English Learning for Curious Minds

 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.   The early history of milk drinking Why people are stopping drinking milk The growth of raw milk The state of milk in 2023 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

 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.  Sepp Blatter & North Korea  The early history of football The founding of FIFA Culture of corruption FIFA scandals How does FIFA choose what country hosts a World Cup? Accepting bribes to give South Africa the World Cup The 2010 decision to award the World Cup to Russia and Qatar The man at the top: Sepp Blatter  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

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

 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.   Tabloids & Oscar Wilde What is a tabloid? The early history of tabloids The difference in reporting style between tabloids & broadsheets Gossip in British tabloids Phone hacking The future of British tabloids The digital transition of British tabloids  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

 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.  The Murder of Giuseppe Masseria Italian History Migrational context Early criminal gangs The Castellammarese War The formation of “The Commission”  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

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: Go to Pioneers Of the Continuum on your podcast app (https://link.chtbl.com/pioneers) Subscribe, follow or leave a review (5x your chance of winning by leaving a review) Take a screenshot Send it to pioneers@leonardoenglish.com That's it! Everyone who takes part in this competition will also receive a special surprise...

 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.  Do people really say, “It’s raining cats and dogs”? Alastair vs Kris The four types of idioms Do categories of idioms matter? How native speakers decide to use an idiom The two real categories of idioms that matter How to think about idioms in English Alastair vs Kris (the verdict) 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

 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.   The Trial of Anna Sorokin Anna Delvey arrives in New York City The trip to the Venice Biennale The Anna Delvey Foundation Life at 11 Howard Anna & Neff The warning signs start Things start to go wrong The trip to Marrakech Who really was Anna Delvey? 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

 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.  Celebrities post on Instagram Background to The Fyre Festival Celebrity endorsements The marketing of the Fyre Festival Running out of money Arriving at Fyre Festival The fallout of the Fyre Festival 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

 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.  An early morning on Poker Island Introduction to Malta The early history of online gambling in Malta Online gambling regulation in Malta Scandinavians flock to Malta Where does the money go in online casinos? How online casinos make money Impact on Malta Impact on Malta’s reputation The future of online gambling in Malta 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

 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.  The three distinct phases of the KKK Phase I - The Reconstruction Phase II - the 1920s revival Phase III - 1960s civil rights The Ku Klux Klan in the modern day 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

 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.  The evening of 7th November 1974 The early life of Lord Lucan His life as a wealthy aristocrat Lord Lucan’s gambling addiction His deteriorating marriage Sandra Rivett: the nanny The murder The disappearance of Lord Lucan Sightings and theories about what happened Parallels with Cluedo 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

 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.  The assassination of JFK The early life of Lee Harvey Oswald Joining the US Marines Developing left-wing views Leaving for the Soviet Union Returning to the USA Buying the gun and having a test run Preparation for the assassination The assassination of JFK Why did he do it? The death of Lee Harvey Oswald JFK conspiracy theories 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

 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.  The early history of cocktails Fredric Tudor - “The Ice King” Cocktail #1: The Margarita Cocktail #2: The Bloody Mary Cocktail #3: The Sidecar Cocktail #4: The Singapore Sling Cocktail #5: The White Russian Cocktail #6: The Screwdriver  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

 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.  Kim Philby realises their cover is blown Recap of parts one and two The alcoholic downfall of The Cambridge Five Burgess & Maclean’s defection to the USSR The confession of Kim Philby The defection of Kim Philby The life of Burgess & Maclean in the USSR How many double agents were there? Why they got away with it for so long 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

 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.  The recruitment of Kim Philby Background to The Cambridge Five Life at Cambridge University The political climate of the 1930s Arnold Deutsch: Soviet Recruiter The first jobs of The Cambridge Five  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

 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.  The last hours of Adolf Hitler  The early life of Adolf Hitler  Moving to Munich Serving in the First World War The politics of Adolf Hitler The Beer Hall Putsch Writing Mein Kampf The death of Angela Raubal Hitler seizes power Getting ready for war The Third Reich Assassination attempts Hitler’s reported opiate use  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

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/

 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".  The capture of Yakov Dzughashvili, Stalin's son The early life of Josef Stalin His radicalisation Where does the name “Stalin” come from? The 1917 Revolution The death of Vladimir Lenin Stalin’s industrial plans The purges Stalin in World War II The defeat of Nazism The drawing of The Iron Curtain The death of Josef Stalin   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

 She seized power from her weak husband and would go down in history as a strong and powerful Empress. In this episode, we look at how Catherine The Great managed it, and how she was a victim of terrible double standards against women.  The arrival of a 14-year-old princess The early life & character of Catherine the Great Her relationship with her husband, Peter Her miscarriages & the birth of Paul Taking steps to ensure her own protection The death of Empress Elizabeth The coup & overthrowing of Peter Becoming empress of Russia Leading the country & national reforms Her attempts to reform serfdom The Pugachev revolt Expanding Russian territories The lovers of Catherine I (and inherent sexism) The tater reforms of Catherine I The death and legacy of Catherine I  Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/catherine-the-great ---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