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English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners.

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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

    #456 | Fredric Tudor | The Ice King

    #456 | Fredric Tudor | The Ice King

     
    In this episode, we'll explore the story of Fredric Tudor, the man who revolutionised the global ice transportation market in the 19th century.
     
    We'll learn about Tudor's bold vision, his struggles, the enduring legacy he left behind, and why he fully deserves the name of "The Ice King".
     


    Frederic Tudor, "The Ice King"
    The invention of the global ice transportation market
    Challenges of transporting ice
    From Boston to the Caribbean and India
    Technological advances in ice transportation
    Importance of insulation and ventilation
    Monopolies in Martinique & Calcutta
    Competition and technological developments
    Legacy of Fredric Tudor
    Ice industry in decline due to artificial ice plants



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    • 22 min
    #454 | The Future of Fertility

    #454 | The Future of Fertility

     
    In part three of our mini-series on fertility, we'll explore the intriguing world of future fertility possibilities.
     
    From creating eggs out of skin cells to the concept of artificial wombs, we'll explore the groundbreaking technologies that could revolutionise how we reproduce.
     


    IVF: In vitro fertilisation
    Future of fertility technology
    IVG: In-vitro gametogenesis
    Artificial wombs for premature babies
    Implications for single-sex couples
    Ethical concerns about technology
    End of traditional reproduction?
    Implications for society
    Book "The End of Sex"



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    • 19 min
    #452 | The World’s Shrinking Population

    #452 | The World’s Shrinking Population

     
    In part one of a three-part mini-series, we'll look at the global trend of shrinking populations and what it signifies for the future.  
    Is the world's population really in decline, what are the reasons for this, and what does it mean for the world? 
    Global population trends and downward fertility rates Demographic shifts and the replacement rate for stability Factors influencing declining birth rates globally Increasing gender equality and delayed childbearing Cost of raising children and economic implications Decreasing optimism and focus on convenience affect birth rates Global population decline and potential consequences National strategies to counter population decline Challenges in incentivising more childbirth Technological solutions and environmental implications Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/shrinking-population

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    • 23 min
    #450 | The 1978 World Cup in Argentina

    #450 | The 1978 World Cup in Argentina

     
    In this episode, we'll learn about the dramatic story behind the controversial 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina.
     
    From political corruption to unexplained favours, we'll explore what has come to be called the "Dirtiest World Cup in History".
     


    1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina
    Dirty tactics off the pitch
    Brutal military dictatorship backdrop
    Political influence on the games
    Allegations of bribery and corruption
    Controversies around hosting the cup
    Victory marred by suspicions
    Notable protests and criticisms
    Unfair advantage allegations in matches
    Legacy of the "Dirtiest World Cup in History"



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    • 20 min
    #448 | Modern Slavery

    #448 | Modern Slavery

     
    In the final part of our mini-series on slavery, we'll explore the unsettling reality of modern slavery, exploring its prevalence and forms in our world today.
     
    From deceptive promises to exploitation and control, we uncover how slavery lurks in the shadows, but there are more slaves in the modern world than at any point in human history.
     


    Growth and abolition of historical slavery
    Overview of modern slavery
    Statistics on modern slavery
    Prevalence and hotspots of modern slavery
    Categories of modern slaves
    Causes of thriving modern slavery
    Illustrative example of modern slavery in Malta
    Legal frameworks against modern slavery
    Adaptation of slavery through the ages



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    • 19 min
    #446 | Slavery In The Ancient World

    #446 | Slavery In The Ancient World

     
    In part one of a three-part series on slavery, we'll explore the role of slavery in the ancient world.
     
    We'll explore how slaves were treated legally, some moral objections to slavery, and how forced labour powered many ancient civilisations we look up to.
     


    Legal codes regarding slaves
    Different ways people became slaves
    Role of philosophy in justifying slavery
    Varied tasks of ancient slaves
    Female slaves' dual role
    The economic significance of slaves
    The absence of opposition to slavery
    Comparison to modern societal norms
    Evolution of slavery post Ancient Rome



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    • 19 min

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