Dear viewers: I have made a genuine effort to treat this topic with the sensitivity it deserves. If anything in this video has caused you offense, please know it was not my intention. My main goal, as always, is to help English language learners in the U.S. and abroad. I would like to offer relevant information and vocabulary that will help you follow and participate in discussions about race and racism. Making this video is my effort to help you follow current issues in the United States and voice an opinion on the given topic. Thank you for watching. My best wishes to all!
Hi Mike. It's hard to examine the various causes of racism. I'm not an anthropologist, criminal psychologist, or any other kind of person with the expertise to see the interplay of the many different factors (social, economic, psychological, etc.) contributing to the problem. I do think that with any social problem, causes and effects can overlap. For example, are interracial felonies a cause or an effect of a larger problem? Certain cycles form, and the challenge for society is to break them. I think we have a lot of work to do in order to reduce crime in general, improve our correctional system, and make sure arrests happen when they should and in a manner that's efficient, humane, and safe for our officers.
Thanks jennifer, i remember first time I took your class. Back in those days my English was very poor now I’m watching you with x1.5 speed. You are the best.
I'm glad you can understand this more advanced talk. Have you watched the other lessons on current issues? They're in my conversation playlist. Keep up the good work, and I wish you continued progress!
Islam is against racism and injustice The Prophet (ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) said: “Indeed there is no excellence for an Arab over a non-Arab, nor a non-Arab over an Arab, nor a white person over a black one, nor a black person over a white one, except through taqwá(piety and obedience to Allāh).” Related by Aḥmad (5/411), and it was authenticated by Ibn Taymīyyah in Kitāb al-Iqtidāʾ (p. 69).
Those are indeed wise words. The beautiful thing is that peace and tolerance are taught and practiced in many religions. I think many faiths and cultures teach some version of what we know in English as "The Golden Rule." It's basically about treating others as you wish to be treated. Why hurt another? Why steal from another? Why speak badly of another? We don't want these things to be done to us. Kind wishes to you!
This is not true dear friend! I don't know in which country you live, but we Iranians are being held hostage by Islamic law. We are being tortured We are humiliated We have been imprisoned And some of us will be executed! Why? Because we do not accept Islam. In Iran, Baha'is and Christians do not have the right to promote religion, and even Sunnis are under pressure. If a Muslim wants to change his religion and become a Christian, he should be executed according to Ayatollah's fatwa. The government of the Islamic Republic discriminates between ordinary people and officials, and spends people's wealth on terrorism in logic and in the world, while the Iranian leader considers himself the leader of the world's Muslims, but in fact is the leader of racists and terrorists in the world. Baha'is do not have the right to work or even live in Iran. We, the people of Iran, have been watching real racism for 40 years in Iran with our own eyes. And the reason is only Islam my friend! Women in Iran have to wear headscarves, otherwise they will be flogged. Women are not allowed to travel without their husbands' permission Women do not have the right to divorce because the right to divorce belongs only to men, and in Islam the man is not equal to the woman. The right of inheritance of a man is twice the right of inheritance of a woman. Now answer this question with a little honesty , Isn't Islam a religion of discrimination and racism?
Let's try to keep our discussion free of accusations. I allowed this thread to continue because I have the hope that we can reach a peaceful conclusion. It hurts my heart to know that anyone is being persecuted. At the same time, I know that laws (civil and religious) can be interpreted differently and misused. I interact with many students throughout the week, many in a live setting, and all the Muslims I come into contact with are peaceful, kind, and respectful. The same can be said of students of other faiths (or who choose not to practice a faith). The beauty of language learning is that it brings many together, and we work towards a common goal: communication.
@@Englishwithjennifer I completely agree with you and I did not intend to disrespect anyone or religion in any way All I want to say is that nothing is higher than humanity, not even religion! And thank you for your patience, dear Jennifer.💛
You are teaching beautifully.i have learnt something new from this video. Recently I have watched all the 100 videos on you tube that Jennifer with english is interesting.
Thank you for watching so many of my lessons. Here are all the playlists in case you missed some. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/ I'm also posting short clips on Instagram.
Hi Jennifer this video is very useful Racism is a global problem Here in Brazil there is a lot of discrimination, but the worst is between poor and rich I'm black and my wife is blonde but here there are also people who do not accept these things very well This reminds me of that Cher half breed song Thanks a lot my dear teacher have a great weekend you and your family 😉🇧🇷stay home and healthy
Hello Aparecido. The first step is recognizing how we might be judging others, even subconsciously. I'm a big believer in peaceful interaction to promote tolerance. I went to an elementary school where nearly all the students were white. Then I went to an inner city high school with more racial and economic diversity. College is where I had the chance to study and live with people from many different backgrounds (faiths, sexual orientation, etc.) Everyone's focus was on learning, and all our so-called differences didn't divide us. They just added layers to our experience. Kind wishes to you and your family!
YOU ARE A REAL English TEACHER and so brave to upload this video that talked about one of the most sensitive topics. Thank you for teaching us English. We wouldn't have gotten this kind of lessons without you!
thank you for this best video. it's obviously you made a lot of efforts and energy to give those fulfillment information. i will have an essay in my exam and it's likely i will have as a topic racism . so this video helps me to gather many information and vocabulary that have relevant of racism.on the other hand your accent is clear and from now on i will follow you and also watching all your videos because it deserve.
Thank you for the very kind and supportive comment. Yes, this video required a good amount of thought and planning. I'm very happy to know it was helpful. You'll find other current issues in my conversation playlist. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/ Please consider following me on Instagram, too. Regards!
Hi Jennifer, the video helped me to understand which specific words mean. It´s really help me how I can use them. Unknowingly, I can use the word wrong and offend someone, and I really don't want that, so I'm learning from your videos. The situation is too sad, and I hope it will be changed in the right and better way.
I'm happy to hear the video helped you learn and reflect on the vocabulary related to this topic. Yes, it's a difficult situation. We'll continue to work through it and hopefully come out of it as a better, stronger society. Correction: The video helped me to understand what specific words mean. It really helps me understand how I can use them.
