Thinking in English
Thinking in English
Thomas Wilkinson

Thinking in English

Language LearningEnglish
Thinking in English is a podcast for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to do more than just study grammar and vocabulary.

I believe that thinking is one of the most important steps on the road to fluency. That’s why each episode explores fascinating topics, from politics, economics, and history to philosophy, science, and culture.

Instead of simply learning English, this podcast helps you learn in English. You’ll expand your knowledge, discover new ideas, and improve your language skills, all at the same time.



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349. How to Become an Expert in English (or Anything Else!) (English Vocabulary Lesson)
18 August 2025

349. How to Become an Expert in English (or Anything Else!) (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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348. What is Universal Basic Income? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
11 August 2025

348. What is Universal Basic Income? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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347. Stoicism, Existentialism, and More...: Philosophy for Frustrated English Learners! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
04 August 2025

347. Stoicism, Existentialism, and More...: Philosophy for Frustrated English Learners! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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346. History of New York! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
28 July 2025

346. History of New York! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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345. How To Immerse Yourself in English in 2025? (English Learning Podcast)
21 July 2025

345. How To Immerse Yourself in English in 2025? (English Learning Podcast)

Have you ever heard the word immersion? In language learning, immersion means surrounding yourself with English in your daily life. Instead of only studying from textbooks, you try to listen, read, speak, and think in English as much as possible. It’s a popular and powerful method to improve quickly and naturally.I first talked about language immersion on this podcast a few years ago. But since...
344. What is Survivorship Bias? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
14 July 2025

344. What is Survivorship Bias? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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343. What is the World’s Oldest Country? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
07 July 2025

343. What is the World’s Oldest Country? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

TRY LINGODA TODAY - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingJuly$25 Lingoda Discount when you use the code THINKINGJULY - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingJulyWhat is the world's oldest country? This question is not as easy to answer as you might think. We need to discuss what a country actually is, the differences between empires, civilisations, and countries, and then find a place that fits this...
342. History of London (English Vocabulary Lesson)
30 June 2025

342. History of London (English Vocabulary Lesson)

London is one of the most famous cities in the world. It is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is a financial centre. An entertainment centre. A culture centre. An academic and educational centre.But how much do you know about the city’s history?Today, we are going to go on an historical journey from the Roman invasion of the island of Britain 2000 years ago to the modern day.Hopefully you’ll...
What Happens When You Stop Studying English? - Subordinating Conjunction (English Grammar Lesson)
23 June 2025

What Happens When You Stop Studying English? - Subordinating Conjunction (English Grammar Lesson)

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341. History of YouTube! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
16 June 2025

341. History of YouTube! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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