Free for tutors
News lessons, ready to teach
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
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
The Hidden Scaffolding
A C2 reading and discussion lesson on the global response to AI-discovered PHP vulnerabilities.
26 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
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
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
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
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