English for Economists | Economic News and English Expressions
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The meaning of 'Upflation'
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out this episode and learn another fun and useful word, 'upflation', which you can use to discuss an economic phenomenon in the world of...
Meaning of 'Raking in Profits' and 'Rose Colored Glasses'
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alan Robert as he explores the meaning of the expressions 'Raking in Profits' and 'Rose Colored Glasses'.
The '996' Work Culture
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what the expression '996' refers to? Join us and find out.
Shrinkflation, Skimpflation and the 'Sheconomy'
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn words to discuss the impact of inflation on the consumer of household products, and hear about the rising influence of female business owners.
A 'Blowout' Financial Quarter
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the meaning of the words: Learn the words: blowout, ride-hailing, gig workers, and algorithms,
White and Black Swan Events
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
'Steel Yourself' for a Potential Trade War
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the podcast page for 'English for Economists,' the essential listening experience for professionals advancing their English skills...
The meaning of 'Dollar Bears' 'Bond Bulls' and 'Steady Stocks'
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this vocabulary lesson for economists, we'll look at the meaning of the expressions 'dollar bears', 'bond bulls' and 'stead...
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 che...
What Is a 'Windfall'?
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 windf...
The Meaning of Economic Swagger
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 &...
U-Turns in Policy
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive deep into the language of economic reversals and policy shifts with Alan Robert. From the term 'U-turn' to the intriguing idiom 'cha...
Slashing Forecasts and Feeling the Pinch
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode touches on trade, trends, and forecasts. Join me and learn 3 new words, and one useful expression. Visit EnglishforEconomists.com f...
The Challenge of Banknote Design
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to English for Economists, your essential resource where economics meets English. Designed especially for adults passionate about both fields,...
The Economic Impact of Henrietta Lacks: Who Profits from Our Cells?
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 'English for Economists.' In this episode, we'll unravel the intriguing story of Henrietta Lacks. Not only will we delve into ...
Recession or a soft landing? You decide.
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"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...
Copper Prices
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Podcast #77, host Alan Robert dissects an Economist article titled 'Copper is unexpectedly getting cheaper'. Discover why copper prices ar...
What are 'carbon-linked' bonds?
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 76 of English for Economists explores Carbon-linked bonds and how they can address the flaws in carbon pricing. Ideal for ESL learners intere...
News Regarding Ireland's Fishing Industry
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Yellen’s Debt Limit Warnings, and the Idiom 'A Stitch in Time Saves Nine'
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast #74 dives into Janet Yellen's ignored debt limit warnings and their potential fallout. Learn key economic terms such as "warnings we...
The Debt Ceiling Crisis
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the headline "Investors brace for a painful crash into America's debt-ceiling" published in The Economist magazine on May 10, 2...
Learn the idioms "Getting in Your Face" and "Breathing Down Your Neck", used in the context of the delicate relationship between South Korea and the superpowers China and United States.
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 72 of "English for Economists," we explore idiomatic expressions in a recent Economist article about South Korea's delicate ...
Wonking Out: Discussing the Future of the US Dollar
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "English for Economists," we explore the future of the US dollar's dominance with Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman's a...
Tinkering with ChatGPT – How AI is Impacting the Writing Industry
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 indus...
Twitter-Fueled Bank Run
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest "English for Economists" episode, we dive into the fascinating story of the first Twitter-fueled bank run that led to the col...
Riding the Investment Roller Coaster
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this English lesson, you will learn how to use the expressions 'Boom,' 'Bust,' 'Capex,' and the idiomatic expression '...
Understanding 'Premiumization'
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will be discussing an article recently published in The New York Times titled "Is the Entire Economy Gentrifying?" For show notes,...
China's Population Drop
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will hear how to use these useful words and phrases: • Shrinking population - a decrease in the total number of people li...
The Battle Over Retirement Age in France
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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: ...
'Hedging Your Bets' by using 'Nearshoring'
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we'll be discussing the trend of companies transferring their operations to nearby countries, because of geopolitical reasons, or because of re...
CBDC, Stablecoins, DeFi and Web3
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our topic deals with the vocabulary of digital currencies, and more specifically, Central Bank Digital Currencies and stablecoins. I will present defi...
ChatGPT and AI
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This lesson deals with language surrounding new chatbot technology that applies artificial intelligence (AI) to solve problems, providing detailed, we...
What Is the 'Gig' Economy?
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
learn vocabulary related to the so-called ‘gig economy’ that is currently growing with leaps and bounds, words like gig, task, self-employed, and ...
