Some countries require their citizens to join the military or perform some other kind of service. Should countries have mandatory national service? What are the pros and cons? Let’s discuss it on today’s episode of Thinking in English!!

TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/01/31/132-pros-and-cons-of-mandatory-national-service/

131. Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

130. The Mystery Illness Affecting Western Diplomats!: What is Havana Syndrome?

129. Do Language Learning Apps Work?: Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and more!

128. Should Novak Djokovic be Allowed to Stay in Australia? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

CONTACT ME

INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)

Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog

Mandatory (adj) - something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law

In 1991, it became mandatory to wear seat belts in British cars

Armed forces (n) - a country’s military forces, usually an army, navy, and air force

The government is considering using the armed forces to help vaccinate citizens

Conscription (n) - the act or process of forcing people by law to join the armed services

The United States abolished conscription in 1973

To obligate (v) - to require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty

Employers are legally obligated to inform employees about benefits

To undergo (v) - to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involved a change

She underwent surgery on her injury yesterday

Cohesion (n) - the situation when the members of a group or society are united

The lack of cohesion in the team caused them to lose the game

To mature (v) - to become more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way

He matured a lot while he was in college

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices