English Words Borrowed from Japanese (Bonus Episode)
As many of you probably know, I’m now living in Japan again! This is the third time I have moved…
246. The History of Curry: From India to Britain and the World! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Growing up in the UK, “Indian food” (or at least what we think of as Indian food) was a massive…
245. What is Happening in Russia?: Mutiny and the Wagner Group! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Russia has been in the news constantly since invading Ukraine over a year ago. The brutality of war, destruction of…
Confusing Misnomers and Misleading English Words! (Bonus Episode)
Have you ever come across a word or name that turned out to be completely different from what you expected?…
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…
243. Animals That May (or May Not) Exist: What is a Cryptid? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Have we discovered every single animal on our planet? What about the legends and myths of strange creatures in locations…
A Guide to English Euphemisms and Dysphemisms! (Bonus Episode)
When it comes to talking sensitive topics, you have probably heard some slightly strange and unusual vocabulary being used. Let’s…
242. The History of Sushi: Japan’s Most Famous Cuisine! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
If you think about Japanese food, probably the first dish that comes to mind is sushi. But would it surprise…
241. What is Environmental Terrorism?: The Collapse of Ukraine’s Largest Dam! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
The largest dam in Ukraine collapsed, and it is likely the disaster was due to a deliberate attack. If it…