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An ESL lesson on millions of French fries washing up on a UK beach. Millions of French fries wash up on UK beach
22nd January - "Easier"
Millions of French fries wash up on UK beach
An ESL lesson on US President Donald Trump pushing ahead to acquire Greenland. Donald Trump pushing ahead to acquire Greenland
19th January - "Harder"
Donald Trump pushing ahead to acquire Greenland
An ESL lesson on a study that suggests risk-taking in young chimps and teens is similar. Risk-taking in young chimps and teens is similar
15th January - "Easier"
Risk-taking in young chimps and teens is similar
An ESL lesson on the car giant Hyundai planning to use 30,000 humanoid robots to work in its factories. 30,000 humanoid robots to work in Hyundai factories
12th January - "Harder"
30,000 humanoid robots to work in Hyundai factories
An ESL lesson on a study that says moss is effective in solving crimes. Moss is effective in solving crimes, says study
8th January - "Easier"
Moss is effective in solving crimes, says study
An ESL lesson on the world's richest people getting $2.2 trillion richer in 2025. World's richest people got $2.2 trillion richer in 2025
5th January - "Harder"
World's richest people got $2.2 trillion richer in 2025
An ESL lesson on the increased amount of waste we produce over the holiday period. Huge rise in household waste over holiday period
1st January - "Easier"
Huge rise in household waste over holiday period
An ESL lesson on scientists finding which food improves our mood. Scientists find food to improve our mood
29th December - "Harder"
Scientists find food to improve our mood
An ESL lesson on 'Santa's reindeer' are being hunted by wolves in the north of Finland. 'Santa's reindeer' are being hunted by wolves
25th December - "Easier"
'Santa's reindeer' are being hunted by wolves
An ESL lesson on a new fee to get close to Rome's Trevi Fountain sight. New fee to get close to Rome's Trevi Fountain
22nd December - "Harder"
New fee to get close to Rome's Trevi Fountain
An ESL lesson on how we might blink less so we can listen more. Less blinking may mean more active listening
18th December - "Easier"
Less blinking may mean more active listening
An ESL lesson on the 'architects' of AI being TIME magazine's 'Person of the Year'. AI 'architects' are TIME magazine's Person of the Year
15th December - "Harder"
AI 'architects' are TIME magazine's Person of the Year
An ESL lesson on Australia banning teenagers from social media. Teens in Australia banned from social media
11th December - "Easier"
Teens in Australia banned from social media
An ESL lesson on Trump wanting the USA to have tiny Japan-style 'kei' cars. Trump wants US to have tiny 'kei' cars after Japan trip
8th December - "Harder"
Trump wants US to have tiny 'kei' cars after Japan trip
An ESL lesson on Greece becoming the world's best place to retire. Greece is the world's best place to retire
4th December - "Easier"
Greece is the world's best place to retire
An ESL lesson on the Ozempic 2.0 weight-loss pill. Ozempic 2.0 weight-loss pill could be game-changer
1st December - "Harder"
Ozempic 2.0 weight-loss pill could be game-changer
An ESL lesson on  a study that says music can help a quicker recovery after surgery. Music can help quicker recovery after surgery
27th November - "Easier"
Music can help quicker recovery after surgery
An ESL lesson on a copy of 'Superman #1' becoming the most expensive comic ever. 'Superman #1' copy becomes most expensive comic
24th November - "Harder"
'Superman #1' copy becomes most expensive comic
An ESL lesson on actor Tom Cruise finally getting an Oscar (Academy Award). Actor Tom Cruise finally gets an Oscar
20th November - "Easier"
Actor Tom Cruise finally gets an Oscar
An ESL lesson on Japan creating an emergency plan to stop an increasing number of bear attacks. Japan creates emergency plan to stop bear attacks
17th November - "Harder"
Japan creates emergency plan to stop bear attacks
An ESL lesson on the discovery of bee with devil-like horns. New 'Lucifer' bee with devil-like horns found
13th November - "Easier"
New 'Lucifer' bee with devil-like horns found
An ESL lesson on Elon Musk being set to become the world's first trillionaire. Elon Musk set to become world's first trillionaire
10th November - "Harder"
Elon Musk set to become world's first trillionaire
An ESL lesson on how different foods affect your body's smells. Different foods affect your body's smells
6th November - "Easier"
Different foods affect your body's smells
An ESL lesson on the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Grand Egyptian Museum opens in Cairo
3rd November - "Harder"
Grand Egyptian Museum opens in Cairo
An ESL lesson on Japan's legendary sushi chef Jiro Ono still working at the age of 100. Japan's legendary sushi chef still working at 100
30th October - "Easier"
Japan's legendary sushi chef still working at 100
An ESL lesson on how snake 'pee crystals' could help treat kidney stones in humans. Snake 'pee crystals' could help treat kidney stones
27th October - "Harder"
Snake 'pee crystals' could help treat kidney stones
An ESL lesson on Japan electing its first ever female prime minister. Japan elects its first ever female prime minister
23rd October - "Easier"
Japan elects its first ever female prime minister
An ESL lesson on the Generation Z protests against governments around the world. Gen Z leading global protest against governments
20th October - "Harder"
Gen Z leading global protest against governments
An ESL lesson on drug-resistant superbugs spreading around the world. Drug-resistant superbugs spreading, says WHO
16th October - "Easier"
Drug-resistant superbugs spreading, says WHO
An ESL lesson on half a million Palestinians returning to Gaza City. Half a million Palestinians returning to Gaza City
13th October - "Harder"
Half a million Palestinians returning to Gaza City
An ESL lesson on the UK opposition Conservative Party spelling 'Britain' incorrectly. UK opposition party spells 'Britain' incorrectly
9th October - "Easier"
UK opposition party spells 'Britain' incorrectly
An ESL lesson on on how real-time translation could end the need to learn foreign languages. Real-time translation could end need to learn languages
6th October - "Harder"
Real-time translation could end need to learn languages
An ESL lesson on a study that says over 99% of heart attacks have a warning sign. Over 99% of heart attacks have a warning sign
2nd October - "Easier"
Over 99% of heart attacks have a warning sign
An ESL lesson on the world's tallest bridge opening in China. World's tallest bridge opens in China
29th September - "Harder"
World's tallest bridge opens in China
An ESL lesson on scientists saying they believe we can grow tea on the Moon. Scientists say they can grow tea on the Moon
25th September - "Easier"
Scientists say they can grow tea on the Moon
An ESL lesson on 'revenge quitters' leaving former jobs in a mess. 'Revenge quitters' leaving former job in a mess
22nd September - "Harder"
'Revenge quitters' leaving former job in a mess
An ESL lesson on Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville winning the gold medal for the 100 metres in Tokyo, Japan. Jamaica sprinter Oblique Seville wins world 100m gold
18th September - "Easier"
Jamaica sprinter Oblique Seville wins world 100m gold


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