Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Israel prepares for first national election since the 2023 Hamas attack.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- bulletin
You’ll hear words from the bulletin about Israel’s election and the issues shaping the campaign.
A bulletin is a short news report or announcement.
- shaping
You’ll hear words from the bulletin about Israel’s election and the issues shaping the campaign.
Here, “shaping” means influencing how the campaign develops.
- campaign
You’ll hear words from the bulletin about Israel’s election and the issues shaping the campaign.
A campaign is the organized effort by candidates or parties to win an election.
- public transport
For example: The new mayor said she had a mandate to improve public transport.
Public transport means buses, trains, and other services that carry passengers around an area.
- run
For example: The two parties formed a coalition to run the city council.
Here, “run” means to manage or lead the city council.