Learn about the UK political system & elections

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Learn about the UK political system & elections

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In this lesson I will explain a little about how the UK political system works, and introduce you to some of the vocabulary. You'll learn about the major parties, local councils, constituencies, and more. So, welcome to the unpredictable world of UK politics! This is a great lesson to help you understand the news, even if you don't live in the UK. Listening to British news is a great way to practise your English, and understanding what they are talking about will really help! When I made this video in early 2017, I thought that the next UK General Election would not happen until 2020 -- how wrong I was! So here is the video, just a few days ahead of a surprise General Election in June 2017.

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@aamorcrofts2369 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so thankful for this, I’m sixteen so I will be able to vote in two years, but schools seem to forget that we need to learn politics. Most people my age have no clue on politics. This should be shown in all schools!

@Adaobieistyping 5 жыл бұрын

It should be compulsory in my opinion

@aamorcrofts2369 4 жыл бұрын

TheRenaissanceman65 thank you for taking the time to do that! I wrote the comment a year ago so I’m now settled in what party I will vote for, and their manifestos. I took most of the year to study up on politics, but I do believe it should be taught in schools so more young people feel educated enough to vote. But thank you! Whenever someone asks me what they should learn I will send them this bc you said it in such an easy way to understand

@hanna4yearsago312 4 жыл бұрын

Aamor Crofts which political party would you vote for?

@hanna4yearsago312 4 жыл бұрын

TheRenaissanceman65 hahaha

@moniquevanhooreweder6456 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful education system!

@Wh3atley 7 жыл бұрын

She remained exceptionally neutral, I appreciate that very much Unlike many other educators who put a slant on things according to the ideology they've fallen victim to So kudos for not doing that

@omarsabir1210 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's annoying for people who just wanna learn

@TheLugiaSong 4 жыл бұрын

Right! I'm always hesitant learning about politics because sometimes it's hard to identify if a source is neutral or not(even slightly, some people use biased words or phrasing). Even if they're supporting the views I do, I still don't want someone else influencing my views, just informing.

@PhoenixVert 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so unbiased. It's so much easier to generate your own opinions when you're not being fed bias information.

@NickSBailey 6 жыл бұрын

Mostly good though a little bias did creep in. It's true the conservatives are struggling to get policies through but it's largely down to divisions in their own party and not so much their small majority and other parties scuppering them. Also, Labour currently campaign from a platform highlighting the increasing wealth gap and that certainly isn't old-fashioned and is very much a current issue. None of this is the teacher's fault she did very well to keep bias out this is down to available information.

@Damo2690 4 жыл бұрын

People pretending the Lib Dems are bigger than the SNP piss me off

@clockfixer5049 3 жыл бұрын

@@NickSBailey last thing I heard is that the UK has officially passed a law prohibiting any kind of critique of capitalism. How's that for bias, lol

@victoriavic3126 7 жыл бұрын

DEAR LORD... YOU'RE THE BEST TEACHER, AND THE CUTEST TOO! I'M FROM BRAZIL, AND LOVE YOUR CLASSES!

@lucaskalebef 4 жыл бұрын

BR é nóis

@akshaytonage 3 жыл бұрын

I am india

@HomoSiliconiens 7 жыл бұрын

Dear Ms. Gill, Thank you very much. For English learners like me, who are from different part of the world, it would be highly beneficial for us to learn English as well as UK's historical/social/cultural/political system. In this sense, this video is higly informative.

@thegamingknight8781 6 жыл бұрын

ok that's nice good'day

@DJUnderWaterExperience 5 жыл бұрын

Ye, no worries Kim, lad.

@wendygalvez5907 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you dear Gill. You have an amazing way to teach.

@najathemnrojh9783 7 жыл бұрын

you are right

@prossiearinaitwe5719 4 жыл бұрын

I like the way she brings out her tough facts in a calm way.

@Olina01 5 жыл бұрын

When I saw this beautiful old lady standing next to the board ... I was really underestimating this video (with all the use of technology in videos now days)... But she is just what I needed! Very well structured, good pace, simple... Thank you!

@andreaseanez7645 7 жыл бұрын

Given the Brexit situation, I have been interested in British politics and this was perfectly explained! thank you!!!

@gordonwilkinson5041 2 жыл бұрын

the British voting system is wrong because it makes it difficult for smaller parties to get into power, a voting system similar to what they have in France would be fairer for British public.

@mmmm-jx1ju 5 жыл бұрын

i'm from Algeria and now i live here in the UK but may English still developing i just rely like you and i want to meet you because you relay help me and i always learning with you thank you Gill

@peterclaver124 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a passionate about the UK and everything related to this beautiful Land and I'm glad of this video, it helps me a lot to learn better how the British parliament works! Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!

