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…
240. Who Discovered the Americas? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Who discovered the Americas? Let’s discuss the history of exploration and migration in the Americas, from the arrival of the…
231. Unique Coronation Traditions From Around the World! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
From a crown mounted with the embroidered head of a raven, to drinking mildly narcotic beverages, to water collected from…
Conversation Club: Royalty
Discussion questions, vocabulary, and model answers for the Thinking in English Conversation Club! The Thinking in English Conversation Club takes…
228. Most Famous Political Assassinations in History! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What is the most famous political assassination in modern history? Let’s take a look at five infamous assassinations, the leaders…
227. What is the United Nations? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
The United Nations are one of the most important international organisations in the world… but how much do you really…
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…
224. Why do Countries Have Different Names in Different Languages? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In English, we call Germany “Germany”; in German, it is “Deutschland”; in Japanese it is “Doitsu”; in French it is…