Problems at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest

May 16, 2026, 22:38
AustraliaEntertainment

Introduction

The Eurovision Song Contest happened in Vienna, Austria. Many people were angry because Israel was in the show.

Main Body

Only 35 countries joined the contest. This is a very small number. Five countries did not come. They are Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Iceland, and Slovenia. These countries are angry at the Israeli government. Some people protested in the streets of Vienna. They said the show should not let Israel play. The EBU is the group that runs the show. They say the show is not about politics, but they are worried about money. In the final show, 25 singers performed. There was a mistake during the song from the Czech Republic. A camera person fell down. Finland and Australia were the best singers. The UK singer was not popular on the internet.

Conclusion

The show ended. It showed that music and politics are often a problem together.

Learning

🌍 Who is doing what?

In this story, we see people and groups doing things. To reach A2, you need to connect a person to an action.

The Pattern: [Who] + [Did what]

  • Countries →\rightarrow did not come
  • People →\rightarrow protested
  • The EBU →\rightarrow runs the show
  • A camera person →\rightarrow fell down
  • Singers →\rightarrow performed

💡 Quick Tip: The "Not" Rule

When we want to say someone did not do something, we use did not + the action word.

  • Correct: They did not come. ✓\checkmark
  • Wrong: They no come. ×\times

🚩 Helpful Words for A2

WordMeaningExample
AngryNot happyThey are angry.
PopularMany people like itThe singer was not popular.
WorriedThinking about a problemThey are worried about money.

Vocabulary Learning

contest (n.)
a competition where people try to win
Example:The Eurovision Song Contest is a big event.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people were angry at the decision.
angry (adj.)
feeling upset or annoyed
Example:They were angry about the outcome.
show (n.)
a performance or event for entertainment
Example:The show was very exciting.
countries (n.)
nations that are part of the event
Example:Only 35 countries joined the contest.
small (adj.)
not large in size or amount
Example:It was a very small number of participants.
number (n.)
a quantity or count
Example:There were 25 singers in the final.
five (num.)
the number five
Example:Five countries did not come to the contest.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:They are angry at the Israeli government.
protested (v.)
expressed opposition loudly
Example:Some people protested in the streets.
streets (n.)
roads in a city
Example:They protested in the streets of Vienna.
said (v.)
spoke or mentioned
Example:They said the show should not let Israel play.
should (modal)
expresses obligation or recommendation
Example:You should listen to music.
let (v.)
allow or permit
Example:Let us go to the concert.
play (v.)
perform a song or game
Example:They should not let Israel play in the contest.
group (n.)
a collection of people or things
Example:The EBU is the group that runs the show.
runs (v.)
operates or manages
Example:The group runs the contest every year.
politics (n.)
activities related to government
Example:The show is not about politics.
worried (adj.)
feeling concerned or anxious
Example:They are worried about money.
money (n.)
currency used to buy things
Example:They are worried about money.