Vocable n°914 – October 2025

 

Main topic: “The End of the American Dream?”

In this October 2025 issue of Vocable, we take a closer look at a big question: is the famous American Dream coming to an end? This edition explores how the myth of success and opportunity in the U.S. is being challenged — and how, for many, Europe might now represent a new kind of dream.

Right from the first pages, the editorial introduces the main theme: the decline of the American Dream. The magazine’s cover — showing the Statue of Liberty walking toward an “Exit” sign — perfectly illustrates the idea that America itself may be leaving behind its founding myth.

On page 6, the feature article “The End of the American Dream?” digs into this topic. It explains how immigration to the U.S. is reaching record lows, and how more and more Americans feel disillusioned with the promise of equal opportunity.

Further on, page 10 features an article from The Economist titled “Still want to be a London cab driver?” It looks at the struggles of traditional taxi drivers in London, who now face intense competition from digital platforms like Uber.

Politics takes center stage on page 16, with The New York Times’ profile “5 things to know about Zohran Mamdani.” This young American politician represents a new generation — progressive, idealistic, and determined to make change happen.

Then, on page 23, we switch to science and the environment with The Conversation’s article “Noise and light in cities disrupt birdsong.” It reveals how urban pollution — both sound and light — interferes with birds’ natural communication, reminding us how deeply city life affects the natural world.

Later, page 34 takes us into the world of cinema. In “Richard Linklater on the filming of Nouvelle Vague”, the American director reflects on his latest project, inspired by the legendary French film movement. It’s a great way to end the issue — bridging American and European cultures.

Finally, at the back of the magazine (pages 45–50), readers will find vocabulary exercises, idiomatic expressions, and a quiz to test their comprehension of the articles.

Written by Leana