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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George Best is seen as one of the most naturally talented footballers ever, but off the pitch, he battled demons.
From his glittering career at Manchester United to his struggles with alcoholism, in this episode, we'll learn about the wild life of one of football's greats.
Episode • 29 August 2024 • 21m and 27s
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In this milestone episode, we will deviate from the usual style of weird and wonderful stories.
Instead, I'll take you behind the scenes of the podcast, share some never-before-revealed information, and tell you about an update to our programming schedule.
Introduction & Milestone CelebrationStarting the Podcast JourneyBehind the Scenes: Research & ProductionListener Demographics & Podcast GrowthExpanding Beyond the PodcastChanges to the Product...Episode • 22 August 2024 • 17m and 52s
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Some call it a miracle drug, others warn of its potentially damaging long-term effects on people and society.
In this episode, we'll look at the history of this drug, how it works, why it's popular, and what it reveals about American food and healthcare systems.
Episode • 15 August 2024 • 18m and
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The UK has a new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and Labour is back in power.
We discuss what this means for Britain, including Starmer's background, his proposed policies, and the challenges that lie ahead.
Episode • 8 August 2024 • 21m and 12s
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The Haitian Revolution is a story of extreme violence, hope, and human rights.
Learn how slaves in Saint-Domingue fought against brutal conditions and multiple European powers to establish the first free black-led nation in the world.
Episode • 1 August 2024 • 38m and 3s
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In this episode, we'll travel back to the 1990s and uncover the story of "Cool Britannia," a time when Britain experienced a cultural renaissance.
From Oasis to Tony Blair, The Spice Girls to Damien Hirst, we'll learn how politics, music, fashion, and art intertwined to create one of the most vibrant eras in recent British history.
Episode • 25 July 2024 • 18m and 40s
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JK Rowling, famous for Harry Potter, is now at the centre of a controversial debate on transgender rights.
We'll explore her views, why they've sparked so much outrage and support, and the impact on free speech laws in the UK.
Episode • 18 July 2024 • 20m and 2s
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John Stonehouse, a promising British politician, disappeared off the Miami coast.
Had he drowned in a swimming accident? Had he been eaten by sharks?
To everyone's surprise, he turned up in Australia a few weeks later with a new identity...
Episode • 11 July 2024 • 20m and 2s
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What's the difference between the North and the South of England?
And when does the "North" end and the "South" start?
In this episode, we'll explore these questions, and touch on differences in accents, lifestyles, and even what people call their evening meal.
Episode • 4 July 2024 • 21m and 55s
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Robert Fortune, a Scottish botanist, pulled off one of history's greatest acts of corporate espionage: stealing the secrets of tea production from China.
In this episode we'll explore his daring adventure, the fascinating world of 19th-century tea trade, and how his actions forever changed the global tea industry.
Episode • 27 June 2024 • 21m and 25s
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