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Jan 2025
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327. The Future of Greenland? (English ...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Donald Trump wants to buy, or take over, Greenland. Since the end of December, he has been consistently discussing the Arctic island becoming part of the USA.


His son has travelled there, his has refused to rule out military involvement, and his comments have angered Denmark and other European countries.


Why does Trump want Greenland? Why is Greenland currently Danish? And what will actually happen in the future?


Let’s discuss this in today’s episode of Thinking in English!




Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/01/27/327-the-future-of-greenland-english-vocabulary-lesson/



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Vocabulary



  • Ban (Noun/Verb): An official prohibition or restriction of something.
  • Comply (Verb): To act according to a rule, order, or request.
  • Enforce (Verb): To make sure laws or rules are followed by applying authority.
  • Age Verification (Noun): The process of confirming someone's age to ensure they meet age-related requirements.
  • Regulate (Verb): To control or supervise something by implementing rules or laws.
  • Addictive (Adjective): Causing a strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something.
  • Motivation (Noun): The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.


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