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· 0:39 · With Emma

Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: France deploys 70,000 police for protests.

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Vocabulary in this episode
bulletin

You’ll hear words from the bulletin about an attack in Jordan and a planned march in France.

A bulletin is a short news report or official announcement.

attack

You’ll hear words from the bulletin about an attack in Jordan and a planned march in France.

An attack is a violent act against a person, place, or group.

planned march

You’ll hear words from the bulletin about an attack in Jordan and a planned march in France.

A planned march is an event where people intend to walk together, often to express an opinion.

authorities

You heard “authorities” in the news.

“Authorities” means the people or organizations with official power.

authorities

For example: The authorities closed the road after the storm.

Here, “authorities” means the officials who can make decisions about public places.

public safety

Here, it means the people or organizations in charge of public safety and government.

Public safety means protecting people in a community from danger.

deployed

You heard “deployed” in the news.

“Deployed” means sent somewhere to do a job.

deployed

For example: The school deployed extra staff to help at the event.

Here, “deployed” means the school sent additional workers to help.

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In this episode

  • France deploys 70,000 police for protests
  • Gunmen kill seven at a funeral in Jordan
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