Problems in the German Economy

Apr 29, 2026, 13:38
EuropeFinance

Introduction

Germany has money problems. Prices are going up because of a war between the US, Israel, and Iran.

Main Body

Germany had some growth in 2025. But in February 2026, a war started. This war stopped oil from moving. Oil is very important for the world. Now energy costs more money. In April 2026, energy prices went up by 10.1%. This means food and heat cost more for people. People are worried. They do not want to spend money. Many businesses are also doing poorly. Experts think the economy will shrink.

Conclusion

Germany has many problems now. The economy will get better only if the war in Iran stops.

Learning

🕰️ Time & Change

Look at how the text talks about the past and the future. For a beginner, the most important thing is knowing if something already happened or will happen.

1. The Past (It is finished)

  • Had growth → (from have)
  • Started → (from start)
  • Stopped → (from stop)
  • Went up → (from go up)

Pattern: Verb + -ed (usually) →\rightarrow Past.

2. The Future (It is a guess/plan)

  • Will shrink
  • Will get better

Pattern: Will + Verb →\rightarrow Future.

Quick Summary: Started (Past) →\rightarrow Will start (Future) Stopped (Past) →\rightarrow Will stop (Future)

Vocabulary Learning

money (n.)
cash / money錢
Example:I need some money to buy a book.
problems (n.)
difficulties / issues問題
Example:The city has many problems with traffic.
prices (n.)
costs of goods價格
Example:Prices of bread have gone up.
war (n.)
armed conflict戰爭
Example:The war caused many refugees.
growth (n.)
increase in size or amount成長
Example:The company's growth was impressive.
oil (n.)
liquid fuel石油
Example:Oil is used to power cars.
energy (n.)
power or vitality能源
Example:Solar panels produce clean energy.
costs (v.)
requires money花費
Example:This project costs a lot of money.
food (n.)
edible items食物
Example:We need to buy fresh food.
heat (n.)
warmth熱
Example:The heat from the stove is strong.
people (n.)
humans人們
Example:People enjoy the festival.
businesses (n.)
companies生意
Example:Small businesses are important to the economy.
experts (n.)
specialists專家
Example:Experts recommend reading daily.
economy (n.)
system of production and trade經濟
Example:The economy is growing.
shrink (v.)
become smaller收縮
Example:The company's market share shrinks.
get (v.)
obtain / become取得 / 成為
Example:I will get a new bike.
better (adj.)
more good更好
Example:She feels better after rest.
only (adv.)
just / solely只
Example:I have only one pen.
if (conj.)
conditional word如果
Example:If it rains, we cancel the trip.
stops (v.)
ceases停止
Example:The train stops at every station.