A bimonthly magazine for the learners of English at intermediate and upper intermediate levels. Tackles such issues as music, ecology, movie, medicine, literature, economy, language, history, sport and tourism.
Grade 7-10-Chapter titles indicate the usual coverage of geography, history, people and culture, economy, and government typical of country studies, but the emphasis here is on physical and economic geography much more than on sparking an interest in the people and their lifestyles. For example, in the chapter "How Ukrainians Make a Living," GDP, GNI, Purchasing Power Parity, the "shadow economy," and corruption are discussed, along with information on the basic sectors of the economy.
System Advanced English Speed Up is aimed for the students at C 1 level preparing for the CAE exam (Certificate in Advanced English). It allows to learn about twenty thousand words and phrases in a very efficient way. The software covers the range of vocabulary used by native speakers. The material is divided into theme sections acquainting the learner with such issues as: life, culture, science, economy etc. The exercises are presented in question-and-answer style. INTERFACE LANGUAGES: ENGLISH, POLISH.
A major aspect of globalization is the increased interconnectedness of the world economy. Thanks to transportation and communications technologies, trillions of dollars worth of currencies, goods and services flash across the world each day. Free trade advocates stress that nations, which have embraced global trade policies, have benefited tremendously. However, "fair traders" say that the rules of the global economy are unfair and that only a few benefit, causing an increased gap between rich and poor.
Taught by Timothy Taylor Macalester College M.Econ., Stanford University
Look back at the global economy in 1950 and you'll find these conditions: The shock of a great depression, two world wars, and restrictions on immigration had led to little economic interconnectedness between countries.
These are just some of the many dramatic changes that are underway as globalization—the process of the world's diverse countries coming together and sharing experiences, events, and trade—continues to be a force in our economic climate.
TTC - America and the New Global Economy
