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An ESL lesson on Germany wanting workers from India to fill job shortages. Germany wants workers from India
26th March - "Harder"
Germany wants workers from India
An ESL lesson on some people in the UK getting angry over wildlife pictures on banknotes. Anger in UK over wildlife pictures on banknotes
19th March - "Harder"
Anger in UK over wildlife pictures on banknotes
An ESL lesson on a study that suggests negative people make us age more quickly. Negative people might make us age more quickly
23rd March - "Harder"
Negative people might make us age more quickly
An ESL lesson on the fact that Songs with non-English lyrics are becoming more popular. Songs with non-English lyrics are becoming more popular
16th March - "Harder"
Songs with non-English lyrics are becoming more popular
An ESL lesson on a new Netflix show called 'The Dinosaurs' getting top marks on review sites. New Netflix show 'The Dinosaurs' getting top marks
12th March - "Easier"
New Netflix show 'The Dinosaurs' getting top marks
An ESL lesson on UK stores locking up chocolate to stop it from being shoplifted. UK stores locking up chocolate to stop theft
9th March - "Harder"
UK stores locking up chocolate to stop theft
An ESL lesson on FIFA thinking about giving red cards to football players who hide racist comments. Red cards for football players who hide racist comments
5th March - "Easier"
Red cards for football players who hide racist comments
An ESL lesson on the Middle East is in turmoil after US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Middle East in turmoil after attacks on Iran
2nd March - "Harder"
Middle East in turmoil after attacks on Iran
An ESL lesson on a study that says birdwatching could protect against ageing. Birdwatching could protect against ageing, say scientists
26th February - "Easier"
Birdwatching could protect against ageing, say scientists
An ESL lesson on the UK government potentially removing former Prince Andrew from succession to the UK throne. UK mulls removing former Prince Andrew from line to become king
23rd February - "Harder"
UK mulls removing former Prince Andrew from line to become king
An ESL lesson on Japan winning its first ever figure skating gold at the Winter Olympics. Japan wins its first-ever Olympic pairs skating gold
19th February - "Easier"
Japan wins its first-ever Olympic pairs skating gold
An ESL lesson on elephants having a sixth sense from the whiskers on their trunk. Elephants have a sixth sense from their whiskers
16th February - "Harder"
Elephants have a sixth sense from their whiskers
An ESL lesson on a study that says texting your love interest the morning after a first date is best for a possible relationship. Morning-after texts are best for first dates
12th February - "Easier"
Morning-after texts are best for first dates
An ESL lesson on a heroic boy who swam for four hours to save his family. Hero boy swims for four hours to save his family
9th February - "Harder"
Hero boy swims for four hours to save his family
An ESL lesson on legendary Nigerian singer Fela Kuti winning a Lifetime Achievement Grammy. Legendary singer Fela Kuti wins major Grammy
5th February - "Easier"
Legendary singer Fela Kuti wins major Grammy
An ESL lesson on a new powder that whitens, repairs, and protects teeth. New powder whitens, repairs and protects teeth
2nd February - "Harder"
New powder whitens, repairs and protects teeth
An ESL lesson on a study that says bamboo could be the world's next superfood. Bamboo could be the world's next superfood
29th January - "Easier"
Bamboo could be the world's next superfood
An ESL lesson on a study that says the number of children affects the  lifespan of mothers. Number of children affects lifespan of mothers
26th January - "Harder"
Number of children affects lifespan of mothers
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


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