Latest Guardian news lesson
16th January 2020: New emoji set aims to shatter image of Africa as zone of famine and war
O’Plérou Grebet designs images that reflect the culture of his country, Ivory Coast.
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Teenagers: Warmers 2: Riddles
An activity based on riddles to make learning English fun!
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Latest FT business news lesson
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.
