{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English ","title":"#486 | North vs. South | The Great English Divide","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f948f960\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1258,"description":"What's the difference between the North and the South of England?  \nAnd when does the \"North\" end and the \"South\" start? \nIn this episode, we'll explore these questions, and touch on differences in accents, lifestyles, and even what people call their evening meal. \n\n\nThe origins of the north-south divide in England\nThe fuzzy line dividing north and south\nCommon stereotypes of northerners and southerners\nThe impact of the Industrial Revolution on the north\nThe decline of northern industries in the 20th century\nMargaret Thatcher's role in closing northern coal mines\nEconomic and educational disparities between North and South\nRegional differences in life expectancy and health\nVariation in vocabulary and accents across regions\nInstitutional prejudice against Northern accents\n\n\n\nFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/north-vs-south","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/HIneD2bpN38ZyIYQqvz9OwtMc5c5ep366psJkVe0ZiU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzU3MDEvMTYyMDk3/Mzg5MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}