Best Intermediate Unit Podcasts (2025)

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MrBeast & The Global Water Crisis (English Learning for Curious Minds) 23:54

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This is a podcast feed swap with the amazing English Learning for Curious Mind Podcast Is there a global water crisis, and what happens when the world’s most popular YouTuber, MrBeast, builds 100 wells across Africa? In this episode, we explore some of the reasons why billions of people around the world still don't have access to clean water, and l…

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354. What is Gerrymandering? And Other Useful Political Terms! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 20:15

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In today’s episode, I am going to talk about a very interesting political topic: gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is when politicians create voting districts in a way that gives one political party an advantage over the others. This topic is incredibly relevant right now, and constantly in the news in the USA. This year, Texas and some other US state…

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353. Marie Curie: The Greatest Scientist of All Time? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 18:21

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Try Lingoda with code 20THINKING for 20€ off. ⁠ https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust Today, we’re diving into the fascinating life of MarieSkłodowska Curie. Was she the greatest scientist ever? Well… maybe! She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the onlyperson to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields, and a truepioneer in the…

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352. What is the United Nations Security Council? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 20:36

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Try Lingoda with code 20THINKING for 20€ off. https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust In recent weeks the United Nations Security Council has met to discuss Israel’s planned military expansion in Gaza, to reject the creation of a rival government in Sudan, and hear reports of conflicts in Yemen, Syria, and at the Thailand/Cambodia border. The Securi…

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351. History of Istanbul! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 20:10

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Which city has been the capital of three different empires? Which city is located on two continents at the same time? And which city has been known throughout history by three very different names, including Byzantium and Constantinople? The answer, of course, is Istanbul. Today, we’re going to explore the fascinating history of this city. For over…

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Arabic Vocab Builder S1 #174 - Social Media 2:57

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learn essential vocabulary for discussing social mediaBy ArabicPod101.com

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350. The Ship of Theseus: What Makes Something Truly the Same? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 17:55

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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/think85⁠⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! What makes something the same object over time, even if all of its parts are replaced? This might sound like a strange question, but it’s one of the oldest and most interesting puzzles in philosophy. And we still ask similar questions a…

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349. How to Become an Expert in English (or Anything Else!) (English Vocabulary Lesson) 22:37

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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/think85⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! What does it really take to become an expert English speaker? How do some people reach such a high level of fluency, while others seem to struggle for years without much progress? Is it talent? Luck? Or something else? Recently, I rewatch…

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348. What is Universal Basic Income? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 22:28

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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/think85⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Today we are going to look at an interesting and often controversial idea: Universal Basic Income, or UBI for short. Let me ask you a question: What if the government gave everyone free money, no strings attached? No matter who you are, w…

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Breaking Down Walls: How Every Teacher Can Support Student Literacy with Dr. Dickey 24:11

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Dr. Donyall Dickey delivers a powerful message about America's literacy crisis while offering clear, practical solutions educators can implement immediately. Donyall D. Dickey, Ed.D. is a nationally recognized authority on curriculum, instruction, organizational development, and the administration of schools As founder and CEO of Educational Epipha…

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347. Stoicism, Existentialism, and More...: Philosophy for Frustrated English Learners! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 21:30

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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/think85 Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! You’re studying every day… but you feel stuck. You forget vocabulary. You hesitate to speak. And you start to wonder… “Why am I even doing this?” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many English learners experience frustration, bored…

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Intermediate S1 #6 - Talking About An Accident in Arabic, Part 2 13:16

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learn how to use vowel past-tense verbs when speaking about an accident that happened to you or to a friend, and how to negate those verbsBy ArabicPod101.com

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346. History of New York! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 18:19

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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/think85⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Today, we are going to talk about the history of New York city. New York is one of the most famous cities in the world. Its history is interesting and important, and I think also relevant for people learning English. Why? Because by learn…

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Arabic Vocab Builder S1 #19 - Thanksgiving Day in the United States 3:57

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learn words and phrases for Thanksgiving DayBy ArabicPod101.com

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345. How To Immerse Yourself in English in 2025? (English Learning Podcast) 17:07

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Have you ever heard the word immersion? In language learning, immersion means surrounding yourself with English in your daily life. Instead of only studying from textbooks, you try to listen, read, speak, and think in English as much as possible. It’s a popular and powerful method to improve quickly and naturally. I first talked about language imme…

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Throwback Thursday #15 - Revolution Day July 23 3:25

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learn all about Revolution Day, which falls on July 23By ArabicPod101.com

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344. What is Survivorship Bias? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 22:10

