635 : Topical English Vocabulary Lesson With Teacher Tiffani about Politics

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In today’s episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.

5 Vocabulary Words Related to the topic

1. Campaign (noun): The organized effort to get a candidate elected to office.
   • Example sentences:
     1. The political campaign is in full swing, with rallies and debates happening all over the state.
     2. The candidate focused her campaign on issues like education and job creation.
     3. Running a successful campaign requires a lot of time, money, and effort.
2. Conservative (adjective): Favoring traditional values and slow change. (This term can also be a noun referring to someone with these beliefs)
   • Example sentences:
     1. The conservative politician argued for lower taxes and less government regulation.
     2. Conservative voters tend to prioritize fiscal responsibility and national security.
     3. There's a growing debate between conservative and liberal viewpoints on many issues.
3. Liberal (adjective): Favoring social progress and reform. (This term can also be a noun referring to someone with these beliefs)
   • Example sentences:
     1. The liberal candidate advocated for stronger environmental regulations and social programs.
     2. Liberal voters often support policies like universal healthcare and education reform.
     3. The political spectrum ranges from liberal to conservative, with many positions in between.
4. Lobby (verb): To try to influence the decisions of lawmakers by presenting arguments or offering incentives.
   • Example sentences:
     1. The environmental group is lobbying Congress to pass stricter air quality regulations.
     2. Many industries lobby for laws that benefit their business interests.
     3. Lobbying can be a powerful tool for influencing political decisions.
5. Sanction (noun): A penalty imposed by a government or international organization to punish a country or group.
   • Example sentences:
     1. The United Nations imposed sanctions on the country for human rights violations.
     2. Economic sanctions can be a way to pressure a government to change its behavior.
     3. The effectiveness of sanctions can be debatable.

A Paragraph using the 5 vocabulary words

Picking a leader to represent an entire country can be tricky! Politicians with different views run these campaigns. Liberals might focus on social programs, while conservatives might talk about lower taxes. People who lobby try to convince politicians to support their causes, like protecting the environment or businesses. Also, in some cases, countries might use sanctions, to pressure others to change. It can be a very delicate topic, but in the end, voters decide who best represents them based on these ideas!
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