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Young People Facing Job Crisis
Read this news story in English at three levels, easy, standard, and advanced (B1–C1) — with vocabulary and a comprehension quiz.
A report warns that over 1 million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, risking a 'lost generation'.
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66 words · ~1 min readEasy version (A2–B1)
A new report says many young people in the UK cannot find jobs. More than 1 million people aged 16 to 24 are not in school or working. This is a big problem for the country. Experts say we need to change our policies to help them.Standard version (B1–B2)
A recent government-backed report has highlighted a serious issue in the UK, revealing that over 1 million young people aged 16 to 24 are not engaged in education, employment, or training. This situation poses a significant risk to the economy, according to former Labour cabinet minister Alan Milburn, who calls for a comprehensive policy overhaul in areas such as education and welfare to address youth disengagement.Advanced version (C1–C2)
A landmark government-backed report has raised alarms about the potential emergence of a 'lost generation' in the UK, as it reveals that more than 1 million individuals aged 16 to 24 are currently not participating in education, employment, or training. Former Labour cabinet minister Alan Milburn has emphasized that this growing trend of youth disengagement presents a substantial economic risk for the nation. He advocates for a fundamental reassessment of policies related to education, health services, and the welfare system to effectively tackle this pressing issue and ensure that young people are adequately supported in their transition to the workforce.Lesson audio
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Test your understanding
Test your understanding
01How many young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training?
02Who warned about the risk of a 'lost generation'?
03What does the report suggest is needed to address youth disengagement?
04What is the main focus of the article?
Discussion
Discussion
What measures do you think could help young people find jobs?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
disengagement word
the state of being disconnected or uninvolved
“Youth disengagement from the workforce is a growing concern.”
landmark word
an important or historic event or development
“The report is a landmark study on youth employment.”
policy word
a course of action adopted by an organization or government
“The government needs to change its policy on education.”
risk word
the possibility of loss or harm
“The report warns of the risk of a lost generation.”
fundamental word
essential or basic
“A fundamental change in policy is necessary.”