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 He was the Romantic poet famously described as "mad, bad, and dangerous to know".In this episode, we'll learn about his scandalous life, how he shocked the nation so badly he had to leave, and how England's first "rock star poet" became a national hero in Greece.The early life of Lord ByronHis time at Harrow schoolGoing to Cambridge University, sleeping around, and keeping a bear as a petHis first poetic scandalEmbarking on The Grand Tour and discovering Europe's more relaxed attitudeChilde Harold’s Pilgrimage and returning to England a heroReturning to England and becoming a hero overnightHis affairs and sexual exploits in EnglandHis relationship with Augusta, his half-sisterGetting married and being a father to Ada (Lovelace)Running away to EuropeA dark, moody summer writing Gothic horror with Percy and Mary ShelleyHis exploits in VeniceFinding some order to life with Countess Teresa GuiccioliMoving to Greece and becoming caught up with Greek independenceHis early death aged 36The legacy of Lord ByronFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/byron ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists?‍? Demystifying Business English Course⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---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

 In September 1939, the British government embarked on the biggest civilian operation in British history when it moved over a million children out of British cities to live with strangers in the countryside.In this episode, we'll learn about this amazing mission and the mark it left on the country.September 1st, 1939 - the start of Operation Pied PiperWhy children were sent away before the first bomb had even fallenWhich cities were affected by evacuation?Dividing the country into three separate zones for evacuationWhy it was called Operation Pied PiperWho was actually evacuated?Sending gold to Canada and paintings to WalesHow the children were chosen to stay with host familiesHow urban children reacted to countryside lifeWhy the children returned after a few months of "the phoney war"Government propaganda: "Don't Do It, Mother. Leave the Children Where They Are"The Blitz starts and the children return to the countrysideThe mixed reaction of the evacuated childrenPsychological effects on evacuated childrenThe mark Operation Pied Piper left on the countryFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/operation-pied-piper ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists?‍? Demystifying Business English Course⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---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

 From a young age, he believed he was destined for greatness, and he became the UK's prime minister at the age of 55.Discover how Boris Johnson's rise to power was unusual and full of contradictions, and how his fall was entirely predictable.Similarities between Donald Trump & Boris JohnsonThe early life of Boris JohnsonA clever-but-lazy studentHis early career as a journalistGetting sacked for inventing quotesBreaking into politicsMaking lots of money (but never enough)His romantic life (what we know of it)Presenting TV programmes and being in the public eyeBecoming Mayor of LondonBoris Johnson's attention to detailThe decision to support BrexitFinally becoming Prime Minister of the UKWhy Boris Johnson was so popularBoris Johnson's government during COVID"Partygate" and the ongoing fall of Boris Johnson“Nothing matters very much and most things don’t matter at all” The character of Boris JohnsonFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/rise-and-fall-boris-johnson ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists?‍? Demystifying Business English Course⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---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