Your 7-Day Challenge on Trump's Weaponization of the National Guard and ICE
In this 7-day challenge, you will delve into the complex issues surrounding Trump's use of the National Guard and ICE, enhancing your Spanish comprehension through curated video materials. Each day builds upon the previous one, introducing key vocabulary and essential phrases while discussing significant political events. By the end of the week, you'll have a deeper understanding of the topic and improved language skills.
What You'll Learn
Your 7-Day Journey

Introduction to ICE Raids and National Guard

Violence and Protest at the Capitol

Trump’s Military Strategy in Los Angeles

Joint Operations Against Crime

Social Conflicts Under Trump’s Policies
Review Day
Final Quiz
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Day 1: Introduction to ICE Raids and National Guard
In this introductory day, you will watch a video discussing the protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles. Lorraine Cáceres will guide you through the political implications of these events and the governor's stance against Trump's actions. Expect to learn vocabulary around protests, political critique, and law enforcement.
Activities
Key Words
Day 2: Violence and Protest at the Capitol
Today, you'll explore the aftermath of violence at the Capitol, where the National Guard was deployed. Teresa and Juan will discuss the events leading to the National Guard's intervention, providing insights on how authority reacts to civil unrest. You'll focus on vocabulary associated with law enforcement and civic responsibility.
Activities
Key Words
Day 3: Trump’s Military Strategy in Los Angeles
In this session, you'll analyze the military deployment ordered by Trump in Los Angeles. The discussion will encompass the motivations behind such drastic measures and their implications for civil liberties. Expect vocabulary related to military intervention and governance.
Activities
Key Words
Day 4: Joint Operations Against Crime
Today's focus will be on the combined efforts of police and military forces in response to crime. The video illustrates the challenges faced by law enforcement in increasingly violent environments. You'll acquire vocabulary pertinent to public safety and collaborative operations.
Activities
Key Words
Day 5: Social Conflicts Under Trump’s Policies
In our final video day, you will examine the broader social conflicts ignited by Trump's immigration policies. The content will challenge you to think critically about the impacts on local communities and the relationship with federal authorities. Vocabulary will center around social justice and immigration issues.
Activities
Key Words
Day 6: Review Day
This day is dedicated to reviewing key concepts and vocabulary learned throughout the week. You’ll re-watch segments of previous videos that were challenging for you, reinforcing your understanding of the material while feeling motivated by your progress.
Activities
Day 7: Final Quiz
In the final day of your challenge, you will take a comprehensive quiz to test your understanding of the material covered in the previous six days. This will help cement your knowledge and highlight areas for further study as you continue your Spanish learning journey.
Activities
Day 1: Introduction to ICE Raids and National Guard
In this introductory day, you will watch a video discussing the protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles. Lorraine Cáceres will guide you through the political implications of these events and the governor's stance against Trump's actions. Expect to learn vocabulary around protests, political critique, and law enforcement.
Activities
Key Words
Day 2: Violence and Protest at the Capitol
Today, you'll explore the aftermath of violence at the Capitol, where the National Guard was deployed. Teresa and Juan will discuss the events leading to the National Guard's intervention, providing insights on how authority reacts to civil unrest. You'll focus on vocabulary associated with law enforcement and civic responsibility.
Activities
Key Words
Day 3: Trump’s Military Strategy in Los Angeles
In this session, you'll analyze the military deployment ordered by Trump in Los Angeles. The discussion will encompass the motivations behind such drastic measures and their implications for civil liberties. Expect vocabulary related to military intervention and governance.
Activities
Key Words
Day 4: Joint Operations Against Crime
Today's focus will be on the combined efforts of police and military forces in response to crime. The video illustrates the challenges faced by law enforcement in increasingly violent environments. You'll acquire vocabulary pertinent to public safety and collaborative operations.
Activities
Key Words
Day 5: Social Conflicts Under Trump’s Policies
In our final video day, you will examine the broader social conflicts ignited by Trump's immigration policies. The content will challenge you to think critically about the impacts on local communities and the relationship with federal authorities. Vocabulary will center around social justice and immigration issues.
Activities
Key Words
Day 6: Review Day
This day is dedicated to reviewing key concepts and vocabulary learned throughout the week. You’ll re-watch segments of previous videos that were challenging for you, reinforcing your understanding of the material while feeling motivated by your progress.
Activities
Day 7: Final Quiz
In the final day of your challenge, you will take a comprehensive quiz to test your understanding of the material covered in the previous six days. This will help cement your knowledge and highlight areas for further study as you continue your Spanish learning journey.
Activities
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How it Works
Watch videos along transcript

Follow along with synchronized transcripts as you watch your videos.
Look up, replay and save

Select words or sentences to translate, replay difficult sections, and save anything you want to practice.
Review with interactive exercises

Practice your saved words with engaging exercises, tailored to your learning goals, like multiple choice, word matching, or speaking exercises with audio recording.
Track your progress

Monitor your learning journey, see your improvement, and complete your 7-day challenge!
Watch videos along transcript

Follow along with synchronized transcripts as you watch your videos.
Look up, replay and save

Select words or sentences to translate, replay difficult sections, and save anything you want to practice.
Review with interactive exercises

Practice your saved words with engaging exercises, tailored to your learning goals, like multiple choice, word matching, or speaking exercises with audio recording.
Track your progress

Monitor your learning journey, see your improvement, and complete your 7-day challenge!