The Frog Prince (Bonus Episode)
Today I'm going to read you the Frog Prince by the Brothers Grimm. I hope you enjoy this classic fairy…
228. Most Famous Political Assassinations in History! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What is the most famous political assassination in modern history? Let’s take a look at five infamous assassinations, the leaders…
227. What is the United Nations? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
The United Nations are one of the most important international organisations in the world… but how much do you really…
226. What is Happening in Sudan? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Sudan is in a state of crisis. Conflict is raging between military and paramilitary forces, and ordinary Sudanese people are…
225. What is NATO? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Earlier this month, Finland became the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, better known as NATO. Today, I…
What is the Longest Word in English? (Bonus Episode)
How long can an English word be? It turns out… very long! As a Thinking in English listener, you probably…
224. Why do Countries Have Different Names in Different Languages? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In English, we call Germany “Germany”; in German, it is “Deutschland”; in Japanese it is “Doitsu”; in French it is…
223. English Learning and Confucius: What Can We Learn From the Great Teacher and Philosophy? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Confucius is one of the most influential philosophers and teachers of all time. Today, I want to examine his approach…
The Chinese Room: Thought Experiment (Bonus Episode)
One of my recent bonus episodes covered the famous philosophical thought experiment known as the Ship of Theseus. Today, I…