Why are prices going up? 6 Minute English

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Published 2022-09-29
Around the world, prices of things are rising more than normal, and more worrying is that prices keep going up. Rob and Beth talk about inflation and teach you related vocabulary along the way.

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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You can download audio and text here:
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All Comments (21)
  • @trangdieu.18c
    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.
  • 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 !
  • @yash-zi6py
    This channel very helpful in learning English. It helps in improving our spoken english
  • @kathyngo298
    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.
  • @17771sh
    This channel is helping me for a long time in terms of learning English
  • @croutardsparrow
    Good afternoon! Thank you sincerely for the video! I hope to see new videos coming out soon :)
  • @villianPhan
    These videos are very useful to me in English learning path. Many new and meaningful vocabularies were selectively compiled and categorized (base on specific topics) to help learners easily grasp. Keep it up
  • @anhochi4429
    thank you so much for this video, thank you six minute english, i listen it everyday
  • 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👍
  • I just came cross this channel, and this is the type of videos i have been looking for where i can listen to many topics and extand my vocabulary. 😊
  • I appreciate that with 6 minutes we can learn effectively than more time andd BBC FOR THE BEST
  • @nilo413
    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