English for Economists | Economic News and English Expressions

Learn words to discuss the impact of inflation on the consumer of household products, and hear about the rising influence of female business owners.

Learn the meaning of the words:

Learn the words: blowout, ride-hailing, gig workers, and algorithms,

A swan is a beautiful bird that swims in the water. White swans are very common, but you don’t believe a black swan exists until you see one for yourself. The term Black Swan was popularized by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a renowned professor, economist, and writer. Taleb initially introduced this concept to describe highly improbable events with massive implications in financial markets and later broadened its application to encompass historical, scientific, and other significant occurrences. Nobody sees the coming, and when they do, people say ‘oh, why didn’t we see this coming?’

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 Economist, Alan discusses China's strategic investments in future economic 'pillars' like lithium-ion batteries, electric cars, and solar panels, and how these moves might ignite global trade tensions. Don't miss out on our unique blend of economic discussion and language education, and remember to check our website for upcoming private classes and the new 'Economists in Action' video course."

In this vocabulary lesson for economists, we'll look at the meaning of the expressions 'dollar bears', 'bond bulls' and 'steady stocks' and the idiom 'getting back on track'. Find show notes here:

https://englishforeconomists.com/bull-bear-and-steady-markets/

n Episode 84, join us on English for Economists as we delve into an intriguing headline from The Guardian, exploring the concept of a financial windfall

What is 'economic swagger' and why does India have it right now?

Join Alan Robert for this English lesson that will teach you the expression 'economic swagger' and the idiom '

To take the bull by the horns'.

Dive deep into the language of economic reversals and policy shifts with Alan Robert. From the term 'U-turn' to the intriguing idiom 'changing horses in midstream,' learn how to articulate sudden changes in the world of economics. Also, get a sneak peek at our upcoming course, 'Economists in Action'.

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.

“WTO slashes world trade forecast as manufacturing slowdown bites”

Listen again. Try to understand what the WTO expects for world trade, and why.

“WTO slashes world trade forecast as manufacturing slowdown bites”

It’s a great headline for us to work with, because there are not one, not two, but three valuable lessons you can learn.

First things first, in case you don’t know, the WTO is the World Trade Organization, the organization which aims to facilitate and regulate international trade.

So, what does the WTO expect for world trade? Do they think it will grow or reduce? The headline says the “WTO slashes world trade forecast”. To slash! Wow… that is a strong verb. It means to cut, but to really cut. You say the word ‘slash’ and I immediately think of someone swinging a long sharp sword. Maybe a soldier from the middle ages. Slash! You can slash forecasts, budgets, prices, all kinds of things. Great verb!

So, why is the WTO slashing its forecast? Well, the headline says it's because ‘manufacturing slowdown bites’. Bites! That’s another strong word. Bite, like with your mouth and your teeth, like when you chew. So the manufacturing slowdown bites; the manufacturing slowdown is being felt. It is biting into into the world trade forecast.

So, it looks like it’s going to be a tough year for world trade, which is unfortunate news for many countries. How about where you live? Will importers and exporters where you live ‘feel the pinch’ if global trade drops? If they ‘feel the pinch’, it means that they experience financial or economic hardship or strain.

So, getting back to our story, The WTO now expects world trade volumes to grow by just 0.8% this year, down from a forecast of 1.7% in April. Growth is expected to pick up to 3.3% in 2024.

The WTO says a slump in goods trade that began in the fourth quarter of 2022 is continuing, and hopes of a pick-up in demand have been crushed. As a result, trade is expected to grow more slowly than GDP this year but faster next year.

“WTO slashes world trade forecast as manufacturing slowdown bites”

Before finishing, here is the key vocabulary one last time.

WTO: World Trade Organization

To slash: To cut deeply. To reduce.

To bite: It means the negative impact is being felt.

Feel the pinch: That’s an idiom that means to experience financial or economic hardship or strain.

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Welcome to 'English for Economists.' In this episode, we'll unravel the intriguing story of Henrietta Lacks. Not only will we delve into the economic implications surrounding her cells, but we'll also introduce key economic vocabulary for our intermediate learners. A tale of ethics and economics awaits!"

"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

In Podcast #77, host Alan Robert dissects an Economist article titled 'Copper is unexpectedly getting cheaper'. Discover why copper prices are dropping and enhance your English vocabulary by examining seven key verbs from the article. Get ready to dive into the language of economics!

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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.

Explore the headline "Investors brace for a painful crash into America's debt-ceiling" published in The Economist magazine on May 10, 2023. Learn the words "brace," "debt-ceiling", and "default".

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 looking to expand their knowledge of English idiomatic expressions, especially those with an interest in economics and international relations. Don't miss out on this engaging lesson—subscribe and share with your friends to support the podcast!

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

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!

In this English lesson, you will learn how to use the expressions 'Boom,' 'Bust,' 'Capex,' and the idiomatic expression 'Riding a Roller Coaster.'

Find show notes at https://englishforeconomists.com/riding-the-investment-roller-coaster/

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 were before.

• Bloated real estate sector - an oversupply of housing.

• Economic superpower - a country that has significant economic power, both in terms of production and consumption.

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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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Our topic deals with the vocabulary of digital currencies, and more specifically, Central Bank Digital Currencies and stablecoins. I will present definitions for important words for people learning English for economics and finance. 

This lesson deals with language surrounding new chatbot technology that applies artificial intelligence (AI) to solve problems, providing detailed, well-written answers.. that may or may not be factual. Chatbots like this one can be an important tool if you want to learn English. 

See lesson notes at englishforeconomists.com

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 notes here: https://englishforeconomists.com/the-gig-economy/

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See lesson notes at www.englishforeconomists.com/what-on-earth-is-a-fintech-schemer/

This lesson looks at some words related to gold and gold reserves. Also, come practice how to pronounce some especially tricky words. 

Read the show notes and learn more about our English programs at Englishforeconomists.com

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

Find lesson notes and more here: https://englishforeconomists.com/windfall-taxes/

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/

Are company bailouts the new normal? 

To see show notes, visit https://englishforeconomists.com/are-bailouts-the-new-normal/

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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/

https://englishforeconomists.com/friend-shoring/ for lesson notes.

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

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

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

The topic of this week's English lesson is 'Food Insecurity'.

To see notes and links, visit: https://englishforeconomists.com/food-insecurity/

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

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

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/