The 2008 Financial Crisis and Housing Bubble – Past Perfect Continuous (English Grammar Lesson)
Before the development of germ theory and the discovery of bacteria and viruses, medicine had relied on ancient theories that…
The Fascinating Story Behind Japanese Whisky (Bonus Episode)
Today I want to tell you all the story behind Japanese whisky. We'll talk about the history and definition of…
Medicine Before the Discovery of Germs – Past Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)
Before the development of germ theory and the discovery of bacteria and viruses, medicine had relied on ancient theories that…
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…
What is Puerto Rico? (Bonus Episode)
Just before the US election, a comedian speaking at a Donald Trump rally in New York made a joke comparing…
317. What Were the Salem Witch Trials? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In 1692, the village of Salem in Massachusetts was the location of the infamous Salem witch trials. Hundreds of innocent…
Alternate Histories! (Conversation Club)
This week the ‘Thinking in English’ Community is talking about alternate histories! By using the third conditional, we can say…
What is Somaliland? (Bonus Episode)
Somaliland declared independence over 30 years ago, yet no nation officially acknowledges it as a state. It is a partly…
Exploring the Ancient City of Ayutthaya (Tom’s Diary)
In August, I visited Ayutthaya, Thailand, an ancient city rich in history and architecture. In this article I talk about…