?: “Return to Office” Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 18th March 20244th January 2026

How I Make Thinking in English in 2024?: Writing, Recording, Editing, Publishing, and Much More! (Bonus Episode)

How I Make Thinking in English in 2024?: Writing, Recording, Editing, Publishing, and Much More! (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 15th March 20244th January 2026

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April 2024

294. IELTS, TOEFL, and Other English Exams: Guide to English Proficiency Tests (English Vocabulary Lesson)

294. IELTS, TOEFL, and Other English Exams: Guide to English Proficiency Tests (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 29th April 20244th January 2026

Cherry Blossom and Japanese Culture! (Bonus Episode)

Cherry Blossom and Japanese Culture! (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 26th April 20244th January 2026

293. History of Coffee! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

293. History of Coffee! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 22nd April 20244th January 2026

How Happy Am I? (Bonus Episode)

How Happy Am I? (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 19th April 20244th January 2026

292. What Does Bilingual Actually Mean? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

292. What Does Bilingual Actually Mean? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 15th April 20244th January 2026

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May 2024

Foods With Confusing and Misleading English Names! (Bonus Episode)

Foods With Confusing and Misleading English Names! (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 31st May 20244th January 2026

298. Wealth and Inequality: Should Inheritance Be Abolished? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

298. Wealth and Inequality: Should Inheritance Be Abolished? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 27th May 20244th January 2026

The Future of Farming?: And Why You Should Watch Clarkson’s Farm! (Bonus Episode)

The Future of Farming?: And Why You Should Watch Clarkson’s Farm! (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 24th May 20244th January 2026

297. What Have I Learned From Living Abroad? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

297. What Have I Learned From Living Abroad? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 20th May 20244th January 2026

Dreaming of a Career Change? – The Second Conditional (English Grammar Lesson)

Dreaming of a Career Change? – The Second Conditional (English Grammar Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 17th May 20244th January 2026

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June 2024

How North Korea Almost Stole $1 Billion Dollars From A National Bank! (Bonus Episode)

How North Korea Almost Stole $1 Billion Dollars From A National Bank! (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 28th June 20244th January 2026

302. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

302. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 24th June 20244th January 2026

What is an Eponym?: Boycott, Silhouette, and Draconian! (Bonus Episode)

What is an Eponym?: Boycott, Silhouette, and Draconian! (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 21st June 20244th January 2026

301. UK General Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

301. UK General Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 17th June 20244th January 2026

A Comprehensive Guide to Electoral Systems (Bonus Episode)

A Comprehensive Guide to Electoral Systems (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 14th June 20244th January 2026

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July 2024

307. What is a Whistleblower? Are Whistleblowers Heroes or Villains? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

307. What is a Whistleblower? Are Whistleblowers Heroes or Villains? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 29th July 20244th January 2026

Countries With Criminal Ex-Leaders! (Bonus Episode)

Countries With Criminal Ex-Leaders! (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 26th July 20244th January 2026

306. Pennies, Cents, and Small Change: A Waste of Money? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

306. Pennies, Cents, and Small Change: A Waste of Money? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 22nd July 20244th January 2026

History and Evolution of Summer Olympic Sports (Bonus Episode)

History and Evolution of Summer Olympic Sports (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 19th July 20244th January 2026

305. How did Breaking Become an Olympic Sport? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

305. How did Breaking Become an Olympic Sport? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 15th July 20244th January 2026

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August 2024

How Did Nvidia Become the Most Valuable Company in the World? (Bonus Episode)

How Did Nvidia Become the Most Valuable Company in the World? (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 30th August 20244th January 2026

311. How to Debate in English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

311. How to Debate in English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 26th August 20244th January 2026

Left and Right… Liberal and Conservative: What Do These Terms Actually Mean? (Bonus Episode)

Left and Right… Liberal and Conservative: What Do These Terms Actually Mean? (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 23rd August 20244th January 2026

310. History of Pizza! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

310. History of Pizza! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 19th August 20244th January 2026

The Veil of Ignorance: Thought Experiment (Bonus Episode)

The Veil of Ignorance: Thought Experiment (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 16th August 20244th January 2026

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September 2024

AI and Language Learning – The First Conditional (English Grammar Lesson)

AI and Language Learning – The First Conditional (English Grammar Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 30th September 20244th January 2026

What is the Commonwealth? And What are the Commonwealth Games? (Bonus Episode)

What is the Commonwealth? And What are the Commonwealth Games? (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 27th September 20244th January 2026

314. How to Negotiate in English! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

314. How to Negotiate in English! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 23rd September 20244th January 2026

How to Become an Expert! (Bonus Episode)

How to Become an Expert! (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 20th September 20244th January 2026

313. I Took a Language Proficiency Test: Here Is How I Passed! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

313. I Took a Language Proficiency Test: Here Is How I Passed! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 16th September 20244th January 2026

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October 2024

317. What Were the Salem Witch Trials? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

317. What Were the Salem Witch Trials? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 28th October 20244th January 2026

What is Somaliland? (Bonus Episode)

What is Somaliland? (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 25th October 20244th January 2026

If China Had Been the First Industrial Country… – The Third Conditional (English Grammar Lesson)

If China Had Been the First Industrial Country… – The Third Conditional (English Grammar Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 21st October 20244th January 2026

The Private School Tax Controversy in the UK! (Bonus Episode)

The Private School Tax Controversy in the UK! (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 18th October 20244th January 2026

316. What is Culture Shock? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

316. What is Culture Shock? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 14th October 20244th January 2026

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November 2024

By the Year 2025, the World Will Have… – Future Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)

By the Year 2025, the World Will Have… – Future Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 29th November 20244th January 2026

I Have Lived in Japan for Over a Year! – Present Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)

I Have Lived in Japan for Over a Year! – Present Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 25th November 20244th January 2026

Collins Dictionary Word of the Year Runners Up (Bonus Episode)

Collins Dictionary Word of the Year Runners Up (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 22nd November 20244th January 2026

320. What is the 2024 Word of the Year? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

320. What is the 2024 Word of the Year? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 18th November 20244th January 2026

What is Enshittification? (Bonus Episode)

What is Enshittification? (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 15th November 20244th January 2026

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December 2024

324. How to Set Goals for 2025? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

324. How to Set Goals for 2025? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 30th December 20244th January 2026

Kakistocracy: Other Words of the Year (Bonus Episode)

Kakistocracy: Other Words of the Year (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 27th December 20244th January 2026

323. What Do You Eat for Christmas Dinner? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

323. What Do You Eat for Christmas Dinner? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 23rd December 20244th January 2026

Pasties, Empanadas, Samosas…: Why Does Every Culture Have a Form of Dumpling? (Bonus Episode)

Pasties, Empanadas, Samosas…: Why Does Every Culture Have a Form of Dumpling? (Bonus Episode)

by Tom Wilkinson 20th December 20244th January 2026

Medicine Before the Discovery of Germs – Past Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)

Medicine Before the Discovery of Germs – Past Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)

by Tom Wilkinson 16th December 20244th January 2026

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