EU Wants to Stop Conversion Therapy
Introduction
The European Commission wants EU countries to stop conversion therapy.
Main Body
Many EU countries have different laws. Only ten countries ban these practices. Malta and France already have laws against them. One million people signed a letter. They want one law for all of Europe. The Commission said no. Instead, they will ask each country to make its own law next year. Many LGBTQ+ people had these experiences. This is common in Greece, Cyprus, and some other countries. EU leaders say these practices are wrong. They say people do not need to change who they are.
Conclusion
The EU will ask countries to ban conversion therapy, but it will not make one big law for everyone.
Learning
🌍 Talking about Countries
In this text, we see how to talk about places and what happens there. This is a key skill for A2 English.
1. The "Have" Pattern We use have to describe a situation or a rule in a place:
- "Many EU countries have different laws."
- Meaning: The laws exist in those countries.
2. Using "In" for Locations When we talk about a city or a country, we use in:
- Common in Greece
- Common in Cyprus
3. Simple Word Swaps Notice how the text uses these words to show a contrast:
- Only (a small number) "Only ten countries"
- Instead (a different choice) "Instead, they will ask..."
Quick Tip: To reach A2, stop saying "There is a law in France" and start saying "France has a law."