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0Any episode we will look at geography are you interested in geography?
I will be answering some simple questions. The first one do I like geography? Have? I’ll ever learned geography. Do I want to be a geography teacher? Will I learn more about the geography of other countries? Finally, do I think geography is useful?
What are your opinions? Comment down below.
Also, if you want to play Civilisation 6 together, hit me up!
Vocabulary
geography
the study of places, land, people, and the world around us
地理；地理学
civilization
an advanced human society with its own culture, history, and way of life
文明
climate
the usual weather conditions in a particular place over a long time
气候
natural disaster
a very bad natural event such as a flood, storm, or earthquake
自然灾害
perspective
a way of thinking about or understanding something
视角；观点
resource
something from nature that people can use, like water, oil, or land
资源
ancient
from a very long time ago in history
古代的；古老的
empire
a large group of countries or lands ruled by one government or leader
帝国
Transcript
[](instrumental music plays) Hello, everybody. Welcome back to the show. Today, we're diving into the topic, geography. I know geography might sound a little bit like just maps and capitals, but for me, it's so much more. So let's start with the basics, do I like geography? Yeah, I think it's pretty interesting. I enjoy learning about different places and how people live around the world. [] It makes me see things from a broader perspective. It's not my absolute favorite subject, and I never actually took this subject at school, but I do like it. Personally, I have always loved looking at maps. I had a big map on my bedroom wall growing up as a child. I remember always walking up to the map when I have some free time, looking at where different countries are, the cities, how big they are, what is the capital of this place, what does their flag look like. So this is what sparked my interest in the first place. So I like looking at maps, reading books about different places and cultures.
[] That way, I can learn about people all around the world, and it connects so much to how stories of civilizations grew and changed. Take ancient civilizations, for example, like the Roman Empire or Ancient Egypt, their geography totally shaped their success. [] The Romans used some rivers for trade. The Egypt relied on the Nile. Even in the British Isles, geography made Roman expansion there harder than on the continent. So the next question, have I ever learnt about geography in school? I didn't have it as a specific subject in school, but it snuck into everything else. History class taught me about different countries. Science covered some weather patterns and natural disasters, and then we had this class, SOS. I think it stood for Social Studies. That's a blend of geography with culture, and it was actually more fun than I expected.
[] Piecing those bits together later, those science lessons on the weather, now I see how monsoons shaped farming in different countries, or how volcanoes created fertile soil for ancient civilizations. It all clicks when you tie it into real places. The next question is, hmm, would I ever consider being a geography teacher? Well, I am a teacher, but not a geography teacher. Geography and history are the intersection of my interests. I've always been into history, especially when it comes to historical games like Civilization VI, the Sid Meier's games. [] In his games, you pick a civilization or a leader, and there are different maps, and each civilization has got unique buildings or different wonders or abilities. And because of this, it does have a little bit of a historical element, it made me more interested, and I, then I'll go into reading more about it online. So this game always interests me.
[] Speaker 1: When I have a bit of time, I might play it, but I haven't played it for a long time actually. Normally once a year, I'll play it for a few days, and then I'll stop playing. So will I learn more about geography of, of other countries? Absolutely. Learning from place to place helps with traveling and knowing more about the world. Whether I'm reading a book about a certain country's mountainous terrain, []or playing Civ VI and realizing certain countries have influenced or have been influenced about their terrain, it will make me read more about it later on, so these sort of things interest me. Or particularly when I go traveling, when I go to a new place, I want to learn a little bit more about it and learn a little bit more about the history there. And lastly, do I think geography is useful? Yeah, definitely. It helps understand the world we live in, like we- where resources come from, or why certain areas have certain climates.
[] Speaker 1: It's useful for travel and even global issues like climate change, so it's very practical. Growing up, the only thing on my bedroom wall was a giant world map. I looked at flags, countries, cities, and how they are connected. That early interest stuck with me, and now I see how it all ties together. Geography isn't just about knowing where places are. It's about understanding why they matter. Okay, thanks everyone for joining me today. This is a short little episode. I hope this makes you see geography a little differently, maybe even go check out a map or fire up a game. Let me know if you like to play Civ VI as well. Maybe we can play together one day. All right, everybody, until next time, keep exploring. Bye-bye.
