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 It's one of the most isolated countries in the world, ruled by an authoritarian leader with a passion for horses and Guinness World Records.It's time to find out about the weird and wonderful country of Turkmenistan.In today's episode we cover:The cult of personality under NiyazovNo dogs allowed in the capitalThe golden statue that turned to face the sunGurbanguly Berdimuhamedow and the love for horsesFiring a gun from a bicycleThe resource curseChanging money on the black marketCOVID-19Guinness World RecordsFull transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/turkmenistan ---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

 It's one of the most famous department stores in the world, catering to the world's rich and famous. But it hasn't always been this way. In this episode we take a look at the story of Harrods, and discover the fascinating and unusual history of this iconic London location. In today's episode we cover: How it all started, back in 1824The Great ExhibitionWhen it all burned downHarrods' famous customersBrandy on the escalatorThe Mohamed Al-Fayed yearsThe lawsuit with Harrods New ZealandThe cash for questions scandalThe feud with The British Royal FamilySelling lions and tigersSpending £32,000 on chocolatesThe Russian hoodieFull transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/harrods ---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

 It's a collection of the biggest, fastest, and weirdest things in the world. But how much do you really know about The Guinness World Records? Today we look at the story behind the book, and discover how an argument about a bird turned into one of the best selling books in the world. Here's what you have to look forward to in today's episode: Finding out the answers to things before the internetHow the idea for the Guinness Book of Records came aboutThe McWhirter twins and their photographic memoryRecord-breaking is big businessThree strange records (Big Macs, Star Wars, and tall men)How to become a record-breaker (and how much it costs)Why there are so many 'strange' records (and who pays for them)Guinness gets all the free publicityFull transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/guinness-world-records ---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