EPISODE · Feb 4, 2022 · 19 MIN
133. Why Is Indonesia Changing Capital City? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
from Thinking in English · host Thomas Wilkinson
Indonesia will soon move its capital city to a new location! Why has Indonesia had to make this decision? And why did they choose this location? Is Indonesia the first country to change capitals? Let's answer these questions on today's episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/04/133-why-is-indonesia-changing-capital-city/ You may also like... 132. Pros and Cons of Mandatory National Service! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 131. Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 130. The Mystery Illness Affecting Western Diplomats!: What is Havana Syndrome? 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Bucket list (n) - a list of the things that a person would like to do or achieve before they die Visiting the Great Wall of China is on my bucket list Unsuitable (adj) - not acceptable, suitable, or right The TV show was considered unsuitable for children To submerge (v) - to go below or make something go below the surface of water The athlete submerges himself in an ice bath every day Warped (adj) - bent because of damage by heat or water Have you noticed how warped the floor is? To pump (v) - to force liquid or gas to move somewhere The new wine is pumped into storage tanks Extraction (n) - the process of removing something The extraction of resources has damaged the environment Archipelago (n) - a group of small islands or an area of sea in which there are many small islands Hawaii is an archipelago Dependent (adj) - needing the support of something or someone in order to continue existing or operating He has become dependent on alcohol Administrative (adj) - relating to the work of managing or organising a business or activity The administrative costs are increasing every year --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Indonesia will soon move its capital city to a new location! Why has Indonesia had to make this decision? And why did they choose this location? Is Indonesia the first country to change capitals? Let's answer these questions on today's episode of Thinking in English!! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/02/04/133-why-is-indonesia-changing-capital-city/ You may also like... 132. Pros and Cons of Mandatory National Service! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 131. Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 130. The Mystery Illness Affecting Western Diplomats!: What is Havana Syndrome? 129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more! CONTACT ME INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Bucket list (n) - a list of the things that a person would like to do or achieve before they die Visiting the Great Wall of China is on my bucket list Unsuitable (adj) - not acceptable, suitable, or right The TV show was considered unsuitable for children To submerge (v) - to go below or make something go below the surface of water The athlete submerges himself in an ice bath every day Warped (adj) - bent because of damage by heat or water Have you noticed how warped the floor is? To pump (v) - to force liquid or gas to move somewhere The new wine is pumped into storage tanks Extraction (n) - the process of removing something The extraction of resources has damaged the environment Archipelago (n) - a group of small islands or an area of sea in which there are many small islands Hawaii is an archipelago Dependent (adj) - needing the support of something or someone in order to continue existing or operating He has become dependent on alcohol Administrative (adj) - relating to the work of managing or organising a business or activity The administrative costs are increasing every year --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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