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Description
10 December 1948 is one of the most important dates in modern history. On that day, the General Assembly of the United Nations agreed to the contents of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
This was the first time that many nations came together to agree about the rights that every human has—wherever he or she lives in the world. Amnesty International describes the Declaration as ‘a global road map for freedom and equality’.
The Declaration is the most translated document in history. You can read it here in English: https://www.ohchr.org/en/human-rights/universal-declaration/translations/english
You can read it here in Japanese: https://www.ohchr.org/en/human-rights/universal-declaration/translations/japanese-nihongo
You can read it here in Korean: https://www.ohchr.org/en/human-rights/universal-declaration/translations/korean-hankuko
If you take this lesson, we will talk about the history behind the Declaration. We will also try to answer questions like: ‘What are human rights?’ ‘What do you think are the most important human rights?’ ‘Why does the world need a document like this?’
If you enjoy the first lesson, you can request to take it again and we will look at some of the 30 Articles contained in the Declaration. We can do this over one, two, or even more lessons. This is your choice.
If you still want to discuss this subject, you can request the lesson again. The final lesson is about challenges to the Declaration now.
IMPORTANT: This lesson is not really about politics. It is an opportunity to talk in English about a very important subject. The lesson will help intermediate and advanced students to sharpen their language skills.
I speak clearly and quite slowly. If you understood everything in this description, you will not have difficulty during the lesson (or lessons, if you decide to take the lesson several times).
This tutor's cancellation policy
Before request is confirmed (fixed)
- Cancellation possible at any time without charge.
After request is confirmed (fixed)
- Less than 6hours before lesson start time.→ 100% of price charged.
- Between 6-24hours before lesson start time.→ 50% of price charged.
- No-Show→ 100% of price charged.
Lessons by this tutor
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George Washington and the Cherry Tree (Kids' English lesson 1)
In this lesson, younger students get a chance to read and talk about how George Washington's father taught him to be truthful.20min 800P -
King Canute and the Tide (English for Kids: Lesson 2)
In this lesson, we read about Canute, King of England, Denmark, and Norway20min 800P -
Robert the Bruce and the Spider (English for Kids: Lesson 3)
In this lesson, we read about King Robert of Scotland who learned an important lesson from a spider.20min 800P -
Nice to meet you! Tell me about yourself.
A chance to talk about the things that are important to you.20min 0P -
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Brief informal conversation
Let's talk about anything that interests you. All levels welcome.15min 700P -
Longer informal conversation
Let's talk about anything that interests you. All levels welcome.25min 1,300P -
Smile: Turn that frown upside down!
In this conversation lesson, we talk about the importance of smiling.50min 2,200P -
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The Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) was more than a scientist and politician. He was also a man of wisdom.50min 2,200P -
'The Lamb' and 'The Tyger': two poems by William Blake
In this lesson, we look at two famous English poems by William Blake, who lived from 1757 to 1827.50min 2,200P -
'Mending Wall': a poem by Robert Frost
(1) What is the purpose of walls? Do we need them? (2) Should we follow tradition or should we question it?30min 1,500P -
‘The Road Not Taken’: a poem by Robert Frost
How do we make choices in life when we do not know the future?25min 1,500P