@aliciadeoliveira4187 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you to share this video with us, I'm a French student in College who study the AngloSaxon world. It helped me to understand more than I expected the English parliament, it would be a part of my success if I don't fail my exams.

@funway7300 7 жыл бұрын

I'm Sri lankan and now I'm living in UK This lesson interesting!!!!!!!

@b.i4742 6 жыл бұрын

We are studying about British constitution it will be a great help for me. Love all the way from Nagaland, India.

@jaredscofield3111 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in the US. Thanks for helping a foreigner understand where all these parties fit onto the political compass. I'm in a third party here but they are more or less ignored by US politics.

@greysquirtle5144 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video! I'm trying to write a fictional government that takes inspiration from the UK's set up. I barely understand my own country's politics, let alone the UK's, and your calm walkthrough helped little old me out.

@pitiful_shoe3716 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ms. Gill! I (16) just moved to the UK, and this was extremely helpful for my Politics class.

@RUDEBOYY2K80 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. You are such a good teacher, so calm. You just filled in the gaps what I didn’t know about in politics. Thank you very much x

@luciabaturone9214 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your clear and calm explanation.I loved it. I wish you made another video with the update issues of the last few years and a lot have happened till them!

@marcicleideferreira4224 7 жыл бұрын

You are a fantastic teacher! Thank you so much!!!

@michellevigilo3964 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you. I am a new British citizen and it's nice to learn a bit about the political system and elections. Thank you! This is wonderful

@elenacattaneo1102 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Gill, thank you so much! I am an Italian teacher and I will show my students a part of this video. Hope to see you soon on new video!

@lauraelizabeth7082 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video! You should do more on political system, I'm in the United States studying the UK Political System! I grasped understanding so well from you! Thank you!

@asspartacus 4 жыл бұрын

This is the calmest English lesson I have ever had. Love ya.

@ulhrick 7 жыл бұрын

I love this teacher.... is one of the best on youtube or maybe the best ... Many thanks. from Perú

@ritaenglish 6 жыл бұрын

I agree with you

@demonshaz 4 жыл бұрын

I am NOT interested in or even like politics but its something that needs to be understood if you live here

@kenethbyayesu9407 5 жыл бұрын

You are just a joy to watch and i can`t believe how good you are at your age. i am pretty sure now i understand UK politics and why it remained impossible for them to achieve and deliver Brexit they promised to their citizen.

@drasticplasticaustin 2 ай бұрын

This is so nice, it's presented with a heart felt innocence with the intent of galvanising interest in an institution that is not unfairly being deluged with a torrent of cynicism. This introduction shields the listener from the darker side where reality eventually brings a greater education.

@stepanzalizny11 5 жыл бұрын

I am so surprised with the fact that I understand almost every word Gill says! I think that it's most probably because of her excellent pronunciation and her ability to say things in the most simple and clear way

@davidkennedy8711 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ms.Gill watching from the United States and started to take an interest in UK politics

@hichamnouri2877 6 жыл бұрын

Your English Channel helps me so much with my classes. Thank you, dear Gill. You have an amazing way to teach.

@wasimhajjo3924 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you nana! You helped me with my research, I like the way you talk in addition. Clear, calm, and confident! Keep it up ma'am 👍🏻

@StayPolishThinkEnglish 6 жыл бұрын

one of the best classes along with the historical background of UK. Keep the bar high dear Gill !

@sntalu Жыл бұрын

The best English teacher I have ever seen

@saeedbaloch2393 7 жыл бұрын

hi Gill you're obviously an impeccable mentor in particular the way you explain these sort of stuffs with decent order it seems quite natural rather than usual this indispensable part is thought-provoking I appreciate your efforts

@carolinaserna1598 7 жыл бұрын

Your English Channel help me so much with my classes , thank you teacher for all, many people visit you :) Bless wishes !!!

@starvingbuddha7622 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Slight right lean I would say. Illustrates how the right will try to keep divisions because it is easier to control. Labor unions (parties) represent the opposition. There are typically more of the lower class than the upper (middle class is eroding), so they keep the lower class arguing amongst themselves

@emilebichelberger7590 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice video well explained, nice cheerful personality as well. Entertaining and educational to watch with no bias. Thank you.

@sarasanchezmalaver7241 6 жыл бұрын

You have such an ability to explain and to teach! It’s amazing! Thank you so much for your videos because they are very helpful when it comes to practicing English, specially when you are not a native speaker. Your accent trains hearing skill so much, and the topics are interesting and useful; of course, the way you explain and develop them is just as great. Thank you!

