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237. What is a Failed State? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

JOIN THE CONVERSATION CLUB --   / thinkinginenglish   What is a “failed state”? Let’s look at some definitions, characterisitcs, and examples of “failed states”, and then discuss whether South Africa could be considered to be failing! VOCABULARY LIST Corruption (n) – illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power. Political corruption is widespread throughout the country. Authority (n) – the moral or legal right or ability to control. He has no authority over his students. Goods (n) – items that satisfy human wants and provide utility. Air is an example of free goods that are available to all people. Fragile (adj) – easily destroyed, ended, or made to fail. The assassination could end the fragile peace agreement that was signed last month. Instability (n) – uncertainty caused by the possibility of a sudden change in the present situation. The instability of the euro continues. To exacerbate (v) – to make something that is already bad even worse. This attack will exacerbate the already tense relations between the two communities. Blackout (n) – when there is no light or power because of an electricity failure. Power lines were blown down and we had a blackout of several hours. Incompetent (adj) – not having the ability to do something as it should be done. He has described the government as corrupt and incompetent. FULL TRANSCRIPT https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/0... ALL LINKS https://linktr.ee/thinkinginenglishpod SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2OwAg0c... BLOG https://thinkinginenglish.blog/ PATREON   / thinkinginenglish   INSTAGRAM   / thinkinginenglishpodcast   TWITTER   / thinkenglishpod   LEAVE A COMMENT What do you think? Is South Africa a “failed state”? How “fragile” is your country? CHAPTERS ... VISUALS Video production by ‪@nathan_english_tutor‬ Original illustration by Alfredo A. (  / soyelpapade  ) MUSIC Borough by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) #englishlearning #englishlearner #englishlearners #esl #englishadvice #learningadvice #criticalthinkingskills #britishpronunciation #britishyoutubers #intermediateenglish #advancedenglish #vocabularybuilding #businessenglish #englishsubtitles #английский #английскийязык #английского #английскоепроизношение