North Korean Workers in London

May 4, 2026, 11:03

Introduction

People in Ealing, London, talk about the workers at the North Korean embassy.

Main Body

The embassy is in a big house. The workers there play basketball in their garden. They also like to buy and eat curry from local shops. The workers are polite. They do not talk much with the neighbors. One man always takes the mail. He does not speak, but he signs his name in English. Some people come to the house to protest. They talk about human rights. Tourists and people with cameras also visit the street. But the workers stay quiet inside.

Conclusion

The North Korean workers live a quiet life. They buy local food and do not talk much, even when people protest outside.

Learning

🟢 The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how we describe what people do every day. In this story, we use simple words to show habits.

The Secret: Just use the word and add an -s if it is one person.

The workers play... (Many people → no -s)
One man takes... (One person → add -s)
He signs... (One person → add -s)

🛑 How to say 'NO'

To say someone does not do something, use do not or does not before the action.

Workers $\rightarrow$ do not talk
One man $\rightarrow$ does not speak

Quick Tip: do not = for groups does not = for one person

🏠 Useful Words for Places

Embassy $\rightarrow$ A government office in another country.
Local $\rightarrow$ Near your home.
Garden $\rightarrow$ Outside space with grass.

Vocabulary Learning

embassy (n.)

a building where a country's diplomats work

Example:The North Korean embassy is in a big house.

polite (adj.)

having good manners and being respectful

Example:The workers are polite.

protest (v.)

to express strong disagreement or objection

Example:Some people come to the house to protest.

curry (n.)

a spicy dish made with a sauce of spices

Example:They also like to buy and eat curry from local shops.

garden (n.)

an area of ground planted with flowers or vegetables

Example:The workers there play basketball in their garden.