• A Brit Difficult - Episode 25 - politics in the UK : a basic overview

  • Aug 8 2022
  • Length: 23 mins
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A Brit Difficult - Episode 25 - politics in the UK : a basic overview

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  • Let's have a look at how politics work in the UK! Remember to listen until the end for some comprehension questions :) Sorry for the edits in this episode!

    Words and phrases that might be new for you:

    • to get something out of the way: to do first; to give priority to something
    • monarchy: royal family; queens, kings, etc.
    • a great deal: a lot
    • broad: general, not specific
    • petition: a written document with signatures from people asking for something to change, be done, etc.
    • mayor: a local leader (the word for a female leader is a mayoress)
    • to inherit: to get something from somebody when they die. This could be money, objects, or even a title (such as with the House of Lords)
    • coalition: sharing power by joining two parties
    • referendum: a public vote to make a decision

    Intro music is 'Just Relax' by Lesfm via Pixabay.


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