What is a 'FinTwit Scheme'?
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
See lesson notes at www.englishforeconomists.com/what-on-earth-is-a-fintech-schemer/
Some Central Banks Are Stockpiling Gold | English Lesson
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This lesson looks at some words related to gold and gold reserves. Also, come practice how to pronounce some especially tricky words.
'Breakthrough' in talks 'spurs' concessions | English Lesson
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Read the show notes and learn more about our English programs at Englishforeconomists.com
Spike in Counterfeit Jewelry Sales | English Lesson
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find show notes and courses at englishforeconomists.com. Also, find the course 'How to Give Great Presentations in English, Even if Your English Isn't...
The Collapse of the FTX Crypto Exchange | English Lesson
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To read lesson notes, visit https://englishforeconomists.com/collapse-of-the-ftx-crypto-exchange/
Windfall Taxes | English Lesson
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find lesson notes and more here: https://englishforeconomists.com/windfall-taxes/
Fintech Financing Slump | English Lesson
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This English lesson for economists covers the recent decrease in the money moving in to invest in the fintech sector. Find lesson notes at: http...
Bailouts | English Lesson
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are company bailouts the new normal? To see show notes, visit https://englishforeconomists.com/are-bailouts-the-new-normal/ Image credit: “Ba...
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished | English Lesson
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Turkey Becomes Türkiye | English Lesson
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Hiring Spree | English Lesson
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Go to englishforeconomists.com to see more lessons. Foto de Christina @ wocintechchat.com en Unsplash
Friend-shoring | English Lesson
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
https://englishforeconomists.com/friend-shoring/ for lesson notes.
UN Population Projections | English Lesson
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
See lesson notes for this English lesson here:https://englishforeconomists.com/un-population-projections/
Crypto Asset Prices Fall | English Lesson
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
See lesson notes and previous lessons here: https://englishforeconomists.com/crypto-asset-prices-fall/
Dollarization| English Lesson
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This lesson looks at some English you need to discuss the topic of dollarization. See lesson notes here: https://englishforeconomists.com/english-less...
India Tech and the Carbon Footprint | English Lesson
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
English lesson that considers news about a shift in India's sector to renewables. English for business / English for Economics. See show notes at htt...
Food Insecurity | English Lesson
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The topic of this week's English lesson is 'Food Insecurity'. To see notes and links, visit: https://englishforeconomists.com/food-insecurity/ #englis...
Bear Market Rally | English Lesson
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For lesson notes and video, you can visit https://www.englishforeconomists.com/bear-market-rally/.
Money Markets and Reverse Repos | English Lesson
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video and see lesson notes at www.englishforeconomists.com/reverse-repos/
Digital Payments | English Lesson
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This English vocabulary lesson covers some words related to the topic of digital payments. Vocabulary includes: Digital Payments / Digital...
Solar Geoengineering | English Lesson
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our English lesson today has to do with climate change and science. The topic is ‘Solar Geoengineering’. Study with the script to this video...
Elon Musk Buys Twitter | English Lesson
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To see video and lesson, visit www.englishforeconomists.com/elon-musk-buys-twitter-for-44-billion/
Fertilizer Shortage | English Lesson
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An English vocabulary lesson to help you learn the language you need to discuss the current fertilizer crisis. See lesson notes here: https://www.engl...
Sovereign Debt and Default | English Lesson
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find video version and show notes at https://www.englishforeconomists.com/sovereign-debt-and-default/.
Inflation | English Lesson
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn useful English vocabulary to talk about inflation. To see the full lesson, visit https://www.englishforeconomists.com/inflation-english-lesson/
Drought and Desertification | English Lesson
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find show notes and vocabulary list here: https://www.englishforeconomists.com/drought-and-desertification-english-lesson/
Universal Basic Income (UBI) | English Lesson
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To see the script and watch the video, visit englishforeconomists.com
Wheat Price and Supply : Crisis in Ukraine | English Lesson
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To watch the video lesson and to see show notes, visit: https://www.englishforeconomists.com/the-supply-and-price-of-wheat/
Refugee Surge from Ukraine | English Lesson
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find show notes and view the video here: https://www.englishforeconomists.com/the-ukrainian-refugee-crisis/
Sudden Increase in the Price of Oil and Gas
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
See lesson notes here: https://www.englishforeconomists.com/a-sudden-increase-in-the-price-of-oil-and-gas/
Economic Sanctions and Their Effect on Currency
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our vocabulary today is related to economic sanctions and their impact on currency. If you are listening to this lesson on a podcast, I want you to kn...
