405. History of Singapore! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Singapore is one of the wealthiest and most modern countries in the world, but that wasn’t always the case. Today,…
Why the World Went to War Over Bird Poop (Bonus Episode)
What is the most valuable thing you can imagine? Gold? Oil? Diamonds? In the 19th century, one of the world's…
What is a Luddite? (Bonus Episode)
Recently I have seen quite a few articles online mentioning concepts like Luddism, or the group known as Luddites, and…
402. France is Bigger Than You Think! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Which country shares the longest border with France? I think most people would say Spain. Spain is right next to…
400. History of Rio de Janeiro! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Today I want to discuss the history of one of the most famous cities in South America: Rio de Janeiro.…
What is Cornwall? (Bonus Episode)
Did you know that part of England has its own language? And is also considered a Celtic nation? Today, I…
398. Why Does Canada Speak French and English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Why does Canada speak both English and French? Why is Canada's head of state the King of the United Kingdom?…
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…