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Talking about World News in English is a fun lesson for ESL students to learn grammar, vocabulary, and expressions about how to talk about world news in English. Learn phrases and idioms to talk about current events such as the environment, climate control, politics and elections.
Watch the ESL video about the world news and use the ESL Printable and Digital storytelling flashcards to retell the story and practice using new vocabulary and expressions. Get the printable worksheets, ESL printable and digital flashcards, ESL listening and reading exercises, and gamify lessons with badges and stamps.
Watch the following YouTube video:
Match the words or expressions on the left with the meanings on the right.
| 1. election |
| 2. key issue |
| 3. tax hike |
| 4. debt |
| 5. expectation |
| 6. bent out of shape |
| 7. eliminate |
| 8. threat |
| 9. take measures |
| 10. pending |
| a. a sudden or large increase in prices, rates, taxes |
| b. to take actions to achieve a particular purpose |
| c. to become very angry or upset |
| d. awaiting decision |
| e. an expression of an intention to punish, injure or cause harm to in some way |
| f. a strong belief that something will happen |
| g. a process by which people vote to choose a person or group of people to hold a position |
| h. important and essential point of discussion |
| i. completely remove or get rid of |
| j. a sum of money that is owed or due |
Use the flashcards to talk about what’s happening in the news. Keep the discussion lighthearted and avoid serious topics. Use your imagination.
Chuck Sandy
Good evening everyone.
I am Chuck Sandy with your news on this warm July evening. There are many things happening all around the world tonight.
First, let’s take a look at the election. President Slump is campaigning across the country. His ratings are quite high right now. On the other hand, the blue party is working hard in some of the states that are close.
Do you think President Slump has lived up to his expectations? Do you think he has done a good job with healthcare and trade?
Many people think there is still some room for improvement with key issues.
President Slump has been pulling troops from the war in Iceland since his term began.
Do you agree with it?
The unemployment rate is still not as low as many people would like. This is a very hot topic for the next election.
The blue party has been trying to provide tax breaks and incentives for small to medium sized companies in an attempt to create more jobs.
There is also a lot of debate about raising taxes. Many people are pretty bent out of shape about the pending tax hike. I’m not a big fan of it, but I think it’s necessary if we want to eliminate our national debt.
Finally, the Blue Party has taken measures to control pollution and the threat to the environment.
In my opinion this issue isn’t being given the attention that it deserves. More needs to be done on order to save the environment.
What do you think? Don’t forget to cast your vote next week.
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