English Learning for Curious Minds

English Learning for Curious Minds


Latest Episodes

#434 | Edward Snowden | American Patriot or Traitor?
January 04, 2024

He is probably the most famous whistleblower in the world after having leaked vast amounts of sensitive US government information back in 2013. In this episode, we'll be telling the story of Edward Snowden, asking ourselves whether he is a great America

#432 | The Most Unusual New Year's Eve Traditions
December 28, 2023

A New Year's Eve celebration isn't always fireworks. Sometimes it's colourful underwear, dark-haired men rushing into Scottish houses, and smashing plates. In this episode, we'll explore the most unusual New Year's Eve traditions around the world.

#430 | What Is Effective Altruism?
December 21, 2023

It's an idea and a way of life that is all about doing good, helping others, and improving the world in the most efficient way possible. In this episode, we'll be talking about Effective Altruism, its core principles, and its unique approach to address

#430 | What Is Effective Altruism?
December 21, 2023

 It's an idea and a way of life that is all about doing good, helping others, and improving the world in the most efficient way possible.   In this episode, we'll be talking about Effective Altruism, its core principles, and its unique approach to address

#428 | Sanctions: Do They Even Work?
December 14, 2023

Register for "The Making Of A Dictator": https://bit.ly/DictatorCourseRegistration closes 23:59 25/02/2024 || Special Launch Price 99--From export and import controls to asset freezes and travel restrictions, there are various methods for imposing san

#426 | K-Pop, Zelensky & Cricket | 21st Century Soft Power
December 07, 2023

K-Pop, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Indian Cricket what do these three things have in common? Soft power, of course.In this episode, we're going to be talking about Soft Power in the 21st century and the unusual but fascinating displays of it. Global

#424 | A Brief History of Salt
November 30, 2023

We all know salt as a simple white seasoning to add to our cooking, but it's much more than that. In this episode, we'll be exploring salt's fascinating role throughout history from how it served as a catalyst for revolutions to how it is featured in

#422 | Jeffrey Epstein | American Sex Offender
November 23, 2023

It is a story that brings together billionaires, presidents, princes, private islands, and unfortunately, decades of sexual abuse of underage girls.In this episode, we will be talking about the disgraced American financier, Jeffrey Epstein.Epstein'

#420 | The Economics of Chicken
November 16, 2023

How has a small bird from the jungles of southeast Asia gone on to be the most popular source of protein in the world?In this episode, we are going to talk about the economics of chicken, and how farmers have managed to drastically reduce its price.

#418 | The Race To The South Pole
November 09, 2023

It is the most amazing story of success, failure against the odds, and a race to get to the bottom of the world.In this episode, we will be talking about explorers Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott, and their intense Race to the South Pole.Ant