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B1 Intermediate English 2:16 295 words Documentary

The Alabama Solution | Official Trailer | HBO

HBO · 325,683 views · Added 3 months ago

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This video provides a raw look at corruption and systemic violence within Alabama's prison system. Language learners will benefit from hearing authentic, high-stakes dialogue and diverse accents, which help improve advanced listening comprehension. Key vocabulary related to criminal justice—such as *inmate*, *lawsuit*, *corrupt*, and *systemic*—is used in context, alongside common idiomatic expressions like "swept under the rug." By analyzing these testimonies, students can improve their ability to understand emotional narratives and complex social issues. This content is ideal for learners looking to master the language of investigative journalism, legal disputes, and civil rights activism.

Learning Stats

B1

CEFR Level

295

Total Words

162

Unique Words

4/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 55%

Subtitles (53 segments)

00:01

I know you're grieving, but I just I

00:04

want to tell you that your son was

00:06

murdered. They sweep stuffed underneath

00:08

the rug all the time.

00:10

[Music]

00:12

If you're a inmate in Alabama prison,

00:14

you're probably praying every night that

00:16

nothing bad happens to you. It's

00:18

dangerous and volatile. It could explode

00:20

at any moment.

00:23

>> I mean, it's corrupt. That's all you can

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Key Vocabulary (49)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people A1 noun

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

mean A1 verb

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

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