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May 2025
12m 52s

788 : 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. Greenhouse Gases (noun): Gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect, including carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O). 
    • Example Sentences:
      1. Greenhouse gases are a major factor in global warming and climate change.
      2. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is crucial for mitigating the effects of climate change.
      3. The increase in greenhouse gases from industrial activities has accelerated global temperature rise.
  2. Carbon Footprint (noun): The total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, or activity, typically measured in equivalent tons of CO₂.
    • Example Sentences:
      1. By using public transportation and reducing energy consumption, you can lower your carbon footprint.
      2. The company implemented measures to reduce its carbon footprint by investing in renewable energy.
      3. Understanding your carbon footprint helps you make more environmentally conscious choices.
  3. Climate Adaptation (noun): The process of adjusting practices, policies, and structures to minimize the negative impacts of climate change and to cope with its effects.
    • Example Sentences:
      1. Climate adaptation strategies include building flood defenses and modifying agricultural practices.
      2. Communities are investing in climate adaptation measures to protect against extreme weather events.
      3. Effective climate adaptation requires collaboration between governments, businesses, and local communities.
  4. Ecosystem (noun): A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment, functioning as a system.
    • Example Sentences:
      1. Climate change can disrupt ecosystems by altering temperature and precipitation patterns.
      2. Coral reefs are sensitive ecosystems that are severely impacted by rising ocean temperatures.
      3. Protecting ecosystems is essential for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
  5. Sea Level Rise (noun): The increase in the average level of the world's oceans due to the melting of ice caps and glaciers and the thermal expansion of seawater.
    • Example Sentences:
      1. Sea level rise poses a significant threat to coastal communities and low-lying areas.
      2. Coastal cities are implementing measures to combat sea level rise, such as building seawalls and improving drainage systems.
      3. Predictions of sea level rise vary based on future greenhouse gas emissions and climate policies.


A Paragraph using the 5 vocabulary words

Climate change is a pressing global issue with far-reaching consequences. The accumulation of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere is driving rising temperatures, leading to the melting of glaciers and subsequent sea level rise. These changes disrupt delicate ecosystems, impacting biodiversity and human communities alike. To mitigate these effects, reducing carbon footprints through sustainable practices is crucial. Additionally, climate adaptation strategies are essential to build resilience and protect vulnerable populations from the increasing impacts of extreme weather events.


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