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 It has been called the "bloodiest business in history", and cost the lives of 3 million whales.In today's episode, we take a look at the amazing history of whaling, from how it really worked to the reasons it went on for so long.History of pre-industrial whalingHow pre-industrial whaling workedWhaling during the Renaissance eraHow whale hunting in 19th Century America workedThe men who killed the whalesWhat whale products were used forSailing further and further away on the hunt for whalesWhaling in the 20th centuryIntroducing quotas on whalesDangers for whales in the 21st centuryWhat is today's "whaling"?Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/whaling ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists? A look inside Leonardo English membership?‍? 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

 It's one of the four countries that form part of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and has a fantastic history of invention, rivalry with its neighbour, and fierce pride.In this episode, we take a look at the fantastic history of Scotland and ask ourselves how long it will remain part of the UK.“We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilisation.” - Voltaire“Of all the small nations of this earth, perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind.” - Winston ChurchillStatistics about Scotland (geographically large, but has a small population)Scotland's great history of inventorsEarly Scottish rivalry with EnglandThe story of William WallaceThe unification with EnglandThe role of PanamaScotland getting limited powers of independence in 1999Brexit & Scottish independenceWould Scotland be allowed back into the European Union?How long will Scotland remain in the UK?Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/scotland ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists? A look inside Leonardo English membership?‍? 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

 It's a dialect from a small area of London's that might sound impossible to understand.In this episode, you'll learn what "apple and pears" means, what you should do if a friend asks if you want to go to the "battle", and who your "trouble and strife" might be...Example clip of Cockney Rhyming SlangHow Cockney Rhyming Slang is formedFunny connections between Cockney Rhyming Slang and the meaning of wordsWhy does Cockney Rhyming Slang exist?Theories about how Cockney Rhyming Slang was createdIs Cockney Rhyming Slang useful?Cockney Rhyming Slang in pop-cultureSimilarities with Verlan in FrenchWhy you should learn some Cockney Rhyming Slang (even if it isn't useful at all)Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/cockney-rhyming-slang ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists? A look inside Leonardo English membership?‍? 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