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23 Minuten
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He was Britain's most famous hangman and was responsible for the executions of up to 600 prisoners.
In this episode, we'll explore the curious life of a man who ended people's lives for a living.
The unusual boyhood dream of Albert Pierrepoint
Executions running in the family
Capital punishment in the UK in the early 20th century
Becoming an assistant executioner and working with his uncle
Conducting his first execution
The "long drop"
Executing Nazi war criminals
Becoming a pub landlord
Why Albert Pierrepoint was so successful
Controversial hangings in the 1950s
Was he really a kind and gentle man?
Retiring from his job as an executioner
The beliefs of Albert Pierrepoint about capital punishment
Legacy in books, films & TV
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He was Britain's most famous hangman and was responsible for the executions of up to 600 prisoners.
In this episode, we'll explore the curious life of a man who ended people's lives for a living.
The unusual boyhood dream of Albert Pierrepoint
Executions running in the family
Capital punishment in the UK in the early 20th century
Becoming an assistant executioner and working with his uncle
Conducting his first execution
The "long drop"
Executing Nazi war criminals
Becoming a pub landlord
Why Albert Pierrepoint was so successful
Controversial hangings in the 1950s
Was he really a kind and gentle man?
Retiring from his job as an executioner
The beliefs of Albert Pierrepoint about capital punishment
Legacy in books, films & TV
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/albert-pierrepoint
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20 Minuten
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Part three of our three-part mini-series on The Atomic Bomb.
Ever since the atomic bomb was dropped, people have been asking whether it was actually necessary.
In this episode, we'll explore the arguments for and against the use of atomic weapons in World War II, and look at how this has changed the world we live in.
Recap of the journey to dropping the bombs on Hiroshima & Nagasaki
The American reasons for dropping the bomb
“It seems to be the most terrible thing ever discovered, but it can be made the most useful…”
Arguments against dropping the bomb on Hiroshima & Nagasaki
#1: Drop a demonstration bomb somewhere else
#2: Japan would have surrendered without a bomb
#3: The use of atomic weapons is ethically unacceptable
American counterarguments
The scientists who were against dropping the atomic bomb
Post-war theories about why the atomic bomb was used
Was Japan really close to surrendering?
Nuclear proliferation since 1945
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Part three of our three-part mini-series on The Atomic Bomb.
Ever since the atomic bomb was dropped, people have been asking whether it was actually necessary.
In this episode, we'll explore the arguments for and against the use of atomic weapons in World War II, and look at how this has changed the world we live in.
Recap of the journey to dropping the bombs on Hiroshima & Nagasaki
The American reasons for dropping the bomb
“It seems to be the most terrible thing ever discovered, but it can be made the most useful…”
Arguments against dropping the bomb on Hiroshima & Nagasaki
#1: Drop a demonstration bomb somewhere else
#2: Japan would have surrendered without a bomb
#3: The use of atomic weapons is ethically unacceptable
American counterarguments
The scientists who were against dropping the atomic bomb
Post-war theories about why the atomic bomb was used
Was Japan really close to surrendering?
Nuclear proliferation since 1945
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/atomic-bomb-aftermath
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19 Minuten
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Part one of this three-part mini-series on The Atomic Bomb.
In this episode, we explore the discovery of nuclear fission, the key scientists involved, The Manhattan Project and the race to develop a functioning atomic bomb.
Early ideas about atomism
Modern atomic theory in the 19th and 20th centuries
The discovery of nuclear fission
War breaks out in Europe
Einstein and Szilárd's letter to President Roosevelt
The Manhattan Project
The first atomic test in Nevada
“Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds”
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Part one of this three-part mini-series on The Atomic Bomb.
In this episode, we explore the discovery of nuclear fission, the key scientists involved, The Manhattan Project and the race to develop a functioning atomic bomb.
Early ideas about atomism
Modern atomic theory in the 19th and 20th centuries
The discovery of nuclear fission
War breaks out in Europe
Einstein and Szilárd's letter to President Roosevelt
The Manhattan Project
The first atomic test in Nevada
“Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds”
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/manhattan-project
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24 Minuten
The Speaking Challenge - Starts 28th September - https://dripl.ink/1l2uE
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It has gone from luxury to necessity, and there are over 2 billion air conditioning units in the world today.
In this episode, we'll take a look at how air conditioning got started, why people didn't mind being hot in the past, and what the true cost of staying cool might be for future generations.
