Sports Diplomacy: Why Australia is Funding a New Rugby Team in Papua New Guinea? (Bonus Episode)
Can a sports team be used as a political strategy? In late 2024, Australia announced it would spend hundreds of…
287. The History of Tea! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Tea is the second-most popular beverage in the world (behind water). How much do you know about the history of…
272. What is Panda Diplomacy? (English Vocabulary Lesson )
Imagine you are the leader of a country. How do you improve your international reputation? How do you make friends…
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…
190. Why are People Protesting in China? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in China, chanting slogans and holding pieces of white paper. Why are…
Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Pepper: Listener Book Reviews!
Review of the Book Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper: A Sweet-Sour Memoir of Eating in China by Fuchsia Dunlop. Written…
164. What is Happening in Taiwan? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Is Taiwan part of China? There is no simple answer to this question, but it is an argument that is…
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…
How to Become an Advanced Language Learner?! w/ James Brock (English Conversation)
Today I’m joined by one of my oldest friends – James Brock. I invited James on to Thinking in English…