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    During the pandemic, millions of employees began to do their job from home and work remotely. Four years later, remote work is still a feature of the workplace.

    But will this last? Is the end of remote work around the corner?

    Let’s discuss remote work and the “return to office” movement on today’s episode of Thinking in English!

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    Remote (Adjective): Located far away; distant. Mandate (Noun): An official order or command issued by an authority. Hybrid (Adjective): Combining two different elements. White-Collar (Adjective): Relating to professional or office-based work, typically performed in a corporate setting. Blue-Collar (Adjective): Relating to manual or industrial work. Productivity (Noun): Measure of efficiency or output Flexible (Adjective): Capable of being modified easily to suit changing circumstances or requirements.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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    Tea is the second-most popular beverage in the world (behind water). How much do you know about the history of this delicious drink?

    Join me today for a discussion on the history of tea, from mysterious and mythical Chinese emperors to a Portuguese princess in London! At the same time, we’ll learn a lot of new and interesting words while testing your listening skills.

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    Beverage (Noun): A drink, especially one other than water; a liquid for drinking. Steep (Verb): To soak in a liquid, typically water, to extract flavours or to soften. Infuse (Verb): To introduce flavours or qualities into a liquid by soaking or steeping. Medicinal (Adjective): Having properties or qualities that are beneficial for health. Dynasty (Noun): A series of rulers from the same family. Blend (Noun): A mixture of different elements or substances. Oxidation (Noun): The chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen, often causing a change in colour.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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    Today I want to tell you the story of Thomas Midgely Jr. He was a scientist, engineer, and incredibly successful inventor. His creations revolutionised transportation and made refrigerators and air conditioners possible.

    Unfortunately, his inventions were also incredibly harmful. They caused millions of deaths and perhaps harmed the world more than any other human creations. Let’s discuss why and how he is accidentally responsible for the most deaths in human history!

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    Lead (Noun): A heavy metal element (Pb) Gasoline (Noun): A volatile, flammable liquid used as fuel in engines. Consequence (Noun): The result or effect of an action, decision, or condition. Refrigeration (Noun): The process of cooling or preserving food, goods, or spaces using artificial means. Engine Knock (Noun): The metallic knocking sound in an internal combustion engine caused by premature ignition of fuel. CFCs (Abbreviation, Noun): Chlorofluorocarbons, a group of compounds containing carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, once used as refrigerants and propellants. Atmosphere (Noun): The envelope of gases surrounding a planet, particularly Earth, held in place by gravity.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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    Are electric cars actually environmentally friendly? Are they a good option for people who want to reduce their carbon footprints? What is the most environmentally friendly form of transport? Are electric cars the future?

    Let’s discuss these questions on today’s episode of Thinking in English!

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    Emissions (noun): Release of gases into the air, often contributing to air pollution. Hybrid car (noun): Vehicles that combine an internal combustion engine with an electric propulsion system. Renewable (adjective): Relating to energy derived from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, or rain. Fossil fuel (noun): Energy resources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals. Carbon footprint (noun): The total amount of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, that an individual, organization, or product is responsible for. Public transport (noun): Shared transportation services, such as buses, trains, and trams, available for use by the general public. Environmentally friendly (adjective): Practices, products, or behaviours that have minimal negative impact on the environment.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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    Language anxiety is a problem that many English learners and non-native English speakers face every day!

    Today, I want to talk in depth about language anxiety. We’ll discuss the causes and consequences of anxiety while using a foreign language, and I’ll give you a few different tips and strategies on how to improve your confidence and reduce your anxiety while speaking in English!

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    Anxiety (Noun): A feeling of unease, nervousness, or worry. Fear (Noun): An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Stress (Noun): Mental or emotional strain resulting from challenging situations, circumstances, or pressures. Predisposition (Noun): A tendency or inclination to a particular condition, behaviour, or outcome. Apprehension (Noun): Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. Evaluation (Noun): The act of assessing or judging the quality, value, or performance of someone or something. Self-Awareness (Noun): Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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    From the Roman Empire and Saxon tribes migrating from mainland Europe, to kingdoms, Viking raids, and a king shot in the eye with an arrow, this is the story of the Anglo-Saxons.

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    Anglo-Saxon (noun): A member of the Germanic tribes that settled in England from the 5th century AD Invade (verb): To enter a place with the intention of taking control, often by force. Monasteries (noun): Religious communities where monks live. Descendants (noun): People who are the children, or later generations of a particular ancestor or group. Settlement (noun): The act or process of establishing a community or group of people in a new location. Raid (noun/verb): A sudden and swift attack, often carried out for the purpose of seizing goods or causing damage. Tribe (noun): A social group consisting of families or communities sharing common ancestry, language, and customs.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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    The United Kingdom has announced plans to ban certain types of e-cigarette and restrict the sale of other vaping products.

    Let's discuss some of the key terms surrounding "vapes", look at why the UK is banning these products, and examine the debate around vapes in more detail!

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    Disposable (adjective): Designed to be thrown away after use. E-cigarettes (noun): Electronic devices that heat a liquid to produce vapour, typically containing nicotine, offering an alternative to traditional smoking. Inhale/Exhale (verbs): To breathe in and out, respectively. Vapour (noun): A substance in the air, usually a liquid. Combustion (noun): The process of burning. Addictive (adjective): Causing a strong dependence on a substance, typically a drug like nicotine. Regulation (noun): The process of controlling and managing an activity through rules and laws.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
  • Where is the healthiest place on earth? Where do people live the longest lives? And what is a blue zone?Let’s discuss these questions on today’s episode!Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/01/29/281-what-is-a-blue-zone-english-vocabulary-lesson/My Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.link/placement-level-test/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog⁠⁠Vocabulary Lifestyle (noun): The way in which a person lives, including habits, behaviours, and daily activities. Longevity (noun): The state of having a long duration of life. Lifespan (noun): The length of time a person lives. Moderation (noun): Consuming things in appropriate amounts, avoiding excess. Well-Being (noun): The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. Diet (noun): The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. Calorie (noun): A unit of measurement for energy, often used to quantify the energy content of food and beverages.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

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    Donald Trump is the frontrunner to be the Republican candidate in this year’s US presidential election. But… should he be allowed to run for president?

