A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investing scam that generates returns for earlier investors with money taken from later investors. This is similar to a pyramid scheme in that both are based on using new investors' funds to pay the earlier backers.
These schemes have existed for many years and examples can be found all over the world from Brazil’s Telexfree to Alberto Chang in Chile.
But, why is it called a Ponzi scheme? And how are these con artists able to trick so many people into giving them their money for a reward that doesn’t really exist?
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss the origins of Ponzi schemes, how they function, and how Bernie Madoff successfully pulled off the biggest Ponzi scheme in history.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-129-what-is-a-ponzi-scheme
According to the New York Times, when there is a tragedy or disaster, it is common to see an increase in marriages as people want to maintain their feelings of safety, security, and love by deciding to marry their partner. This has certainly been the case during the global pandemic, with figures showing as much as a 70% increase in marriage licenses in some places.
For many in long-term relationships, the pandemic has marked a moment for them to take their love to the next step while others might be choosing to get married just because they are bored in quarantine.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss the increase in pandemic weddings and whether or not these relationships will stand the test of time.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-124-pandemic-marriages
Can you think back to your days in school and remember a certain teacher that really made an impact on your life? Maybe it was a teacher that made you laugh, maybe that made you think deeply, or maybe inspired you to pursue your goals and dreams? Whoever they might be, great teachers are invaluable and we are lucky to have them.
Join us for today’s episode as we chat with our special guest, Angela Sigismondi—a high school English teacher from the US who is doing her best to be that special teacher even with the complications of Zoom classes, controversial book reads, and religious objections.
Read the full transcript: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-123-special-guest-amp-educator-angela-sigismondi
Only six days into the new year, we watched in horror as violent, Trump-supporting protesters forced their way into the US Capitol building after President Trump’s public speech encouraging them to stop Congress from finalizing the Electoral College results and democracy from taking place.
The historic coup-attempt resulted in hours of destruction, looting, and the deaths of five people before it all ended with Congress still proceeding to finalize the election results.
Will President Trump be held responsible for his actions or will he be able to avoid accountability as we have seen throughout his entire presidency?
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss the details of the US Capitol riots and what possible consequences it might have moving forward.
Read the full transcript and vocabulary guide here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-119-historic-and-violent-break-in-at-the-us-capitol
Fake News—it’s the buzzword that we hear across all forms of communication from social media platforms, news companies, and the most powerful politicians in the world.
The rise of digital communication has allowed us to publish and share any information across the internet with the click of a button without having to verify if it’s actually true.
While most of it is silly and harmless, what happens when fake news is taken too seriously and causes violence and hatred?
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss clickbait headlines, anti-vaxxers, and Nigerian genocide, and other problems caused by President Trump’s favorite word.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-118-fake-news-its-everywhere
