This episode of "6 Minute English" features hosts Neil and Georgie discussing the concept of a "good citizen" and introducing MyPolis, a project in Portugal aimed at re-engaging young people with citizenship. They explain how MyPolis runs council assemblies in schools, allowing children to propose improvements and interact with local politicians. The discussion highlights the importance of fostering trust in democratic institutions and the program's success in developing active future citizens, with similar initiatives now in Italy, Hungary, and Mozambique. The hosts also define several vocabulary terms related to the topic throughout the episode.
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