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 When 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?‍? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️  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

 People 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?‍? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️  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 has revolutionised our lives, made cars lighter, food fresher, and water safer.But at what cost?In this episode we take a look at the history of plastic, and ask ourselves what comes next.In today's episode we cover:Elephants, combs and billiard balls - how plastic was inventedThrowaway living in the 1950sHow much plastic waste exists in the world?How much plastic do we eat?Recycling plasticThe 5 countries that are responsible for the plastic in the oceansNew non-plastic optionsA simple solution to the plastic problemFull transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/plastic ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists?‍? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️  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