The Football War: Did a Football Match Really Start a War? (Bonus Episode)
Football is often described as a game that brings people together… but is it always? In July 1969, a conflict…
396. 10 Years Language Learning: Lessons I’d Give My Younger Self (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In August 2016, I moved to a small town on the Japanese island of Shikoku. I had almost no Japanese…
George Washington: Who Was the First President of the USA? (Bonus Episode)
Who was the first president of the United States? You probably know the answer: George Washington. But how much do…
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…
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…
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.…
Other Wonders of the World (Bonus Episode)
Earlier this week, on the main episode of Thinking in English, we looked at the New Seven Wonders of the…
390. What are the “New” Seven Wonders of the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thousands of years ago, Ancient Greek travellers created a list of the most extraordinary sights they encountered: the Seven Wonders…
384. The Scramble for Africa (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In the 1870s, about ten percent of Africa had been colonised by European countries. But over the next few decades,…