Topic 37 · EU Citizenship, Participation and Volunteering

EU Citizenship, Participation and Volunteering. Part 1: Europe and the European Union.

Europe

European Union

member state

citizen

capital city

border

currency

flag

diversity

cooperation

the euro

the single market

Brexit

Useful phrases.

The European Union brings European countries together in many areas.

Europe is diverse because people speak many languages and have different traditions.

Cooperation can make it easier to solve shared problems.

A citizen has both rights and responsibilities.

EU Citizenship, Participation and Volunteering. Part 2: Institutions, Rights and Opportunities.

institution

European Parliament

European Commission

law

right

freedom of movement

study abroad

work abroad

exchange program

opportunity

the Schengen Area

EU funds

the EU flag

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European institutions make decisions about issues that affect many countries.

Studying abroad can improve language skills and independence.

Freedom of movement gives people more opportunities to travel, study, and work.

I would like to take part in an exchange program one day.

EU Citizenship, Participation and Volunteering. Part 3: Local Community and Participation.

local community

local government

mayor

council

public meeting

petition

neighborhood

public service

take part

make a suggestion

Brussels

enlargement

the EU anthem

Useful phrases.

People can take part in local meetings and share their ideas.

A petition can show that many people care about an issue.

Good public services make a neighborhood more pleasant.

Young people should feel that their opinions matter.

EU Citizenship, Participation and Volunteering. Part 4: Voting and Democracy.

vote

election

candidate

campaign

ballot

represent

democracy

opinion

issue

informed

Erasmus+

the Council of the European Union

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In a democracy, citizens can vote in elections.

A candidate should explain their ideas clearly.

It is useful to compare different opinions before making a decision.

Being informed helps people make responsible choices.

EU Citizenship, Participation and Volunteering. Part 5: Volunteering and Helping Others.

volunteer

charity

nonprofit organization

fundraiser

donate

organize

support

elderly people

environmental project

make a difference

an MEP

27 member states

Useful phrases.

Volunteers can help people, animals, or the environment.

Our class could organize a fundraiser for a local charity.

Volunteering is a good way to gain experience and meet people.

Even a small action can make a difference.