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Forensic study finds Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was poisoned

Read about the mysterious death of the controversial poet days after a military coup broke out in his home country.

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Different strokes: the forgotten women of abstract expressionism

How is an art exhibition in London expanding the body of abstract expressionist artwork? Read and find out.

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Japan PM’s solution to dire birth rate has already been rejected by young

How is the Japanese government trying to motivate younger generations to have more children? Read and find out.

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Grammarman: Episode 29—King Wrong versus Auxilla

Help Grammarman, our correction-crusading hero, correct King Wrong’s errors as they try to save Verbo City.

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Grammar Practice (A1): How many siblings have you got?

Encourage your students to talk about their families with this engaging speaking activity.

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Biden’s clean energy act paves Britain’s way to post-Brexit growth. Should we copy him?

The US and the EU seem to be on the right track towards green energy production. Should the UK and other nations follow suit?

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Grammarman: Episode 28—The Return of King Wrong

Help Grammarman, our correction-crusading hero, correct King Wrong’s errors as they try to save Verbo City

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CLIL: History—Harriet Tubman

Learn about Harriet Tubman, an abolitionist and social activist that rescued over 70 slaves.

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Elementary Business—Women at work: a constant struggle for gender equality

Are we close to ending inequality in the business world?

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Business News Lessons: Don’t hang up on customers

Have companies lost contact with customers by dispensing with their phone numbers?

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Why it’s time to stop filming strangers in public for social media thrills

Read about how the use of phones to film others in public has become problematic. Do you agree?

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Stop swiping, start talking: the rise and rise of the blind-dating app

Are blind-dating apps are changing the online dating scene? Read and find out more about this new trend.

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Grammarman: Episode 27—Grammarman vs Auxilla

Help Grammarman, our correction-crusading hero, fix Auxilla’s damage.

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‘Eight hours’ sleep! And you must eat breakfast!’ The truth behind 10 of the biggest health beliefs

Do we really need to drink two litres of water a day? Read about this and other common health beliefs.

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Business News Lessons: The risks of cult business figures on a pedestal

Is it dangerous to give business leaders too much power within organisations?

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How to quit fast fashion: ‘Sometimes we don’t need retail therapy, we need actual therapy’

Do you like to go shopping when you feel sad? Does it actually help? Read and find out.

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I left my job in London to grow food. This deep connection with nature gives my life meaning

Would you leave your day job to find a new purpose in life? Read about a woman who did.

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Grammarman: Episode 25—The Statue of Literary

Help Grammarman, our correction-crusading hero, correct the inscription on his statue.

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‘She believed in every one of us’: ex-pupils on their inspirational teachers

After Adele’s tearful reunion with a former teacher, four readers recall their own school memories.

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Business News Lessons: Rich farmland, poor farmers—more crops, less healthy food

The cost of cheap food might be steeper than we think. Our health, environment, economy… and much more.