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English for Economists

 

Our mission is to help you learn English to talk about the economy. Whether you work in banking, finance, government, or academia, our  lessons are tailored to meet your specific needs and help you achieve success in your field.

Take your skills to the next level with online English lessons, where we will focus on building your conversation skills in economics and finance. We can also work together to help you prepare for your next presentation in English.

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English for Economists

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  • One-on-one classes, tailored to your needs
  • Practice speaking about current economic issues
  • Learn the specific vocabulary used in your field
  • Improve your pronunciation
  • Increase your reading comprehension
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Latest Podcasts

Debt Ceilings and ‘A Stitch in Time Saves Nine’

by | June 2, 2023 | Podcast Lessons | 0 Comments

Last week, we looked at how investors were reacting to fears that the US government would reach its legally allowed spending limit, leading to spending cuts and loan defaults. The vocabulary we covered was: brace, debt-ceiling, and default. Brace meant to hold on...
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The Debt Ceiling Crisis

by | May 24, 2023 | Podcast Lessons | 0 Comments

Today, our topic is the debt-ceiling debate currently going on in the USA. Let's dive right in! In this episode, we'll focus on three key vocabulary words: brace, debt-ceiling, and default. These words are essential for understanding the headline and sub headline...
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In Its Face and Breathing Down Its Neck

by | April 28, 2023 | Podcast Lessons | 0 Comments

Hello and welcome to "English for Economists," episode 72. Today, I'm going to talk about a recent article published earlier this week by the Economist Magazine, which highlights the delicate position of South Korea as it tries to balance its relationship with both...
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Wonking Out: Exploring the Future of the US Dollar

by | April 17, 2023 | Podcast Lessons | 0 Comments

Hello and welcome to "English for Economists," episode 71. Today we're going to talk about a recent article published by Paul Krugman in the New York Times newsletter on February 3rd. The title of the article is "Wonking Out: Is the Dollar’s Dominance Under Threat?"....
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The Impact of AI on Writing

by | April 11, 2023 | Podcast Lessons | 0 Comments

In this episode, we will be discussing a recent news story published by The New York Times on the impact of artificial intelligence on the writing industry. The headline reads "Tinkering With ChatGPT, Workers Wonder: Will This Take My Job?" Listen again: "Tinkering...
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Twitter-Fueled Bank Run

by | March 28, 2023 | Podcast Lessons | 0 Comments

In this episode, I will be discussing a recent news story published by CNN Business on March 14 with the headline "SVB collapse was driven by ‘the first Twitter-fueled bank run’." Listen again: "SVB collapse was driven by ‘the first Twitter-fueled bank run’."...
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Riding the Investment Roller Coaster

by | March 22, 2023 | Podcast Lessons | 0 Comments

In this episode, we will be discussing an article published on March 16th in the Economist Magazine, titled "Is the global investment boom turning to bust?" https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WlmLAp3h3Bj05sDCijt9M?si=c93465499b054af7 The article describes how companies...
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‘Premiumization’ and ‘Gentrification’

by | March 7, 2023 | Podcast Lessons | 0 Comments

In this episode, we will be discussing an article recently published in The New York Times titled "Is the Entire Economy Gentrifying?" Listen again: Is the Entire Economy Gentrifying?” https://open.spotify.com/episode/24nSvTRoomFSVx9ubr517I?si=623105a7846c43ac While...
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China’s Population Drop | English Lesson

by | February 27, 2023 | Podcast Lessons | 1 Comment

Last week's podcast covered the controversy surrounding the French government's plan to raise the statutory retirement age. In today’s vocabulary lesson, we will discuss the challenges that China is facing due to its shrinking population. In a recent article published...
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The Battle Over Retirement Age in France | English Lesson

by | February 22, 2023 | Podcast Lessons | 0 Comments

Today, we are going to talk about retirement age. Listen to this headline, published on February 11, 2023: France braces for protests as Macron pushes forward with pension reform. Again: France braces for protests as Macron pushes forward with pension reform....
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