Germany Spends More Money on its Army
Introduction
Germany spends a lot of money on its military. At the same time, some young people do not want to join the army.
Main Body
Germany spent 97 billion euros on its military in 2025. This is more money than in the past. The government wants to spend even more money by 2029. Many young men do not want to serve in the army. In 2025, 3,867 people asked to stay out of the military. The government now checks all men born in 2008 or later. Some people changed their minds. Last year, 781 people decided they wanted to join the army after they said no before.
Conclusion
Germany is spending more money on defense. However, the government and young people have different ideas about military service.
Learning
💸 Talking about Money and Change
In the text, we see how to describe things that are increasing or changing. This is very useful for A2 learners to describe their lives or a business.
1. The "More Than" Pattern
When you want to compare now to the past, use: More + [Noun] + than.
- Text: "more money than in the past"
- Example: I have more time than last year.
- Example: She has more books than me.
2. Action Words for Decisions Notice these two ways to talk about changing your mind:
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Decided to [do something] used when you make a choice.
- Text: "decided they wanted to join"
- Example: I decided to learn English.
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Changed their minds used when the first choice was wrong.
- Text: "Some people changed their minds"
- Example: I wanted a cat, but I changed my mind.
3. Time Markers To tell a story in order, use these simple markers found in the article:
- At the same time two things happening together.
- Now happening at this moment.
- Last year finished time in the past.