EPISODE · Mar 25, 2021 · 17 MIN
#144: Whaling
from English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English · host Leonardo English
It has been called the "bloodiest business in history", and cost the lives of 3 million whales.In today's episode, we take a look at the amazing history of whaling, from how it really worked to the reasons it went on for so long.History of pre-industrial whalingHow pre-industrial whaling workedWhaling during the Renaissance eraHow whale hunting in 19th Century America workedThe men who killed the whalesWhat whale products were used forSailing further and further away on the hunt for whalesWhaling in the 20th centuryIntroducing quotas on whalesDangers for whales in the 21st centuryWhat is today's "whaling"?Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/whaling ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---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
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It has been called the "bloodiest business in history", and cost the lives of 3 million whales. In today's episode, we take a look at the amazing history of whaling, from how it really worked to the reasons it went on for so long. Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/whaling
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