Changes in Ukraine and Hungary

Introduction

Ukraine and Hungary have big changes. Some leaders are in trouble for stealing money. Some countries are changing their friends.

Main Body

Police in Ukraine arrested Andriy Yermak. He worked for the President. Police say he stole 10.5 million dollars. He used the money for expensive houses. Russia and Ukraine are fighting more. Russia sent 800 drones to hit buildings. Ukraine is using new AI technology to fight back. NATO countries want to help Ukraine with air defense. Hungary has a new leader. His name is Péter Magyar. He likes the European Union more now. He does not like Russia. He wants to stop corruption in his country.

Conclusion

The area is still dangerous. These countries are trying to stop bad leaders and corruption.

Learning

⚡ Action Words (Present Tense)

Look at how we describe things happening now or generally. This is the key to A2 speaking.

The Pattern:

  • Person \rightarrow Action
  • He works...
  • He likes...
  • He wants...

Watch out for the 'S'! When we talk about one person (He/She), we add an s to the end of the word:

  • I want \rightarrow He wants
  • I like \rightarrow He likes
  • I work \rightarrow He works

📦 Money & Things (Vocabulary)

In this text, we see words for 'bad' things and 'expensive' things. Let's group them:

Bad ThingsBig/Expensive Things
StealingHouses \rightarrow \
TroubleMillion dollars \rightarrow \
CorruptionTechnology \rightarrow 💻

🗺️ People and Places

Connecting people to their countries:

  • Ukraine \rightarrow Andriy Yermak
  • Hungary \rightarrow Péter Magyar
  • NATO \rightarrow Help

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
A person who directs or manages a group or organization.
Example:The leader of the school is Mrs. Smith.
big
large in size or amount
Example:The big house is on the hill.
trouble (n.)
A problem or difficulty that causes worry.
Example:She is in trouble because she forgot her homework.
changes
differences that happen over time
Example:The changes in the weather surprised everyone.
money (n.)
Cash or currency used to buy things.
Example:I need money to buy a new phone.
leaders
people who guide or direct others
Example:Leaders make important decisions.
police (n.)
A group of people who enforce laws and keep safety.
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
trouble
problems or difficulties
Example:She had trouble finding her keys.
stole (v.)
To take something without permission and keep it.
Example:He stole the book from the library.
stealing
taking something that does not belong to you
Example:He was caught stealing from the shop.
expensive (adj.)
Costing a lot of money.
Example:The new car is very expensive.
money
a medium of exchange, like dollars
Example:They saved money for a vacation.
buildings (n.)
Structures with walls and roofs where people live or work.
Example:The buildings in the city are tall and modern.
countries
large areas of land with governments
Example:Many countries joined the event.
technology (n.)
The use of tools, machines, or systems to solve problems.
Example:Technology helps us communicate faster.
friends
people you know and like
Example:She invited her friends to the party.
help (v.)
To give assistance or support to someone.
Example:Can you help me carry these boxes?
police
people who enforce laws
Example:The police helped the crowd.
dangerous (adj.)
Risking harm or injury.
Example:The road is dangerous during the storm.
arrested
taken into custody by police
Example:He was arrested for vandalism.
corruption (n.)
Dishonest or illegal behavior by people in power.
Example:The government is fighting corruption in the country.
worked
performed a job
Example:She worked at a bakery.
president
the head of a country
Example:The president spoke to the nation.
say
to express in words
Example:He can say the alphabet.
stole
took something illegally
Example:He stole a book from the library.
million
a large number, one thousand thousand
Example:She earned a million dollars.
dollars
the currency of the US
Example:He paid five dollars.
used
employed for a purpose
Example:She used a pen to write.
expensive
costing a lot of money
Example:That car is very expensive.
houses
dwellings for people
Example:They built new houses.
fighting
engaging in combat
Example:They are fighting for peace.
drones
small unmanned aircraft
Example:The drones flew over the city.
buildings
structures with roofs
Example:The buildings were tall.
new
recently made or found
Example:She bought a new phone.
technology
tools and machines made by humans
Example:Technology helps us communicate.
help
to give assistance
Example:Can you help me?
air
the invisible gas we breathe
Example:The air is clean.
defense
protection against attack
Example:The defense team won.
leader
person who guides
Example:The leader spoke to the crowd.
name
a word that identifies a person
Example:Her name is Anna.
likes
enjoys
Example:He likes chocolate.
European
relating to Europe
Example:She lives in a European city.
Union
a group of countries
Example:The Union works together.
more
additional
Example:She wants more cake.
now
at this time
Example:We will start now.
not
used to make a statement negative
Example:I am not happy.
like
enjoy
Example:I like music.
want
desire
Example:I want a drink.
stop
to cease
Example:Stop the noise.
corruption
dishonest use of power
Example:Corruption hurts the country.
area
a part of a place
Example:This area is safe.
dangerous
likely to cause harm
Example:The road is dangerous.
trying
attempting
Example:She is trying to learn.
bad
not good
Example:That is a bad idea.
back
to return to a place
Example:She went back home.