English Learning for Curious Minds

By: Leonardo English
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  • Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English? English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners. Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English. Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand. Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English. Find the bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles, key vocabulary, and more at www.leonardoenglish.com
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  • #516 | Journey to the Deep: A Short History of Underwater Exploration
    Nov 21 2024

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    From ancient diving bells to the groundbreaking descent of the Mariana Trench, in this episode, we'll uncover tales of bravery, innovation, and the pursuit of knowledge beneath the waves.


    • Ancient history of exploring the ocean's depths
    • Aristotle's theoretical diving concept in the 4th Century BC
    • Early diving bell inventions and Alexander the Great myth
    • Magellan's attempt to measure ocean depth in 1521
    • The invention of the first submarine by Cornelis Drebbel
    • David Bushnell's "Turtle" and its military attempts
    • HMS Challenger's oceanographic expedition reveals deep-sea life
    • Discovery of the Mariana Trench's Challenger Deep
    • First manned descent into Mariana Trench in 1960
    • Current understanding and mystery of Earth's deep oceans

    Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/underwater-exploration

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    Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

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    24 mins
  • #513 | The UK University Crisis
    Nov 7 2024

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    The UK is home to some of the best universities in the world, but there is a growing crisis happening at British universities


    In this episode, we'll explain what this crisis is, why British universities are in this unusual position, and learn about the key challenges facing the British university sector.


    • UK university funding crisis explained
    • Role of tuition fees in university income
    • Impact of Brexit on EU student numbers
    • Importance of international students in university finances
    • Risks of relying on limited countries for students
    • Universities running at a financial deficit
    • Impact of financial strain on less prestigious universities
    • Debate on course offerings based on economic value
    • Long-term sustainability of the UK university system
    • Role of universities in the 21st century education debate

    Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/uk-university-crisis

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    23 mins
  • #511 | The Death Of Princess Diana
    Oct 24 2024

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    In August 1997, a tragic car crash in Paris claimed the life of Princess Diana, a beloved figure known for her compassion and humanitarian work.

    In this episode, we'll explore the events leading up to the accident, the role of the paparazzi, and the lasting impact on the world.

    • Death of Princess Diana
    • Car crash in Paris
    • Chase by paparazzi
    • Immediate aftermath and public grief
    • Diana's early life and marriages
    • Diana's humanitarian work
    • British Royal Family's reaction
    • Diana's funeral and public response
    • Theories and official inquest on her death
    • Legacy and lessons from her tragedy


    Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/princess-diana


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    19 mins

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Genial!

La voz del jóven es muy clara y se entiende, por fin un podcast que me ayuda a mejorar el inglés

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