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B1 Intermediate English 7:21 1,243 words Educational

The Business of Piracy: How Pirate Ships Actually Worked

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This entertaining video uses a dialogue format to explain how pirate ships operated as businesses in the golden age of piracy. Learners will pick up vocabulary related to economics, contracts, labor, and governance, including terms like profit margins, compensation, supply and demand, and democratic voting. The theatrical narration style makes it great for practicing conversational and formal English registers simultaneously.

Learning Stats

B1

CEFR Level

1,243

Total Words

507

Unique Words

4/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 41%

Key Vocabulary (13)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

money A1 noun

Money consists of coins and banknotes used to pay for goods, services, or debts. It serves as a medium of exchange and a way to store value for the future.

contract C1 noun

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

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