Latest Guardian news lesson
23rd January 2020: Norwegian sugar tax sends sweet-lovers over border to Sweden
Consumption has fallen to record lows, but sweet superstores in the neighbouring country are booming as the levy rises again.
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Famous explorers
In this lesson plan, students find out about the lives and amazing achievements of Captain James Cook (world famous explorer), Valentina Tereshkova (first woman in space) and Roald Amundsen (first explorer to reach the South Pole).
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FT business news lessons: Gig economy app seeks to balance workers and employers
January 2020: In this lesson, available at two levels, students read an authentic article from the Financial Times and look at the language necessary to understand and talk about recruitment, technology, law and trade unions.
New for January
Celebrations: Groundhog Day
In this lesson, students read a text about the American celebration of Groundhog Day, looking at the language involved.
Everyday life: Exercise
In this lesson, available at two levels, students review language vocabulary related to exercise and fitness.
Language for ... the classroom
This lesson provides students with key expressions to use in class and language for talking about classroom objects.
Updated for January
Webquest: Chinese New Year
This webquest includes activities on food and traditions associated with Chinese New Year, as well as the Chinese calendar and zodiac signs.
