News
Baby Boomtown
A Guardian article about one small town in Japan that has found a way to increase the birthrate.
Jacob M
English
What is AI?
A short lesson preparing students to watch a video about AI.
Tips
AI and Writing
There is considerable concern about students using AI to complete their homework, but when it comes to language learning, AI can be incredibly useful, provided it's used correctly. In the past, getting feedback on writing was time-consuming and expensive, often requiring learners to pay for private tutors. While
Pronunciation
Spot's Cot
A short story about a dog named Spot who finds a smelly cot. Vowel Sound / ɒ /
Kids
Ned Lives Under My Bed
This is a story about a boy who is friends with a monster that lives under his bed. It can be used to practice the vowel Sound / ɛ / as in "bed."
Plastic Eating Worms (L2)
Waxworms have the ability to biodegrade plastic, which could potentially help solve the planet’s plastic problem. Doctor Federica Bertocchini discovered this phenomenon accidentally when she put some waxworms in a plastic bag and noticed that they were producing holes. Further research found that the worms’ saliva contains enzymes that
English
Extreme Sports
Why do people love extreme sports?
English
Idioms 1
Here are five common English idioms along with example sentences and brief explanations to help you understand their meanings and usage.
Dialogue
Big Cats of Africa
Jane and Dave talk about their love of the big cats of African and the need to protect them.
Kids
Tim and Coco Meet a Dragon
A story about a boy named Tim and his dog, Coco. They discover a cave, meet danger, and find a treasure.
English
Girls In Tech
This video is about girls in the field of computer science. The video features several women who share their experiences and thoughts on the subject. They discuss how they became interested in computer science, the stereotypes and stigmas associated with the field, and the importance of having more women in
English
Skydiving
Jane and Dave talk about skydiving.
English
Why Vote? (L2)
Dave and Jane discuss the importance of voting.
Tips
Recognition vs Recall (L2)
Recognition and recall refer to how well you are able to retrieve information from memory.
Dialogue
Flexible Hours (L2)
This lesson focuses on conversations between two work colleagues, Jane and Dave, about flexible working hours.
Dialogue
Talking About Pets
A collection of three short conversations about pets.