Jan 19
371. Charles Darwin: Greatest Scientist of All Time? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In the 19th century, a quiet, curious naturalist named Charles Darwin proposed a theory that went on the shake science, religion, and philosophy. Darwin introduced a new way of thinking about life itself. His theory of evolution by natural selection revealed that every species (h ... Show More
23m 38s
Jan 12
370. What is the World’s Oldest Civilisation? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
People love to debate history, especially when it comes to who was first. Last year, I made an episode about the oldest country in the world. I argued that the answer might be San Marino, because it has a long, continuous history as an independent state. And the reaction from lis ... Show More
30m 11s
Sep 2025
El Agua Parte I - The Water Part I
<p>In this conversation, we start with a fun look at Spanish grammar: why agua takes the article el but still requires feminine agreement, and how this rule applies to words like <em>águila</em>, <em>hacha</em>, and <em>hambre</em>. From there, we shift into something every trave ... Show More
23m 54s
May 2025
Pourquoi les boissons gazeuses sont-elles meilleures en canette qu'en bouteille ?
Si beaucoup trouvent que les boissons gazeuses (sodas, eaux pétillantes…) ont un goût meilleur en canette qu’en bouteille, ce n’est pas qu’une impression subjective : il y a des explications physiques, chimiques et sensorielles, dont la perméabilité est un facteur clé. Voici pour ... Show More
2m 12s
Jun 2025
What Is Funny? & The Past, Present and Future of Water - SYSK Choice
How do spiders find their way into your house? This episode starts by revealing how it happens and some ways to make your home less appealing to spiders, so they stay outside. https://www.prevention.com/life/a32332424/how-to-get-rid-of-spiders/ Unless you are some sort of grouch, ... Show More
49m 20s
Jul 2025
Using the Earth's Resources: Potable Water in the UK vs. Saudi Arabia 💧 GCSE Chemistry Learning & Revision
This episode contrasts the production of drinking water in the UK and Saudi Arabia. In the UK, abundant rainfall allows for the collection of freshwater, which is then treated through filtration and sterilisation. Conversely, Saudi Arabia, facing low rainfall, relies on seawater ... Show More
8m 2s
We drink millions of bottles of water every year. However, in some countries, including mine the UK, our tap water is perfectly safe! We don’t really need to buy bottled water! There are environmental, financial, and health costs connected to bottled water. Should bottled water be banned?
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/02/08/49-should-bott ... Show More
<p>Les bouteilles d'eau ne portent souvent pas de date de péremption pour plusieurs raisons, principalement liées à la nature de l'eau et aux réglementations sur les produits alimentaires :</p><br><p>Nature de l'eau</p><p>1. Stabilité chimique : L'eau est un composé chimiquement ... Show More