282. Should Vaping be Banned? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
4Description
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish
The United Kingdom has announced plans to ban certain types of e-cigarette and restrict the sale of other vaping products.
Let's discuss some of the key terms surrounding "vapes", look at why the UK is banning these products, and examine the debate around vapes in more detail!
My Links
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish
TEST YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/10/29/free-english-test-check-your-level-today/
Thinking in English Bonus Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/collection/10513
NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast
INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)
Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog
Vocabulary
Disposable (adjective): Designed to be thrown away after use.
E-cigarettes (noun): Electronic devices that heat a liquid to produce vapour, typically containing nicotine, offering an alternative to traditional smoking.
Inhale/Exhale (verbs): To breathe in and out, respectively.
Vapour (noun): A substance in the air, usually a liquid.
Combustion (noun): The process of burning.
Addictive (adjective): Causing a strong dependence on a substance, typically a drug like nicotine.
Regulation (noun): The process of controlling and managing an activity through rules and laws.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
United States
I think not. Over time, vaping can be less expensive than smoking, especially in regions where cigarettes are heavily taxed. The initial cost of a vaping device is typically higher, but the ongoing costs can be lower than buying cigarettes. + it gives freedom, because everyone can go to the website https://hazesmokeshop.com/product-category/vaporizers and find something for themselves
The history has shown that restricting anything leads to a greater desire for it.