The Economist

08 Feb Are Brain Implants The Future Of Computing?

Posted at 23:40h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Science, Technology, The Economist

Could you control a machine just by thinking about it, and if so, who owns the thoughts that make it work?...

30 Abr Gene Editing: The Pros and Cons

Posted at 11:45h in C1 - Advanced, Science, Technology, The Economist

If a technology could eliminate hereditary disease forever, would using it be a moral obligation or a moral hazard?...

29 Nov How could veganism change the world?

Posted at 14:17h in B1 - Intermediate, Business, Environment, Popular Culture, Problem Solving, The Economist

Could you actually calculate the environmental cost of your lunch today?...

24 Nov Fashion’s Naked Truths

Posted at 17:53h in B1 - Intermediate, Business, Economics, Environment, Fashion, The Economist

Do you actually know which industry produces more carbon emissions than all international flights and maritime shipping put together?...

16 Nov The future of shopping: what is in store?

Posted at 13:15h in B1 - Intermediate, Business, Psychology, Technology, The Economist

If a brand already knows what you want before you search for it, is that good service or something closer to manipulation?...

12 Nov to see Germany’s future, look at its cars – guided video

Posted at 07:09h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Complete Lesson Plan, Guided, Management, Politics, Technology, The Economist

Germany's carmakers face the same challenges as its new leaders: a need to innovate, tackle climate change and reassess its trade relationship with China. How this world-renowned motor industry navigates the road ahead could tell a lot about Germany’s future....

18 Oct Could digital currencies put banks out of business?

Posted at 12:44h in B2 - Upper-intermediate, Business, Economics, Technology, The Economist

Could you explain, right now, the actual difference between a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin and a digital currency issued by your government?...

18 Oct How is China “Making” Athletes for the Olympics?

Posted at 12:15h in A2 - Pre-intermediate, Management, Popular Culture, Sport, The Economist

Does throwing 400,000 children into state-run sports schools actually produce better athletes, or just more of them?...

14 Oct How will covid-19 change travel?

Posted at 12:41h in B1 - Intermediate, Business, Popular Culture, The Economist

Did Covid actually kill business travel, or did it just expose how unnecessary most of it already was?...

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...