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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 26.06.2020#66: The Weird History of Madame TussaudsDiscover the amazing story of how a young woman from France befriended the royal family, escaped the guillotine, made death masks of revolutionaries, and then created the world's most successful waxworks museum. The story of Madame Tussauds has a lot more to it than meets the eye.In today's episode we cover:What is wax-working?Going to Paris to seek fortuneTeaching art to King Louis XVI’s sisterThe arrival of the revolutionDeath masksThe trip to LondonThe UK tourWhy Brits loved itMadame Tussauds in modern timesFull transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/madame-tussauds ---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 19.06.2020#64: The Hidden Cost of Food Delivery AppsFood delivery apps have taken over cities across the world, promising delicious food at the tap of a button.But is it really that simple?In this episode we discuss what the rise of food delivery apps means for us, for restaurants, and for the people who do the deliveries.In today's episode we cover:How food delivery apps workWhy restaurants use themThe early years of food delivery appsUnfair tacticsCharging $9 for a phone callOffers and commissionsChicago Pizza BossRacing to the bottomDark kitchensThe people who deliver the foodFull transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/the-hidden-cost-of-food-delivery-apps ---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 12.06.2020#62: The Resource CurseWhen a country finds gold, oil or diamonds, you might think this would be a good thing.But in many cases, it is a curse for that country, and it would have been better off leaving its natural resources in the ground.In today's episode we cover:Expression: "to strike gold"Wars & conflictWhat happens to your currency when you export natural resourcesGovernment accountability & politiciansEquatorial Guinea (and the $600M president)Prices that change a lotDid the resource curse cause the fall of the Spanish empire?Countries that disprove the rule"The devil's excrement"Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website: www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/the-resource-curse ---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 05.06.2020#60: The British Sense of HumourPeople in Britain have a unique sense of humour.For lots of foreigners it's difficult to understand and confusing. But British people are fiercely proud of their sense of humour, and Britain has produced some of the world's best comedies.In this episode we take a look at what makes Brits laugh, and tell a few jokes along the way.Introduction to British humourWhat do British people laugh about?Sarcasm ("No sh*t Sherlock")What happens when you tell a joke about pasta to an ItalianSelf-deprecation (and putting yourself down)How to deliver a jokeBritish vs. American humourLaughing at the mundane (and some classic British TV shows)Innuendo and double-entendreBritish stereotypes (and the Englishman, Scotsman and Irishman jokes)It takes a while, but it's worth itFull transcript and key vocabulary available on the website: www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/the-british-sense-of-humourLinks mentioned: Carry On SeriesFawlty TowersGavin And Stacey (funniest moments)The OfficeMonty Python ---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