265. What is Overtourism? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Join Lingoda's Language Sprint Today - https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingEnglishPod_Sprint Use code SPRINTTOM for an additional Discount! Tourism can be a great thing for cities, towns, villages, and destinations. But… is there such a thing as too many tourists? Yes! And let’s discuss overtourism, its consequences, and what we can do about it today! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/10/09/265-what-is-overtourism-english-vocabulary-lesson/ ------ My Links Thinking in English Bonus Podcast.... NOW ON SPOTIFY! - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971 ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog ------ Vocabulary Overtourism (noun): The situation when a tourist destination experiences an excessive and unsustainable number of visitors. Infrastructure (noun): The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society, such as transportation systems and utilities. Off-peak (adjective): Not at the busiest or most popular time. Promotion (noun): The action of encouraging or supporting the growth or popularity of something. Tourist trap (noun): A place that attracts tourists and charges high prices or offers low-quality goods or services. Respectful (adjective): Showing respect or polite behaviour towards others. Friction (noun): Conflict or tension between individuals or groups. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support