The History of Mummies! (Bonus Episode)
One of the major traditions of Halloween is dressing up in costumes resembling scary monsters. As a child, my mum…
Controversial Episodes from the “Thinking in English” Podcast
When I started Thinking in English, my idea was to create a middle-ground between English textbooks and the Economist magazine.…
The Oldest (and Youngest) Languages Still in Use? Let’s Discuss! (Bonus Episode)
Discover the ancient languages like Sanskrit and Hebrew, and the newest languages like Lingala, in our journey through linguistic history.
261. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Discover the fascinating history and enduring mysteries of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, from the Great Pyramid to…
256. Leaving the UK? The Future of the Orkney Islands! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Headlines were made in British newspapers last month when the Orkney islands announced they were going to explore the possibility…
255. The History of Women’s Football!! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
For the next few weeks, the world’s best female footballers (or soccer players for those of you who prefer American…
253. US Soldier Defects to North Korea?: What is a Defection and Why Do People Defect? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Last week, a serving US army soldier called Travis King reportedly joined a tour of the UN-run demilitarised zone between…
244. Why is Hawaii part of the United States? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
The United States has 50 states, and today I want to discuss why (and how) Hawaii became the most recent…
I Love My Job (English Vocabulary)
Thomas Brock, our resident travelling English teacher is reflecting on his work as an English tutor. This week he is…