A New Place for the Press

Donald Trump is the president. He lives in the White House. He is thinking about a new place for the press corps. He writes about this on his app. The president also says he is not building a swimming pool in the briefing room. He is very clear about his plans.
Donald Trump is the president. He has a big house. It is the White House. The press is in the White House. The press takes photos and writes news. This is the press corps. The press corps is in one place now. It is a historic place. But the president has a new idea. He is thinking about a move. He is thinking about a new place for the press corps. He talks about this on Sunday. He uses an app for this. The app is Truth Social. He writes a long post on the app. He writes about the press corps. He writes about the move. The move is a big change. Many people read his post. They see his thoughts on the app. The president also talks about a room. It is the White House Briefing Room. Some people think about a pool. They think about a swimming pool in this room. The president says no. He is not building a swimming pool. He does not want a swimming pool. He says he never wants one. He is very clear about this. He writes this on the app too. The president is the leader. He makes plans for the house. He makes plans for the press. The press is waiting for news. The press is watching the president. The president is watching the press. It is a busy time at the White House. The president is active on his app. He shares his plans with the people. He shares his thoughts on the news. The press is in the news too. The situation is new. Everyone is looking at the news. The president is ready for the week. The White House is ready for the week. The press is ready for the week.
Take a position. Out loud, if you can.
Four ways to start. Pick one and try saying it before you scroll on.
Tip · Record yourself, use in a notebook, or practice with a language partner.
Where does the president write his thoughts?
Present Simple
Using the present simple to state current facts.
“Donald Trump is the president.”
What to know · A1
Try saying this aloud
Scenario: Talking about your home
- 01“I am in my house.”
- 02“I think about this.”
- 03“The room is big.”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
Identifies the main person in the story.
My friend is the teacher.
Describes a future plan.
She is thinking about a new job.
Clarifies a rumor.
He is not eating lunch.
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Do you like news on your phone?
Personal - 2
Is the White House a big house?
Evaluate - 3
Do you like to swim in a pool?
Personal - 4
Is the news important for people?
Evaluate - 5
Do you like to write on apps?
Personal - 6
Is it good to move to a new place?
Opinion - 7
Are reporters good for the world?
Opinion - 8
Do you read news every day?
Personal
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