Should Countries Hold Referendums More Often?: Collocations with ‘Hold’ (Bonus Episode)
Should modern democracies hold more referendums? Around the world, many governments hold power for long periods of time. While in…
What is a Proxy War? (Bonus Episode)
When two powerful countries fight, but don’t want to directly fight against each other, they sometimes engage in proxy wars.…
364. What is the EU? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What is the EU? Is it just a group of countries in Europe? Is it a trade bloc? Or is…
360. What is Wales? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
When people think of the United Kingdom, they often think of England. Maybe, on a rare occasion, they might also…
What is the Most (and Least) Peaceful Country in the World? (Bonus Episode)
If you had to guess, which country do you think is the most peaceful in the world? And which country…
What are the World’s Newest Countries? (Bonus Episode)
Earlier this week I released an episode talking about old countries. Specifically I focused on San Marino, which is one…
340. Winston Churchill: Hero or Villain? (English Vocabulary List)
Have you ever heard the phrase, “History is written by the victors?” It suggests that the people who win wars…
How Has the World Become Globalised?: Collocations with ‘Become’ (Bonus Episode)
From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, to the languages we speak, our world is more connected…
The U.S. Officially Chooses English: What Does It Mean? (Bonus Episode)
President Donald Trump signed an executive order making English the official national language of the U.S. Most people probably assumed…