77. How do you make people have more children? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thinking in English
Shownotes Transcript
In this episode of Thinking in English, I want to talk about declining populations! In many wealthy countries, fewer children are being born, which could have serious social and economic consequences in the future. So, how do you make people have more children?
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Vocabulary List
To anticipate (v) - to imagine or expect something will happen
We don’t anticipate any trouble
To shrink (v) - to become smaller
Your sweater will shrink if you wash it at too high a temperature
fertility (n) - the quality of being able to produce young or have children
She was prescribed fertility drugs to help her have children
contraception (n) - any of the various methods intended to prevent a woman becoming pregnant
The clinic offers free contraception
Innovation (n) - a new idea or method, or the use of new ideas and methods
He is selling the latest innovation in computer technology
Affordable (adj) - not expensive
They sell very affordable clothes
Flexible (adj) - able to change or be changed easily according to the situation
My schedule is very flexible!
Immigration (n) - the act of someone coming to live in a different country
Immigration increased by 25% last year
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