19 min listen
#104: Survivalism
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Nov 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
It's the belief that the world is unstable and unpredictable, and that we should all be prepared for what happens when catastrophe strikes.Learn about where this idea came from, what survivalists do, and why the USA is the world's survivalist capital.
What is survivalism?
Different types of survivalist
1960s and the birth of survivalism
Reasons that survivalism has grown
Doomsday Preppers TV show
Survivalism is big business
COVID-19 and survivalism
Survivalists: rich and poor
Why is the US the global capital of survivalist?
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** More about Leonardo English and the English for Curious Minds podcast **Learning 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
What is survivalism?
Different types of survivalist
1960s and the birth of survivalism
Reasons that survivalism has grown
Doomsday Preppers TV show
Survivalism is big business
COVID-19 and survivalism
Survivalists: rich and poor
Why is the US the global capital of survivalist?
Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/survivalismJoin 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 podcast **Learning 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:
Nov 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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