@user-sd9fp1vf1y 6 жыл бұрын

i did not watch the video yet because i am in a place where the network is so bad but i'm so excited to see it through the comments i think i will love you teacher

@samueltrusik3251 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you miss, it was very easy to understand, you spoke slowly, gestured and had a visible, written information to help. Thank you. PS: Do you agree with Brexit miss? I am from Slovakia(EU), so I am extremely against Brexit, but it would be interesting to hear a british Persons opinion.

@scifigeekshabby 7 ай бұрын

I know your comment was 2 years ago, but many of us were not happy about brexit at all!

@andreiishybanov Жыл бұрын

Good to learn about politics in Great Britain. My wife, children and mother are there in Scotland.

@koalasquare2145 4 жыл бұрын

It's stupid how schools don't teach us how the government actually works

@thepalequeenkitty4595 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I am a citizen but only recently. Originally from the states and there are many things I need to learn. 🤓💜💜 Much appreciated.

@dr.phil.szilviarad1076 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Gill, it´s a great idea to interview people! it was very entertaining and at the same time very instructive! You are a very conscientious and friendly teacher to whom we can quickly build trust. That is fundamental in foreign language learning.Your student shows that you are doing a great job! I'm looking forward to the next video .... maybe about typical English foods? That would be very interesting! Greetings!

@michikonagasaki5565 7 жыл бұрын

Dear,Ms.Gill Your lesson is very helpful for foreign people living in UK ike me. Also your talking speed is very comfortable for us♡

@anjalijha6565 4 жыл бұрын

Really helped a lot in understanding. I am from India and was trying to prepare my topic about the comparative analysis of Indian political party system with Britain.THANkss ma'am .

@71LibraryGal 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this precise yet understandable presentation! Perfect blend of facts without political jargon that can confuse people.

@stevegong8359 7 жыл бұрын

This is my first time make a comment on Gill's fantastic videos, and no any one missing, it's very helpful for me to improve my English vocabulary. I just sincerely express my appreciation to you.

@mel77316 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 15 and barely know anything about politics cause my parents dont watch the news and I've never liked the news, I want to be able to talk about politics and I dont like being ignorant about issues and I am at the moment, appreciate this video I need to educate myself on this so thankyou

@samwell2386 3 жыл бұрын

@TheRenaissanceman65 Great comment

@magorzataklinkosch4828 7 жыл бұрын

Dear Ms. Gill In my opinion, you are the best English teachers here on KZfaq.

@VictorHugo-jv5co 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so clear and efficient in bringing answers for most of my questions!

@infinitafenix3153 4 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher madam, thanks for this very useful information.

@1000io20x1000 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, Gill. First, thank you for this video and the lesson it contains, especially a day like today in which the results of the general elections in the UK have been kwon. Thanks to your class, I have better understood what has happened and your electoral system. It seems that most people do not want a hard Brexit. Bets regards. I hope see you soon.

@RyanKeane9 4 жыл бұрын

These are excellent videos. You are teaching me what my school didn’t. Thank you so much.

@Denz2799 4 жыл бұрын

Above all else I love how she kept it neutral! Without any obvious opinion or bias about any of the parties

@NicolaSiliprandi70 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gill, it's always a pleasure to see your interesting and clear lessons

@burieddreamer Жыл бұрын

That's a lovely video. I will forward to people who have doubts about our political system.

@lara.3183 6 жыл бұрын

You speak so slow and clear which makes it really easy for me to understand what you’re saying and it helps me a lot since I’m not a native speaker ^^ so thank you for your video

@VinayYadav-wi1yh 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from India. But it's very interesting to know the political system of UK

@raviolipaw9015 7 жыл бұрын

I'd love to meet this amazing lady!

@juliomarcus 7 жыл бұрын

So do I. I love her classes! :)

@jendamh2033 4 жыл бұрын

You are the best, love from Germany

@jamesevans2702 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m a young and I love politics so I want to know who I would vote for in the elections. Great video👍

@srbhsngh796 4 жыл бұрын

You are an exceptional teacher,thanks for providing knowledge without being biased

@wesleysneider9112 Жыл бұрын

My dear teacher a lot of respect to you from Türkiye

@romulus1878 5 жыл бұрын

I don't usually sit through things like this but this good lady kept me watching. (Got a 100% on the linked quiz after.)

@carloscorrea2848 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Gill, good morning! I always find your clips very enjoyable and it's a good way of not losing the grasp of the language. There are certain topics that for us who make use of English as a 2nd language can be rather confusing. Those are the context use of bind/bide/abide/bound/be bound and the verbs to lie and to lay. Would you mind commenting or perhaps give us a lecture on that? Thank you!

@engvidGill 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions, Carlos -- I've made a note and will see what I can do :-)

@juanmanuelforbescanon7549 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Ms. Gill for this video. You explain it all in a simple way that help me understand it easily. You're great!!

