unemployment

Lesson plans

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a mentor observing the work of an apprentice in a workshop

Apprenticeships vs university

Vocabulary: on-the-job, in-demand, hands-on
Reading: routes to take after high-school
Video: apprenticeships vs university: which is best?

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B1 / B2

Education

5:56

brain drain ilustration. emigration of skilled and educated workers

Brain drain

Vocabulary: exodus, diaspora, dead-end career, seek greener pastures, human capital flight, workforce shortage
Video: What is brain drain
Speaking: conversation questions, brainstorming, evaluating options, reacting to statements

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B2 / C1

Business, Social issues

3:20

The Great Resignation

Synonyms: quitting your job (resign, hand in your notice)
Vocabulary: how you feel at work (overworked, burned out, engaged)
Vocabulary: job satisfaction and perks

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B2 / C1

Business

3:18

Inflation concept - Different piles of coins arranged on wooden cubes with the inscription inflation

Inflation and young people

Vocabulary: economic terms (purchasing power, economic growth, youth unemployment)
Video: Inflation and young people
Speaking: how inflation affects you, ways to spend less

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B1 / B2

Business

2:14

Idiom and phrasal verb boosters