by Leonardo English
Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English? English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners. Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English. Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand. Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English. Find the bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles, key vocabulary, and more at www.leonardoenglish.com
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April 10, 2025
<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p>In this episode, we'll explore the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. </p> <br> <p>Discover how he turned a fragmented resistance into a national movement, established a secular republic from imperial ruins, and why he’s still called "The Father of the Turks."</p> <br> <ul> <li>Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's famous 36-hour speech, Nutuk</li> <li>Decline and Fall of the Ottoman Empire</li> <li>Reasons for the Ottoman Empire's decline</li> <li>The Ottoman Empire's defeat in World War I</li> <li>Mustafa Kemal's rise as a military leader</li> <li>Turkish War of Independence overview</li> <li>Establishment of the Republic of Turkey</li> <li>Atatürk's radical reforms and modernisation</li> <li>Introduction of secularism and language reform</li> <li>Legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk</li> </ul> <br> Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: <a href="https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/mustafa-kemal-ataturk">https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/mustafa-kemal-ataturk</a> <br><p>---</p><p><strong>You might like:</strong></p><p>🔓 <a href="https://bit.ly/3GaFzZy"><strong>Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p>✨ <a href="https://bit.ly/5TipsEnglishPodcasts"><strong>5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p>📹 <a href="https://bit.ly/3yzifnL"><strong>A look inside Leonardo English membership</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>📧 <a href="https://bit.ly/3Gw3tPJ"><strong>Join our FREE weekly newsletter</strong></a><strong><br></strong><br>---</p><p><strong>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</strong></p>
April 3, 2025
<p>In this episode of Thinking in English, host Tom Wilkinson explores the past perfect continuous tense, using the 2008 financial crisis as a case study. </p><p>The episode covers the grammar rules and structures of the past perfect continuous tense, emphasising its usage to describe actions that started in the past, continued for some time, and were ongoing or just finished before another event. </p><p>The lesson includes in-depth examples and concludes with a discussion on Michael Burry, who had been predicting the financial collapse for years.</p><p><br></p><p>Links</p><p><br></p><p>Website - <a href="https://thinkinginenglish.blog/">https://thinkinginenglish.blog/</a></p><p>Study Pack - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish/shop/study-packs-past-present-and-future-807289">https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish/shop/study-packs-past-present-and-future-807289</a></p><p>TiE Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thinkinginenglish">https://www.patreon.com/c/thinkinginenglish</a></p><p>Find Out More - <a href="https://linktr.ee/thinkinginenglishpod">https://linktr.ee/thinkinginenglishpod</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:39 Grammar Lesson</p><p>04:42 Financial Crisis and Past Perfect Continuous</p><p>10:56 Final Thought</p>
March 27, 2025
<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p>In this episode, we'll explore the incredible story of Percy Fawcett, a daring British explorer who vanished in the Amazon rainforest while searching for the mythical city he called "Z." </p> <br> <p>Often compared to a real-life Indiana Jones, Fawcett's life was filled with adventure, mystery, and a relentless quest to prove the Amazon held secrets beyond our imagination.</p> <br> <ul> <li>Percy Fawcett: Real-life Indiana Jones</li> <li>Fawcett's early life and aristocratic background</li> <li>His fascination with exploration and adventure</li> <li>His expeditions in the Amazon rainforest</li> <li>Fawcett's quest for the lost city "Z"</li> <li>Impact of World War I on Fawcett's views</li> <li>1925 expedition disappearance with son and friend</li> <li>Various theories on Fawcett's mysterious fate</li> <li>Legacy and influence of Percy Fawcett's explorations</li> <li>The possible existence of advanced Amazon civilisations</li> </ul> <br> Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: <a href="https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/percy-fawcett">https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/percy-fawcett</a> <br><p>---</p><p><strong>You might like:</strong></p><p>🔓 <a href="https://bit.ly/3GaFzZy"><strong>Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p>✨ <a href="https://bit.ly/5TipsEnglishPodcasts"><strong>5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p>📹 <a href="https://bit.ly/3yzifnL"><strong>A look inside Leonardo English membership</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>📧 <a href="https://bit.ly/3Gw3tPJ"><strong>Join our FREE weekly newsletter</strong></a><strong><br></strong><br>---</p><p><strong>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</strong></p>
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