Crowd funding (micromecenazgo) .- the
practice of funding a project or venture by raising money from a large
number of people who each contribute a relatively small amount,
typically via the internet.
"musicians, filmmakers, and artists have successfully raised funds and fostered awareness through crowdfunding"
Crowdfunding is an excellent idea. Have a look at these articles:
Crowdfunding: the boom and buzz explained (The Guardian)
How does crowdfunding work? (BBC News)
Why crowdfunding is no replacement for the welfare state (The Guardian)
However, crowdfunding has also got its dark side. A few days ago, we have seen in Spain the case of an online crowdfunding for medical expenses which turned out to be a fraud. A man with 2,000 tumors asked famous people for money to cover all the medical expenses due to his illness.
Paco Sanz, the perillán who swindled more than 14,000 people by simulating "2,000 tumors" (spainsnews.com)
Some activities for you to do:
- The English We Speak: Crowdsourcing (BBC Learning English. Another link in case the previous one doesn't work: Crowdsourcing
English in a Minute: 5 ways to use 'SET' (BBC Learning English)
Listening Exercise for you to do : Millenials and business (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
mmmEnglish talking about : SILENT LETTERS (part 1)
Here's the song The Heat is on by Glenn Frey with lyrics for you to sing along:
LINGOHACK >>>
- Episode 210324 / 24 March 2021 >>> Discovering the Universe's best kept secrets - Language related to 'Science'. Need-to-know language: particles, detect, capturing & evolved.
