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Learn English with AI Challenge 👉 https://bit.ly/LearnEnglishAIChallenge [https://bit.ly/LearnEnglishAIChallenge] Starts Monday, 24th February. --- In this episode, we will explore Vladimir Putin's unlikely journey from a rat-catching streetfighter to the modern-day tsar of Russia.   We'll look at his rise to power, some of the accusations about what it took to get there, the key decisions that have defined his 25-year rule, and question how history will remember his legacy.   * Vladimir Putin's early life and rise to power * Siege of Leningrad during World War Two * Putin's upbringing in poverty and street life * Putin's early interest in the KGB * Putin's political career and rise in St Petersburg * Connections and corruption allegations in early political life * Putin becomes Russia's Prime Minister in 1999 * Controversy surrounding the 1999 apartment bombings * Consolidation of power and suppression of opposition * Putin's use of poison to eliminate opponents Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/putin-modern-tsar [https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/putin-modern-tsar] --- You might like: 🤖 Learn English with AI Challenge [https://bit.ly/LearnEnglishAIChallenge] 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists [https://bit.ly/3GaFzZy] 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership [https://bit.ly/3yzifnL] 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course [https://bit.ly/3Dbp1C3] ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English [https://bit.ly/3MwGzum] 📧 Join the weekly newsletter [https://bit.ly/3Gw3tPJ] ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker [https://bit.ly/grammarChecker] --- 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

Learn English with AI Challenge 👉 https://bit.ly/LearnEnglishAIChallenge [https://bit.ly/LearnEnglishAIChallenge] Starts Monday, 24th February. --- In this episode, we'll learn about the notorious Stanford Prison Experiment, known for revealing human behaviour's dark side in simulated prison conditions.   We'll discuss its purpose, dramatic events, the ethical concerns it raised, and question what it truly tells us about human nature.   * Purpose of the Stanford Prison Experiment * Recruitment and setup of the experiment * Guards' roles and behaviour * Prisoners' arrest and treatment * Escalating conflict and rebellion * Psychological impact on participants * Christina Maslach's intervention * Ethical criticisms and flaws * Impact on psychology and debates * Lessons on human behaviour and power dynamics Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/stanford-prison-experiment [https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/stanford-prison-experiment] --- You might like: 🤖 Learn English with AI Challenge [https://bit.ly/LearnEnglishAIChallenge] 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists [https://bit.ly/3GaFzZy] 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership [https://bit.ly/3yzifnL] 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course [https://bit.ly/3Dbp1C3] ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English [https://bit.ly/3MwGzum] 📧 Join the weekly newsletter [https://bit.ly/3Gw3tPJ] ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker [https://bit.ly/grammarChecker] --- 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

Learn English with AI Challenge 👉 https://bit.ly/LearnEnglishAIChallenge [https://bit.ly/LearnEnglishAIChallenge] Starts Monday, 24th February. --- Space mining sounds like something out of science fiction, but could it soon become reality? In this episode, we'll explore how the idea of mining asteroids for valuable minerals might work, the challenges it faces, and whether it truly could be a better alternative to mining on Earth.   * Discovery of asteroid 16 Psyche and its immense value * Asteroids as sources of precious metals * Challenges of travelling and mining in space * Difference between asteroids, planets, and the asteroid belt * Decline in space travel costs and impact on mining * Technical hurdles of mining on asteroids * Legal and ethical concerns of asteroid ownership * Potential impact on Earth's economy and environment * Possibility of using space resources in space * Future of asteroid mining and recent NASA missions Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/space-mining [https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/space-mining] --- You might like: 🤖 Learn English with AI Challenge [https://bit.ly/LearnEnglishAIChallenge] 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists [https://bit.ly/3GaFzZy] 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership [https://bit.ly/3yzifnL] 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course [https://bit.ly/3Dbp1C3] ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English [https://bit.ly/3MwGzum] 📧 Join the weekly newsletter [https://bit.ly/3Gw3tPJ] ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker [https://bit.ly/grammarChecker] --- 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

Learn English with AI Challenge 👉 https://bit.ly/LearnEnglishAIChallenge [https://bit.ly/LearnEnglishAIChallenge] Starts Monday, 24th February. --- In this episode, we'll enter the shadowy realm of secret societies. We'll uncover the mysterious history, influence, and rituals of three infamous groups: Skull and Bones, the Knights Templar, and the Freemasons. From elite university clubs to a medieval order with financial power, we'll learn what makes these societies so compelling.   * The concept of secret societies * Description of Skull and Bones at Yale University * Famous members of Skull and Bones * Initiation rituals of Skull and Bones * History and role of the Knights Templar * Downfall of the Knights Templar * Knights Templar in modern times and conspiracy theories * Overview of Freemasonry origins and symbolism * Freemasonry's secrecy and global influence * The allure and mystery of secret societies Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/secret-societies [https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/secret-societies] --- You might like: 🤖 Learn English with AI Challenge [https://bit.ly/LearnEnglishAIChallenge] 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists [https://bit.ly/3GaFzZy] 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership [https://bit.ly/3yzifnL] 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course [https://bit.ly/3Dbp1C3] ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English [https://bit.ly/3MwGzum] 📧 Join the weekly newsletter [https://bit.ly/3Gw3tPJ] ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker [https://bit.ly/grammarChecker] --- 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