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TRY LINGODA TODAY - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingJuly⁠ $25 Lingoda Discount when you use the code THINKINGJULY - ⁠https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingJuly Today, I want to talk about a bias that affects how we think about success. It’s called survivorship bias, and it might be the reason you’re feeling discouraged, unmotivated, or frustrated with yo…

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Survival Phrases Season 2 S2 #44 - Do You Have an English Guide? 5:49

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learn about a high-frequency phraseBy ArabicPod101.com

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343. What is the World’s Oldest Country? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 19:26

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TRY LINGODA TODAY - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingJuly $25 Lingoda Discount when you use the code THINKINGJULY - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingJuly What is the world's oldest country? This question is not as easy to answer as you might think. We need to discuss what a country actually is, the differences between empires, civilisations, and coun…

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Arabic Vocab Builder S1 #77 - Happy New Year! Words & Phrases for the New Year! 3:45

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learn words and phrases for New Year’s DayBy ArabicPod101.com

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The Human Side of Math Classrooms: Beyond Right Answers with Chase Orton 21:25

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Chase Orton shares his vision for transforming math education by shifting teacher identity from content deliverers to "cultural stewards" of students' mathematical stories. He advocates for embracing imperfection while continuously growing, focusing on human connections rather than test scores, and creating classrooms where mistakes are valuable le…

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342. History of London (English Vocabulary Lesson) 20:09

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London is one of the most famous cities in the world. It is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is a financial centre. An entertainment centre. A culture centre. An academic and educational centre. But how much do you know about the city’s history? Today, we are going to go on an historical journey from the Roman invasion of the island of Britain…

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Arabic Vocab Builder S1 #136 - Hygiene 4:42

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learn essential vocabulary useful for hygieneBy ArabicPod101.com

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What Happens When You Stop Studying English? - Subordinating Conjunction (English Grammar Lesson) 20:22

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GRAMMAR STUDY PACK - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish/shop⁠ Peter's Grammar Workshop (⁠⁠Use code FIRST-GRAMMAR for a free class⁠) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peter-english.com/grammar-workshop⁠⁠⁠ What happens when you stop studying English? I’m sure many of you have thought about this before. Will your English get worse? Will you still be able t…

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The Future Speaks: Voices for Education Take Action in 2025 13:21

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Three high school students from Lower Moreland share their experiences participating in Voices for Education, a new MCIU student program connecting students directly with state legislators to discuss educational policy and advocacy. Voices for Education is looking to expand our reach next year as we work to empower student advocates and connect the…

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341. History of YouTube! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 23:04

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Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH⁠⁠ Get exclusive ELSA discounts: ⁠⁠https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85⁠ YouTube is now 20 years old! It was officially launched back in 2005, and over the past two decades it has completely transformed the …

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Rethinking Math Pathways: Beyond the Calculus Express with Josh Recio 21:37

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Josh Recio from the UT Charles A. Dana Center challenges the mathematical status quo by advocating for quantitative reasoning courses as equally valuable to the traditional calculus pathway. His work with the Dana Center's Launch Years Initiative aims to provide students with math courses aligned to their future careers, emphasizing numeracy, mathe…

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340. Winston Churchill: Hero or Villain? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 19:05

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Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: ⁠https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH⁠ Get exclusive ELSA discounts: ⁠https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Have you ever heard the phrase, “History is written by the victors?” It suggests that the people who win wars and lead countries often con…

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Censorship, Misinformation, and the Future of Free Speech: Paired Conjunctions (English Grammar Lesson) 19:34

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Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: ⁠https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH⁠ Get exclusive ELSA discounts: ⁠https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85⁠ Peter's Grammar Workshop (⁠Use code FIRST-GRAMMAR for a free class) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peter-english.com/grammar-workshop⁠⁠ In many countrie…

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Arabic Vocab Builder S1 #1 - What Is Your Language Learning Goal for the Month? 4:44

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learn words and phrases about a language learning goalBy ArabicPod101.com

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339. Pluto: What is a Planet? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 19:00

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Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 How many planets are in our solar system? Is it eight… or nine? For a long time, children around the world were taught that our solar system …

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Beyond the Schedule: The Hidden Magic of Classroom Organization with Wendy Moran and Aimee Siravo 24:02

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In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Moran, Director of Consultative Services, and Aimee Siravo, Assistant Director of Consultative Services at The Timothy School, to explore Structured Teaching for supporting students with autism. Wendy and Aimee break down what Structured Teaching is, how it aligns with the characteristics of autism, and why e…

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338. History of Nagasaki: From Christianity to Atomic Bombs! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 18:36

