logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2025
16m 51s

764 : Topical English Vocabulary Lesson ...

TEACHER TIFFANI
About this episode

In today’s episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.

5 Vocabulary Words

  1. Green Building: (noun) A building designed, constructed, and operated to minimize its environmental impact and maximize energy efficiency.
    • Example sentences: 
      1. Green buildings use sustainable materials and energy-efficient technologies.
      2. Green buildings can reduce carbon emissions and improve indoor air quality.
      3. Green buildings often incorporate features like solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems.
  2. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): (noun) A technology that captures carbon dioxide emissions from large point sources, such as power plants, and stores them to prevent their release into the atmosphere.
    • Example sentences: 
      1. CCS can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants.
      2. CCS technology is still in development and faces technical and economic challenges.
      3. CCS can be a valuable tool in the fight against climate change.
  3. Biomimicry: (noun) The design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled after biological entities and processes.
    • Example sentences: 
      1. Biomimicry can inspire innovative solutions to engineering challenges.
      2. Biomimicry can lead to more sustainable and efficient technologies.
      3. Biomimicry is a growing field of research and development.
  4. Electric Vehicle (EV): (noun) A vehicle that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in batteries.
    • Example sentences: 
      1. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular.
      2. Electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions.
      3. Electric vehicles can help to reduce air pollution.
  5. Hydrogen Fuel Cell: (noun) A device that generates electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen.
    • Example sentences: 
      1. Hydrogen fuel cells can be used to power vehicles and stationary power plants.
      2. Hydrogen fuel cells produce water as a byproduct.
      3. Hydrogen fuel cells have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


A Paragraph using the 5 vocabulary words

Eco-friendly tech is revolutionizing the way we live and work. Innovations like electric vehicles are reducing emissions and noise pollution, while hydrogen fuel cells offer a clean and efficient energy source. Green buildings, designed with sustainability in mind, incorporate energy-efficient systems and eco-friendly materials. By using biomimicry, we can learn from nature to create innovative solutions, such as self-cleaning surfaces and sustainable materials. Technologies like carbon capture and storage can help mitigate climate change by capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions. As we embrace these advancements, we move closer to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.


If you want to sign up for the free daily English vocabulary newsletter, go to

www.dailyenglishvocabulary.com

Up next
Oct 5
839 : Grammar Rules Are Ruining Your English: Do This Instead
"Grammar Rules Are Ruining Your English" tackles the counterintuitive truth that obsessing over perfect grammar actually prevents fluency. In this eye-opening episode, I break down 9 ways grammar fixation sabotages your English speaking abilities - from creating conversation anxi ... Show More
36m 50s
Oct 3
838 : Upgrade Your Vocabulary: Master “Frustrate,” “Garnish,” and “Grimace”
Get Daily Vocabulary Words - http://dailyenglishvocabulary.com/📚 Words Covered: ✅ Frustrate - Learn to express annoyance or disappointment ✅ Garnish - Master the art of decorating and embellishing ✅ Grimace - Understand facial expressions showing disgust or pain🔥 What You'll Ge ... Show More
18m 30s
Sep 28
837 : Overcome Fear: How to Speak English Confidently with Anyone
In this episode, we dive into nine powerful strategies to overcome the fear of speaking English and develop authentic confidence when communicating with anyone. Whether you're an intermediate learner struggling with perfectionism or an advanced speaker facing specific social anxi ... Show More
26m 25s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2024
IELTS Vocabulary: Renewable Energy Sources
Renewable energy and sustainable technologies are pivotal in shaping a sustainable future. This article delves into the societal impacts of these technologies, utilizing passive voice to describe processes inherent in their development and deployment. Grammar Point Covered The pa ... Show More
18m 48s
Mar 2025
IELTS Vocabulary: The Future of Public Transportation
Public Transportation Innovations and Urban Planning Introduction Public transportation innovations and urban planning are crucial for creating sustainable, efficient cities. This article discusses how these developments can transform urban environments, providing a comprehensive ... Show More
27m 26s
Aug 2024
146. NREL: “Our Renewable Energy Future” - Aug24
A special interview with one of the great minds of the Energy Transition. Dr. Doug Arent is the Executive Director of Strategic Public– Private Partnerships at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado, U.S and Distinguished Fellow, World Economic Forum.   He j ... Show More
31m 19s
Aug 2024
Why are we still flaring gas?
Oil producers waste a lot of natural gas. Last year they flared 150 billion cubic meters of associated gas into the atmosphere, equivalent to about half the global carbon emissions of aviation over a 30-year period.So why are oil producers burning a valuable commodity like gas?In ... Show More
33m 39s
Sep 14
🔋 Electricity, energy use, and transportation (Part 3) + Transcript
Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do people use more electricity now than before? Is it difficult for the government to replace all the petrol cars with electric cars? How did people manage to live without electricity in the ancient world? Which is ... Show More
23m 3s
Sep 2024
2695: Waste Not, Want Not by Nancy Clark on Reducing Food Waste & Sustainability
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2695:Nancy Clark explores the pressing global food challenges we'll face by 2050, driven by population growth and climate ch ... Show More
12m 22s
Oct 6
Learn Travel English Through Eco-Tourism Adventures Ep 830
Do you find it difficult to understand spoken English about real-world topics like travel and the environment? This lesson https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/ uses the fascinating story of Copenhagen's "CopenPay" eco-tourism scheme to train your ears and expand your vocabulary. You ... Show More
14m 16s
May 2024
Going green: Can the global south develop without fossil fuel?
Climate anxieties—and global temperatures—are on the rise. According to the United Nations, if the planet warms by 1.5 degrees Celsius, we’ll be facing irreversible climate damage. To stop that increase, we need to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Reaching such an ambitious goal ... Show More
38m 29s
May 2024
Can Artificial Intelligence Save the Planet?
What do you think of when you hear the phrase "artificial intelligence?" Does chatGPT or Alexa come to mind? Do you imagine robots taking over the world? What might not immediately come to mind are things like biodiversity preservation, green energy optimization, and water conser ... Show More
1h 9m
Mar 2025
The future of sustainable textiles with Spinnova
How can textiles be produced more sustainably while remaining economically viable? In this episode of Talking Digital Industries, host Alex Chavez explores a groundbreaking innovation in textile fiber production with Juha Salmela, CTO and co-founder of Spinnova, and Eryn Devola, ... Show More
23m 46s