What is the Commonwealth? And What are the Commonwealth Games? (Bonus Episode)
Earlier this month, Glasgow in Scotland was announced as the host of the Commonwealth Games in 2026. This was a…
312. The Space Race (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Beginning in the late 1950s, the USA and USSR began an intense competition to reach outer space. The Space Race,…
How Did Nvidia Become the Most Valuable Company in the World? (Bonus Episode)
In June, Nvidia became the world's most valuable company (for a short time). It was valued higher than both Apple…
Left and Right… Liberal and Conservative: What Do These Terms Actually Mean? (Bonus Episode)
In today's episode, I investigate the complexities of political terminology, exploring the origins and differences between "left," "right," "liberal," and…
310. History of Pizza! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Pizza is one of the most popular foods around the world, but home much do you know about its history?…
What are Indigenous People? What is International Indigenous Peoples Day? (Bonus Episode)
International Indigenous Peoples Day, or the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is an official UN day dedicated to…
History and Evolution of Summer Olympic Sports (Bonus Episode)
Earlier this week I released a main Thinking in English episode on the new Olympic sport of “breaking.” In researching…
305. How did Breaking Become an Olympic Sport? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
The 2024 Paris Olympic games will start on July 26th, and for the first time breaking will be included as…
304. Why is Macedonia Such a Controversial Name? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Macedonia is one of the most controversial names in Europe, perhaps even in the world. The country now known as…