Staying cool is nothing new: Romans & Egyptian methods
Ding Huan & the rotating fan
Why people were afraid of creating cold artificially
How the Dutch magician Cornelis Drebbel tricked King James I in 1620
Benjamin Franklin getting sweaty one July in Philadelphia
Primitive air conditioning by pumping air over ice
Did people actually mind that there was no air conditioning?
Willis H. Carrier & the first air conditioning unit
Convincing the US public that it was something they needed
1920s sweaty American cinemas
Spending $600,000 on an air conditioning unit in 1932
The boom of air conditioning in the US
How many households around the world have air conditioning in 2021?
The impact of air conditioning: the good, the bad & the unexpected
Environmental impact of air conditioning
Future of air conditioning in the developing world
New air conditioning technologies: high & low tech
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It has gone from luxury to necessity, and there are over 2 billion air conditioning units in the world today.
In this episode, we'll take a look at how air conditioning got started, why people didn't mind being hot in the past, and what the true cost of staying cool might be for future generations.
Staying cool is nothing new: Romans & Egyptian methods
Ding Huan & the rotating fan
Why people were afraid of creating cold artificially
How the Dutch magician Cornelis Drebbel tricked King James I in 1620
Benjamin Franklin getting sweaty one July in Philadelphia
Primitive air conditioning by pumping air over ice
Did people actually mind that there was no air conditioning?
Willis H. Carrier & the first air conditioning unit
Convincing the US public that it was something they needed
1920s sweaty American cinemas
Spending $600,000 on an air conditioning unit in 1932
The boom of air conditioning in the US
How many households around the world have air conditioning in 2021?
The impact of air conditioning: the good, the bad & the unexpected
Environmental impact of air conditioning
Future of air conditioning in the developing world
New air conditioning technologies: high & low tech
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/air-conditioning
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23 Minuten
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He is the world's highest-paid podcaster, and his podcast was acquired by Spotify for a reported $200 million in 2020.
But who actually is Joe Rogan, and what does this deal mean for independent podcasts?
Introduction to Spotify
A time when you couldn't listen to podcasts on Spotify
How Spotify works (as a business)
The business model of most podcasts
The Joe Rogan Experience podcast
Who is Joe Rogan?
Why Spotify decided to buy the Joe Rogan Experience
The commentator's opinion of the acquisition
Controversies of the Joe Rogan Experience
The Platform vs. Publisher debate
The future of independent podcasters & Spotify
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He is the world's highest-paid podcaster, and his podcast was acquired by Spotify for a reported $200 million in 2020.
But who actually is Joe Rogan, and what does this deal mean for independent podcasts?
Introduction to Spotify
A time when you couldn't listen to podcasts on Spotify
How Spotify works (as a business)
The business model of most podcasts
The Joe Rogan Experience podcast
Who is Joe Rogan?
Why Spotify decided to buy the Joe Rogan Experience
The commentator's opinion of the acquisition
Controversies of the Joe Rogan Experience
The Platform vs. Publisher debate
The future of independent podcasters & Spotify
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21 Minuten
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It is one of London's most famous tourist attractions, and it has an amazing history that not all tourists are aware of.
In this episode, we'll explore the bloody but fascinating history of London's oldest standing building.
The arrival of William The Conqueror in 1066
How The Tower of London was built
What The Tower of London was used for in the Middle Ages
The country's most famous prison
"Being sent to The Tower"
Famous people who were executed at The Tower of London
The Beefeaters of The Tower of London
The Tower of London as a zoo
The Royal Mint
The first prisoner to escape from The Tower of London
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It is one of London's most famous tourist attractions, and it has an amazing history that not all tourists are aware of.
In this episode, we'll explore the bloody but fascinating history of London's oldest standing building.
The arrival of William The Conqueror in 1066
How The Tower of London was built
What The Tower of London was used for in the Middle Ages
The country's most famous prison
"Being sent to The Tower"
Famous people who were executed at The Tower of London
The Beefeaters of The Tower of London
The Tower of London as a zoo
The Royal Mint
The first prisoner to escape from The Tower of London
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24 Minuten
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Since the collapse of the USSR, London has become the city of choice for Russian oligarchs.
In this episode, we'll explore how the UK's capital welcomed Russian money and why London became nicknamed "Londongrad".
Roman Abramovich buys Chelsea
Definition of "oligarch"
Why was London the destination of choice for Russian oligarchs?
