Is the American Dream Dead? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

If you work hard, can you build yourself a better life? For a long time, millions of people believed the answer in the USA was yes. The “American Dream” is the idea that anyone, no matter where they start in life, can achieve success through hard work and determination. You could own a home, have a stable job, raise a family, and earn more than your parents. But today, many people in the US are questioning whether that dream still exists. Housing prices are rising. Student debt is growing. Many young people feel locked out of t...