What an extraordinary video! This is my first time in your channel. At the beginning I thought this video was a bit long, but since the video was so interesting, time flew by really fast! You have a new subscriber. 👍
Thank you so much! I do have some shorter videos, but some topics deserve more time. This is one of them. When I address current issues, ten minutes just isn't enough because I want to create a comprehensive look at the issue. You'll find all my playlists here. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/ By the way, I share 1-minute clips (or less) on Instgram. :) @englishwithjenniferlebedev
Hi, I am french and I am learning english. This video is great, I learned lots of words on the subject and it is nice to talk about this actuality because it is making us thinking and speaking about. Thanks.
Dear Jennifer. Congrats for being brave and sensitive at the same time by addressing a very important topic like that. You did it beautifully. I was able to learn many unknown words. All the best to you, friendly warm hug from Brazil, and of course, thank you ever so much :)
You're very welcome! Sometimes we have some serious discussions on Hallo as well. If you're interested, please download the app and check out a live stream. hallo.tv/
There are many teachers on Hallo. I'm just one. Give it a try. There are free and premium live streams. Students host live streams, too, so you can find conversation buddies and gain confidence speaking different ways.
I'll certainly try. I'm happy you liked this video. Have you seen my other lessons on current issues? They're in my Conversation Playlist. th-cam.com/play/PLfQSN9FlyB6RV68upDRjICYGNXPMM6u_e.html I usually wait to get inspired by something meaningful happening in the U.S. This year has been unusually challenging for our country. I won't be surprised if another tragic event or difficult issue occupies my thoughts in the coming months. Until then, please enjoy my other lessons. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/
Hi, jennifer . I really liked the way you dealt with this serious topic , and i dont have something to add ,but i think that many Americans didn't read the declaration of independence or they have read it but didn't understand it " all men are created equal".
Thank you for watching the lesson and supporting my approach to the topic. You make an important observation. Laws and rules can be successful and helpful only if they're interpreted by all the same way and for the same good.
Hello I'm from India. We have been facing pernicious " casteism" which is quite similar to racism in the USA. So, I can understand the ongoing situation. Also, I'm hopeful that educated people will overcome soon😀👈🙂.
Hi, dear teacher Jennifer. I'm sneaking back now😀. When it comes to cultural or political topic, you could be No.1ESL teacher at TH-cam. I like all your political lessons, 'cause they're always educational and informative. Regards🌎🌷💯.
Thank you very much for watching my video and expressing your support of my work. Knowing that you find my lessons educational and informative gives me great pleasure. Kind regards!
Thank you for the kind support. I'll consider your request, but it may be better answered in a live stream. Have you tried Hallo? I have Q&A live streams for subscribers every Wednesday. hallo.tv/ You may find some of the examples in learner's dictionaries to be helpful. www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/it-s-no-small-little-wonder-that
Hi In dictionaries, we find that many words are defined by synonyms . How do we define the precise special meaning of each word ? Ex : show vs express Utter vs say
Good observation. You can listen to how the words are used in context. YouGlish is very helpful that way. Also, a learner's dictionary like Cambridge lists "show" as an A2 word (high beginner) with high frequency. dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/show In contrast, "express" is B2 (low intermediate) with slightly lower frequency. dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/express
An excellent video. In my view if you are unable to raise voice against racist people at least don't encourage or support them. Always come out against racism. I hope Almighty give them wisdom 🙏
Hi Jennifer great video. I am here because I was in need of teaching my son (who is 6) some key terms to remember as his mom may have racist ideologies. Any kindergarten videos or books I can review to help teach my son effectively without a bias stance?
Hi. Thank you for watching. How about trying a site made for school-age children? You might find appropriate articles on www.readworks.org/. Sign up as a parent/educator. Search among articles under social studies or civics. There are texts about gaining the right to vote and getting access to equal opportunities (education mainly). I recall an article about Ruby Bridges. Although your son is in kindergarten, you might read some of the articles for 1st or 2nd graders. You can read together. Let him ask questions. Good luck and kind wishes to you and your family.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Dr Martin Luther king. May he rest in peace ❤️ Thank you for bringing this thing that is racism into the light. Its a sensitive issue but a important one. Since the days of Abraham Lincoln over 100 years ago. The United States still struggles with race. Something is broken in our country. We have to show that love conguers hate. We are all equals. We are all one people. Take care jennifer and everyone else Protest! Make your voices heard but do it peacefully!
Yes, freedom of speech is cherished in the U.S., but the call from many community leaders and members is to voice your concerns in a non-violent way. Thanks for watching my video.
Hello Jennifer! Thank you so much for the lesson. The definitions, the examples, the classification, all of that were so helpful. I'm sorry, but I want to say: well done! I learn English seriously so that I'm interested in any info about the US culture or history. My English level is not so good to take part in that discussion on the theme or share my opinion on your channel because the topic is subtle. Thank you again!
You're very welcome, Sergei. I think you underestimate yourself. You should come to a live stream and just observe how students hop on and join in small discussions. Some are advanced, but many aren't. We have patience with each other. I'll be live on Hallo on Monday. Check my community tab for details. By the way, do you follow me on Instagram? There are many clips on culture and history.
@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you, Jennifer, for your reply! There is a quote: "Face-to-face, one can't see a face. A big thing is being seen at a distance only." (It's my imperfect translation a piece from one poem.) This case differs. I am not involved in that situation. But, please, believe me, I have heard slightly different opinions about this topic from people who live there.
Hi Jennifer! I knew that you gonna speak about this topic.I knew it! Ha ha! Thank you so much!☺ Suggestion: Can you speak about Food Safety in the US some time? Finally, What's the difference in meaning between "home" and "house" in English? For example, I'm at home And I'm in the house. What's the difference? I just want to clear up some doubts!😊 Have a nice day!🌹🌸
Hi Hamza. Food safety is an interesting topic. I'd have to think about that. Have you been on Hallo? Subscribers suggest topics for discussion there. Mini discussions are quite common in our live streams. "Home" is where you live. It can be your town, your state, your family, etc. "House" is just the physical structure. Here are two other common sayings: Home is where the heart is. Home is where you hang your hat.