London's cultural appeal
The English legal system
The English libel laws
London as a financial hub
Company ownership in the UK
The "Golden Visa" scheme
Links between Russian oligarchs and British politics
Evgeny Lebedev becomes "Baron Lebedev"
London doesn't ask questions about the origin of money
The Russian invasion of Ukraine
The future of "Londongrad"
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Since the collapse of the USSR, London has become the city of choice for Russian oligarchs.
In this episode, we'll explore how the UK's capital welcomed Russian money and why London became nicknamed "Londongrad".
Roman Abramovich buys Chelsea
Definition of "oligarch"
Why was London the destination of choice for Russian oligarchs?
London's cultural appeal
The English legal system
The English libel laws
London as a financial hub
Company ownership in the UK
The "Golden Visa" scheme
Links between Russian oligarchs and British politics
Evgeny Lebedev becomes "Baron Lebedev"
London doesn't ask questions about the origin of money
The Russian invasion of Ukraine
The future of "Londongrad"
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23 Minuten
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Despite only educating 1% of the population Oxford and Cambridge University have a tight grip over everything from UK politics to business.
In this episode, we look at what life at Oxbridge is like, why graduates often go on to such powerful positions, and see what these two universities have been doing to improve access to disadvantaged children.
Global rankings of Oxford & Cambridge university
Influence and power of Oxbridge
How Oxbridge is divided (the "college" system)
How much students at Oxbridge need to work
The most prestigious of the Oxbridge colleges
Christ Church Oxford: the college that has produced 13 Prime Ministers
Trinity College Cambridge: the college that has produced 34 Nobel prize winners
Famous alumni of Oxbridge
Why are graduates of Oxbridge so successful?
Is access to Oxbridge fair?
Private schools & Oxbridge
Getting into Oxbridge vs. American universities
The Varsity Blues scandal
Curiosities of Oxbridge: Harry Potter, a library with 13 million books, the head of Oliver Cromwell and a tortoise race
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Despite only educating 1% of the population Oxford and Cambridge University have a tight grip over everything from UK politics to business.
In this episode, we look at what life at Oxbridge is like, why graduates often go on to such powerful positions, and see what these two universities have been doing to improve access to disadvantaged children.
Global rankings of Oxford & Cambridge university
Influence and power of Oxbridge
How Oxbridge is divided (the "college" system)
How much students at Oxbridge need to work
The most prestigious of the Oxbridge colleges
Christ Church Oxford: the college that has produced 13 Prime Ministers
Trinity College Cambridge: the college that has produced 34 Nobel prize winners
Famous alumni of Oxbridge
Why are graduates of Oxbridge so successful?
Is access to Oxbridge fair?
Private schools & Oxbridge
Getting into Oxbridge vs. American universities
The Varsity Blues scandal
Curiosities of Oxbridge: Harry Potter, a library with 13 million books, the head of Oliver Cromwell and a tortoise race
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23 Minuten
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The 20th century saw the creation of world-famous luxury fashion houses.
In this episode, we'll explore the stories of Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Versace, and look at how they changed what we wear.
The first fashion designer: Charles Frederick Worth
The concept of "off the peg" clothes
Coco Chanel
Chanel & The Duke of Westminster
The founding of Gucci
The role of sanctions on Italy
The later life of the Gucci family
Christian Dior - designing in post-war Paris
"This is a new look"
Gianni Versace
Versace's approach to using celebrities
"Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Aldo Gucci
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The 20th century saw the creation of world-famous luxury fashion houses.
In this episode, we'll explore the stories of Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Versace, and look at how they changed what we wear.
The first fashion designer: Charles Frederick Worth
The concept of "off the peg" clothes
Coco Chanel
Chanel & The Duke of Westminster
The founding of Gucci
The role of sanctions on Italy
The later life of the Gucci family
Christian Dior - designing in post-war Paris
"This is a new look"
Gianni Versace
Versace's approach to using celebrities
"Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Aldo Gucci
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24 Minuten
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It was meant to be a simple space mission to the moon, but 56 hours into the flight tragedy struck.
In this episode, we'll learn how three astronauts managed to use teamwork and quick thinking to escape death and return to Earth alive.
Background to the Apollo programme
The objective of the Apollo 13 mission
The pilots of the Apollo 13 mission
The three parts of the Apollo 13 spacecraft
The importance of ground control at Houston
The uneventful first 56 hours of the mission
A piece of routine maintenance goes wrong
"Houston, we've had a problem"
What actually went wrong?
