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English lessons built on this week's news, from B1 to C2. Each one has an original article you can listen to, key vocabulary, comprehension and discussion questions, and slides you can present or print. New lessons every Monday and Thursday. No sign-up needed.
Nature Talks Reach a Deal, but Funding Falls Short
A C2 lesson on the challenges of international nature agreements, featuring a nuanced article, advanced vocabulary, and discussion prompts.
2 November 2026
When the Golden Goose Lays an AI Egg
A C1 lesson on how AI search summaries are affecting Google's ad revenue, with vocabulary, comprehension, and discussion.
2 November 2026
The Power of Nostalgia in Video Game Remakes
A B2 lesson on the rise of video game remakes, exploring why nostalgia attracts audiences and whether it limits creativity.
2 November 2026
New Buy Now Pay Later rules could block some shoppers
A lesson on new UK Buy Now Pay Later rules, including affordability checks, with vocabulary, questions, and discussion.
2 November 2026
The Graying of the Family
A C2 reading and discussion lesson on China's aging population and its effects on families and government.
29 October 2026
AI is making video game mashups easier than ever
A news-based lesson on how AI tools are transforming video game modding, with vocabulary, comprehension and discussion for C1 learners.
29 October 2026
A $47.3m dinosaur and a scientific dilemma
Learners read about the sale of a Nanotyrannus skeleton and discuss the debate over private fossil ownership versus public scientific study.
29 October 2026
A Tiny Bee Brings Big Hope to Restored Saltmarshes
A B1 lesson on a rare bee found in a restored saltmarsh, with vocabulary, questions, and discussion about ecosystem health.
29 October 2026
The Hidden Scaffolding
A C2 reading and discussion lesson on the global response to AI-discovered PHP vulnerabilities.
26 October 2026
Swiss glaciers lose a fifth of their ice in five years
A C1 reading and discussion lesson exploring the record loss of Switzerland's glacier ice and what it signals about climate change.
26 October 2026
Carving Out Space: New Black Music Nights in Bristol
Young Black creatives in Bristol are building their own music spaces, continuing a long tradition of community and belonging.
26 October 2026
A Liquid That Stops Cavities Without the Drill
A B1 lesson on a study about a liquid that stops tooth decay, with vocabulary, questions and discussion.
26 October 2026
The humble alga that unlocked the brain
A C1 lesson exploring how a discovery in a single-celled alga led to optogenetics, a revolutionary tool for controlling brain cells and studying memory.
22 October 2026
No order, no seat: Starbucks changes the rules in China
Learners read about Starbucks China's 'purchase to sit' policy, explore vocabulary around business and public spaces, and discuss the changing use of cafes.
22 October 2026
Airbnb says no more chores for guests under new rules
A B1 lesson about Airbnb’s new global policy limiting guest chores, with vocabulary, comprehension, and discussion on host-guest responsibilities.
22 October 2026
A Slice of the AI Pie for the Public
A C1 lesson examining Anthropic's plan to commit 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund, exploring the debate over mandatory corporate contributions for the public good.
19 October 2026
The Geography of Birth
Learners read and discuss an analysis of proposed NHS maternity unit closures, weighing local access against specialised safety.
19 October 2026
Japan aims to solve a space mystery with a grain of dust
A B2 lesson on Japan's MMX mission to Phobos, exploring the high value of tiny space samples and the formation of Mars's moons.
19 October 2026
New clues in the Amelia Earhart mystery
A B1 lesson about a museum's 1938 photos and a recent Pacific expedition related to the Amelia Earhart disappearance mystery.
19 October 2026
The Algorithm Off Switch
A C2 lesson built on Australia's proposed 'right to disconnect' from social media algorithms, exploring autonomy, design ethics, and user experience.
15 October 2026
Brazil's shorter week: a new rhythm of life
A C1 lesson built on Brazil's move to a 40-hour week, exploring the potential ripple effects on personal wellbeing and economic structures.
15 October 2026
The power behind the world's best wildlife photos
Learners read about the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners and discuss what emotional and technical qualities make a wildlife photograph powerful.
15 October 2026
A 4,700-year-old shipwreck found near Turkey
Learners read about the discovery of a Bronze Age shipwreck, learn vocabulary, and discuss ancient trade and technology.
15 October 2026
The off switch abroad
An analysis of the UK's debate on foreign AI dependence, digital sovereignty and national resilience, with advanced vocabulary and discussion.
12 October 2026
Time to Let Go of the Leap Second?
A C1 lesson on the debate over ending the leap second, with reading, vocabulary, and discussion.
12 October 2026
Citroen revives the 2CV as an electric city car
Learners read about Citroen's electric 2CV concept, explore why carmakers use nostalgia, and discuss heritage versus innovation.
12 October 2026
A simple step to ease knee pain
A B1 lesson on a study about personalised walking adjustments for knee arthritis, with vocabulary, comprehension and discussion.
12 October 2026
Why solar tiles are still a rare sight on roofs
A B2 lesson exploring why solar roof tiles have not replaced traditional panels, covering cost, efficiency and installation hurdles.
11 October 2026
The generational fault line in cancer risk
An advanced reading and discussion lesson examining the global rise in early-onset cancers and the complex search for environmental and lifestyle explanations.
11 October 2026
When chatbots need protection from us
Learners read about and discuss Anthropic's policy against abusing its AI, exploring what this reveals about human nature and our bond with machines.
11 October 2026
Giant tortoises make a remarkable comeback
Learners read about the recovery of Aldabra giant tortoises, learn 8 vocabulary items, and discuss long-term conservation efforts.
11 October 2026
Gavel and fury
A C2 lesson examining the career of Nobel laureate Navi Pillay and the contentious role of international courts in global conflicts.
10 October 2026
AI video wins science prize then loses it
An AI-generated video won a Nikon microscopy contest, was disqualified, and started a debate on rules for artificial content in science and art.
10 October 2026
Anne Carson Wins Nobel Prize for 'Bold and Inventive' Work
Learners read about poet Anne Carson's Nobel Prize win and discuss the idea of a 'bold and inventive' body of work.
10 October 2026
The Hidden Handedness of Modern Medicine
A C1 news-based lesson on the 2026 chemistry Nobel, exploring how mirror-image molecules reshaped drug development.
10 October 2026