EPISODE · Aug 6, 2020 · 17 MIN
#78: Modern Pirates
from English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English · host Leonardo English
The pirates of the 21st century don't have parrots and swords, but night-vision goggles and AK47s.Discover why pirates have re-emerged, how they work, and what the effect of piracy is on the areas in which they operate.In today's episode we cover:Somalia - the world's piracy hotspotWhy pirates emerged in SomaliaHow fisherman became piratesHow pirates are organisedRansoms and getting paidThe pirate stock marketThe effect on the community on landThe 'new' pirate hotspotFull interactive transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/modern-day-pirates ---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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The pirates of the 21st century don't have parrots and swords, but night-vision goggles and AK47s. Discover why pirates have re-emerged, how they work, and what the effect of piracy is on the areas in which they operate. Full transcript, key vocabulary, and bonus episodes available on www.leonardoenglish.com
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