Austria Sends Three Russian Workers Home

May 4, 2026, 14:16
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Austria told three Russian embassy workers to leave the country. The government found secret tools for spying on their buildings.

Main Body

The government found big machines on the roofs of Russian houses. These machines can listen to satellite messages. This is bad for Austria's security. Austria asked Russia to let them punish these three people. Russia did not answer. Now, the three people must leave. Austria and Russia are not friends now. Since 2020, Austria sent 14 Russian workers away. Russia says they will do something back.

Conclusion

Three Russian workers left Austria because they spied on the country.

Learning

πŸ’‘ THE 'ACTION' CONNECTION

Look at how the story connects Who β†’\rightarrow Did What β†’\rightarrow Where/Why.

1. Simple Action Patterns

  • Austria β†’\rightarrow told β†’\rightarrow workers to leave.
  • Government β†’\rightarrow found β†’\rightarrow secret tools.
  • Russia β†’\rightarrow did not answer.

2. Word Swap (Easy β†’\rightarrow A2) Instead of using the same simple words, we can use these from the text to sound more natural:

  • Bad β†’\rightarrow Security risk
  • Sent away β†’\rightarrow Leave the country
  • Do something back β†’\rightarrow Respond/Retaliate

3. Time Markers Notice the word "Since".

  • Since 2020... β†’\rightarrow This means the action started in 2020 and is still happening now. Use this to talk about your own life (e.g., "Since 2022, I live in this city").

Vocabulary Learning

home (n.)
a place where you live
Example:I go home after school.
government (n.)
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
secret (adj.)
something that is not known to most people
Example:She kept a secret about her birthday.
tools (n.)
objects used to do work
Example:He uses tools to fix the bike.
spying (v.)
watching someone secretly to find information
Example:The spies were spying on the meeting.
buildings (n.)
structures with a roof and walls
Example:The city has many tall buildings.
roofs (n.)
the top part of a building
Example:The roofs need to be repaired.
listen (v.)
to pay attention to sound
Example:Please listen to the teacher.
satellite (n.)
a space object that sends signals to Earth
Example:The satellite sends weather data.
security (n.)
the state of being safe from danger
Example:Good security keeps the city safe.