👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---Scotland has had a long and complicated relationship with its southern neighbour.  But will it ever break free? In this episode, we explore the key arguments for and against Scottish independence and look at whether it will ever become an independent nation.  Scottish independence movement historyReasons for Scottish independenceEconomic arguments for and against independenceImpact on Scotland's global standing post-independenceCultural identity and political reasons for independenceThe younger generation's inclination towards independenceBrexit's effect on the independence pushCurrent status of the independence movementLikelihood of a future independence referendumPotential concessions before a new vote Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/scotland-independence ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---In part one of a four-part mini-series on Scotland, we'll explore some unusual Scottish traditions.  From the mythical haggis "creature" to the Highland Games, the deep-fried Mars bar to the mysterious taste of Irn-Bru's, and finish up with five intriguing facts about Scotland's national instrument the bagpipes.  Unusual Scottish traditions and factsHaggis: a Scottish dish, not an animal Burns Night: reading "Address to a Haggis"Highland Games: sports, music, celebrationsTossing the caber, hammer throw, haggis hurlingDeep-fried Mars bar: calorific treatIrn-Bru: Scotland's iconic fizzy drinkBagpipes: national Scottish instrumentBagpipe facts: ancient origins, global presence, Nero's bagpipingGlenmorangie whisky: aged to bagpipe music Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/scottish-traditions ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---Today, we uncover the controversial story of Prince Andrew, the black sheep of the British royal family.   From his ties to Jeffrey Epstein to his car crash interview, we explore the life of Queen Elizabeth's second son, Prince Andrew, The Duke Of York.  Prince Andrew's controversial involvement with Jeffrey EpsteinThe infamous BBC interview with Emily MaitlisThe questionable alibi involving Pizza Express in WokingBeing stripped of his military titles and royal patronagesHis scandalous post-Falklands War public imageHis role as Special Representative for International TradeLavish spending and nickname "Airmiles Andy"his association with Epstein and subsequent falloutPotential legal implications for Prince Andrew following Epstein's crimesUnlikely prospects of Prince Andrew facing criminal charges Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/prince-andrew ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---Is it a platform for emancipation, or is it a dangerous tool that objectifies women and destroys futures?  In this episode, we'll explore the complex history of OnlyFans, the world's number one "adult creator" platform.  OnlyFans: Empowerment or exploitation?Background and purpose of OnlyFansBusiness model and revenue of OnlyFansImpact of COVID-19 on OnlyFans' growthOnlyFans as an alternative to traditional sex workContent types on OnlyFansOnlyFans temporary ban on explicit contentFinancial statistics of OnlyFansSocietal impact and controversies of OnlyFansEffects on both content creators and consumers Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/onlyfans ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---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 marketChallenges of transporting iceFrom Boston to the Caribbean and IndiaTechnological advances in ice transportationImportance of insulation and ventilationMonopolies in Martinique & CalcuttaCompetition and technological developmentsLegacy of Fredric TudorIce industry in decline due to artificial ice plants Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/ice-king ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---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 fertilisationFuture of fertility technologyIVG: 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" Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/future-fertility ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---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 ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---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 ArgentinaDirty tactics off the pitchBrutal military dictatorship backdropPolitical influence on the gamesAllegations of bribery and corruptionControversies around hosting the cupVictory marred by suspicionsNotable protests and criticismsUnfair advantage allegations in matchesLegacy of the "Dirtiest World Cup in History" Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/1978-world-cup ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---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 slaveryOverview of modern slaveryStatistics on modern slaveryPrevalence and hotspots of modern slaveryCategories of modern slavesCauses of thriving modern slaveryIllustrative example of modern slavery in MaltaLegal frameworks against modern slaveryAdaptation of slavery through the ages Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/modern-slavery ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---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 slavesDifferent ways people became slavesRole of philosophy in justifying slaveryVaried tasks of ancient slavesFemale slaves' dual roleThe economic significance of slavesThe absence of opposition to slaveryComparison to modern societal normsEvolution of slavery post Ancient Rome Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/ancient-slavery ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---It's a short, feel-good tale about a lion called Christian.  In this episode, we'll be telling the heartwarming true story of Christian's unique journey and his special bond with his owners.  London in the 1960s: Description of 1960s Chelsea as a cultural hubJohn Rendall and Ace Bourke, Australians in LondonEncounter at Harrods "Pet Kingdom": Lion cub for saleLack of regulations for owning a lion in 1960s LondonLife with Christian in London: Challenges of raising a lion in a flatDesire to send Christian to Africa, his natural habitatNegotiations with the Kenyan government for Christian's entryPlans to introduce Christian to the wild, the challenge of a city lionFormation of a new lion pride with Boy and KataniaEmotional reunion of John, Ace, and Christian in Kenya Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/christian-the-lion ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---It is a fascinating story that gets you thinking about the age of responsibility, the nature of citizenship, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the fate of individuals who joined extremist groups.   In this episode, we'll be talking about Shamima Begum, a young lady who had her British citizenship revoked after leaving the country to join the Islamic State.   