Losing all power and being 330,000 km away from Earth
How quick thinking turned this lunar mission into a rescue mission
Figuring out the path back
Conserving oxygen and water and going around the moon
Fixing the spacecraft to avoid getting carbon dioxide poisoning
Returning to Earth
The legacy of Apollo 13
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It was meant to be a simple space mission to the moon, but 56 hours into the flight tragedy struck.
In this episode, we'll learn how three astronauts managed to use teamwork and quick thinking to escape death and return to Earth alive.
Background to the Apollo programme
The objective of the Apollo 13 mission
The pilots of the Apollo 13 mission
The three parts of the Apollo 13 spacecraft
The importance of ground control at Houston
The uneventful first 56 hours of the mission
A piece of routine maintenance goes wrong
"Houston, we've had a problem"
What actually went wrong?
Losing all power and being 330,000 km away from Earth
How quick thinking turned this lunar mission into a rescue mission
Figuring out the path back
Conserving oxygen and water and going around the moon
Fixing the spacecraft to avoid getting carbon dioxide poisoning
Returning to Earth
The legacy of Apollo 13
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/apollo-13
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21 Minuten
The Speaking Challenge - Starts 28th September - https://dripl.ink/1l2uE
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He was the Victorian era's most famous social writer, and his novels were loved by everyone from Queen Victoria to street children.
In this episode we'll learn about Charles Dickens shone a light on the injustices of 19th century Britain and invented the modern idea of Christmas.
Definition of "inimitable"
The early life of Charles Dickens
His early experience with grinding poverty
Becoming a legal clerk and then reporting on parliamentary debates
His talent for writing sketches
His first book: The Pickwick Papers
The serial publication style of Charles Dickens
The private life of Charles Dickens
His vast literary output
The social activism of Charles Dickens
Going on tour in his later years
The fame of Charles Dickens
His universal appeal
Charles Dickens & the modern idea of Christmas
The legacy of Charles Dickens
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/charles-dickens
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He was the Victorian era's most famous social writer, and his novels were loved by everyone from Queen Victoria to street children.
In this episode we'll learn about Charles Dickens shone a light on the injustices of 19th century Britain and invented the modern idea of Christmas.
Definition of "inimitable"
The early life of Charles Dickens
His early experience with grinding poverty
Becoming a legal clerk and then reporting on parliamentary debates
His talent for writing sketches
His first book: The Pickwick Papers
The serial publication style of Charles Dickens
The private life of Charles Dickens
His vast literary output
The social activism of Charles Dickens
Going on tour in his later years
The fame of Charles Dickens
His universal appeal
Charles Dickens & the modern idea of Christmas
The legacy of Charles Dickens
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/charles-dickens
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27 Minuten
The Speaking Challenge - Starts 28th September - https://dripl.ink/1l2uE
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He was the peasant who went from a village in Siberia to the centre of the Russian imperial court, befriending the Tsar and Tsarina, and playing a role in the downfall of Russia’s longest-serving dynasty, The Romanovs.
In this episode, we'll learn about the unlikely but fascinating life of Grigori Rasputin.
Russia in 1900
Overview of the fall of the Romanov Dynasty
The early life of Grigory Yefimovich Novykh ("Rasputin")
Discovering the "Khylsts" and “sinning to drive out sin”
Earning the nickname of "The Mad Monk"
Rasputin's personal hygiene (or lack of)
Curing the Tsar's son, Alexei
Securing a place within the imperial family
Rasputin's relationship with the Tsarina, Alexandra
An assassination attempt by a noseless peasant
The plot to kill Rasputin
The (very long) murder of Rasputin
Russia after Rasputin's death
The legacy (and importance) of Grigori Rasputin on Russian history
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/rasputin
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He was the peasant who went from a village in Siberia to the centre of the Russian imperial court, befriending the Tsar and Tsarina, and playing a role in the downfall of Russia’s longest-serving dynasty, The Romanovs.
In this episode, we'll learn about the unlikely but fascinating life of Grigori Rasputin.
Russia in 1900
Overview of the fall of the Romanov Dynasty
The early life of Grigory Yefimovich Novykh ("Rasputin")
Discovering the "Khylsts" and “sinning to drive out sin”
Earning the nickname of "The Mad Monk"
Rasputin's personal hygiene (or lack of)
Curing the Tsar's son, Alexei
Securing a place within the imperial family
Rasputin's relationship with the Tsarina, Alexandra
An assassination attempt by a noseless peasant
The plot to kill Rasputin
The (very long) murder of Rasputin
Russia after Rasputin's death
The legacy (and importance) of Grigori Rasputin on Russian history
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/rasputin
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21 Minuten
The Speaking Challenge - Starts 28th September - https://dripl.ink/1l2uE
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It is one of the most influential cities in the United States but has recently been accused of falling into disrepair, with rising homelessness and open drug dealing.
