167. What is a Recession? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Across the world, our economies are struggling with inflation, soaring energy prices, and the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine…
166. Afghanistan: One Year Later! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
One year ago, the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan. At the time, people were unsure what the future held for…
Sri Lanka Protests and Turmoil (Vocabulary List)
Here are a few words and phrases to help you talk about and discuss Sri Lanka’s economic turmoil.
160. Why is Sri Lanka in Crisis? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thousands of Sri Lankans are protesting in the streets, the president is about to resign, the prime minister’s house has…
158. What was the Great Depression? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
With the world currently experiencing a variety of economic problems, I thought it would be interesting to look at the…
153. Should We Pay Reparations for Slavery? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
During recent trips to the Caribbean, the British royal family has faced demands for reparations and compensation for the UK’s…
148. What is a Trade Union? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Earlier this month, employees at an Amazon warehouse in New York formed the company’s first official trade union in the…
118. What is the Great Resignation?: Why are Millions of People Quitting Their Jobs? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Millions of people are quitting their jobs in the West. So many, in fact, that there are numerous articles and…
90. Should the Weekend be Longer?: The Four Day Working Week (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Have you ever thought about why you work 5 days a week? Or 8 hours a day? Why are weekends…