Protests and Broken Shops in Germany
Young people are marching in German cities today. Life is very expensive for many families. Some marches are peaceful, but some people smash shop windows at night. Police arrest many people in Frankfurt and Hamburg. Other European countries also have big street protests today.
People are angry in European cities. They walk in the streets today. Life is very expensive now. Schools need more money. Young people want better public services. They also do not want military service.
Many young people meet in Germany. A group organises the big events. The group name is Gen Z regelt. Thousands of people join the walk. The march is quiet at first. But bad things happen later at night. Some people smash shop windows. People steal shoes and items from stores. Frankfurt is a big financial city. In Frankfurt, bad people break a gun shop window. Police take two guns back from a suspect. Police also use water cannons in the city. Water stops dangerous people.
Police officers work hard in many places. Berlin has small evening events. Twenty-seven officers are hurt in Berlin. Police detain fifty-six people there. In Hamburg, people set fires. Police arrest one hundred and twenty people in Hamburg.
Other countries also have big marches. France has over 320,000 people in the streets. Police in France use tear gas. Over five hundred people go to police stations in France. Italy and Portugal have marches too. In Portugal, people sleep in tents. They do not like high home prices. High costs are a big problem today.
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Tip · Record yourself, use in a notebook, or practice with a language partner.
What is the name of the group organising the protests in Germany?
Present Continuous for current events
Use 'am/is/are + verb-ing' to describe actions happening right now around the world.
“People are angry in European cities.”
What to know · A1
Try saying this aloud
Scenario: Talking about current issues in very simple terms
- 01“Life is very expensive now.”
- 02“High costs are a big problem today.”
- 03“Schools need more money.”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
Useful for stating basic economic facts.
Life is very expensive now in big cities.
Describes violent property damage.
Angry crowds smash shop windows during riots.
Summarises a major societal issue easily.
High costs are a big problem today for students.
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Is food expensive in your city?
Personal - 2
Do you like big cities or small towns?
Personal - 3
Are schools good in your country?
Opinion - 4
What do you do when prices are high?
Personal - 5
Is police work hard or easy?
Evaluate - 6
Do young people like to walk in streets?
Opinion - 7
Are tents good for sleeping outside?
Opinion - 8
Why do people want more money for education?
Opinion
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