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Session 2

Brazil's president faces corruption charges, but welcomes the investigation. Neil and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.

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Activity 1

News Review

Brazilian corruption

The Brazilian president has been accused of corruption. However, he is confident that he has done nothing wrong.

He has given his approval for the Supreme Court to investigate the case.

Language challenge

Brazilian president, Michel Temer, is accused of corruption. If he is found guilty, he may be removed. Which word describes the forceful removal of a public official from power?

a) impeachment
b) resignation
c) abdication

Watch the video and complete the activity

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The story

The Brazilian president, Michel Temer, has asked the Supreme Court to proceed with an investigation against him for obstruction of justice and corruption.

Mr Temer’s lawyers say they are confident that he will be acquitted

Key words and phrases

oust
force someone out of a position of power

crumbles
becomes weaker in power or influence

glimmer of hope
small sign of something positive to come

To do

Try our quiz to see how well you've learned today's language.

News Review quiz

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Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.

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Language challenge - answer

a) impeachment

End of Session 2

Join us in Session 3 for Pronunciation in the News - our video which teaches you pronunciation using the latest BBC World News bulletins. 

Session Vocabulary

  • oust
    force someone out of a position of power

    crumbles
    becomes weaker in power or influence

    glimmer of hope
    small sign of something positive to come

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