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Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 A few weeks ago, I took a trip to the southern Japanese city of Nagasaki. Nagasaki is an incredible place with a lot of fascinating history. …

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337. Isaac Newton: The Greatest Scientific Mind of All Time? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 21:13

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Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to explore the life, work…

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Arabic Vocab Builder S1 #196 - Camping: Common Terms 3:24

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learn essential vocabulary for goiong campingBy ArabicPod101.com

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"I've Got Your Back": How Pottsgrove Students are Leading Mental Health Conversations 21:08

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Discover how Aevidum, meaning “I’ve got your back,” empowers students to lead the charge against mental health stigma. At Pottsgrove High School, this peer-driven movement has grown into the school’s largest student club by equipping teens with the tools to support one another without feeling overwhelmed. Hear how Aevidum’s student-led model, signa…

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336. Who Am I? The Story of Thinking in English (English Vocabulary Lesson) 25:41

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Use code THINKING35 for up to 35% Off Lingoda Flex! Or click this link https://try.lingoda.com/thinking35 Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.c…

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Should Companies Let Employees Work from Home? - Causative Grammar (English Grammar Lesson) 14:48

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Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Peter's Grammar Workshop (Use code FIRST-GRAMMAR for a free class) - 7th May Causative Grammar - https://peter-english.com/grammar-workshop S…

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335. The Most Important Moment in British History? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 23:16

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Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 What was the most important moment in English history? What event had the biggest consequences and most influential impact? Today I want to l…

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Arabic Vocab Builder S1 #184 - The Legal System: Common Terms 4:03

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learn essential vocabulary and common terms related to legal systemBy ArabicPod101.com

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Beyond Behavior: The CLM Journey to Classroom Transformation 19:22

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The Competent Learner Model (CLM) is revolutionizing autistic support classrooms by integrating behavioral analysis throughout the day instead of requiring separate intervention times. In this episode, teachers and behavior analysts from Pennsbury School District share their three-year implementation journey with MCIU Project Consultants Kari Kessl…

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334. High-Context vs. Low-Context Cultures: Why Context Matters in English Learning (English Vocabulary Lesson) 25:32

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Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Recently, I have been thinking a lot about challenges that language learners face when communicating. Learning vocabulary, grammar, and pronu…

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Arabic Vocab Builder S1 #150 - Numbers 6:15

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learn how to say various numbersBy ArabicPod101.com

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City Life vs. Rural Life: Comparatives of Inferiority (English Grammar Lesson) 13:23

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Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 GRAMMAR STUDY PACK - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish/shop/comparative-and-superlative-grammar-in-1142004?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&…

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Percy Fawcett | The Real Life Indiana Jones (English Learning for Curious Minds) 25:29

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This is a podcast feed swap with the amazing English Learning for Curious Mind Podcast In this episode of English Learning for Curious Minds, we'll explore the incredible story of Percy Fawcett, a daring British explorer who vanished in the Amazon rainforest while searching for the mythical city he called "Z." Often compared to a real-life Indiana …

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Transforming Lives Through Essential for Living: A Conversation with Liz and Steve Maher 20:43

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Essential for Living (EFL) provides function-based assessment and curriculum for learners with autism and developmental disabilities, tracking small increments of progress while continuing to develop communication skills. Steve and Liz Maher share their journey from creating the VB-MAP app to developing the EFL app, explaining how their technology …

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333. What is Success? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 21:19

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Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Today I want to talk about success. I want to discuss what it means to be successful. Is success about wealth, power, or recognition? Or is i…

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332. What is Fast Fashion? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 20:31

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Download ELSA for free + get 7 days premium membership for free: https://bit.ly/ELSAxTHINKINGINENGLISH Get exclusive ELSA discounts: https://elsaspeak.com/inf/promo-code-thinking-in-english/?promocode=THINK85 Fast fashion has revolutionised the clothing industry. Companies like Zara and SHEIN release new clothing designs at a fast past, create desi…

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Is Football Better Than Basketball? - Comparative Adjectives (English Grammar Lesson) 13:28

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Football and basketball are two of the most popular sports in the world, but which one is better? Which sport has faster players? Which sport is more exciting to watch? Which sport is more popular globally? Today I want to compare football and basketball. In order to talk about this topic, and similar topics, we need to understand and know how to u…

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331. What is Foreign Aid? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 25:59

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What is foreign aid? What are the different types of aid? Why do countries give or loan money to other countries? And why is this such a controversial thing? Today, we are going to discuss all these questions and think in depth about aid (as well as learning some new vocabulary). TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/03/10/331-what-is-fo…