logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2021
20m 57s

42. Which Country has the Most Languages...

Thomas Wilkinson
About this episode
There are thousands of languages in the world. Some are spoken by billions of people, others by less than one hundred! Which country has the most languages? In this episode I’ll answer that question, look at some of the languages spoken in that country, and try to explain why there are so many! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/01/13/42-whic ... Show More
Up next
Aug 31
403. What is a Growth Mindset? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Some people see failure as proof that they aren’t good at something. Others see it as an opportunity to improve. Why? Today I want to try and answer this question by thinking about “growth mindsets”. The growth mindset concept suggests that our abilities aren’t completely fixed, ... Show More
24m 10s
Aug 24
402. France is Bigger Than You Think! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Which country shares the longest border with France? I think most people would say Spain. Spain is right next to France in Europe. Or perhaps you might have said Belgium, Switzerland, or Italy. But the answer is actually Brazil. Yes, Brazil. France and Brazil share a border of mo ... Show More
33m 50s
Aug 17
401. English Tests: Do They Improve Education? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
English tests are everywhere. Many of you listening to this episode will have spent (or currently are spending) months preparing for exams like IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, and the Cambridge English qualifications. Passing a proficiency test is often required if you want to study abroad, ... Show More
27 m
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2024
How to pronounce 50+ nationalities in English
tail spinning
5m 29s
Jul 2024
What role does English play in our multilingual world?
<p>Around the world, 2.3 billion people speak English, and for most of them it is an extra, rather than their first, language.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In many countries, English is also used to teach most academic subjects at schools and universities – even where most of the populatio ... Show More
57m 48s
Apr 2024
605 : Topical English Vocabulary Lesson With Teacher Tiffani about Multilingual Households
<p>In today’s episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.</p><p>< ... Show More
17m 32s
Sep 2017
300. Why Don’t We All Speak the Same Language? (Earth 2.0 Series)
<p>There are 7,000 languages spoken on Earth. What are the costs — and benefits — of our modern-day Tower of Babel?</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of pers ... Show More
43m 6s
Jan 2025
#425 - How Many of These ENGLISH ACCENTS Can You Understand? — Learn 20 Different Accents from Around the World
tail spinning
41m 56s
Apr 2025
Learning multiple languages
Is learning languages good for you? Hannah from the What in the World podcast joins us to discuss.Listen to Hannah’s podcast What in the World https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct67x6TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your Eng ... Show More
6m 59s
Nov 2007
Lesson 4 - Discover Spanish
This lesson covers asking and saying what languages you speak. 
9m 54s