BTS' Speech at the United Nations (Full Speech from 2018) – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.-Thank you, Mr
2.Secretary-General, UNICEF executive director, and all the excellencies and distinguished guests from all across the world
3.My name is Kim Nam-joon, also known as RM, the leader of the group BTS
4.It is an incredible honor to be invited to an with such significance for today's young generation
5.Last November, BTS launched the Love Myself campaign with UNICEF, built on our belief that true love first begins with loving myself
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B2)
superhero
A2Any kind of fantasy/science fiction crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature.
Example:
"I used to imagine that I was a superhero"
stumbling
A2To trip or fall; to walk clumsily.
Example:
"And I'm sure that I, and we, will keep stumbling"
performing
A2To do something; to execute.
Example:
"performing in those huge stadiums"
creativity
B2The ability to use imagination to produce a novel idea or product that is useful to society.
Example:
"and I'm thankful that you use your platform and creativity"
excites
A2To stir the emotions of.
Example:
"What excites you and makes your heart beat?"
occasion
B2A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.
Example:
"It is an incredible honor to be invited to an occasion"
program
A2A set of structured activities.
Example:
"We've been partnering with UNICEF's End Violence program"
artists
A2A person who creates art.
Example:
"BTS has become artists"
stadiums
A2A venue where sporting events are held.
Example:
"performing in those huge stadiums"
possible
A2A possible one.
Example:
"If there's anything that I achieved, it was only possible"
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| superhero | A2 | Any kind of fantasy/science fiction crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature. |
| stumbling | A2 | To trip or fall; to walk clumsily. |
| performing | A2 | To do something; to execute. |
| creativity | B2 | The ability to use imagination to produce a novel idea or product that is useful to society. |
| excites | A2 | To stir the emotions of. |
| occasion | B2 | A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. |
| program | A2 | A set of structured activities. |
| artists | A2 | A person who creates art. |
| stadiums | A2 | A venue where sporting events are held. |
| possible | A2 | A possible one. |
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