What is it like to grow up in England?

What do you need to grow up happy and healthy? English children share their thoughts in this video. 

Words:

• A leisure centre is a place where everyone can do activities such as sports, art classes, language courses etc.
• Something is accessible when everyone can use it, even if a person is, for example, blind or in a wheelchair. 
• When something is not appropriate, it means it isn’t safe, normal or accepted.
• Treating people with dignity is to treat them wel and respect who they are. 
• A place can have facilities, like a library or a gym, that people can use. When a place doesn’t have many facilities, people don’t have the chance to do activities.
• Fossil fuels are fuels that are used for energy, but that are bad for the environment. Examples are oil and gas. 

Video:

Watch the video from 0:00-1:03.

1. In this part of the video, children talk about everyday things like hobbies and facilities. Name at least two topics the children talk about.

2. The second child says children under 13 shouldn’t have smartphones. Which reasons does he give for this? There are three correct answers.

A: Children spend too much time on screens.

B: Children should spend more time on their homework.

C: Children could go on websites they’re not supposed to. 

D: Children don’t always have money for smartphones.

E: Children should spend more time outdoors.

3. One boy talks about making sports more accessible for everyone. How does he say sports should be made more accessible? 

A: Sports lessons should be given at school for families that can’t drive to leisure centres.  

B: Sports activities should be free so families with little money can still join in.

C: There should be more outdoor facilities so children can exercise outside.

D: Families should get money from the government to pay for sports lessons.

Watch from 1:04 to the end of the video.

4. In this part of the video, children talk about more serious things such as safety and the government. Name at least two topics the children talk about.

5. Some of the children talk about ways everyone can be happy. This is called being inclusive. Which of these opinions are about being inclusive?

A: It should be safer to cycle in the UK.

B: We should make leisure centres accessible for everyone.

C: You should treat everyone with respect, no matter your differences.

D: There should be more youth camps that teach children to be independent.

E: England should use fewer fossil fuels.

F: Children should help their parents decide who to vote for.

6. Think about the suggestions made by the six children. Which suggestion do you think would also make the Netherlands a better place to grow up in? 

Van de makers van All Right!, Of Course! en Taalblokken Engels