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• 334. High-Context vs. Low-Context Cultures: Why Context Matters in English Learning (English Vocabulary Lesson)

  Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Recently, I have been thinking a lot about challenges that language learners face when communicating. Learning vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation are obviously difficult tasks, but I think something else can be just as challenging. Context and culture. Words and grammar are not the only way that we communicate. The world isn’t always direct and clear. In fact, some cultures and parts of the world rely extensively on context to communicate meanings. Today, we are going to discuss culture and context in language learning. We’ll discuss low-context cultures, high-context cultures, and how this affects English learning and English usage! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/04/14/334-high-context-vs-low-context-cultures-why-context-matters-in-english-learning-english-vocabulary-lesson/ AD Free Episode - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish My Links Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE Channel!!! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact [email protected] to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• City Life vs. Rural Life: Comparatives of Inferiority (English Grammar Lesson)

  Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 GRAMMAR STUDY PACK - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish/shop/comparative-and-superlative-grammar-in-1142004?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link I have lived in some of the biggest cities in the world, and I have also spent a lot of time in tiny villages and towns in the countryside. For me, the countryside is less expensive, less polluted, and less noisy than cities. At the same time, the countryside is also less convenient. Today I want to compare living in urban areas and rural areas. In order to talk about this topic, and similar topics, we need to understand and know how to use comparisons of inferiority! Let’s practise this grammar and discuss where is better to live in today’s episode! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/04/07/city-life-vs-rural-life-comparatives-of-inferiority-english-grammar-lesson/ My Links AD Free Main Episodes - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=e7e195bbfae84b6b ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkinginenglish.blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact [email protected] to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Percy Fawcett | The Real Life Indiana Jones (English Learning for Curious Minds)

  This is a podcast feed swap with the amazing English Learning for Curious Mind Podcast In this episode of English Learning for Curious Minds, we'll explore the incredible story of Percy Fawcett, a daring British explorer who vanished in the Amazon rainforest while searching for the mythical city he called "Z." Often compared to a real-life Indiana Jones, Fawcett's life was filled with adventure, mystery, and a relentless quest to prove the Amazon held secrets beyond our imagination. Percy Fawcett: Real-life Indiana Jones Fawcett's early life and aristocratic background His fascination with exploration and adventure His expeditions in the Amazon rainforest Fawcett's quest for the lost city "Z" Impact of World War I on Fawcett's views 1925 expedition disappearance with son and friend Various theories on Fawcett's mysterious fate Legacy and influence of Percy Fawcett's explorations The possible existence of advanced Amazon civilisations Full interactive transcript, subtitles, key vocabulary & study pack PDF available (for free) at: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/percy-fawcett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 333. What is Success? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

  Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Today I want to talk about success. I want to discuss what it means to be successful. Is success about wealth, power, or recognition? Or is it something more personal and evolving? In this episode, I’ll challenge traditional definitions of success and explore what truly matters, whether in life, career, or language learning. Let’s rethink success together! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/03/31/333-what-is-success-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links AD Free Main Episodes - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=e7e195bbfae84b6b ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE Channel!!! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkinginenglish.blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Vocabulary Accomplishments (Noun): Things that have been achieved successfully. Tangible (Adjective): Perceptible by touch; capable of being touched or physically measured. Growth (Noun): The process of developing or maturing physically, mentally, or emotionally. Subjective (Adjective): Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions. Objective (Adjective): Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on facts. Fulfilment (Noun): The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted. External (Adjective): Relating to or located on the outside; outward. Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact [email protected] to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 332. What is Fast Fashion? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

  Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Fast fashion has revolutionised the clothing industry. Companies like Zara and SHEIN release new clothing designs at a fast past, create designs that are trending and stylish, and do it all at an affordable price. How? Today I want to define “fast fashion.” I’ll talk about the history of fast fashion, how it works, and introduce the debate over using fast fashion! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/03/24/332-what-is-fast-fashion-english-vocabulary-lesson/ My Links AD Free Main Episodes - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=e7e195bbfae84b6b ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE Channel!!! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkinginenglish.blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Vocabulary Fashion (Noun): A popular style or trend in clothing, accessories, or behaviour that is widely accepted during a certain period. Trend (Noun): A general direction in which something is developing or changing, especially in fashion or culture. Stylish (Adjective): Fashionable and attractive in appearance, often reflecting the latest trends. Affordable (Adjective): Inexpensive and reasonably priced. Synthetic (Adjective): Made from artificial substances rather than natural materials. Consumer (Noun): A person who buys goods or services. Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact [email protected] to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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