What is a Proxy War? (Bonus Episode)
When two powerful countries fight, but don’t want to directly fight against each other, they sometimes engage in proxy wars.…
What is the Most (and Least) Peaceful Country in the World? (Bonus Episode)
If you had to guess, which country do you think is the most peaceful in the world? And which country…
319. What is the Nuclear Taboo?: 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Nihon Hidankyo, an organisation formed by survivors to the atomic bomb blasts dropped on Japan in 1945, have been awarded…
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…
175. The Language of Protesting (English Vocabulary Lesson)
English is the language of protesting across the world. Let’s learn the vocabulary and techniques you need to protest in…
Ukraine & Russia Reach Agreement (Vocabulary List)
Ukraine and Russia have reached an agreement to restart grain exports. Since Russia invaded earlier this year, the amount of…
Sri Lanka Protests and Turmoil (Vocabulary List)
Here are a few words and phrases to help you talk about and discuss Sri Lanka’s economic turmoil.
160. Why is Sri Lanka in Crisis? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thousands of Sri Lankans are protesting in the streets, the president is about to resign, the prime minister’s house has…