I watched the video again and this is the first time I know how to say 1900s and I was surprised nineteen hundreds ! Is there a reason about how to pronounce other kinds of numbers!🌷🌷🌷
At 12:55 you said: "I've heard that some arrests have been made when people break curfew or violate the curfew." Is it properly in grammatical terms? I mean... I would have said like... "I've heard that some arrests were made when people had broken curfew or violated the curfew." Is it acceptable?
Hi. It's a matter of perspective. "Have been made" = were made and more could be made VS "were made" = only in the past I made the video in June. Protests continued after that.
i like the way you maintained the sensitivity of this topic from beginning to the end👏 ma'am, i have tried to make the passive of a sentence , would u pls check if it is correct or not? Active- "She makes me cook the food." Passive- "I am made to cook the food." did i make it correct? please reply please
Not all transitive verbs can easily become passive. Your passive sentence is awkward. I'd suggest: I have to cook the food. I was asked to cook the food.
It's reminded me of Abraham Lincoln's tireless efforts for the freedom of black people. I hope all of his efforts will always be reminded. The incident is a grave insult to his efforts.
His efforts were a strong beginning. Sadly, but truthfully, I think progress for any society in many areas is often going to feel like taking two steps forward and one step back.
At 2:35 you said: "Some make the distinction that "Black" is about race and "African American" is about ethnicity." At 13:39 you said "Most reporters are distinguishing between the angry mobs committing crimes and causing violence, and the peaceful protesters." Could 'to make the distinction' and 'to distinguish' be interchangeable? Because it feels like they have pretty same meaning.
Good ear. Yes, there's often more than one way to express an idea. Words from the same word family allow us to create variations. Here's another that comes to mind: a. My aunt takes photos (photographs) of people on the street and in their natural environments. b. My aunt photographs people on the street and in their natural environments. (photograph = take a photo)
@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you. Frankly it's not about my ear's quality... I'm analyzing the text of the whole video... sentence by sentence... I'm kind of old-fashioned when it comes to learning languages...
Hi Jennifer. 😍❤Thanks for the excellent video that you have made for us, as always. What a pity I'm not an American, I would like to be, coz I like America. Lots of legal, proper words in this video, rich in vocabulary. Well, about the racism can't comment I'm not interesting about this subject. I grown-up in Eastern Europe and now in my adopted country we never had such an issue. We know America is different. While I've lived in Italy as a refugee, one funny guy for our group when to the US Embassy for the interview. I nice lady from the Embassy had lots of questions and the guy with a poor English well, felt a bit inferior. The last question was 'are you a black or white'? The exhausted guy, from such an unexpected perhaps provocative question stood up a said. No lady, I'm circumcised would you like to see it? The pretty lady replied, not really, but you can go to America. 😃😃😃😃😃😃His application has been granted. 👍
Hi. It's true that some are not exposed to racism because the population in which they live is not diverse.That's an amusing story. Let's hope for more respect, more tolerance, more shared laughter, and a brighter tomorrow.
Discrimination exists in all forms. One of them is racism. I honestly have no idea how to address this issue. How to actually end it. I thought good education should be the answer. But then I realize racism exists everywhere, no matter how high the education standard is. Or is it pure kindness, humanity?
You ask questions that many ask. You experience doubts as many others experience it. Open discussion is one way to bring about change. Thank you for watching this video.
6:30 You said in your video We need to fight against unjust practices. We need to fight against racist practices. We need to fight against discrimination. But you haven't used 'against' in 'We need to fight prejudice.'. Couldn't I say 'We need to fight against prejudice.'?
Good observation. "Fight" can be transitive or intransitive. Dictionaries don't recognize any significant difference in meaning when we express an effort to end or defeat something with "fight" or "fight against." Merriam-Webster lists "fight poverty" and "fight against poverty" as acceptable examples. www.learnersdictionary.com/definition/fight
I believe police officers should be put under periodical psychological tests so that you can take out each one who demonstrates the intention of having raciscm. It is also suggested to have a decisive law to punich any one performs an act of racism.
I agree that a good number of professions, like law enforcement, place a great strain on people, and this can affect their treatment of others. If psychological tests were proven to accurately identify potentially harmful thoughts, then they should be used during the initial training and, as you suggested, at intervals throughout one's career. Police officers should have enough support in place to help them process the difficult situations so many of them see on a regular basis. Society needs law enforcement, so we should invest in making it the best we can.
Jennifer, I have a question about the term "People of Color" as far as I know that term is considered politically correct, right? It refers to all races besides 100% white Caucasians.
Yes, "people of color" is okay to use. It refers to all non-white races. Here are many examples: youglish.com/pronounce/people%20of%20color/english/us?
Hello. Thank you for joining the conversation. I wish you all the best. Here are my suggestions for clarity. Is this what you mean? >> I live in Sudan, the richest nation in Africa in terms of diversity. However, we experience racism.
Thank you for this video! Otherwise we mustn’t forget that gay people are also the victims of injustice and bigotry, and are being unjustly sentenced or killed in certain countries.
You can write or record your thoughts on this topic. Use some of the key words from this lesson. If you put the language into use right away, you're more likely to remember it.
After this lesson , I can write and speak about racism and race. But I cant. Although I learned many words on race and racism,to be honest I certainly dont believe any race, nation, ethnicity and religion that are superiour or inferiour to others. That's the reason why I dont want to write about it. What I believe in is that all is an instrument composed, invented or formed by some people who make use of the discrimination as warlords in order to dominate those different from themselves and control over others. While some are superiour, the others are inferiour or vice versa. So hard do I believe that. It seems to me that all is nonsensical gobbledegook that we, as human, have made up. The only, single, sole purpose is to exploit people and their resources and control over them. The outcome of this kind of discrimination has always ended up with the war, social unrest, atrocity, blood and tear. It is crucial that any one think and have such a thought then we have to fight agains this kind of people who make faulty assumptions about others, however, as I said before, I do belive we should no longer need that kind of opinions and attitude in 21st century Thanks a lot Jennifer
Many would agree that it is dangerous to place one group above another for any reason. However, as you noted, there are people on this earth who wish to dominate and control others. If only all children could learn at an early age how to respect others as well as themselves, then the world would be a better place. If kindness, consideration, generosity, and accountability were instilled in all of us, there would be less greed and egoism. Let's hope we evolve and become more peaceful. Thanks for watching.
