B2 – Upper Intermediate
The European Union’s economy chief Paolo Gentiloni said that Europe is going through a sharp economic downward spiral; something the continent has not experienced since the Great Depression.
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to affect member countries, the EU gears up for a recession of epic proportions.
Read more about this news on this imminent economic recession from the link below:
https://www.euronews.com/2020/05/06/eu-forecasts-recession-of-historic-proportions-this-year
Discussion Questions:
- What conditions and consequences might this deep recession have in different member states?
- What economic damages has the spread of Coronavirus done on the economy of your country?
- How is your government preparing for this deep recession?
- Talk about other times your country was in recession. How did it affect your country and you or your family directly?
- Explain your understanding of the V-shape and Nike swoosh recovery.