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Michelle Obama: Girls' Education

Michelle Obama: Girls' Education

US First Lady Michelle Obama gives a speech on educating girls worldwide at the World Innovation Summit for Education 2015. The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) is an international initiative aimed at transforming education through innovation. It was held in Qatar in 2015.


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Intensive listening

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  1. ... her outstanding work on behalf of women and children here in Qatar and around the world.
  2. ... while you come to the issue of education from so many different perspectives…
  3. ... like me you believe every child on this planet deserves the chance to fulfil their boundless potential.
  4. ... no place for them in the workforce, no place for them to use the skills they worked so hard to develop.
  5. These investments alone simple are not enough.
  6. I want to talk to you not just as experts in your governments and organizations, but as thought leaders and opinion shapers in your countries.

Listening comprehension

Answer the questions below.

  1. What's the topic Michelle Obama cares deeply about?
  2. Is the situation of girls' education the same at all stages?
  3. What risks do girls around the world face when or for going to school? Point out three examples that happened in the past.
  4. What solutions does she suggest? Mention at least three.
  5. Why does she think it is not an accident that parity was achieved in primary, but not secondary education?
  6. Is it only a problem of resources? If not, what is it?
  7. What example does M. Obama give about inequality in the USA in the past?
  8. What does she say about how her opinions were considered in comparison to her brother’s?
  9. What was she told when she was a young woman?
  10. Why was she lucky?
  11. According to her, what is the most important job she’s ever had?
  12. What do we need to address first in order to overcome the girls' education crisis?
  13. Who said this: “Don’t ever listen to those who doubt you, just work hard to prove them wrong”?

Discussion

  • Our societies cling to outdated laws and traditions that oppress and exclude women.
  • Do you agree with Michelle Obama’s point of view?
  • Do you think it is important that she has given this type of speech?
  • Michelle Obama claimed that nothing can be achieved if we only focus on resources and not on changing cultural practices. Do you agree? Why?

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