@anv.4614 2 ай бұрын

Dear teacher Gill, thank you so much.

@loved2muchograzie899 3 жыл бұрын

Shes brilliant and so unbiased... she didnt even drop any names.

@jorgeluisarredondoazuaje2403 7 жыл бұрын

Ms Gill you are great I'm not native speaker and I use US accent but i would like to learn thanks for all your videos

@TheBritishBarman 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for a rare and detailed view on the British Political System. While my current Degree is in Networking, my own personal studies into politics have drawn a unique interest in the possibility of an Independent running for MP or even prime minister.

@dickietrickle 4 жыл бұрын

And we're still going through Brexit. You were right it has been a long process.

@biaohuang8657 5 жыл бұрын

HI Gill, Thank you so much for your videos. This is my first glance at your channel and I finished watching this video. I've learned a lot from it and your ways of illustrating are so easy and enjoyable. Wish you the best!

@jamesquick784 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. That lady is very easy to listen to and remained very neutral. Stumbled by this video looking for information about the current (2019) election. I want someone like this to it now. Without anamosity and bias. Good or bad just explain and let the people come to their own decisions. No propaganda rubbish and lies.

@littlebird763 7 жыл бұрын

Dear Gill, you should know that I love learning from your videos. They are so interesting, especially those about culture, politics, geography or etymology :) That is what makes you special :)

@mdsadequlsadeq2642 4 жыл бұрын

this is really a nice lesson from BANGLADESH

@bobwalsh3751 2 жыл бұрын

One small exception, not to be that guy but...while yes there are 650 constituencies, only 649 are contested. There's a gentleman's agreement between the major parties in the UK (Conservative, Labour, LD, Sinn Fein, Plaid Cymru, etc.) that the Speaker's seat is uncontested.

@engvidGill 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks - the 'big' political parties don't contest it, but smaller parties (eg Greens, UKIP, in the 2017 General Election) have been known to :-)

@bobwalsh3751 2 жыл бұрын

@@engvidGill oh my God, Gill replied!!!!!

@its.albert.510 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ms. Gill!!

@janeleray132 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely well explained and interesting. This should be taught in schools...but then knowledge gives people power , so perhaps this is why it isn’t. Thankyou very much for sharing .

@stephanebationo235 5 жыл бұрын

I have greatly apreciated this lesson. I had forgotten my lesson of British Civilization but this lesson helped me.

@carloscorrea2848 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gill! I'm from Brazil and lived in England for 4 years in the 90's but did not get to,learn about certain peculiarities of your political system like the raging loonies. I just wondered how many votes it takes to elect an MP in the UK and why small parties never thrive?

@engvidGill 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Carlos -- the election system is sometimes called 'first past the post', like in a horse race -- the candidate with the highest number of votes wins the seat. In any constituency there will be thousands of people voting, but it's the highest number of votes that makes the difference. Small parties need to become big parties in order to survive, because they need to have enough members to support them, and enough candidates to stand in elections all over the country, and they have to attract enough votes to win seats. It must be like trying to climb a mountain :-)

@flexiblenerd 4 ай бұрын

I'm actually American but I'm curious. Unless you've studied it, you only ever really hear about parliament in general over here (at least in my experience), but I think understanding at least a little more than just the general concept is better for understanding a lot of things in the UK as a whole and specific countries, so here I am. Granted, I'm four years late to the party, but thanks for the vid!

@maryamaben5799 7 жыл бұрын

thank you so much dear Gill I like your teaching methode

@gustavolastra101 2 жыл бұрын

The Best teacher ever! I love ver accent ,the way she explains and because she is Also very Nice and kind!

@Francis.Coppola 6 ай бұрын

You're so excellent in explaining! Thanks Mrs Gill

@skif072 7 жыл бұрын

Dear Ms. Gill , I adore your lessons esp. your accent and manner ... thanks . Go on at the same style ....

@amandagiven4848 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Gill. Thank you so much for this video, i am currently doing a social science course and this has just explained my democracy class for me

@Jurhid 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I had to do a presentation on the policital system of the UK for an exam.This helped me out. I´fm from the Netherlands so we don´t get much informtation about the UK in our schools.

@lanachanel4190 4 жыл бұрын

This was such a great lesson, informative, but neutral thus very professional. In addition you're a very charming person. I even liked the repition of some important vocabulary, because the way you do that isn't annoying at all.

@404china 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your exceptionally clear explanation.

@dds67 Жыл бұрын

Admirable your way to teach. Thanks.

@alinamander14 Ай бұрын

This is so useful, thank you so much!! Watched in preparation for todays election

@appuz37 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Gill, thank you for you lessons, they are immensely helpful. Hope you are safe, with all the craziness happening in London- terrorist attacks and fire.