English Learning for Curious Minds

Written 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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  • #513 | The UK University Crisis
    Nov 7 2024


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


    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
  • #508 | A Short History of Crime and Punishment in Britain
    Oct 10 2024


    In part one of a three-part mini-series, we'll explore the fascinating history of crime and punishment in Britain, from medieval justice to the infamous Bloody Code.


    In this episode, you'll learn how the harsh consequences for even minor crimes evolved over the centuries, leading to the modern justice system.


    • Jean Valjean's punishment in Les Miserables vs. Britain.
    • The Bloody Code and its severe punishments.
    • Justice system in early medieval Britain.
    • William the Conqueror's legal reforms in 1066.
    • Development of trial by jury in Britain.
    • Punishments in the late medieval and Tudor periods.
    • Rise and fall of the Bloody Code.
    • Enlightenment thinkers’ impact on justice.
    • Shift towards imprisonment and rehabilitation.

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

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    26 mins

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