English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English

You recognise the name. You recognise the label.

You've seen it on bananas, chocolate, coffee, and all over thousands of everyday products.

But how much do you really know about Fairtrade?

In today's episode we take a look at how it really works, who benefits, and why some companies are starting up alternatives to Fairtrade.

Full transcript, key vocabulary, and bonus episodes available on www.leonardoenglish.com

Show Notes

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You recognise the name. You recognise the label.

You've seen it on bananas, chocolate, coffee, and all over thousands of everyday products.

But how much do you really know about Fairtrade?

In today's episode we take a look at how it really works, who benefits, and why some companies are starting up alternatives to Fairtrade.

In today's episode we cover:

  • A brief history of 'trade'
  • Why farmers get a bad deal
  • Max Havelaar & the first fair trade coffee
  • The Dutch in Indonesia
  • The mission of Fairtrade
  • How Fairtrade works
  • Why it works
  • The criticisms of Fairtrade
  • Alternatives to Fairtrade
  • The future of Fairtrade
Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/fair-trade

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What is English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English ?

Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English?

English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners.

Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English.

Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand.

Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English.

Find the bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles, key vocabulary, and more at www.leonardoenglish.com