EPISODE · May 20, 2021 · 25 MIN
#160: Politics & The Olympic Games
from English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English · host Leonardo English
The Olympics are meant to be a politics-free zone. But is this ever really possible? In this episode, we'll learn about the history of The Olympics, and analyse five times politics was at the heart of the games.History of The Ancient OlympicsWhen The Olympics were banned by the RomansRevival of Olympics in 19th centuryBaron Pierre de Coubertin & The first modern Olympics in 18961936 Olympics in Berlin1972 Olympics in Mexico City1976 Olympics in Montreal1980 Olympics in Moscow2014 Winter Olympics in SochiPolitics and The Olympics in the age of social mediaCan politics ever be kept out of the games?Sport: War, minus the shootingFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/politics-and-olympics ---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
Embed this episode
What this episode covers
The Olympics are meant to be a politics-free zone. But is this ever really possible? In this episode, we'll learn about the history of The Olympics, and analyse five times politics was at the heart of the games. Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/politics-and-olympics
NOW PLAYING
#160: Politics & The Olympic Games
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.