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
Aug 27
#629 | “Please, Sir, I Want Some More": The Truth About Victorian Workhouses
✨ Back To School Sale - Save 25% - https://dripl.ink/MUYZHEnds 23:59, Sunday 6th September.--Charles Dickens made the Victorian workhouse famous, but the reality behind Oliver Twist was even worse than fiction. This episode tells how workhouses treated Britain’s poorest people, a ... Show More
22m 37s
Aug 13
#626 | The Strange Story of Punch and Judy
✨ Back To School Sale - Save 25% - https://dripl.ink/MUYZHEnds 23:59, Sunday 6th September.--He wears a red hat, carries a stick, and laughs as he beats almost everyone he meets. This episode tells the odd, violent story of Punch and Judy, the puppet show that began in Italy and ... Show More
25m 31s
Jul 30
#624 | George III: The Real Story of the “Mad King”
✨ Back To School Sale - Save 25% - https://dripl.ink/MUYZHEnds 23:59, Sunday 6th September.--In 1788, King George III began speaking without pause, talking to trees, and frightening his court. He is often remembered as the “Mad King” who lost America, but his life was far more co ... Show More
25m 31s
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
