234. How Did India Become the Most Populous Country? (English Vocabulary Lesson)| Listen on Anghami

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398. Why Does Canada Speak French and English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Why does Canada speak both English and French? Why is Canada's head of state the King of the United Kingdom? Why didn't Canada become part of the United States when the rest of Britain’s North American colonies rebelled? Canada is one of the largest countries on Earth. It stretch ... Show More

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397. Who Will Be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

In 2024, Keir Starmer became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after leading the Labour Party to one of the biggest election victories in modern British history. Just two years later, he has announced his resignation… and Britain is once again preparing for a new leader. S ... Show More

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396. 10 Years Language Learning: Lessons I'd Give My Younger Self (English Vocabulary Lesson)

In August 2016, I moved to a small town on the Japanese island of Shikoku. I had almost no Japanese ability and I didn't have an expectation that I'd stay very long in Japan. Maybe I'd stay in Japan for one year. 10 years later, though, I'm still in Japan. I'm now married. I have ... Show More

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Mar 2023

Population: Your questions answered

As India is poised to overtake China as the world's most populous country, we put questions from World Service listeners to the author of 8 Billion and Counting. Dr Jennifer Sciubba explains how the number of humans is growing in some countries, declining in others, how people ar ... Show More

18m 55s

Jan 2023

China, India, and the Question of Population Growth

Data this week suggest India is about to pass China as the world's most populous country. (0:25) Bill Mann discusses: - Procter & Gamble bumping up against the limits of its pricing powers - Why China still has a demand problem - How companies in the U.S. are moving some opera ... Show More

22m 15s

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Is India ready to become the world's most populous country?

This month the world population reached 8 billion people - and India is leading the charge. It's set to overtake China as most populous country in the world next year. India is currently home to more than 1.39 billion people. By April, the UN says it will hit 1.42 billion. What’s ... Show More

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Where is your country located? Which part of your country do most people live in? What are the main industries in your country? What are some of the good things about living in your country? Tune in and have a great day! - IELTS Speaking for Success PREMIUM: https://linktr.ee/ ... Show More

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Jul 2023

Understanding India's Economic Growth: Demographics, Markets, and Foreign Investment

India's economy, now the fifth largest globally, is in a state of rapid expansion and transition. This growth is not only reshaping the Indian economy but also redefining its role on the global stage. In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan take ... Show More

23m 27s

Apr 2023

Can India Become the Next Global Superpower?

<p>This month, India reached a notable milestone. The country’s population surpassed that of China, which had held the No. 1 position for at least three centuries.</p><p>Alex Travelli, who covers South Asia and business for The Times, examines whether India can use its immense si ... Show More

30m 25s

May 2023

Powering the World’s Most Populous Country

Having overtaken China as the world’s most populous nation, and with a developing economy that’s rapidly industrializing, India’s energy demand is growing. But as other countries move toward green energy sources and net-zero targets, can India, this year’s G-20 host, find a way t ... Show More

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How do you feel when you are in crowded places? When was the last time you were in a crowded place? What places do you think are often crowded? How often do you go to crowded places? Do you like crowded places? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https ... Show More

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234. How Did India Become the Most Popul...