English Learning for Curious Minds
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Episode 444
Season 1
#444 | The Amazing Story of Christian The Lion
It's a short, feel-good tale about a lion called Christian.
In this episode, we'll be telling the heartwarming true story of Christian's unique journey and his special bond with his owners.
- London in the 1960s: Description of 1960s Chelsea as a cultural hub
- John Rendall and Ace Bourke, Australians in London
- Encounter at Harrods "Pet Kingdom": Lion cub for sale
- Lack of regulations for owning a lion in 1960s London
- Life with Christian in London: Challenges of raising a lion in a flat
- Desire to send Christian to Africa, his natural habitat
- Negotiations with the Kenyan government for Christian's entry
- Plans to introduce Christian to the wild, the challenge of a city lion
- Formation of a new lion pride with Boy and Katania
- Emotional reunion of John, Ace, and Christian in Kenya
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/christian-the-lion
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