Science
The Science of Spiciness (Ted-Ed)
Have you ever wondered why your mouth feels like it's on fire when you eat a spicy pepper? Or why wasabi makes your eyes water? The answer lies in the science of spiciness.
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Tips
Video Games and Language Learning
Playing video games can be a fun and effective way to practice languages. Here are some tips for choosing games that work well for language practice.
Dialogue
Intense Thunderstorm (L2)
Jane and Davis reflect on a recent thunderstorm that shook their neighborhood. They discuss the intensity of the storm, the mesmerizing lightning, and their concerns about potential power outages and damage.
Pronunciation
The Great Esape
A story to practice the vowel sound / ɪ / as in "it". One day, a brave snake named Jake decided to escape from his cage. He slithered out of the gate and made his way to the lake. He wanted to see what it was like to swim and
Pronunciation
Buying a Dress
Three friends are shop. One of them finds a dress that she likes, but it is too expensive.
News
News (May 10, 2023)
* Charles III crowned King: Charles III has taken his oath and been crowned King in a ceremony witnessed by over two thousand guests and dignitaries in Westminster Abbey and millions more around the world. His wife Camilla has been crowned Queen. Gun salutes sounded across the UK as St Edward&
Thai
Thai Street Food
Listen Line-by-Line คุณมี...? อาหารเจ ผัดคะน้า... ผัดกระเพรา ข้าวผัด ผัดซีอิ้ว ส้มตำไทย ผัดไทย ใส่หมู ใส่หมูกรอบ ใส่ไก่ ใส่กุ้ง ใส่ไข่ดาว ไม่ใส่หมู ไม่เผ็ดเลย เผ็ดนิดหน่อย เผ็ด เผ็ดมาก ไม่หวาน
Education
English Motivations
English learning0:00/2:241× As new English speakers, I’m sure you already know that it is a useful skill. However, it takes a lot of time and effort to progress to an advanced level. Here are a few reminders to help you stay motivated. English is the language
Ted-Ed
Insects: More Than Meets the Eye
Did you know that there are nearly a million known insect species in the world? That's a lot of bugs! But what's really cool is that most of them have one of just five common types of mouthparts. This is super helpful for scientists because when
History
Cats in the Navy
Easier Version: Cats navy 00010:00/0:201× The article below tells the story of cats who were part of the crew on warships. These cats were not just pets, but also helped keep the ship free of mice and rats. They were also considered good luck by sailors. The
Dialogue
Getting an Oil Change (L2)
Listen0:00/120.781× Read with Language Reactor Customer: Hi, I'm here for a routine oil change. Mechanic: Great, welcome. Have you been here before? Customer: No, this is my first time. I just moved to the area and needed to find a new mechanic. Mechanic: Okay, well
News
Natrium
A new safer and more efficient nuclear power plant is being built in Wyoming.
News
Exercise and Mental Health
Exercise mental health 00010:00/0:311× Easier Version: Exercise can improve our mental health. Scientists have discovered that when we exercise, our muscles release chemicals called myokines that travel to our brain and act as an antidepressant. Exercise also releases neurotransmitters that have a positive impact on our brains.
News
Fungi and Climate Change
Fungi are a big problem for farmers. They destroy crops and can travel long distances on the wind.
News
AI Mind-Reading
Easier Version: Have you ever wished you could read someone’s mind? Well, scientists have made a breakthrough that brings us closer to that reality! They’ve developed an AI-based decoder that can translate brain activity into text. This means that for the first time, a person’s thoughts can
Pets
Pet Rabbits
Listen0:00/1:311× If you're thinking about getting a rabbit, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, rabbits aren't like dogs or cats - they have different needs and behaviors. For example, rabbits need a spacious and safe cage or enclosure that