English for Economists | Economic News and English Expressions

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.

A 'Blowout' Financial Quarter

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03-01
03:20

Recession or a soft landing? You decide.

"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 key economic terms. Whether you're an economist looking to refine your English or an English learner interested in economics, this episode offers rich insights. Don't miss out!" Image credit: Ali HajianDownload FREE, BEAUTIFUL, HIGH-QUALITY Photos curated by ALI HAJIAN / WORK : alisvisuals@gmail.com INSTAGRAM : @alisvisuals Article Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/24/opinion/recession-economy-yield-curve.html

07-29
09:46

The Collapse of the FTX Crypto Exchange | English Lesson

To read lesson notes, visit https://englishforeconomists.com/collapse-of-the-ftx-crypto-exchange/

11-18
09:09

Turkey Becomes Türkiye | English Lesson

Learn why Turkey changed its official name to Türkiye, and hear how this new name is pronounced in English. For lesson notes and videos, visit: https://englishforeconomists.com/turkey-becomes-turkiye/

08-24
02:51

Fintech Financing Slump | English Lesson

This English lesson for economists covers the recent decrease in the money moving in to invest in the fintech sector.  Find lesson notes at: https://englishforeconomists.com/fintech-financing-slump/

10-24
06:56

Bailouts | English Lesson

Are company bailouts the new normal?  To see show notes, visit https://englishforeconomists.com/are-bailouts-the-new-normal/ Image credit: “Bailing Out the Boat”, by William Marshal Brown (Edinburgh, 1863).

10-07
05:13

Hiring Spree | English Lesson

Go to englishforeconomists.com to see more lessons. Foto de Christina @ wocintechchat.com en Unsplash

08-09
02:15

UN Population Projections | English Lesson

See lesson notes for this English lesson here:https://englishforeconomists.com/un-population-projections/

07-20
04:52

Crypto Asset Prices Fall | English Lesson

See lesson notes and previous lessons here: https://englishforeconomists.com/crypto-asset-prices-fall/

07-14
06:07

Dollarization| English Lesson

This lesson looks at some English you need to discuss the topic of dollarization. See lesson notes here: https://englishforeconomists.com/english-lesson-on-dollarization///commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=185802

07-06
04:44

India Tech and the Carbon Footprint | English Lesson

English lesson that considers news about a shift in India's sector to renewables. English for business / English for Economics. See show notes at https://englishforeconomists.com/indias-tech-sector-and-the-carbon-footprint/.

06-16
03:51

Food Insecurity | English Lesson

The topic of this week's English lesson is 'Food Insecurity'. To see notes and links, visit: https://englishforeconomists.com/food-insecurity/ #englishforeconomists #englishforfinance #englishlessons #englishforbusiness #foodinsecurity

06-08
04:13

Bear Market Rally | English Lesson

For lesson notes and video, you can visit https://www.englishforeconomists.com/bear-market-rally/.

06-01
03:26

Money Markets and Reverse Repos | English Lesson

Watch the video and see lesson notes at  www.englishforeconomists.com/reverse-repos/

05-26
06:01

Digital Payments | English Lesson

This English vocabulary lesson covers some words related to the topic of digital payments.   Vocabulary includes: Digital Payments / Digital Wallet / Unbanked / Financial Inclusion / Data Breach / Pros and Cons   You can find class notes here: https://www.englishforeconomists.com/digital-payments/

05-18
09:03

Solar Geoengineering | English Lesson

Our English lesson today has to do with climate change and science. The topic is ‘Solar Geoengineering’.  Study with the script to this video: https://www.englishforeconomists.com/solar-geoengineering

05-11
06:02

Elon Musk Buys Twitter | English Lesson

To see video and lesson, visit www.englishforeconomists.com/elon-musk-buys-twitter-for-44-billion/

05-03
06:17

Fertilizer Shortage | English Lesson

An English vocabulary lesson to help you learn the language you need to discuss the current fertilizer crisis. See lesson notes here: https://www.englishforeconomists.com/fertilizer-shortage/

04-26
08:14

Sovereign Debt and Default | English Lesson

Find video version and show notes at https://www.englishforeconomists.com/sovereign-debt-and-default/.

04-21
07:24

Inflation | English Lesson

Learn useful English vocabulary to talk about inflation. To see the full lesson, visit https://www.englishforeconomists.com/inflation-english-lesson/

04-13
11:27

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