The Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna

May 10, 2026, 16:53
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Introduction

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is in Vienna, Austria. 35 countries are in the contest. The final is on May 16.

Main Body

Some countries are angry. Spain, Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia do not want to join. They are sad about the war in Gaza. The EBU changed the voting rules to make the contest fair. Finland is very strong this year. A violinist can play live on stage. The United Kingdom has a new plan. They chose a singer called Sam Battle. He uses electronic music and different languages. Other countries have special songs. Croatia sings about history. Armenia sings about work. Greece sings about being poor as a child.

Conclusion

The event is in Vienna. There are many police officers for safety. Everyone waits for the final on May 16.

Learning

🌍 Talking about People and Feelings

Look at these sentences from the text. They show us how to describe a person or a group simply:

  • The state of mind:

    • Some countries are angry.
    • They are sad.

  • The skill or power:

    • Finland is very strong.

The Pattern: Person/Group β†’ is/are β†’ Feeling/Quality

Quick Guide for A2:

  • Use is for one person (Finland is...).
  • Use are for many people (Countries are...).
  • Use very to make the feeling stronger (very strong).

πŸ—“οΈ Dates and Times

In English, we use on for specific days:

  • The final is on May 16.
  • The party is on Friday.

Tip: Don't say "in May 16". If you have the number/date, use on.

Vocabulary Learning

countries (n.)
plural of country; a nation
Example:There are many countries in the world.
final (n.)
the last part or event
Example:The final match was exciting.
war (n.)
a serious fight between countries
Example:The war ended after many years.
voting (n.)
the act of choosing by voting
Example:Voting helps decide the winner.
rules (n.)
instructions that tell how to behave
Example:Follow the rules of the game.
fair (adj.)
just and equal
Example:The judge was fair to everyone.
strong (adj.)
having power or force
Example:She is a strong swimmer.
play (v.)
to perform or act
Example:He can play the violin.
stage (n.)
a raised area for performances
Example:The actors stood on the stage.
plan (n.)
an idea for doing something
Example:We made a plan for the trip.
singer (n.)
a person who sings
Example:The singer sang a beautiful song.
uses (v.)
to make use of
Example:She uses a computer at work.
music (n.)
sound arranged in notes
Example:I like listening to music.
different (adj.)
not the same
Example:They speak different languages.
languages (n.)
ways people speak
Example:Many languages are spoken worldwide.
songs (n.)
short pieces of music
Example:She wrote several songs.
history (n.)
past events
Example:History teaches us lessons.
work (n.)
activity to earn money
Example:He has a lot of work to do.
child (n.)
a young person
Example:The child laughed happily.
event (n.)
something that happens
Example:The concert was a big event.
police (n.)
law enforcement officers
Example:Police keep the streets safe.
officers (n.)
people who work in a job
Example:Officers answered the call.
safety (n.)
being protected from danger
Example:Safety is important.
waits (v.)
to stay until something happens
Example:She waits for the bus.
angry (adj.)
feeling strong dislike
Example:He was angry about the delay.
sad (adj.)
feeling unhappy
Example:She was sad after the loss.
join (v.)
to become part of
Example:They want to join the club.
want (v.)
to desire something
Example:I want a new book.
do (v.)
to perform an action
Example:What do you want to do?
not (adv.)
negation
Example:I do not like it.