Why are prices going up? 6 Minute English
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Published 2022-09-29
This week's question
According to one report, what was the annual inflation rate in Venezuela between November 2017 and 2018?
a) 130%
b) 1,300%
c) 1,300,000%
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
inflation
increase in prices of things over time
hit in the pocket
have less money to spend
volatile
unpredictable and can change suddenly
sustained
continues at the same level for a long period of time
effective
works well and gets the best results
interest rates
fees banks and financial institutions charge you for borrowing money
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All Comments (21)
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VOCABULARY IN THIS VIDEO 1. broadcaster: someone who speaks on radio or television programmes 2. inflation: increase in prices of things over time 3. hit in the pocket: have less money to spend 4. volatile: unpredictable and can change suddenly 5. sustained: continues at the same level for a long period of time 6. effective: works well and gets the best results 7. interest rates: fees banks and financial institutions charge you for borrowing money 8. According to one report 9. makes sense 10. That’s not good at all 30/09/2022 ALL THE BEST FOR YOU.
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Actually, here in my country Syria, we have been facing the same problems since 2012 even life becomes harder . The best thing from this video is that I have learned and recycled some very important vocabulary about economy . Respected Teachers Rob and Beth thank so much ❤️ for this amazing video !
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Video is very useful for my learning English and give me some news about economy as well. I think this time is a hard period with everyone, but it will be better in near future.
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Thank you teachers, we knew new words for economic.
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Hi. Yes, honestly it happens right now. We have many problems in our world. I think before solving it we should see. Going up prices are happening everywhere. It's because of war or something, if i am not mistaken. In some countries prices of products go up every month. People who don't have a job or work there, it can be hard for them. I hope everything will be fine. Thanks, bbc👍
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Best used 6min. I learned a lot: Interest Hit in the pocket Inflation , volatile, Sustained ,Passed through, Slow down demand, a round, recession, bleek, overview, effective. Hyper inflation