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Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English? English Learning for Curious Minds is an English podcast for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to improve their English listening while learning weird and wonderful things about the world. If you want to learn English naturally, improve your English listening skills, and discover fascinating ideas at the same time, this podcast is for you. Every episode helps you improve your English through interesting stories, history, psychology, business, culture, science, and strange-but-true events from around the world. Instead of textbook exercises or boring grammar drills, you’ll learn English through ideas worth talking about. This is an English-learning podcast for curious adults — people who want to build confidence in English, improve listening comprehension, expand vocabulary in context, and enjoy the process of learning. This podcast is spoken in clear, British English. Whether you want English listening practice, vocabulary in context, or simply a way to learn through ideas worth talking about, you'll find episodes designed for intermediate to advanced learners and spoken at a speed you can understand. Every episode comes with: * Interactive transcripts * Subtitles * Key vocabulary explanations * Bonus learning materials * PDF study packs You’ll hear episodes about history, psychology, language, business, habits, strange stories, culture, communication, and the ideas that shape how people think and behave — all designed to help you improve your English naturally. Questions we help listeners answer include: * How can I improve my English listening? * How can I learn English without boring textbooks? * What is the best English podcast for intermediate learners? * How can I build vocabulary in context? * How can I stay motivated while learning English? Join listeners in 189 countries and discover a more interesting way to learn English. Find bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles, vocabulary explanations, and more at www.leonardoenglish.com

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  • Folge vom 10.09.2021
    #192: A History of Wikipedia
     It is one of the most popular websites in the world and has the goal of being a comprehensive collection of all of the knowledge in the world.In this episode, we'll learn about the history of this amazing website, why it succeeded where others failed, how it actually works, and its importance as a source of truth.Some statistics about how big Wikipedia isHistory of encyclopediasBomis.com and the dot-com-boomThe founding of NupediaWhy Nupedia didn't workLaunching WikipediaWhy (and how) Wikipedia was differentWikipedia's early growthEarly criticisms of WikipediaWho pays for Wikipedia?The surprising second and third most popular languages on WikipediaAutomating article creationCriticisms of Wikipedia's trustworthinessTrump vs. Biden on WikipediaInfluence of the contributors on what is published on WikipediaWhy you should edit WikipediaFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/history-of-wikipedia ---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
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  • Folge vom 03.09.2021
    #190: The National Rifle Association
     It's one of the United States' most powerful advocacy groups and is a fierce defender of gun rights.But it hasn't always been like this.In this episode, we'll discover how it went from helping create gun control laws to becoming the most powerful pro-gun organisation in Washington D.C.The early years of the NRAHelping introduce gun control laws in the 1930sPassing the Gun Control Act of 1968The 1970s: A change in the NRAWhat does the NRA actually do? 5 key activitiesHow the NRA reacts after a mass shootingThe effect on the NRA of mass shootingsBarack Obama: "the best gun salesman in America"The controversy within the NRAHow many Americans live in a household with guns?American perceptions towards gun ownershipFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/nra ---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
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  • Folge vom 27.08.2021
    #188: Bonnie Prince Charlie
     In 1745 Charles Stuart arrived on the west coast of Scotland with the aim of taking back the throne of England, Scotland and Ireland.It didn't go as planned and resulted in the last battle fought on British soil.In this episode, we'll learn about his failed rebellion, and the legacy he has left on Great Britain.The early life of Bonnie Prince CharlieRelationship Bonnie Prince Charlie and Mary Queen of ScotsMeaning of "Pretender" in EnglishThe Divine Right of KingsArriving in Scotland in 1745Life in Britain under the HanoveriansThe Highland ClansMarching towards EdinburghMarching south towards LondonStopping at Derby and turning back northWhat if the French had come to help?Who actually was in the Jacobite and government armies?The night before CullodenThe Battle of CullodenThe aftermath of the battle“Run, you cowardly Italian”The life of Bonnie Prince Charlie after CullodenSuppression of Highlandism after the battleThree unusual facts about Bonnie Prince CharlieFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/bonnie-prince-charlie ---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
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  • Folge vom 20.08.2021
    #186: William Wallace
     He was the Scottish rebel who fought against the English and has become the most famous freedom fighter in Scottish history.In this episode, we'll learn all about his battles against the English, and the legacy that William Wallace left on the country.Introduction to mini-series on Scottish heroesThe brutal execution of William WallaceIntroduction to Scotland (as a part of the British Isles)William Wallace "the man" vs. William Wallace "the legend"The death of Alexander IIGaining a reputation as a hater of the EnglishRaising a small army and fighting the EnglishThe battle of Stirling BridgeBeing rewarded with the position of The Guardian of ScotlandEdward II marching north to teach William Wallace a lessonThe battle of Falkirk"The machine gun of the Middle Ages"Becoming a diplomat and going to EuropeCapture and executionLegacy of William Wallace within Scotland1995 film "Braveheart"Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/william-wallace ---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
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