    In a few weeks the US Supreme Court will answer this very question.

    Let’s talk about this situation in today’s episode!

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    Election (noun): The formal process of choosing a person for a public office or position, typically through voting. Frontrunner (noun): The leading candidate or contestant in a competition or election. Fraud (noun): Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. Insurrection (noun): A violent uprising or rebellion against a government or authority. To run (verb): To compete as a candidate in an election; to seek or be nominated for a political office. Legal Case (noun): A dispute or issue brought before a court for resolution; a matter to be decided by law. Campaign (noun): A series of organized activities, events, or efforts with a particular purpose, especially a political or social cause.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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    What do the 1857 Indian Mutiny, a brutal punishment feared by sailors, and mercury poisoning all have in common? All of these things lie behind three common idioms.

    Today, let’s take a deeper look at these idioms while exploring their surprising etymologies!

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    Bite the Bullet (idiom): To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and fortitude, often accepting the inevitable. Cat Got Your Tongue (idiom): A phrase used to inquire why someone is unusually quiet or not speaking. Mad as a Hatter (idiom): Completely crazy or insane, often used to describe someone with eccentric behavior.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
  • Fish and chips is the most iconic, and one of the most popular, dishes from the United Kingdom.

    Today, let me give you a detailed explanation of the origins, history, and variations of this classic meal!

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    Habit (noun): A settled, regular, and automatic behaviour, especially one that is hard to give up. Motivation (noun): The reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. Unconscious (adjective): Operating or occurring without awareness. Intentional (adjective): Done with purpose or intention; not accidental. Behaviour (noun): The observable actions and responses exhibited by an individual. Cue (noun): A signal or prompt that induces someone to take a particular action. Consistent (adjective): Acting or done in the same way over time.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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    Festive (adjective):Related to a celebration or festival. Carols (noun):Festive songs, often associated with Christmas. Stockings (noun): Long socks traditionally hung by the fireplace for small gifts. Boxing Day(noun): The day after Christmas in the UK. Public holiday (noun): A day on which most businesses and schools are closed. Advent (noun): The period of four weeks before Christmas.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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    Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese baseball star, is signing a $700 million 10 year contract… is this too much? Are professional sports stars paid too much?

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    Contract (Noun): A formal agreement between two parties, specifying terms, conditions, and obligations. Endorsements (Noun): Public support or approval, especially by a famous person or celebrity, often for products or services. Two-way Player (Noun): A player in sports, like baseball, who excels in both offensive (batting) and defensive (pitching) skills. Valuable (Adjective): Having considerable monetary worth or importance. Pitching (Noun): Throwing the ball in baseball with the aim of getting the batter out. Supply and Demand (Phrase): The fundamental economic principle determining the price of goods and services. Salary (Noun): Fixed regular payments made by an employer to an employee.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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    Argentina has elected Javier Milei as their new President. Milei has described himself as a libertarian and anarcho-capitalist… but what does this mean? What is an anarcho-capitalist?
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    Libertarian (Noun): A person who advocates for individual freedom, limited government, and the free-market . Anarcho-capitalism (Noun): A political ideology and economic theory supporting the elimination of the state, emphasizing voluntary interactions, private property, and free-market capitalism. Nickname (Noun): Informal names given to someone, often reflecting their characteristics. Anarchist (Noun): A person who advocates for a society without government or central authority. Free market (Noun): An economic system where prices and wages are determined by unrestricted competition and supply and demand. Limited government (Noun): A political philosophy advocating for minimal government intervention in personal and economic affairs. Private property (Noun): Ownership of assets and resources by individuals or private organisations.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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    Classics (noun): Works of literature that are considered of the highest quality and lasting significance. Iconic (adjective): Widely recognized and admired, representing a symbol or characteristic. Playwright (noun): A person who writes plays. Feud (noun): A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute. Popularized (verb): Made widely known and accepted. Works (noun): Literary creations or compositions, such as plays and poems. Sonnet (noun): A specific form of poem that typically consists of 14 lines. Giant (noun): Used metaphorically to signify immense influence and significance in the world.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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    Diplomacy (Noun):The conduct of international relations and negotiations between countries to maintain peaceful and productive relationships. Soft Power (Noun):The use of attraction and persuasion to influence others, as opposed to coercion. Coercion (Noun):The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. Lease (Verb): To allow, temporarily, the use of something in exchange for payment. Goodwill (Noun):A friendly and cooperative attitude or disposition. Ambassadors (Noun):Diplomats representing their country and promoting its interests abroad. Normalization (Noun): The process of improving diplomatic ties between countries.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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    Distinctiveness (noun): The quality of being unique or different from others. Stand out (phrasal verb): To be noticeably different or conspicuous. Primacy (noun): The state or quality of being first in importance or order. Recency (noun): The state or quality of being most recent or last in order. Senses (noun): The faculties of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Mood (noun): The emotional state or disposition of an individual at a particular time. Chunks (noun): Grouped items or pieces of data that are easier to remember. Retain (verb): To keep or hold onto something, especially in memory.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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