Hate Against Jewish People in Australia and Germany

Introduction

Reports from Australia and Germany show that more people are hateful toward Jewish people. This hate is becoming common.

Main Body

In Australia, Jewish people feel unsafe. Some students use Nazi signs at school. There was a big attack in Bondi where 15 people died. Now, schools use big stones and guards to keep people safe. In Germany, some groups use the war in Israel and Gaza to spread hate. Many Jewish people in Germany feel less safe now. They feel that other people do not support them anymore. In both countries, the internet helps spread these bad ideas. Because of this, some Jewish people hide their religion. They do this so people do not attack them.

Conclusion

Jewish people in Australia and Germany feel scared. They need more help and security because hate speech is common.

Learning

⚡ The 'Feel' Pattern

In this text, we see a very important way to describe emotions for A2 learners: Subject + feel + adjective.

Examples from the text:

  • Jewish people → feel unsafe
  • Jewish people → feel less safe
  • Jewish people → feel scared

🛠️ How to use it

Stop thinking about complex grammar. Just use this simple formula to talk about your emotions:

I + feel + [How you are]

Try these simple combinations:

  • I feel happy.
  • I feel sad.
  • I feel tired.

⚠️ Important Note

Notice that the text says "feel less safe."

When you add less before the word, it means the feeling is decreasing or becoming smaller.

  • Safe → Less safe (📉)

Vocabulary Learning

reports
written or spoken statements giving information about events or facts
Example:The news reports mentioned that more people are becoming hateful.
report (n.)
a written or spoken statement that gives information about something
Example:The teacher gave a report on the class progress.
hateful
full of or showing strong dislike or anger
Example:Some students use hateful signs at school.
show (v.)
to display or present something
Example:She will show the results of the experiment.
unsafe
not safe; dangerous
Example:Jewish people feel unsafe in some areas.
more (adj.)
greater in amount or quantity
Example:I need more time to finish the homework.
students
people who are learning at a school or college
Example:Students were asked to keep the school safe.
people (n.)
human beings in general or a group
Example:People at the market were buying fresh fruit.
attack
an act of violence or aggression against someone
Example:There was a big attack in Bondi where 15 people died.
safe (adj.)
free from danger or harm
Example:The children felt safe in the playground.
guards
people who watch over or protect something or someone
Example:Schools use guards to keep people safe.
school (n.)
a place where children learn
Example:The school has a new library.
spread
to make something reach many people or places
Example:The internet helps spread bad ideas.
attack (n.)
an act of violence against someone
Example:The attack on the building was stopped by police.
internet
a global computer network that allows communication and information sharing
Example:The internet helps spread these bad ideas.
big (adj.)
large in size
Example:They built a big house on the hill.
hide
to keep something or someone out of sight
Example:Some Jewish people hide their religion to avoid attack.
use (v.)
to employ something for a purpose
Example:Use a pencil to write the answer.
security
protection from danger or harm; safety
Example:They need more help and security because hate speech is common.
keep (v.)
to continue to have or hold
Example:Keep your books on the table.
help (v.)
to assist or support
Example:Can you help me with this problem?
support (v.)
to give assistance or encouragement
Example:She will support her friend during the exam.
bad (adj.)
not good; harmful
Example:The bad weather caused the flight to delay.
internet (n.)
a global computer network
Example:I use the internet to find recipes.
hide (v.)
to keep something from being seen
Example:He will hide the gift under the bed.
religion (n.)
a set of beliefs about the world and how to live
Example:Religion is an important part of many cultures.
scared (adj.)
afraid or nervous
Example:She felt scared when the thunder roared.
security (n.)
the state of being protected from danger
Example:Security at the airport is very strict.
speech (n.)
a formal talk to an audience
Example:He gave a speech about the future of science.
common (adj.)
frequently occurring or found
Example:It is common to see birds in the park.
feel (v.)
to experience an emotion or sensation
Example:I feel happy when I read a good book.
less (adj.)
not as much
Example:I need less sugar in my tea.
do (v.)
to perform an action
Example:Do your homework before dinner.
not (adv.)
in the negative
Example:I do not like spicy food.
them (pron.)
refers to a group of people or objects
Example:I will give them the tickets.
both (adj.)
two together
Example:Both of them are students.
countries (n.)
nation or state
Example:Many countries have different cultures.
war (n.)
a conflict between nations or groups
Example:The war ended after many years.
spread (v.)
to distribute or extend over an area
Example:The news spread quickly through the town.
group (n.)
a number of people or things together
Example:The group studied for the exam.
students (n.)
people who learn in school
Example:Students attend classes every day.
signs (n.)
symbols or signals
Example:The road signs warned of a sharp turn.
stones (n.)
hard mineral pieces
Example:He collected stones from the beach.
guards (n.)
people who protect or watch over
Example:Guards stood at the entrance.
hate (n.)
a strong feeling of dislike
Example:Hate cannot solve problems.
hateful (adj.)
full of hate or showing hate
Example:The hateful comments made many people upset.
toward (prep.)
in the direction of
Example:She walked toward the park.
towards (prep.)
in the direction of
Example:He moved towards the window.