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Viktor Orban defeated by Peter Magyar in Hungarian election: BBC Learning English from the News

Viktor Orban defeated by Peter Magyar in Hungarian election: BBC Learning English from the News

BBC Learning English

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think the phrase 'defeated in an election' means in politics?
What information do you expect to hear in a BBC Learning English news video about an election?
What do you already know about Hungary or the European Union (EU)?

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Viktor Orban defeated by Peter Magyar in Hungarian election: BBC Learning English from the News

Story overview and headline 1: 'swept away' (00:00 – 03:02)

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1. What does the programme say Magyar’s election result did to Orbán’s time in power?

It made it more popular.
It brought it to an end.
It extended it for another 16 years.

2. In this headline, what does an election 'landslide' mean?

A narrow win with a small number of votes
A delay in the election results
A huge majority of votes

3. In the headline explanation, 'swept away' is used to mean:

Removed/ended by a strong force
Cleaned with a broom in a literal sense
Hidden from public view

Viktor Orban defeated by Peter Magyar in Hungarian election: BBC Learning English from the News

Background and headline 2: 'brick by brick' (03:02 – 05:39)

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1. What does the programme say Orbán has always denied?

Corruption allegations
That he changed election laws

2. According to the explanation, in the headline 'brick by brick' means:

Step by step
Very quickly, all at once
Without any plan

3. In the headline, Magyar vows to dismantle Orbán’s system 'brick by brick'—this suggests he plans to:

Leave the system mostly the same
Take apart each part of the system gradually
Change only a few small details

Viktor Orban defeated by Peter Magyar in Hungarian election: BBC Learning English from the News

International reaction and headline 3: 'kindred spirit' (05:39 – 08:43)

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1. What does the programme say Orbán had opposed regarding Russia?

All elections in Europe
Further sanctions against Russia
Any trade with the EU

2. What does MAGA stand for?

Make Allies Grow Again
Make America Great Again
Move America Globally Ahead

3. What is a 'kindred spirit'?

A person who is a political enemy
A person who shares similar ideas or beliefs
A person who changes their views often

Viktor Orban defeated by Peter Magyar in Hungarian election: BBC Learning English from the News

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1. What is the main purpose of this BBC Learning English programme?

To discuss a news story and explain vocabulary from headlines
To teach grammar through fictional stories
To interview politicians about their campaigns

2. Which vocabulary items are specifically explained in the programme?

'turn out', 'majority', and 'partner'
'swept away', 'brick by brick', and 'kindred spirit'
'podcast', 'website', and 'worksheet'

3. How are headline phrases like 'swept away' and 'brick by brick' mainly used in this episode?

In a purely literal, physical way
Only as jokes for entertainment
As metaphors to describe political change

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Viktor Orban defeated by Peter Magyar in Hungarian election: BBC Learning English from the News

Why do you think news headlines often use metaphors like 'swept away'?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of changing a political system 'brick by brick' instead of quickly?
In your opinion, how can an election result change a country’s relationships with other countries?
Think of a time you found a 'kindred spirit'. What did you have in common?

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