Shamima Begum's departure to Syria at 15Begum's life in ISIS, marriage, and involvement in enforcing strict standardsBegum's reappearance in a Syrian refugee camp in 2019.Pregnancy, loss of children, and desire to return to the UKBritish government's decision to revoke Begum's citizenshipShamima Begum's return: National security concerns and legal aspectsMedia coverage: Front-page headlines, public and political responsesChallenges of being stateless and rejection by potential countriesShamima Begum's TV interviews, lack of remorse, and sympathy for ISISBroader implications for policies on citizenship and terrorism Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/shamima-begum-isis-bride ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---It's the story of how artists from a small, somewhat unexpected country became global music sensations, amassing devoted fans and making billions in the process.   In this episode, we'll be talking about the rise of K-Pop, the strategic role of the Korean government, and the global phenomenon that is BTS.   Introduction to K-Pop: Impact on global music and pop cultureSouth Korea's unlikely rise to a musical powerhousePost-Korean War, the influence of American soldiers on Korean musicGovernment Intervention: Formation of Cultural Industry Bureau to boost pop cultureSeo Taiji and Boys to PSYBTS: The Global PhenomenonFactors Behind Success: Effective use of social media, especially by BTSInfluence and activism demonstrated by K-Pop fansImpact of K-Pop on fashion, language, and lifestyles worldwideParallel between K-Pop and Beatlemania Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/kpop ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---Millions worldwide dedicate their lives to research, striving for medical breakthroughs and enhancing our understanding of the human body. But occasionally, they make mistakes.   In this episode, we'll explore three instances where scientific breakthroughs were announced but later proven to be mistakes.  Scientific Studies in MediaCase 1: Faster Than Light Neutrinos2012 CERN press conference: Einstein was wrongInvestigation reveals a fault in the fibre optic cableCase 2: Cold Fusion Fiasco1989 claim of "cold fusion" by electrochemists Fleischmann and PonsExperiment flaws exposed; Fleischmann and Pons discreditedCase 3: Chocolate and Weight Loss Hoax2015 false claim: Eating chocolate aids low-carb diet weight lossResearcher John Bohannon exposes the ease of making outrageous claims Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/bad-science ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---It's the idea that humans can enhance our bodies with the use of technology, all in a bid to allow us to break free from our biological reality.   In this episode, we'll be talking about the roots of transhumanism, the quest for radical life extension, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the enhancement of human abilities.   Introduction to TranshumanismHistorical Roots of TranshumanismMedical Technology AdvancementsCore Concepts of TranshumanismRadical Life ExtensionCognitive Enhancement through TechnologyEthical ConsiderationsTranshumanism in Popular CultureReal-Life Example: Brian JohnsonPhilosophical Questions on Transhumanism Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/transhumanism-superhumans ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---He is probably the most famous whistleblower in the world after having leaked vast amounts of sensitive US government information back in 2013.  In this episode, we'll be telling the story of Edward Snowden, asking ourselves whether he is a great American patriot or a traitor.  Edward Snowden's background and early lifeSnowden's disillusionment with the CIA and government practicesSnowden's decision to leak classified informationSize and significance of the leaked dataSnowden's escape to Hong Kong and the publication of revelationsImpact of Snowden's leaks on global surveillance debateTwo contrasting perspectives on Snowden: hero or traitorSnowden's asylum in Russia and ongoing impact on privacy lawsChanges and debates triggered by Snowden's revelationsUnanswered questions about the role and protection of whistleblowers Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/edward-snowden ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---A New Year's Eve celebration isn't always fireworks. Sometimes it's colourful underwear, dark-haired men rushing into Scottish houses, and smashing plates.   In this episode, we'll explore the most unusual New Year's Eve traditions around the world.   Origins of Unusual TraditionsItalian Red Underwear TraditionScottish First Footing RitualScottish Hogmanay CelebrationsDangerous Johannesburg TraditionSpanish Twelve Grapes TraditionJapanese Temple Bell RitualDanish Plate Smashing Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/unusual-new-year-traditions ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---It's an idea and a way of life that is all about doing good, helping others, and improving the world in the most efficient way possible.   In this episode, we'll be talking about Effective Altruism, its core principles, and its unique approach to addressing the world's most pressing problems.   Effective Altruism DefinedThought Experiment: Drowning ChildPeter Singer's Famine, Affluence, and Morality EssayWilliam MacAskill: Effective Altruism Co-FounderEffective Altruism's Goal and ApproachImpact Maximization: Notable ExamplesFunding Disparities: Pandemics vs. TerrorismAnimal Welfare: Factory Farming vs. SheltersSam Bankman-Fried: Effective Altruist in ActionCriticisms and Peter Singer's Moral Philosophy Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/effective-altruism ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---From export and import controls to asset freezes and travel restrictions, there are various methods for imposing sanctions. But how effective are they?  In this episode, we will discuss sanctions, how they work, and pose the perhaps controversial question: do they truly work?  PhD Program RejectionTypes of Sanctions: Embargoes, Controls, Freezes, RestrictionsHistorical Context: Ancient Greece to Modern EraEffectiveness Debate: Agathe Demarais' AnalysisCase Study: US Sanctions on CubaSuccess Case: Sanctions on South AfricaContemporary Example: Sanctions on RussiaChallenges in Assessing Sanctions' EfficacyHuman Impact: Siavash's Wife's Story Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/do-sanctions-work ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

👉 "The News Challenge" starts on April 22nd. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xyUoGC---K-Pop, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Indian Cricket – what do these three things have in common? Soft power, of course.  In this episode, we're going to be talking about Soft Power in the 21st century and the unusual but fascinating displays of it.   Global Soft Power Index: Brand Directory's annual survey.Soft Power according to Joseph Nye in 1990.Soft Power's non-military, non-economic influence.Korea's rise in soft power ranking.K-Pop's Soft Power: BTS and the Korean Wave.Zelenskyy's Soft Power Amid Conflict: Ukraine, Russia conflict. Transforming soft power into hard power.Cricket as soft power: Origin in England, spread by the British Empire.Cricket's popularity in former colonies.Cricket as a bridge in India-Pakistan relations. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/kpop-zelensky-cricket ---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, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية