English Learning for Curious Minds

Ever wondered if there are places in the world where planes can't fly?

From mountainous regions to hostile states, from theme parks to ancient temples, it's time to find out where planes can and can't fly.

Full transcript, key vocabulary, and bonus episodes available on www.leonardoenglish.com

Show Notes

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Ever wondered if there are places in the world where planes can't fly? 

From mountainous regions to hostile states, from theme parks to ancient temples, it's time to find out where planes can and can't fly.

  • A time when Western aeroplanes couldn't go over all of Russia and China
  • How countries use their airspace as a political tool
  • Why planes can't go over Tibet
  • Why planes don't fly over Antarctica (hint, it's probably not why you think)
  • What do Disney World, Disney Land and Buckingham Palace have in common?
  • Why are there no planes over Paris?
Key vocabulary: Airspace, Ally, Ban, Revenue, Detour, Booming, Desirable, Lofty, Elevation, Regulation, Warrant, Prohibited, Inhabitants, Ostensibly

Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/the-places-in-the-world-where-planes-cant-go


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