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 Although there have always been children, the concept of "childhood" is more recent than many people think, with one French historian declaring that childhood didn't exist until the 17th century.In this episode, we'll explore how ideas of childhood have changed, from John Locke to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, from the English Romantic poets right through to the creation of the teenager in post-war America.What exactly is a child? What is childhood? When do you stop being a child, and for what reasons?Phillipe Ariès: the author of “Centuries of Childhood”Infant mortality in the Medieval eraMedieval ideas of childhoodChildhood in the EnlightenmentJohn Locke's idea of childhood: a tabula rasaJean-Jacques Rousseau's idea of childhood: innate and natural, guided by emotionsThe Romantics on childhood: a blissful innocenceChildhood during the Industrial RevolutionWorking 68 hours a week in Victorian BritainThe Victorians develop children's literatureThe invention of the teenagerChildhood today: better, worse, or just different?Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/history-of-childhood ---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

 There is a lot about the English language that makes very little sense at all.In this episode we look at some of these illogicalities, paying close attention to homonyms, homographs, homophones, and even something called lonely negatives.How many words are there in English?English: The Mongrel LanguageA quick history of the English language: Anglo-Saxons, Vikings & FrenchThe scribes making English spelling very complicatedThe typesetters introducing new spellingsFinding classical ancestry for words in EnglishConfusing English #1: HomophonesFork candles vs. Four candlesConfusing English #2: HomophonymsConfusing English #3: HomophographsConfusing English #4: Lonely NegativesAn extremely confusing sentenceFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/illogicality-of-english ---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

 He is the most famous spy in the world and has been drinking vodka martinis and driving fast cars since 1952.In this episode, we'll look at the history of 007, his creator Ian Fleming, how Bond has changed over the years, and the fascinating family business behind the UK's most famous special agent.The classic image of James BondIan Fleming: the creator of the James Bond novelsThe first hit: Casino RoyaleHow the James Bond novels are different from the James Bond filmsWhy did he choose the name "James Bond" for 007?The very English death of Ian FlemingWhy Sean Connery was a controversial choice to play James BondRoger Moore, Pierce Brosnan & Daniel CraigHow the James Bond character has changedThe (family) business of James BondThe future of James BondThe accents of James BondJames Bond speaking Russian & GermanFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/history-of-james-bond ---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