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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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United Kingdom

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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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English


Episodes

#372 | The War on Milk

6/1/2023
Milk–this widely common, seemingly unproblematic drink–has become the subject of recent controversy. In this episode, we’ll look into the war on milk, why people stopped drinking it, and the future of the dairy industry. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/war-on-milk --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:19:10

#370 | FIFA: The Most Corrupt Name in Sport

5/25/2023
It's the official body responsible for regulating the world's most popular sport, but it is regularly accused of corruption. In this episode, we'll look at why this is, some of the biggest scandals in FIFA history, and see what the organisation is doing to clean itself up. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/fifa-corruption --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:22:17

Killing Hitler [episode 1 of Pioneers Of The Continuum]

5/22/2023
Listen to the all of Pioneers Of The Continuum 👉 https://link.chtbl.com/pioneers -- In episode one of Pioneers Of The Continuum, Winston travels back to 1939 and comes face to face with Adolf Hitler. Will he put a bullet in his brain and change the course of history? -- Guest starring Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast. -- Free interactive transcript, subtitles & translations in 12 languages at: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/pioneers/killing-hitler

Duration:00:14:32

#368 | Britain's Tabloid Culture: A Love-Hate Relationship

5/18/2023
British tabloids are notorious for being exaggerated, sensationalist, and stopping at nothing to get a good story. In this episode, we’ll talk about the origins of tabloid culture, its early history, and how it persists in the modern day. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/british-tabloid-culture --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:22:54

#366 | New York’s Five Families and The Business of Crime - Part I | History & Creation

5/11/2023
In the early 20th century, a disorganised bunch of criminals transformed into a criminal empire and made billions in the process. In this episode, we'll learn how it all got started and why you didn't want to get on the wrong side of Charles "Lucky" Luciano. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/new-york-five-part-one --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:20:10

⚡️Trailer: Pioneers Of The Continuum

5/9/2023
Big news. On May 23rd, we are launching a new audio-drama starring your favourite English-language podcasters. Win a limited-edition Pioneers Of The Continuum t-shirt: Pioneers Of the Continuumhttps://link.chtbl.com/pioneers5x your chance of winning by leaving a reviewEveryone who takes part in this competition will also receive a special surprise...

Duration:00:04:13

#364 | Do Idioms Really Matter?

5/4/2023
There are thousands of idioms in the English language. Idioms are often present in the books we read, the shows we watch, and in everyday conversations. In this episode, we’ll look into the different types of idioms, how to learn them effectively and ask ourselves whether idioms really matter. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/do-idioms-matter --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:20:15

#362 | Anna Delvey | The Fake German Heiress

4/27/2023
Charming, glamorous, and ambitious. Anna Delvey was a wealthy German heiress who would one day inherit a large trust fund from her father who was a wealthy entrepreneur. But it was all just a facade. In the final part of our mini-series on Great American Con Artists, we’ll learn about the fake German heiress who managed to trick New York City. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/anna-delvey --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:21:58

#360 | Fyre Festival | The Worst Festival In The World

4/20/2023
Imagine paying for an exclusive music festival where you get to party with celebrities and supermodels on a private island, only to find out upon arrival that you got scammed. In part one of our mini-series on Great American Con Artists, we’ll learn about Billy McFarland and Fyre Festival, the festival in the Caribbean that went terribly wrong. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/fyre-festival --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:24:21

#358 | Poker Island | How Malta Became A Gambling Hub

4/13/2023
It's a tiny rock in the Mediterranean that has become a global hub for online gambling. In this episode, we look at how this happened, what it means, and how it has fundamentally changed one of Europe's smallest countries. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/poker-island --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:26:52

#356 | The Ku Klux Klan: A History of Hate

4/6/2023
It has been called America's most famous hate group and has been terrorising the country for 150 years. In this episode, we look at the history of the Ku Klux Klan, examining its three distinct phases and murderous ideology. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/ku-klux-klan --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:23:00

#354 | The Disappearance of Lord Lucan

3/30/2023
He was a wealthy English aristocrat who disappeared after the family nanny was found brutally murdered. In this episode, we look at the life and disappearance of the famous gambler and socialite, Lord Lucan. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/lord-lucan --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:23:03

#352 | Lee Harvey Oswald | The Man Who Killed A President

3/23/2023
He was a former American marine who would go on to assassinate one of the most popular presidents in American history. In this episode, we look at the unhappy life of Lee Harvey Oswald and ask ourselves why he pulled the trigger. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/lee-harvey-oswald --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:28:14

#350 | The Unusual Names of Cocktails

3/16/2023
Whether it's Carrie from Sex and the City or the advertising executives in Mad Men, people are drinking more cocktails than ever before. In this episode, we take a look at the fascinating stories behind six popular cocktails, from the Bloody Mary to the White Russian. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/cocktails --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:21:53

⚡️ A bonus episode from SEND7: World News in 7 minutes. Monday 13th March 2023

3/12/2023
Today we have some news in English from our friends over at SEND7 - Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes. World News in 7 minutes. Monday 13th March 2023. To listen to SEND7 every morning, search in your podcast app for Simple English News Daily, or go to send7.org --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:08:27

#348 | The Cambridge Five Part III | Beer & Betrayal

3/9/2023
The British and Americans were suspicious that there was a mole. They were right; in fact, there were five double agents. In the final part of this three-part mini-series, we see what happened when the net started closing in, and why some people think that the Cambridge Five got away unpunished. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/cambridge-five-iii --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:21:25

#346 | The Cambridge Five Part I | The Recruitment

3/2/2023
In the early 1930s, five high-flying Cambridge University students were recruited to become Soviet spies. These five men enjoyed decades-long careers at the top of the British establishment and were some of the most successful double agents in history. In part one of this three-part mini-series, we see how it all got started. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/cambridge-five-i --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:21:30

#344 | Adolf Hitler | Der Führer

2/23/2023
He was the leader of Nazi Germany and was responsible for the most deadly war in human history. In this episode, we'll explore the murderous life and legacy of Adolf Hitler. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/hitler --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:30:09

⚡️ Bonus episode from Easy Stories in English // Sisters, Sisters

2/22/2023
Enjoy this bonus episode from Easy Stories in English. Angeline and Annabelle are a classic sister act. Annabelle writes the songs and they sing together, but Angeline gets all the compliments. When a music producer offers a deal to Annabelle, she realises she can’t let the opportunity go. But what starts as a harmonious collaboration soon turns into a discordant nightmare… You can find the transcript for this episode at: https://easystoriesinenglish.com/sisters/

Duration:00:45:05

#342 | Josef Stalin | The Grey Blur

2/16/2023
He was credited with defeating Hitler and industrialising Russia. But he was also a ruthless dictator who was responsible for tens of millions of deaths. In this episode, we explore the brutal life and legacy of "The Grey Blur". Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/stalin --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Duration:00:29:05