Hi! I'm teaching English (ESL) to French 9th graders and I'd like them to hear to this script. Can anyone record it for me please? Natural speed will be perfect. And do not hesitate to correct any mistakes you'll notice. If you need any recording in French, please le me know!
Melanie
Bullying is becoming more and more of a problem, especially in schools.
It can be defined as any form of physical or psychological aggression, for instance tripping, hair-pulling, fighting or even excluding people or spreading rumors...
Every student will be confronted with bullying at least once in their lives, either as a bully, a victim or as a bystander. Bullying at school often takes place in the corridors, during breaks, at the cafeteria or after school. Sometimes, it even takes place outside of school at home, on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter or Snapchat.
The consequences on the victims can be desastrous. They can become introverted, depressed, have a low self-esteem or isolate themselves from the rest of the group. Some of the victims even refuse to go to school because they can't bear the situation anymore. Unfortunaltely, bullying can also lead to suicide.
But solutions exist! Parents and teachers or any other adult can help victims of bullying. Pupils can also participate to discussion boards on the internet. But most importantly, victims must not keep their feelings to themselves, they must speak out!
