The Man Who Wrote Against Time: The Courage of Chiune Sugihara

Описание: AllRound English
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In this episode, we explore the powerful true story of Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who chose compassion over obedience during World War II.

In the summer of 1940, hundreds of Jewish refugees stood outside the Japanese consulate in Kaunas, Lithuania. They were running out of time — and options. Against direct orders from Tokyo, Sugihara began handwriting transit visas that would allow families to escape across Siberia to safety.
He wrote more than 2,000 visas in just six weeks. Those documents are estimated to have saved around 6,000 lives — and possibly over 100,000 descendants today.

Through this story, you will:
• Improve your English vocabulary
• Learn historical terms in context
• Practice listening through powerful storytelling
• Discover how one decision can change history

This is not just a history lesson.
It is a lesson in courage, compassion, and moral choice.

📘 Level: Intermediate English
🎧 Perfect for learners who enjoy real stories
🌍 Topic: History, ethics, leadership
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By Unknown author - Японский "Шиндлер" - Тиуне Сугихаха (Japanese "Schindler" - Chiune Sugihara). LiveInternet [1], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
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🌼** The portraits of characters in this video are AI-generated. The real person’s photographs look different.

Text: 0:07
New Words Study: 10:51
Comprehension Test: 12:59
Reading Level: 3/5

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