Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world for the seventh time in a row. But why?

What is happiness? And how is it measured?

This episode of Thinking in English discusses the Cantril Ladder, why the World Happiness Report might not accurately test happiness, and why Finland keeps coming top of the rankings!

Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/04/08/291-what-is-the-happiest-country-in-the-world-and-why-is-it-always-finland-english-vocabulary-lesson/

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VOCABULARY LIST

• Cantril Ladder (Noun): A method used to measure life satisfaction and happiness by asking individuals to rate their lives on a scale from 0 to 10.
• Metaphor (Noun): A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
• Ranking (Noun): The action of arranging items or individuals in a particular order based on specific criteria.
• Subjective (Adjective): Based on personal opinions, feelings, or experiences rather than objective facts.
• Wealth (Noun): Ownership of valuable possessions or resources, typically in the form of money or assets.
• Contentment (Noun): A state of satisfaction and ease with one's circumstances or situation.
• Well-being (Noun): The state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy.

Gig work, freelancers, independent contractors, and the gig economy. These are terms that are becoming increasingly relevant to the way we work in the 21st century.

Today, I want to take a deeper look at the gig economy. We’ll define some key vocabulary, look at the history and development of the gig economy, discuss some criticisms and think about the future of work!

Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/04/01/290-what-is-the-gig-economy-english-vocabulary-lesson/

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• Gig (Noun): A temporary job or task.
• Freelancer (Noun): An individual who works independently, providing services to multiple clients rather than being employed by a single company.
• Employment (Noun): The state of being employed, where the employee provides services in exchange for compensation.
• Benefits (Noun): Additional perks or advantages provided to employees beyond their regular salary, such as health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off.
• Client (Noun): A person or organization that engages the services of another individual or company to perform a specific task or project.
• Contractor (Noun): A person hired to perform specific services under the terms of a contract, often operating independently or as part of a contracting firm.
• Flexibility (Noun): The ability to adapt or change easily according to varying circumstances or needs.