18 Oct How Rwanda is Becoming the Singapore of Africa
Can a country go from genocide to global business hub in a single generation?...
B2 – Upper-intermediate
14 Oct Why Flying Car Startups Are Seeking A Quiet Takeoff
If a flying taxi is too loud, cities can simply ban it. So what exactly is "too loud" when you're hovering over someone's apartment?...
06 Oct to see Germany’s future, look at its cars
Posted at 19:38h
in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Complete Lesson Plan, Economics, Politics, Technology, The Economist
This video lesson is not for everyone as it’s very ‘businessy’ with a strong focus on changes in Germany particularly with the German elections in mind (Sept 2021). That being said, I suspect many elements of the video will remain ‘evergreen’ for many years to...
06 Oct Corruption is legal in America
Is the line between lobbying and bribery actually as clear as politicians claim?...
06 Oct China’s economy: What is its weak spot?
Can a country run out of people...
06 Oct China’s trillion-dolar investment in infrastructure: The making of a superpower
What does it actually mean for a country to "invest" in another country's roads and railways?...
04 Oct Why seemingly smart people make stupid mistakes
Is your most competent colleague actually the biggest risk to your team's future success?...
11 Jun The ethical dilemma of self-driving cars
Posted at 09:46h
in B1 - Intermediate, B2 - Upper-intermediate, C1 - Advanced, Popular Culture, Technology, TED ed
If a self-driving car has to choose between hitting one person or five, who actually gets to program that decision?...
28 May Monaco: The history and pulling power of the second smallest country in the world
How does a country smaller than many city parks punch so far above its weight on the global stage?...
26 May How Winning An Oscar Became About Money
Do the best films actually win the Oscar, or does the best *campaign* win?...