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#92: The English of Boris Johnson
#92: The English of Boris Johnson
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Sep 25, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
The Prime Minister of the UK has a unique way of using language, which shows his privileged upbringing and elite education.Learn about how he uses language, why he talks in this way, why this appeals to the British people, and what similarities he has with Donald Trump.In today's episode we cover:
The early life of Boris Johnson
Johnson's classical language
Clip of Johnson in an Ancient Rome vs. Ancient Greece debate
Johnson's carefully maintained image
Johnson's struggle to use simple language
British tradition of upper-class rulers
Why Johnson makes no apologies for himself
A £250,000 a year 'second job' that is 'chicken-feed'
Johnson's human flaws
Johnson's ability to use language to create vivid, memorable images
Johnson as a breath of fresh air vs. status quo politicians
Using comedy to avoid questions
Similarities and differences between Boris Johnson and Donald Trump
Did Boris Johnson attempt to manipulate the Google search results?
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More about Leonardo English and the English for Curious Minds podcastLearning English shouldn't be boring. It should open your mind.English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast aimed at intermediate level English speakers and above, where listeners learn fascinating things about the world while learning English.There's no small-talk, no boring grammar exercises or vocabulary drills.You'll learn English by listening, by hearing real conversations and real English, spoken by native speakers, and at a speed you can understand.You can become a member of Leonardo English and get access to every podcast, transcripts, key vocabulary, an exclusive community, and be able to participate in members-only live sessions.Discover a more interesting way to improve your English at leonardoenglish.com/subscribe
The early life of Boris Johnson
Johnson's classical language
Clip of Johnson in an Ancient Rome vs. Ancient Greece debate
Johnson's carefully maintained image
Johnson's struggle to use simple language
British tradition of upper-class rulers
Why Johnson makes no apologies for himself
A £250,000 a year 'second job' that is 'chicken-feed'
Johnson's human flaws
Johnson's ability to use language to create vivid, memorable images
Johnson as a breath of fresh air vs. status quo politicians
Using comedy to avoid questions
Similarities and differences between Boris Johnson and Donald Trump
Did Boris Johnson attempt to manipulate the Google search results?
Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/english-of-boris-johnsonJoin the conversation:
instagram.com/leonardoenglishapp
fb.me/leonardoenglishapp
Join the Leonardo English community: community.leonardoenglish.com
More about Leonardo English and the English for Curious Minds podcastLearning English shouldn't be boring. It should open your mind.English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast aimed at intermediate level English speakers and above, where listeners learn fascinating things about the world while learning English.There's no small-talk, no boring grammar exercises or vocabulary drills.You'll learn English by listening, by hearing real conversations and real English, spoken by native speakers, and at a speed you can understand.You can become a member of Leonardo English and get access to every podcast, transcripts, key vocabulary, an exclusive community, and be able to participate in members-only live sessions.Discover a more interesting way to improve your English at leonardoenglish.com/subscribe
Released:
Sep 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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