I Thought racist was about being preservative about one own ethnicity. Didn’t think about preferring a race , a m I confused, or I refused to believe this bias…
I think there's a lot of discussion today about what racism really is. The basic definition many agree on is a belief that one race is superior to another in some way, and then as an extension of that, the way a person with such beliefs treats others. Simple definition: www.britannica.com/dictionary/racism More advanced definition: www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racism As for taking pride in one's ethnicity and wanting to preserve the culture one was raised in, I don't think that's inherently bad. I think a lot of it has to do with how your beliefs and mindset influence the way you treat others. At least, that's how I see it. :) Thanks for watching and commenting.
What about the term 'people of color'? Don't you think it's kind of offensive, too? I mean, the fact that you can describe someone with such expression sounds racist even if you're just describing the color of their skin.
Good question! I should have mentioned that. We use "people of color" to refer to non-whites within the U.S. That means Asian, Latino, Native American, Hawaiian, and Black. It's not offensive, but depending how it's used, it can sound either inclusive or exclusive. I recall a scene from the movie Mean Girls when the one guy says to Lindsay Lohan's character, "I only date women of color." It's meant to be funny. It's a comedy. But it's an illustration of the young man's preferences. I read that talk show host Ellen Degeneres received criticism on social media for posting support for "people of color." Some felt that wasn't specific enough; she should have used "Black," given the recent events. In my opinion, I think her intentions were good, so people should be more tolerant of word choices. One thing for sure is that Americans can be very sensitive about word choices.
Damn! A censorship here is much stronger than in North Korea. LMAO. By the way, a logical next step would be make a video about media in the US, their freedom and role in building a strong, healthy society. And yes... your controversial videos with no discussion are like doing cooking without tasting... feels bland... C'mon, give us a freedom a little bit! Moreover, the Freedom was one of the main ingredients when they were cooking the dish called USA.
Controversial topics can certainly stimulate conversation, but as an English language teacher on TH-cam, I feel it's my job to remember the main goal. My role is to facilitate communication. I do that by providing vocabulary and background information. With the relevant language, you then have the freedom to express yourself. In the context of a private lesson, I let opinions fly. :) However, again as a teacher, my job is to help students express whatever thought they wish. I like to establish an environment where I'm neutral enough to invite any opinion.
@@Englishwithjennifer By the way, could we suggest some relevant topic? For instance, infertility. I guess it's pretty important issue nowadays. What do you think?
Dear viewers: I have made a genuine effort to treat this topic with the sensitivity it deserves. If anything in this video has caused you offense, please know it was not my intention. My main goal, as always, is to help English language learners in the U.S. and abroad. I would like to offer relevant information and vocabulary that will help you follow and participate in discussions about race and racism. Making this video is my effort to help you follow current issues in the United States and voice an opinion on the given topic. Thank you for watching. My best wishes to all!
Hi Mike. It's hard to examine the various causes of racism. I'm not an anthropologist, criminal psychologist, or any other kind of person with the expertise to see the interplay of the many different factors (social, economic, psychological, etc.) contributing to the problem. I do think that with any social problem, causes and effects can overlap. For example, are interracial felonies a cause or an effect of a larger problem? Certain cycles form, and the challenge for society is to break them. I think we have a lot of work to do in order to reduce crime in general, improve our correctional system, and make sure arrests happen when they should and in a manner that's efficient, humane, and safe for our officers.
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I think you covered this topic in a genuine way! ✌️👍
Thank you, Ra'ed.
You are wonderful teacher
Jenny...I do love you you are a great English teacher with your charming smile face ...I do like your classes
Thanks jennifer, i remember first time I took your class. Back in those days my English was very poor now I’m watching you with x1.5 speed. You are the best.
I'm glad you can understand this more advanced talk. Have you watched the other lessons on current issues? They're in my conversation playlist. Keep up the good work, and I wish you continued progress!
The first time i see your channel its so useful and instructive and i want to improve my english from morocco god bless you
Welcome to my channel! Here are all my videos. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/
I'm also on Instagram.
I'm Brazilian. Thank for this video. It Help me a lot. I really want to talk about racism but I needed to know the terms rightly.
I'm glad the lesson was useful.
Correction: I needed to know the right terms. /I needed to know how to use the right words.
Kind regards!
Islam is against racism and injustice
The Prophet (ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) said:
“Indeed there is no excellence for an Arab over a non-Arab, nor a non-Arab over an Arab, nor a white person over a black one, nor a black person over a white one, except through taqwá(piety and obedience to Allāh).”
Related by Aḥmad (5/411), and it was authenticated by Ibn Taymīyyah in Kitāb al-Iqtidāʾ (p. 69).
Those are indeed wise words. The beautiful thing is that peace and tolerance are taught and practiced in many religions. I think many faiths and cultures teach some version of what we know in English as "The Golden Rule." It's basically about treating others as you wish to be treated. Why hurt another? Why steal from another? Why speak badly of another? We don't want these things to be done to us. Kind wishes to you!
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thank you may Allah guide you
This is not true dear friend!
I don't know in which country you live, but we Iranians are being held hostage by Islamic law.
We are being tortured
We are humiliated
We have been imprisoned
And some of us will be executed!
Why?
Because we do not accept Islam.
In Iran, Baha'is and Christians do not have the right to promote religion, and even Sunnis are under pressure.
If a Muslim wants to change his religion and become a Christian, he should be executed according to Ayatollah's fatwa.
The government of the Islamic Republic discriminates between ordinary people and officials, and spends people's wealth on terrorism in logic and in the world, while the Iranian leader considers himself the leader of the world's Muslims, but in fact is the leader of racists and terrorists in the world.
Baha'is do not have the right to work or even live in Iran.
We, the people of Iran, have been watching real racism for 40 years in Iran with our own eyes.
And the reason is only Islam my friend!
Women in Iran have to wear headscarves, otherwise they will be flogged.
Women are not allowed to travel without their husbands' permission
Women do not have the right to divorce because the right to divorce belongs only to men, and in Islam the man is not equal to the woman. The right of inheritance of a man is twice the right of inheritance of a woman.
Now answer this question with a little honesty , Isn't Islam a religion of discrimination and racism?
Let's try to keep our discussion free of accusations. I allowed this thread to continue because I have the hope that we can reach a peaceful conclusion. It hurts my heart to know that anyone is being persecuted. At the same time, I know that laws (civil and religious) can be interpreted differently and misused. I interact with many students throughout the week, many in a live setting, and all the Muslims I come into contact with are peaceful, kind, and respectful. The same can be said of students of other faiths (or who choose not to practice a faith). The beauty of language learning is that it brings many together, and we work towards a common goal: communication.
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I completely agree with you and I did not intend to disrespect anyone or religion in any way
All I want to say is that nothing is higher than humanity, not even religion!
And thank you for your patience, dear Jennifer.💛
Jennifer, you are energitic, determined, talented, wise
Every topic and words included, pronuanciation, intonation, hard work, persistent ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the very kind support! 😃 Thank you also for being a member.
Hello teacher, I start learning English, I practice listening, I live in Thailand, I like your spoken accent.

Thank you! 😃
You are teaching beautifully.i have learnt something new from this video. Recently I have watched all the 100 videos on you tube that Jennifer with english is interesting.
Thank you for watching so many of my lessons. Here are all the playlists in case you missed some. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/ I'm also posting short clips on Instagram.
Hi Jennifer this video is very useful
Racism is a global problem
Here in Brazil there is a lot of discrimination, but the worst is between poor and rich
I'm black and my wife is blonde but here there are also people who do not accept these things very well
This reminds me of that Cher half breed song
Thanks a lot my dear teacher have a great weekend you and your family 😉🇧🇷stay home and healthy
Hello Aparecido. The first step is recognizing how we might be judging others, even subconsciously. I'm a big believer in peaceful interaction to promote tolerance. I went to an elementary school where nearly all the students were white. Then I went to an inner city high school with more racial and economic diversity. College is where I had the chance to study and live with people from many different backgrounds (faiths, sexual orientation, etc.) Everyone's focus was on learning, and all our so-called differences didn't divide us. They just added layers to our experience. Kind wishes to you and your family!
YOU ARE A REAL English TEACHER and so brave to upload this video that talked about one of the most sensitive topics.
Thank you for teaching us English. We wouldn't have gotten this kind of lessons without you!
You're very welcome! Thank you for your kind support of my efforts.
thank you for this best video. it's obviously you made a lot of efforts and energy to give those fulfillment information. i will have an essay in my exam and it's likely i will have as a topic racism . so this video helps me to gather many information and vocabulary that have relevant of racism.on the other hand your accent is clear and from now on i will follow you and also watching all your videos because it deserve.
Thank you for the very kind and supportive comment. Yes, this video required a good amount of thought and planning. I'm very happy to know it was helpful. You'll find other current issues in my conversation playlist. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/ Please consider following me on Instagram, too. Regards!
Hi Jennifer,
the video helped me to understand which specific words mean. It´s really help me how I can use them.
Unknowingly, I can use the word wrong and offend someone, and I really don't want that, so I'm learning from your videos.
The situation is too sad, and I hope it will be changed in the right and better way.
I'm happy to hear the video helped you learn and reflect on the vocabulary related to this topic. Yes, it's a difficult situation. We'll continue to work through it and hopefully come out of it as a better, stronger society.
Correction: The video helped me to understand what specific words mean. It really helps me understand how I can use them.
What an extraordinary video! This is my first time in your channel. At the beginning I thought this video was a bit long, but since the video was so interesting, time flew by really fast! You have a new subscriber. 👍
Thank you so much! I do have some shorter videos, but some topics deserve more time. This is one of them. When I address current issues, ten minutes just isn't enough because I want to create a comprehensive look at the issue.
You'll find all my playlists here. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/
By the way, I share 1-minute clips (or less) on Instgram. :)
@englishwithjenniferlebedev
Hi, I am french and I am learning english. This video is great, I learned lots of words on the subject and it is nice to talk about this actuality because it is making us thinking and speaking about. Thanks.
Thank you! That's a wonderful comment to read. 😃 I'm pleased that you're learning new words AND thinking more in English. Kind regards, Donovan!
Dear Jennifer, thank you so much for this beautiful truly educational lesson. Peace to all!
Thank you for watching, Sergey. Kind wishes to you!
Dear Jennifer. Congrats for being brave and sensitive at the same time by addressing a very important topic like that. You did it beautifully. I was able to learn many unknown words. All the best to you, friendly warm hug from Brazil, and of course, thank you ever so much :)
Thank you so much! I appreciate the positive feedback. More important, I'm very happy you learned new vocabulary. Kind regards!
Thanks Jennifer the lectures on current affairs are very helpful for us to learn both English and do discussion about topics with other people
You're very welcome! Sometimes we have some serious discussions on Hallo as well. If you're interested, please download the app and check out a live stream. hallo.tv/
@@Englishwithjennifer thanks for telling me about the Hallo app Hoping for the best I could remove my hesitation to speak English with this app
There are many teachers on Hallo. I'm just one. Give it a try. There are free and premium live streams. Students host live streams, too, so you can find conversation buddies and gain confidence speaking different ways.
Thanks a lot for guidance. You're one of the very soft spoken teachers. I really like your humbleness and way to explain in very simple clear words.
It is a good way to get vocabulary, could you continue to make more video like that about other subjects? Thanks 🇧🇷
I'll certainly try. I'm happy you liked this video. Have you seen my other lessons on current issues? They're in my Conversation Playlist. th-cam.com/play/PLfQSN9FlyB6RV68upDRjICYGNXPMM6u_e.html
I usually wait to get inspired by something meaningful happening in the U.S. This year has been unusually challenging for our country. I won't be surprised if another tragic event or difficult issue occupies my thoughts in the coming months. Until then, please enjoy my other lessons. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/
@@Englishwithjennifer I didn't yet, I will check it out soon so. Thanks 🇧🇷
Wow alot of information
They are almost all new to me .thank you🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
I'm pleased you learned many new words. Kind wishes to you!
Hi, jennifer . I really liked the way you dealt with this serious topic , and i dont have something to add ,but i think that many Americans didn't read the declaration of independence or they have read it but didn't understand it " all men are created equal".
Thank you for watching the lesson and supporting my approach to the topic. You make an important observation. Laws and rules can be successful and helpful only if they're interpreted by all the same way and for the same good.
Hello I'm from India. We have been facing pernicious " casteism" which is quite similar to racism in the USA. So, I can understand the ongoing situation. Also, I'm hopeful that educated people will overcome soon😀👈🙂.
I've heard about casteism. I'd be interested in seeing a video about that to understand it better.
Thank you for watching. Peace to you and to all!
My country is Indonesia. We live with many races. I hope the condition will get better. Greetings from Indonesia
Thank you. Perhaps the U.S. can learn from other countries that function well with a diverse population. We're still a relatively young nation.
Many thanks, my teacher, Jennifer, for this lesson. Yes, my teacher, no to racism? I wish God peace and peace in the world?
Yes, peace to all.
Hi, dear teacher Jennifer. I'm sneaking back now😀. When it comes to cultural or political topic, you could be No.1ESL teacher at TH-cam. I like all your political lessons, 'cause they're always educational and informative. Regards🌎🌷💯.
Thank you very much for watching my video and expressing your support of my work. Knowing that you find my lessons educational and informative gives me great pleasure. Kind regards!
It's really a great and rich lesson and I feel so lucky to watch it. Warm greetings from Palestine.
I'm happy you have a positive opinion of the lesson. Thank you. Regards from the USA!
Thanks a lot for another in-depth video on current issues, Jennifer! I really enjoy discovering new words and expressions in the way you do it for us!
I'm so glad this was relevant and useful. Take care, Yaroslav!
Dear Jennifer, This is excellent for my class discussion. Thank you very much.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.
Fab Jennifer! A much needed conversation 💞
Thank you for supporting my decision to address this.
You are a perfect teacher. No more words I guess. Please make a video on wonder, wondering, and no wonder.
Thank you for the kind support. I'll consider your request, but it may be better answered in a live stream. Have you tried Hallo? I have Q&A live streams for subscribers every Wednesday. hallo.tv/
You may find some of the examples in learner's dictionaries to be helpful.
www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/it-s-no-small-little-wonder-that
@@Englishwithjennifer Thanks ever so much
Thanks Jennifer.I found the lesson really informative and has very useful vocabulary
I'm very happy to hear that. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😃
Thank you for new lesson🥰🥰 your videos are always great 👍🏻 I want to have pronunciation just like you
I'm happy you found it useful. Good luck in your studies! You're welcome to try out a live stream on Hallo. I post announcements on my community tab.
Hi
In dictionaries, we find that many words are defined by synonyms .
How do we define the precise special meaning of each word ?
Ex :
show vs express
Utter vs say
Good observation. You can listen to how the words are used in context. YouGlish is very helpful that way.
Also, a learner's dictionary like Cambridge lists "show" as an A2 word (high beginner) with high frequency.
dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/show
In contrast, "express" is B2 (low intermediate) with slightly lower frequency.
dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/express
Hi Jennifer thank you so much for the video. Your pronunciation is great! I got too much information about racism
You're welcome. Thank you for watching. I've shared some shorter clips on US culture and history on Instagram. @englishwithjenniferlebedev
An excellent video. In my view if you are unable to raise voice against racist people at least don't encourage or support them. Always come out against racism. I hope Almighty give them wisdom 🙏
Thank you for watching my lesson and voicing your own opinion. Let's hope for more tolerance and peace.
the best teacher at all.. God bless you
Thank you for your support and kind wishes.
Hi Jennifer great video. I am here because I was in need of teaching my son (who is 6) some key terms to remember as his mom may have racist ideologies. Any kindergarten videos or books I can review to help teach my son effectively without a bias stance?
Hi. Thank you for watching. How about trying a site made for school-age children? You might find appropriate articles on www.readworks.org/. Sign up as a parent/educator. Search among articles under social studies or civics. There are texts about gaining the right to vote and getting access to equal opportunities (education mainly). I recall an article about Ruby Bridges. Although your son is in kindergarten, you might read some of the articles for 1st or 2nd graders. You can read together. Let him ask questions. Good luck and kind wishes to you and your family.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Dr Martin Luther king.
May he rest in peace ❤️
Thank you for bringing this thing that is racism into the light. Its a sensitive issue but a important one.
Since the days of Abraham Lincoln over 100 years ago.
The United States still struggles with race. Something is broken in our country. We have to show that love conguers hate. We are all equals. We are all one people. Take care jennifer and everyone else
Protest! Make your voices heard but do it peacefully!
Yes, freedom of speech is cherished in the U.S., but the call from many community leaders and members is to voice your concerns in a non-violent way. Thanks for watching my video.
Hello Jennifer! Thank you so much for the lesson. The definitions, the examples, the classification, all of that were so helpful. I'm sorry, but I want to say: well done! I learn English seriously so that I'm interested in any info about the US culture or history. My English level is not so good to take part in that discussion on the theme or share my opinion on your channel because the topic is subtle. Thank you again!
You're very welcome, Sergei. I think you underestimate yourself. You should come to a live stream and just observe how students hop on and join in small discussions. Some are advanced, but many aren't. We have patience with each other. I'll be live on Hallo on Monday. Check my community tab for details. By the way, do you follow me on Instagram? There are many clips on culture and history.
@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you, Jennifer, for your reply! There is a quote: "Face-to-face, one can't see a face. A big thing is being seen at a distance only." (It's my imperfect translation a piece from one poem.) This case differs. I am not involved in that situation. But, please, believe me, I have heard slightly different opinions about this topic from people who live there.
Hi Jennifer!
I knew that you gonna speak about this topic.I knew it! Ha ha! Thank you so much!☺
Suggestion: Can you speak about Food Safety in the US some time?
Finally, What's the difference in meaning between "home" and "house" in English? For example, I'm at home And I'm in the house. What's the difference? I just want to clear up some doubts!😊
Have a nice day!🌹🌸
Hi Hamza. Food safety is an interesting topic. I'd have to think about that. Have you been on Hallo? Subscribers suggest topics for discussion there. Mini discussions are quite common in our live streams.
"Home" is where you live. It can be your town, your state, your family, etc. "House" is just the physical structure.
Here are two other common sayings:
Home is where the heart is.
Home is where you hang your hat.
