logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2022
20m 42s

147. Does a Country Need an Army? (Engl...

Thomas Wilkinson
About this episode

CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR SUPPORT TO PODCAST!!!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/donate-and-support/



Does a country actually need an armed forces? What would happen if a nation chose to not have a military and not spend money on defence? Surely every country must have some kind of army? Let's discuss this on today's episode of Thinking in English!



TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/04/11/does-a-country-need-an-army/



You may also like...


146. What is Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

145. Should you Support Your Country Unconditionally? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

144. Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

143. What is a War Crime? (English Vocabulary Lesson)



INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) 

Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog


Vocabulary List


Remarkable (adj) - unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning

Nelson Mandela was a remarkable man

Expenditure (n) - the total amount of money that a government or person spends

The government’s annual expenditure on health increases every year

Procurement (n) - the process of getting supplies or products

He specialises in the procurement of rare objects

Reliant (adj) - needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed

He’s completely reliant on his wheelchair to get around

To demilitarise (v) - to remove military forces from an area

There is a demilitarised zone between North and South Korea

To dissolve (v) - to end an official organisation or legal arrangement

Their marriage was dissolved last year

To disband (v) - to stop existing as a group or organisation, or to end a group or organisation

The international department was disbanded due to the pandemic

Leverage (n) - power to influence people and get the results you want

The British government has little leverage in that part of the world

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up next
Oct 6
356. What is a Podcast? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What actually is a podcast? You probably think you know. You might think you are listening to one right now. But are you actually? The definition of the word podcast has been changing over the past few years. I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently, especially with platforms ... Show More
22m 21s
Sep 29
355. My Greatest Language Challenge: Learning to Drive in Another Language (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Imagine learning to drive… joining classes, talking to driving instructors, and taking theory exams in a foreign language. That’s exactly what I just did. Two weeks ago, I passed my Japanese driving test! It wasn’t easy. I went from knowing almost nothing about Japanese road sign ... Show More
25m 33s
Sep 26
MrBeast & The Global Water Crisis (English Learning for Curious Minds)
This is a podcast feed swap with the amazing English Learning for Curious Mind Podcast Is there a global water crisis, and what happens when the world’s most popular YouTuber, MrBeast, builds 100 wells across Africa? In this episode, we explore some of the reasons why billions of ... Show More
23m 54s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 6
Will the U.S. Invade Venezuela for Oil? 25 Must Know Terms for IELTS and TOEFL Prep
The United States and Venezuela are fighting with words, and some people think war could be next. Many say Trump wants Venezuela’s oil, and this story has shocked the world.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversation💙 ... Show More
17m 37s
Mar 2025
749 : STOP Using Basic English! Learn These 5 Real-Life Vocabulary Words
Level up your English vocabulary with 5 essential casual expressions you'll hear everywhere in real life! In this episode, we're diving into commonly used words that might not be in your textbook but are crucial for natural English conversations.You'll learn:"Flake ... Show More
27m 55s
Sep 5
830 : 3 Powerful English Words to Instantly Boost Your Vocabulary: Coherent, Dependable, Favoritism
Get Daily Vocabulary Words - http://dailyenglishvocabulary.com/"📚 Words Covered: ✅ Coherent - Learn to express logical, consistent ideas ✅ Dependable - Describe trustworthy, reliable people and things✅ Favoritism - Understand when someone shows special treatment🔥 What You'll Ge ... Show More
18m 32s
Aug 22
826 : English Story + Vocabulary | “The Connected World”
In today’s episode, you will hear an interesting English story. As you listen to the story, you will also learn a series of English terms that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It wi ... Show More
15m 37s
Apr 2025
780 : Topical English Vocabulary Lesson With Teacher Tiffani about Healthy Lifestyle Habits
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.5 Vocabular ... Show More
14m 15s
Sep 12
832 : Unlock Advanced English Vocabulary: Master 'Responsive,' 'Containment,' and 'Behave' Today
Get Daily Vocabulary Words - http://dailyenglishvocabulary.com/"📚 Words Covered: ✅ Responsive - Learn to describe quick, positive reactions ✅ Containment - Master this word for control and limitation✅ Behave - Perfect your understanding of proper conduct🔥 What You'll Master:Adv ... Show More
17m 1s
Apr 2025
776 : Topical English Vocabulary Lesson With Teacher Tiffani about American Social Issues And Movements
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.5 Vocabular ... Show More
14m 6s
May 2022
340 : Daily English Vocabulary - Book 6 | Word #24 - Disheveled
In today’s episode, you will learn a new English vocabulary word. You will also hear a story related to today's vocabulary word. This episode will give you the vocabulary you need to sound more like a native English speaker.GET YOUR Ebook | Daily English Vocabulary Book 6 
2m 23s
May 2022
337 : Daily English Vocabulary - Book 6 | Word #21 - Discredit
In today’s episode, you will learn a new English vocabulary word. You will also hear a story related to today's vocabulary word. This episode will give you the vocabulary you need to sound more like a native English speaker.GET YOUR Ebook | Daily English Vocabulary Book 6 
3m 14s
May 2022
338 : Daily English Vocabulary - Book 6 | Word #22 - Discreet
In today’s episode, you will learn a new English vocabulary word. You will also hear a story related to today's vocabulary word. This episode will give you the vocabulary you need to sound more like a native English speaker.GET YOUR Ebook | Daily English Vocabulary Book 6 
3m 20s