Listen to these words and repeat to practice your pronunciation.
a protest
freedom of assembly
a protester
a demonstration
independence
civil liberty
Listen and read along to these sentences.
The right to protest, or the freedom of assembly, is a fundamental right that all humans should have. This gives people the right to gather together and express opinions.
Throughout history, people have used protests and demonstrations to try and initiate change. It's a successful way to get leaders to listen and pay attention.
Many leaders, like Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi advocated for peaceful protests. They believed that non-violent protests are the most effective way to make change.
Around the world, many protests and demonstrations become violent and dangerous. Today, there are ongoing protests and demonstrations in many countries that lead to a lot of violence and conflict.
Practice reading those sentences aloud and record your voice or say the sentences out to your class.
Exercise
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