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? It's almost Christmas ? Christmas Gift Memberships: https://bit.ly/XmasGiftELFCMTake The 2025 "Christmas Quiz": https://bit.ly/ELFCMXmasQuiz2025---He was the peasant who went from a village in Siberia to the centre of the Russian imperial court, befriending the Tsar and Tsarina, and playing a role in the downfall of Russia’s longest-serving dynasty, The Romanovs. In this episode, we'll learn about the unlikely but fascinating life of Grigori Rasputin.Russia in 1900Overview of the fall of the Romanov DynastyThe early life of ​​Grigory Yefimovich Novykh ("Rasputin")Discovering the "Khylsts" and “sinning to drive out sin”Earning the nickname of "The Mad Monk"Rasputin's personal hygiene (or lack of)Curing the Tsar's son, AlexeiSecuring a place within the imperial familyRasputin's relationship with the Tsarina, AlexandraAn assassination attempt by a noseless peasantThe plot to kill RasputinThe (very long) murder of RasputinRussia after Rasputin's deathThe legacy (and importance) of Grigori Rasputin on Russian historyFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/rasputin ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]? A look inside Leonardo English membership? Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

? It's almost Christmas ? Christmas Gift Memberships: https://bit.ly/XmasGiftELFCMTake The 2025 "Christmas Quiz": https://bit.ly/ELFCMXmasQuiz2025---It is one of the most influential cities in the United States but has recently been accused of falling into disrepair, with rising homelessness and open drug dealing.In this episode, we'll look at what is happening in San Francisco, what has caused this, who and what is thought to be responisble, and what is being done to change it.The mothers' billboards: “Unfortunately, we’re just as famous for our dirt-cheap fentanyl”A brief history of San FranciscoThe tech boom contributes to an increase in house pricesSan Francisco's growing homeless populationDrug use and petty crimeThe election of Chesa BoudinChesa Boudin's personal experience with imprisonmentProposition 47: The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools ActTheories about the causes of San Francisco's declineThe San Francisco budget: more per capita than any other US cityThe use of fentanyl in San FranciscoThe recall Chesa Boudin campaignFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/san-francisco ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]? A look inside Leonardo English membership? Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

? It's almost Christmas ? Christmas Gift Memberships: https://bit.ly/XmasGiftELFCMTake The 2025 "Christmas Quiz": https://bit.ly/ELFCMXmasQuiz2025---An interview with Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English.We discuss why learners should focus on "connection, not perfection", why this can be difficult for people, and Lindsay gives three practical tips on what you can do about this.What is All Ears English?What does "Connection Not Perfection" mean?Where does the idea of Connection Not Perfection come from?What is the problem with perfectionism?How does this apply to language learners?3 practical tips that learners can use to better "connect" with EnglishFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/all-ears-english-interviewListen to the All Ears English podcast: https://podfollow.com/all-ears-english-podcast ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]? A look inside Leonardo English membership? Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية