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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2025 · 16 MIN

Martin Luther King in 1963 — The March on Washington | Learn English

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🎙️In this episode of The Learn English Podcast, we continue the story of Martin Luther King Jr. by focusing on the year 1963, one of the most important years in the Civil Rights Movement. You will learn about peaceful protests, segregation in the American South, the Letter from Birmingham Jail, and the historic March on Washington, where Dr. King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.This episode is perfect for English learners who want to improve their listening comprehension while learning about real American history. New vocabulary is explained in context as you explore themes like justice, equality, and non-violent resistance. If you are interested in culture, history, and meaningful stories, this episode will help you grow your English skills in a powerful and memorable way.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb📜 SOURCESLetter from a Birmingham Jail Text: https://www.csuchico.edu/iege/_assets/documents/susi-letter-from-birmingham-jail.pdfLetter from a Birmingham Jail Reading - Martin Luther King Jr.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATPSht6318oThe March On Washington: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQYzHIIQ1O4&t=1385shttps://www.nps.gov/places/-letter-from-birmingham-jail.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/articles/march-on-washington.htm📝 Vocabulary list:1) Legacy – Something handed down from the past, such as achievements or traditions.2) Segregated – Separated based on differences, such as race or religion.3) Sit-in – A form of protest where participants sit in a place and refuse to leave.4) Interchangeably – Able to be used in place of one another.5) Diverse – Showing a wide variety of differences.6) Crucial – Extremely important or necessary.7) Impactful – Having a strong effect or influence.8) Orator – A skilled public speaker.9) Moral issue – A question of what is right and wrong.10) Judged by the content of their character – Evaluated based on who they are, not external traits.11) All walks of life – Referring to people of different social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

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