In this episode, we'll look at what is happening in San Francisco, what has caused this, who and what is thought to be responisble, and what is being done to change it.
The mothers' billboards: “Unfortunately, we’re just as famous for our dirt-cheap fentanyl”
A brief history of San Francisco
The tech boom contributes to an increase in house prices
San Francisco's growing homeless population
Drug use and petty crime
The election of Chesa Boudin
Chesa Boudin's personal experience with imprisonment
Proposition 47: The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act
Theories about the causes of San Francisco's decline
The San Francisco budget: more per capita than any other US city
The use of fentanyl in San Francisco
The recall Chesa Boudin campaign
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/san-francisco
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It is one of the most influential cities in the United States but has recently been accused of falling into disrepair, with rising homelessness and open drug dealing.
In this episode, we'll look at what is happening in San Francisco, what has caused this, who and what is thought to be responisble, and what is being done to change it.
The mothers' billboards: “Unfortunately, we’re just as famous for our dirt-cheap fentanyl”
A brief history of San Francisco
The tech boom contributes to an increase in house prices
San Francisco's growing homeless population
Drug use and petty crime
The election of Chesa Boudin
Chesa Boudin's personal experience with imprisonment
Proposition 47: The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act
Theories about the causes of San Francisco's decline
The San Francisco budget: more per capita than any other US city
The use of fentanyl in San Francisco
The recall Chesa Boudin campaign
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/san-francisco
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14 Minuten
The Speaking Challenge - Starts 28th September - https://dripl.ink/1l2uE
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An interview with Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English.
We discuss why learners should focus on "connection, not perfection", why this can be difficult for people, and Lindsay gives three practical tips on what you can do about this.
What is All Ears English?
What does "Connection Not Perfection" mean?
Where does the idea of Connection Not Perfection come from?
What is the problem with perfectionism?
How does this apply to language learners?
3 practical tips that learners can use to better "connect" with English
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/all-ears-english-interview
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An interview with Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English.
We discuss why learners should focus on "connection, not perfection", why this can be difficult for people, and Lindsay gives three practical tips on what you can do about this.
What is All Ears English?
What does "Connection Not Perfection" mean?
Where does the idea of Connection Not Perfection come from?
What is the problem with perfectionism?
How does this apply to language learners?
3 practical tips that learners can use to better "connect" with English
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/all-ears-english-interview
Listen to the All Ears English podcast: https://podfollow.com/all-ears-english-podcast
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24 Minuten
The Speaking Challenge - Starts 28th September - https://dripl.ink/1l2uE
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He was a famous organised criminal known for his superior mathematical skills.
In this episode, we'll learn how Meyer Lansky took the American criminal underworld by storm, built an empire and managed to evade the authorities.
The early life of Meyer Lansky
Befriending Bugsy Siegel & Lucky Luciano
The relationship between the Jewish & Italian mobs
The mob & The Prohibition Era
The Atlantic City Conference & the United Crime Syndicate
The end of Prohibition & starting in the casino business
Getting a reputation for "honesty"
Moving to Florida and setting up casinos
His relationship with Batista in Cuba
Las Vegas & the Flamingo Hotel
Returning to Cuba & The Havana Conference
Fidel Castro takes power and Lansky loses everything
His last years
Where did all the money go?
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/meyer-lansky
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He was a famous organised criminal known for his superior mathematical skills.
In this episode, we'll learn how Meyer Lansky took the American criminal underworld by storm, built an empire and managed to evade the authorities.
The early life of Meyer Lansky
Befriending Bugsy Siegel & Lucky Luciano
The relationship between the Jewish & Italian mobs
The mob & The Prohibition Era
The Atlantic City Conference & the United Crime Syndicate
The end of Prohibition & starting in the casino business
Getting a reputation for "honesty"
Moving to Florida and setting up casinos
His relationship with Batista in Cuba
Las Vegas & the Flamingo Hotel
Returning to Cuba & The Havana Conference
Fidel Castro takes power and Lansky loses everything
His last years
Where did all the money go?
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/meyer-lansky
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