@@Englishwithjennifer
Thanks a million!☺🌹
I watched the video again and this is the first time I know how to say 1900s and I was surprised nineteen hundreds ! Is there a reason about how to pronounce other kinds of numbers!🌷🌷🌷
Hi. You may like this video, too. th-cam.com/video/QkBOuyZiGCM/w-d-xo.html
I love you You tube channel! It is so comprehensive.
Happy to hear that! Thank you.
@@Englishwithjennifer I always recommend it to all English learners here in Poland.
At 12:55 you said:
"I've heard that some arrests have been made when people break curfew or violate the curfew."
Is it properly in grammatical terms?
I mean... I would have said like... "I've heard that some arrests were made when people had broken curfew or violated the curfew."
Is it acceptable?
Hi. It's a matter of perspective.
"Have been made" = were made and more could be made VS "were made" = only in the past
I made the video in June. Protests continued after that.
@@Englishwithjennifer Got it. Thank you.
Great lesson Jennifer, I learned some important words...tanks a lot..i love you 😍❤
Thank you! 😃 I'm very glad you learned new vocabulary. I appreciate the support, Nicola. Take care.
Nice topic Jennifer,it's really useful and top of the hour.
Thank you. I'm pleased you feel the topic is relevant. Kind regards!
i like the way you maintained the sensitivity of this topic from beginning to the end👏
ma'am, i have tried to make the passive of a sentence , would u pls check if it is correct or not?
Active- "She makes me cook the food."
Passive- "I am made to cook the food."
did i make it correct?
please reply
please
Not all transitive verbs can easily become passive. Your passive sentence is awkward. I'd suggest:
I have to cook the food.
I was asked to cook the food.
@@Englishwithjennifer thank u so much ma'am
lots of love and good health to u and your family♥️🥰
It's reminded me of Abraham Lincoln's tireless efforts for the freedom of black people. I hope all of his efforts will always be reminded. The incident is a grave insult to his efforts.
His efforts were a strong beginning. Sadly, but truthfully, I think progress for any society in many areas is often going to feel like taking two steps forward and one step back.
At 2:35 you said:
"Some make the distinction that "Black" is about race and "African American" is about ethnicity."
At 13:39 you said
"Most reporters are distinguishing between the angry mobs committing crimes and causing violence, and the peaceful protesters."
Could 'to make the distinction' and 'to distinguish' be interchangeable? Because it feels like they have pretty same meaning.
Good ear. Yes, there's often more than one way to express an idea. Words from the same word family allow us to create variations. Here's another that comes to mind:
a. My aunt takes photos (photographs) of people on the street and in their natural environments.
b. My aunt photographs people on the street and in their natural environments.
(photograph = take a photo)
@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you.
Frankly it's not about my ear's quality... I'm analyzing the text of the whole video... sentence by sentence... I'm kind of old-fashioned when it comes to learning languages...
Either way, you're very observant!
A real informative lesson.Thank you.
My pleasure. Take care, Hamza.
Hi Jennifer. 😍❤Thanks for the excellent video that you have made for us, as always. What a pity I'm not an American, I would like to be, coz I like America. Lots of legal, proper words in this video, rich in vocabulary. Well, about the racism can't comment I'm not interesting about this subject. I grown-up in Eastern Europe and now in my adopted country we never had such an issue. We know America is different. While I've lived in Italy as a refugee, one funny guy for our group when to the US Embassy for the interview. I nice lady from the Embassy had lots of questions and the guy with a poor English well, felt a bit inferior. The last question was 'are you a black or white'? The exhausted guy, from such an unexpected perhaps provocative question stood up a said. No lady, I'm circumcised would you like to see it? The pretty lady replied, not really, but you can go to America. 😃😃😃😃😃😃His application has been granted. 👍
Hi. It's true that some are not exposed to racism because the population in which they live is not diverse.That's an amusing story. Let's hope for more respect, more tolerance, more shared laughter, and a brighter tomorrow.
Jolly good my splendid teacher. I'm in agreement with you. A
Thank you for the support, Andrea. Remain safe and healthy! Take care, Andrea.
Thanks mam for those useful words and relevant information
It's my pleasure. Thank you for being open to receiving what I offer.
Discrimination exists in all forms. One of them is racism.
I honestly have no idea how to address this issue. How to actually end it.
I thought good education should be the answer. But then I realize racism exists everywhere, no matter how high the education standard is.
Or is it pure kindness, humanity?
You ask questions that many ask. You experience doubts as many others experience it. Open discussion is one way to bring about change. Thank you for watching this video.
Can you send all this if you wrote i wanna practice by learning english?
You can open the transcript of this video, and you can download videos on your end for your personal use. :)
Very good lesson and great vocabulary
Thank you, Nadya.
I was looking for it! Jennifer, thanks!
You are very welcome! Take care, Otavio.
Thank you for this lesson
You're welcome. Thank you for watching, Denis.
Thanks for your impartiality .
I try hard to avoid strong opinions and harsh judgments in these lessons on current issues. Thank you for supporting my efforts.
Thank you so much teacher
You are very welcome!
6:30 You said in your video
We need to fight against unjust practices.
We need to fight against racist practices.
We need to fight against discrimination.
But you haven't used 'against' in 'We need to fight prejudice.'. Couldn't I say 'We need to fight against prejudice.'?
Good observation. "Fight" can be transitive or intransitive. Dictionaries don't recognize any significant difference in meaning when we express an effort to end or defeat something with "fight" or "fight against." Merriam-Webster lists "fight poverty" and "fight against poverty" as acceptable examples.
www.learnersdictionary.com/definition/fight
@@Englishwithjennifer I got it! I appreciate your explaining.
Thanks Jennifer I appreciate
You're welcome. Thank you for watching.
I believe police officers should be put under periodical psychological tests so that you can take out each one who demonstrates the intention of having raciscm. It is also suggested to have a decisive law to punich any one performs an act of racism.
I agree that a good number of professions, like law enforcement, place a great strain on people, and this can affect their treatment of others. If psychological tests were proven to accurately identify potentially harmful thoughts, then they should be used during the initial training and, as you suggested, at intervals throughout one's career. Police officers should have enough support in place to help them process the difficult situations so many of them see on a regular basis. Society needs law enforcement, so we should invest in making it the best we can.
