How to talk about skin color in English

Talking about skin color can be complicated! Some words are very offensive and will make you sound like a racist! What is acceptable to society changes over time. I’m sure you’re a good person and that you don’t want to say something that sounds rude or ignorant. I made this lesson for you so you’ll know how to talk about skin color without hurting or offending someone. This lesson is VERY important because you can get in a lot of trouble by using the wrong words! It is part of the cultural learning you must do when you are learning English. Words that are used in your country and culture may not be accepted in North America or Europe, where people are more sensitive. Test your politically correct English in the quiz at TRANSCRIPT Hi. I’m going to teach you... [Laughs] I need an opening again. Boo. Today I’m going to teach you something that a lot of people coming to Canada or travelling have diffe