Fun Easy English - classroom-free-online-english-language-lesson

Today's lesson

In this lesson you will learn about gay marriage. You will decide if you think gay marriage should be legal on the survey below and leave a comment in the discussion section.

Focus: listening, reading, writing

Watch the video

Read the video script

Hi. In the classroom today you will learn about gay marriage.

Same-sex marriage is a term for a legally or socially recognized marriage between two people of the same sex.

"Same-sex marriage" and "gay marriage" are the most common terms used in news media and politics.

While same-sex marriage is a relatively new phenomenon in the modern world, same-sex unions have been documented throughout human history.

The first country to legalize same-sex marriage was the Netherlands, in 2001.

Since then, six other countries have followed suit.

Proponents of same-sex marriage regard it as a human right to have the benefits of marriage regardless of sexual orientation.

Those opposed often do so for religious reasons, defining marriage as the union between a man and a woman only.

Civil unions between same-sex couples are recognized in sixteen countries.

Do you think gay marriage should be legal?

Until next time.

Take the survey and leave a comment

Do you think gay marriage should be legal?

Many gay couples are considering getting married these days. Decide if you think gay marriage should be legal on the survey below and leave a comment in the discussion section.

Posting a comment is GOOD ENGLISH WRITING PRACTICE and the perfect way to express your thoughts. Be sure to include which country you're from in your comment.

Students & Teachers
Add this survey to YOUR BLOG, WEBSITE, or iGOOGLE page....CLICK HERE