Conversation - Tell Me Three Things About You

This is a fun way to use your advanced English skills to talk about Taylor Swift and to develop a comfortable vocabulary in business and economics.

Let's explore history and finance.  Nearly 100 years ago, the United States enacted tariffs on a range imported goods.  The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act is a historical example of the effects of import taxes on national and global economics.  Read the article at https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/smoot-hawley-tariff-act.asp

A History Lesson in Tariffs

Our video is about the exploration of the moon and space.  We have an article that summarizes travel into space and plans to reach the moon and Mars.  We'll review these articles, practice reading and speaking, and focus on a few words we can use in business and higher level discussions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJvB7TlWbJk

To the Moon! Let's talk about space

What is the economic impact when Taylor Swift comes to play a concert in your city?   This article talks about whether sales from the concert benefit the cities where Taylor sings.

https://www.investopedia.com/swiftonomics-definition-8601178

Taylor Swift and Global Economics

We will discuss the facts and the decision in a construction claims case over a project that was delayed over 900 days! This is a decision based in American law, and will let us first be sure we can explain the facts, then the reasoning in a legal decision

Construction Claims - Delays and Compensation

Here are some business expression that people use in meetings and presentations.  Study these and let's have some fun using them to describe what you did at work today!

Business Expressions v1

We are always trying to save money for the things we need and want, like tuition, rent, entertainment and, of course, lessons on italki.  Let's practice how to talk about ways to save money in English.  What are the best ways you know to save money now so you will have it later?

Before we meet, please read section 3 in https://www.investopedia.com/managing-wealth/simple-steps-building-wealth/ for ideas about how to save money.