@@Englishwithjennifer
I totally agree with you! 👌
Jennifer, thanks a lot for this enriching video.Greeting from Uruguay!!
Thank you for watching my lesson. Kind regards from Massachusetts, USA!
Excellent video Teacher as usal
Glad you think so! Thank you for watching this lesson.
Jennifer, I have a question about the term "People of Color" as far as I know that term is considered politically correct, right? It refers to all races besides 100% white Caucasians.
Yes, "people of color" is okay to use. It refers to all non-white races. Here are many examples: youglish.com/pronounce/people%20of%20color/english/us?
I live in Sudan my country richest nation in Africa continent in variation of race, however we experience sensitivity of racism
Hello. Thank you for joining the conversation. I wish you all the best. Here are my suggestions for clarity. Is this what you mean? >>
I live in Sudan, the richest nation in Africa in terms of diversity. However, we experience racism.
So true, look for the best in people and stop assuming the worst.
Agreed!
Jennifer, thank you for this thoughtful, insightful, and important English lesson.
You're most welcome. Thank you for watching the video.
It's wonderful! Learned much from it. Thanks!
You're very welcome!
Jennifer you have great heart 😍
Thank you for watching my lesson and voicing such a kind comment.
@@Englishwithjennifer because this is a real and i can see it on your face 🙄
Thank you very much
You are welcome.
Thank you for this video! Otherwise we mustn’t forget that gay people are also the victims of injustice and bigotry, and are being unjustly sentenced or killed in certain countries.
Yes, gender and sexual orientation are important issues to discuss, too. Thank you for watching this video.
You are a beautiful human being.
That's very kind of you to say. Regards from Massachusetts, USA!
فالمعلم لايمكن أن يكون خارج التربية . شكرا
Thank you for choosing to study with me.
Today class off I'll see tomorrow please
You can say, "I'll see you tomorrow."
This is a great service
Thank you for supporting my decision to address this difficult topic.
She is my teacher of course great
I really appreciate it
Thank you.
Oh, so many new english words are going to be remembered:-)
You can write or record your thoughts on this topic. Use some of the key words from this lesson. If you put the language into use right away, you're more likely to remember it.
It s hard to look for the best in people
But we need to try. Right? I agree it can be hard sometimes.
After this lesson , I can write and speak about racism and race. But I cant. Although I learned many words on race and racism,to be honest I certainly dont believe any race, nation, ethnicity and religion that are superiour or inferiour to others. That's the reason why I dont want to write about it. What I believe in is that all is an instrument composed, invented or formed by some people who make use of the discrimination as warlords in order to dominate those different from themselves and control over others. While some are superiour, the others are inferiour or vice versa. So hard do I believe that.
It seems to me that all is nonsensical gobbledegook that we, as human, have made up. The only, single, sole purpose is to exploit people and their resources and control over them. The outcome of this kind of discrimination has always ended up with the war, social unrest, atrocity, blood and tear. It is crucial that any one think and have such a thought then we have to fight agains this kind of people who make faulty assumptions about others, however, as I said before, I do belive we should no longer need that kind of opinions and attitude in 21st century
Thanks a lot Jennifer
Many would agree that it is dangerous to place one group above another for any reason. However, as you noted, there are people on this earth who wish to dominate and control others. If only all children could learn at an early age how to respect others as well as themselves, then the world would be a better place. If kindness, consideration, generosity, and accountability were instilled in all of us, there would be less greed and egoism. Let's hope we evolve and become more peaceful. Thanks for watching.
@@Englishwithjennifer ❤🙏🙏
I Thought racist was about being preservative about one own ethnicity. Didn’t think about preferring a race , a m I confused, or I refused to believe this bias…
I think there's a lot of discussion today about what racism really is. The basic definition many agree on is a belief that one race is superior to another in some way, and then as an extension of that, the way a person with such beliefs treats others.
Simple definition: www.britannica.com/dictionary/racism
More advanced definition: www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racism
As for taking pride in one's ethnicity and wanting to preserve the culture one was raised in, I don't think that's inherently bad. I think a lot of it has to do with how your beliefs and mindset influence the way you treat others. At least, that's how I see it. :) Thanks for watching and commenting.
What about the term 'people of color'? Don't you think it's kind of offensive, too? I mean, the fact that you can describe someone with such expression sounds racist even if you're just describing the color of their skin.
Good question! I should have mentioned that. We use "people of color" to refer to non-whites within the U.S. That means Asian, Latino, Native American, Hawaiian, and Black. It's not offensive, but depending how it's used, it can sound either inclusive or exclusive. I recall a scene from the movie Mean Girls when the one guy says to Lindsay Lohan's character, "I only date women of color." It's meant to be funny. It's a comedy. But it's an illustration of the young man's preferences. I read that talk show host Ellen Degeneres received criticism on social media for posting support for "people of color." Some felt that wasn't specific enough; she should have used "Black," given the recent events. In my opinion, I think her intentions were good, so people should be more tolerant of word choices. One thing for sure is that Americans can be very sensitive about word choices.
I love you so much
I appreciate the support.
Hi😆
Hi. Thanks for watching, Vaithy.
You are beautiful, Jenny.
Damn! A censorship here is much stronger than in North Korea. LMAO. By the way, a logical next step would be make a video about media in the US, their freedom and role in building a strong, healthy society. And yes... your controversial videos with no discussion are like doing cooking without tasting... feels bland... C'mon, give us a freedom a little bit! Moreover, the Freedom was one of the main ingredients when they were cooking the dish called USA.
Controversial topics can certainly stimulate conversation, but as an English language teacher on TH-cam, I feel it's my job to remember the main goal. My role is to facilitate communication. I do that by providing vocabulary and background information. With the relevant language, you then have the freedom to express yourself. In the context of a private lesson, I let opinions fly. :) However, again as a teacher, my job is to help students express whatever thought they wish. I like to establish an environment where I'm neutral enough to invite any opinion.
@@Englishwithjennifer I have to admit... I'm very impressed with your job.
@@Englishwithjennifer By the way, could we suggest some relevant topic? For instance, infertility. I guess it's pretty important issue nowadays. What do you think?