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Lesson 19: Economic Slowdown Impacts Emerging Countries

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

access

/AK-sess/

- The ability to enter, use, or get something.

Many people now have access to online banking.

acquisition

/ak-wuh-ZI-shun/

- The act of obtaining or buying something, especially a company or asset.

The company’s acquisition of a smaller competitor helped it expand its market share.

association

/uh-soh-see-AY-shun/

- A connection or relationship between people or organizations.

The new trade association was formed to support small businesses.

completion

/kum-PLEE-shun/

- The act of finishing something.

The completion of the new office building was delayed by several months.

consumption

/kun-SUMP-shun/

- The amount of goods or services used.

Energy consumption has increased in recent years.

deal

/deel/

- An agreement, especially in business or trade.

They signed a deal to export products to Europe.

edifice

/ED-uh-fis/

- A large and impressive building or structure.

The company’s headquarters is an impressive edifice in the city center.

delay

/dih-LAY/

- A situation where something happens later than expected.

The flight was delayed due to bad weather.

economic power

/ek-uh-NOM-ik POW-ur/

- The strength of a country’s economy.

China has become a major economic power in recent years.

economic slowdown

/ek-uh-NOM-ik SLOW-down/

- A period when an economy grows more slowly than usual.

Many industries were affected by the economic slowdown.

emerging country

/ih-MUR-jing KUN-tree/

- A country with developing industries and improving economic conditions.

Brazil is considered an emerging country with strong economic potential.

enterprise

/EN-tur-pryz/

- A business or company.

Small enterprises often struggle with high taxes and regulations.

finance

/FY-nans or fih-NANS/

- The management of money, especially by governments or large companies.

The finance department handles all the company’s investments.

foundation

/fown-DAY-shun/

- The basis or groundwork of something.

A strong financial foundation is essential for any successful business.

income

/IN-kum/

- Money earned from work, investments, or business.

His main source of income comes from his software company.

manufacturer

/man-yuh-FAK-chur-er/

- A person or company that makes goods for sale.

The car manufacturer announced a new line of electric vehicles.

LET'S LISTEN! 🎧

Direction: Listen to the news and answer the comprehension questions below.



Lesson 19

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What impact has the economic slowdown had on emerging countries?

2. How is Brazil addressing the economic slowdown?

3. What has caused the delay in large infrastructure projects?

4. How are emerging countries hoping to recover from the economic slowdown?

LET'S PRACTICE 🎬

SITUATION

The learner is a business consultant reporting on the strategies companies are using to cope with a recession in a developed country.


TASKS

1. The learner must report on the business strategies during the recession using terms like "productivity," "range," "transaction," "scheme," and "sector."


2. The teacher will play the role of a news anchor asking follow-up questions.


3. How are other sectors, like hospitality or transportation, adapting their business models during the recession?


4. What kind of support are businesses receiving from the government to help them implement these schemes?


5. Can you give an example of a successful scheme that has helped a company maintain its productivity during this time?

LET'S DISCUSS

  1. How do you think emerging countries can strengthen their economic power in the future?
  2. What strategies can be used to deal with an economic slowdown?
  3. How important is the role of finance in the success of businesses and enterprises?
  4. What do you think governments should focus on to support economic growth and completion of major projects?
  5. How do you think global trade deals affect manufacturers in both emerging and developed countries?