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Fill in a short survey and enter the prize draw for €100 in cash (or €200 in credit) ? https://tally.so/r/3j88rQJohn Stonehouse, a promising British politician, disappeared off the Miami coast.   Had he drowned in a swimming accident? Had he been eaten by sharks?  To everyone's surprise, he turned up in Australia a few weeks later with a new identity...  John Stonehouse: Charismatic British politician Disappeared from a Miami beach in 1974 Mysterious reappearance in Australia Stonehouse's financial and personal troubles Speculation about Stonehouse being a Czech spy John Stonehouse's affair with his secretary Impersonation and multiple fake identities Legal trial and prison sentence Impact on British politics and the Labour party Stonehouse's final years and death Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/john-stonehouse ---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

Fill in a short survey and enter the prize draw for €100 in cash (or €200 in credit) ? https://tally.so/r/3j88rQWhat's the difference between the North and the South of England?   And when does the "North" end and the "South" start?  In this episode, we'll explore these questions, and touch on differences in accents, lifestyles, and even what people call their evening meal.  The origins of the north-south divide in England The fuzzy line dividing north and south Common stereotypes of northerners and southerners The impact of the Industrial Revolution on the north The decline of northern industries in the 20th century Margaret Thatcher's role in closing northern coal mines Economic and educational disparities between North and South Regional differences in life expectancy and health Variation in vocabulary and accents across regions Institutional prejudice against Northern accents Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/north-vs-south ---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

Fill in a short survey and enter the prize draw for €100 in cash (or €200 in credit) ? https://tally.so/r/3j88rQRobert Fortune, a Scottish botanist, pulled off one of history's greatest acts of corporate espionage: stealing the secrets of tea production from China.   In this episode we'll explore his daring adventure, the fascinating world of 19th-century tea trade, and how his actions forever changed the global tea industry.  Robert Fortune's theft of tea from China Importance of tea to Britain Opium trade with China Impact of Opium Wars Restrictions on foreign travel in China Fortune's disguise and exploration Discovery of tea production methods Transportation of tea plants to India Success of the Indian tea industry Robert Fortune's legacy Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/robert-fortune ---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