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Daily English Pod
I’m Jale, an English teacher and graduate in Applied Linguistics from Canada. From Monday to Friday, I share short, practical educational podcasts. On Saturdays, you’ll hear an engaging story, and on Sundays, we explore artistic topics. Like a real magazine, these podcasts cover current issues, culture, society, and history in clear, easy-to-understand English. If you’re interested in learning English and understanding the world around you, this podcast is for you. With me, you’ll not only practice English but also gain a broader perspective on the world.
Daily English Pod
Take a stand
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Take a stand
means to speak out or act to support an idea, especially when it takes courage.
Examples:
1- Maya took a stand against her abusive boss, knowing it might cost her job — but she couldn’t live with the silence anymore.
2- Beatriz took a stand and gave a speech about language and identity after years of being silenced in class for her accent — and everyone listened.
Hello and welcome to Daily English, as it’s the weekend, we learn English through real stories. Today’s story comes from the United States, about a brave student who decided to take a stand for what she believed in — and changed her entire school in the process.
What Happened? In 2016, a 10-year-old student named Marley Dias noticed something about the books her school assigned — almost all the stories were about white boys and their dogs. She felt left out and frustrated. So, she decided to do something bold. Marley launched a campaign called #1000BlackGirlBooks. Her goal? To collect and donate 1,000 books that featured Black girls as the main characters. The campaign went viral. Within months, she gathered over 15,000 books and appeared on national TV. She even got a book deal of her own. Marley didn't just complain — she took a stand, and her voice made a real difference.
Expression of the Day: “Take a Stand”To take a stand means to speak out or act to support an idea, especially when it takes courage.
- Maya took a stand against her abusive boss, knowing it might cost her job — but she couldn’t live with the silence anymore.
- Beatriz took a stand and gave a speech about language and identity after years of being silenced in class for her accent — and everyone listened.
- Yuna took a stand and told a school counselor when her friend confessed she was depressed — it might have saved her friend’s life.
Question for You:Have you ever had to take a stand for something you believed in — even when it was hard? Or do you know someone who did?