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	Podcast:		English Learning for Curious Minds
	Episode:		#8: Who Owns The Sky (And Why Does It Matter)?
	Category:		Education
	Duration:		00:12:23
	Publish Date:		2019-12-13 09:05:00
	Description:		Part 2 of the 3-part series on "Who owns the sea, sky, and space?" Ever wondered who actually owns the sky? Today we'll discuss who owns it, why it's still not clear who does own most of it, and why that doesn't actually really matter. What does 'the sky' actually mean? Different parts of 'the sky' Why only the very bottom of the sky matters The 13th Century law upon which western laws are based How do countries use ownership of the sky to help their political goals Where does the sky end? Key vocabulary: Contextualise, Extends, Slice, Stick with, Round off, Lump, Soil, Stood the test of time, Encroach on, Amendments, Advent, Trespassing, Infinite, Extract tariffs, , Routine, Hard and fast, Obscure, Proportion, Stretch out, Come in pretty handy, For starters, Revenue, Air traffic control, Nice little earner, Handy, Exert, Leader on, Consensus, Bypass, Crises, Frontier ** Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/who-owns-the-sky Want tips, resources, and tricks on how to learn English with podcasts? www.leonardoenglish.com/blog Join the conversation: instagram.com/leonardoenglishapp fb.me/leonardoenglishapp Join the Learn English with Podcasts community: www.facebook.com/groups/learnenglishwithpodcasts 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. Listeners can subscribe to Leonardo English to get a copy of the transcript and key vocabulary for every podcast. It's English learning, but for curious minds.
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