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A podcast for people who need to speak and read about the economy in English. Alan Robert has been teaching business English to economists for 20 years. Join him for these weekly business English lessons that include news and headlines you can use to learn the English vocabulary you need to read, write and speak about the economy. These business English podcast lessons focus on current events and teach you English vocabulary for economics finance, business, banking, and government.
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A swan is abeautiful bird that swims in the water. White swans are very common, but youdon’t believe a black swan exists until you see one for yourself. The term BlackSwan was popularized by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a renowned professor,economist, and writer. Taleb initially introduced this concept to describehighly improbable events with massive imp…
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Welcome to the podcast page for 'English for Economists,' the essential listening experience for professionals advancing their English skills with an economic twist. In our latest episode, #87, host Alan Robert explores the looming threat of a new trade war between China and other global powers. Drawing insights from a recent article in The Economi…
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Today's lesson introduces you to the name "Buy Now, Pay Later", and teaches you the idiom "Don't bite off more than you can chew". https://www.Englishforeconomists.com/podcasts/buy-now-pay-later-bnpl-podcast-english-lesson-for-economists ‘It’s lending on steroids’: How BuyNow, Pay Later companies are meeting an influx of demand despite higher costs…
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Today’s episode touches on trade, trends, and forecasts. Join me and learn 3 new words, and one useful expression. Visit EnglishforEconomists.com for show notes and course updates. Hello all you happy economists out there. This is Alan Robert, back with episode 81 of English for Economists. Listen to this headline closely, then I’ll discuss it. “WT…
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Welcome to English for Economists, your essential resource where economics meets English. Designed especially for adults passionate about both fields, we bring you intriguing topics from the global economic landscape, all while enhancing your English vocabulary. I'm your host, Alan Robert. In our 80th episode, we dive deep into the world of money –…
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Welcometo 'English for Economists.' In this episode, we'll unravel the intriguingstory of Henrietta Lacks. Not only will we delve into the economic implicationssurrounding her cells, but we'll also introduce key economic vocabulary for ourintermediate learners. Atale of ethics and economics awaits!"
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"Welcome to episode 78 of English for Economists with Alan Robert. Today, we delve into a provocative opinion piece by Peter Coy published in the New York Times, titled "A look at history shows that the burden of proof is on the optimists". We dissect this complex debate about the looming U.S recession, and along the way, unlock the meanings behind…
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Join us in Episode 74 of English for Economists as we unravel the effects of Brexit on Ireland's fishing industry. Learn key economic terms and an inspiring idiomabout resilience. Photocredit: By Kenneth Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=13024934 Articlesource: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/31/world/europe/irela…
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Podcast #74 dives into Janet Yellen's ignored debt limit warnings and their potential fallout. Learn key economic terms such as "warnings went unheeded," "fallout," "spending cap," and "contingency plan." Plus, we break down a timely idiom, "A stitch in time saves nine," in the context of this economic event.…
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In Episode 72 of "English for Economists," we explore idiomatic expressions in a recent Economist article about South Korea's delicate position between the United States and China. Learn the meanings behind the idioms "in its face" and "breathing down its neck," as well as the related expression "at odds with." This episode is perfect for anyone lo…
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In this episode of "English for Economists," we explore the future of the US dollar's dominance with Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman's article "Wonking Out: Is the Dollar's Dominance Under Threat?" Learn about the meaning of "wonking," an idiomatic expression, and more. Paul Krugman is a Nobel Laureate in Economics. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Pr…
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Join Alan Robert on this episode of "English for Economists" as he dives into the world of AI technology and its impact on the writing industry. Discover the meaning behind the phrase, "The writing is on the wall," and learn about the new work specialty of "prompt engineering." Find show notes at englishforeconomists.com…
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In our latest "English for Economists" episode, we dive into the fascinating story of the first Twitter-fueled bank run that led to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Understand the role of social media in this unprecedented event and learn essential English vocabulary and idioms. Find all the show notes at englishforeconomists.com. Tune in now!…
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In this episode, you will hear how to use these useful words and phrases: • Shrinking population - a decrease in the total number of people living in a given area over time. • Working-age population - the number of people who are of working age in a population. • Yields diminishing returns - the returns from investments are not as great as they wer…
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In this English lesson, we will examine the topic of the proposed changes to the retirement age in France. Our key words and phrases are: · Brace for protests · Statutory retirement age · Aging population · Social security benefits · And the idiom "ripe old age". Visit the webpage EnglishforEconomists.com for class notes. --------------------------…
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Today, we'll be discussing the trend of companies transferring their operations to nearby countries, because of geopolitical reasons, or because of recent disruptions in the global supply chain, like the shipping container crisis, and problems posed by Covid. For example, companies are relocating to Mexico in order to be closer to the U.S. market. …
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learn vocabulary related to the so-called ‘gig economy’ that is currently growing with leaps and bounds, words like gig, task, self-employed, and freelancer, among a few more. I’ll also go over the pronunciation of some words related to the economy that are often mispronounced in English so you can make sure you are saying them right. Find show not…
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This is a fun idiom to learn. Listen to the podcast and hear how it is used in the context of the green revolution, oil refineries, and sulfur. For lesson notes visit https://englishforeconomists.com/no-good-deed-goes-unpunished/ Image credit to Leonard G. - English Wikipedia, original upload 10 July 2005 by Leonard G., CC SA 1.0, https://commons.w…
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