Cryptocurrency Risks
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
English Lesson: The Deputy Governor of India’s central bank, T Rabi Shankar, said in a speech that cryptocurrencies are not suitable to be defined a...
Central Banks Raise Policy Rates
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it has been all over the news this past month. From Brazil to Russia to the United Kingdom, central banks all over the world are raising their i...
Problems and Delays in the Global Supply Chain
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn these useful words you can use to talk about the global supply chain crisis: Freight: goods transported in bulk b...
Trailer / Promo for "English for Economists" Podcast
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the English vocabulary you need to read, write and speak about the economy in English! Hi. I am Alan Robert, and I am a teacher who specializes ...
The Global Housing Price Boom
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is the current high level of house prices sustainable? Central banks, worried about surging inflation, are tightening monetary policy, including by ra...
Chinese Real Estate Developer 'Evergrande Group' in a Liquidity Crisis
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Real Estate: Houses or buildings Liability: In this story, liability is debt. Onshore and Offshore: Inside a country and outside of the country Liquid...
Omicron Surge
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Surge: a sudden powerful forward or upward movement Variant: a version of something that differs from a standard. Disrupt: to interrupt / to cause a d...
China's Belt and Road Initiative
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, English for Economists looks at the Belt and Road Initiative, the massive global infrastructure development program being pr...
The Commercial Fishing Industry
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast takes a look at some vocabulary you can use to talk about the commercial fishing industry. Fishery: the enterprise of raising o...
Returning to work and the hybrid workplace
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast, we are going to look at what has become a reality for many of you: hybrid work. And by hybrid work, I mean when you some of your...
Microfinance: Small loans backed by trust
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, our topic is microfinance. Here is the Vocabulary: It is a much longer list today. Listen closely, and listen to this section a few times if yo...
Climate Change: The COP26 Conference
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast, we are going to go over some very useful vocabulary related to the topic of climate change. This is a timely topic, since the 20...
Institutions: Why Nations Fail, a book by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson.
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we will introduce the book titled Why Nations Fail. This book was written by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson and it was first published in...
Mining and Smelting
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's lesson, we take a look at some of the vocabulary surrounding the mining and smelting industries. Let’s look first at some key vocabulary...
Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Originating in Great Britain, trade unions became popular in many countries during the Industrial Revolution. Why do unions exist? Well, the most comm...
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our topic today? Foreign Direct Investment, also known as FDI. Vocabulary Economic territory: the areas under the effective economic control of a sing...
Immigration and Remittances
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our topic today is immigration. Let's look at our vocabulary first. Migration: the action of moving from one country to another. A migrant is a person...
Grants, subsidies and stimulus payments
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our topic today? Grants, subsidies and stimulus payments. That’s right. Free money! The best money of all!
Superintendencies
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our topic today is superintendencies. Vocabulary Supervise and Supervision: Supervision is the act or function of supervising something or somebody. I...
The Electrical Grid and Power Transmission
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You could say that today’s lesson a very “powerful”. Our topic? The electrical grid. Let’s begin with some relevant vocabulary: Electrical gri...
Housing: Moratoriums on Rental Payments
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s topic is rental housing. Let’s begin by looking at our vocabulary. Vocabulary Housing: A building, or something else that covers and prote...
Elections
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s topic is “near and dear” to the hearts of many economists, and anybody else who takes an interest in the economy. Our topic today is ele...
Pensions and Retirement
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The topic of today’s podcast is pensions. Let’s start by looking at some basic vocabulary. Retire: to leave your job and to stop working, usually ...
Auctions
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Auction: a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder, in other words, to the person or organization who offers the most mo...
The Forestry Industry
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Forestry: the science of growing trees Hardwood: In general––but not always––hardwood comes from trees that lose their leaves annually. Hardwo...
International Aid
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recipient: a person or institution that receives something, like a donation. Humanitarian aid: usually short-term help, like money, food or medical su...
Waste Management
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Solid waste: You probably know what this is, but remember the synonyms garbage and trash. Incinerate: to destroy by burning Air pollution: a mixture o...
Mortgage Loans
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vocabulary: Down payment: an initial payment made when something is bought on credit. Mortgagor: the borrower in a mortgage, typically a homeowner. M...
The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
These English lessons are for anyone who needs to read, talk or write about the economy in English. Welcome to our first lesson! Today, we will take a...