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Declining Populations: Crisis or Opportunity?

Marry K

Declining Populations: Crisis or Opportunity?

Conversation - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

Description

In this session, we will talk about what happens when a country's population becomes smaller. You will learn simple words to explain why populations go down and what good or bad things can happen. We will also talk about new ideas that can help solve these problems. By the end, you will feel more confident speaking about this topic in everyday English.

Questions list

1. What is the population like in your country—growing or shrinking?

2. Do you think people today want more or fewer children?

3. What are some changes you’ve seen in your community in the last 10 years?

1. What do you think are the reasons why some countries have fewer babies?

2. Can technology help with population problems? How?

3. What are the good things about having fewer people?

4. Should retirement age be higher if there are fewer young workers?

5. Do you think immigration can help fix the problem? Why or why not?

6. How can countries prepare for a smaller population?

7. What problems can happen when there are fewer young people?

8. Would you prefer to live in a busy place or a quiet, less crowded one?

1. Interact Freely

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned