Modern life would be impossible without standardised measurements.
In this episode, we look at the development of measurements through history, explaining they evolved over time and why some succeeded where others failed.
Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/measurements
Jul 16
#622 | A Short History of Fire
A million years ago, in a cave in South Africa, our ancestors did something no other animal has ever done: they controlled fire. Fire cooked our food, shrank our guts, grew our brains, and gave us the deep sleep and fireside stories that made us human. This is the story of our sp ... Show More
24m 39s
Jul 2
#619 | Wyatt Earp | The Man Behind the Legend (English Listening Practice)
In 1881, a 30-second gunfight in Tombstone, Arizona made Wyatt Earp a legend of the Wild West. Earp was a gambler, a lawman, a fugitive, and later a showman who told his own legend for cash. So who fired first at the OK Corral, and how did Hollywood turn a frontier opportunist in ... Show More
23m 9s
Jun 18
#617 | Bob Denard: The Mercenary Who Ruled the Comoros (English Listening Practice)
In 1975, a French mercenary landed in the Comoros, a chain of small islands off East Africa, and decided he was going to run the place. Bob Denard staged four coups, converted to Islam, built a farm, and controlled the country from the shadows for over a decade. It was a story of ... Show More
25m 10s
Jul 2019
016 - Expression: Give an Inch, Take a Mile / The Metric System in the U.S.
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression GIVE AN INCH, TAKE A MILE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we'll talk about the METRIC SYSTEM IN THE U.S.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ Visit the websit ... Show More
20m 33s
<p class="p1">Today, we're going to talk about two <strong>systems of measurement</strong> that are used around the world: the <strong><em>Imperial system</em></strong> and the <strong><em>Metric system</em>.</strong> These are important to know, especially if you plan to travel ... Show More
