Tag: economy

Best Minimum Wage in the World

B2 – Upper Intermediate

People around the world work with minimum wage. A minimum wage is the lowest daily or monthly remuneration that employers may legally pay to workers. Which country has the best minimum wage in the world? Let’s take a look!

http://money.cnn.com/2015/05/14/pf/minimum-wage-countries-australia/index.html

Discussion Questions:

1. What is the minimum wage in your country?
2. What do you think should be the ideal minimum wage in your country?
3. How does salary affect the performance of an individual at work?

Tower of David

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Venezuela is famously known for its beautiful people. But, like any other country, Venezuela struggles with poverty and citywide housing shortage. The Tower of David is a glimpse of some issues that the country is facing.

Discussion Questions:

1. Is poverty an issue in your country?
2. How is your government taking care of the housing needs of the citizens?
3. What do you think are some of the best ways to address poverty in the middle of an economic recession?

British Pubs Closing Down

B2 – Upper Intermediate

The number of British pubs closing down are increasing. This means jobs are lost and a conspiracy that big supermarkets are taking over the space.

Read the article below to know some of the effects of neighborhood pubs closing down.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/aug/12/pubs-closing-rate-31-week

Discussion Questions:

1. What do you think are the consequences if neighborhood pubs continue to close?
2. Does your city have very strict laws when it comes to planning and building?
3. Do you think there’s too many commercial spaces in your neighborhood?
4. If it was in your power, what changes would you make in your city?

The World’s Ageing Population

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B2 – Upper intermediate

The dilemma of an increase of elderly people is truer than we think.

The article below shows facts about the current population trend and its disadvantages. Share your thoughts and knowledge related to this issue.

The World’s Ageing Population

Discuss:

1. Are there more younger people than older individuals in your country?
2. How does your government take care of the senior citizens?
3. What are the effects of an ageing population to a country?