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Our news lessons are sourced from The Guardian, our principal news partner, and include worksheets for you to use in class.

Weekly Topical News Lessons

2020-07-28T15:41:00+01:00By Karen Richardson

Scientists are counting the number of worlds that might be able to communicate with others.

2020-07-21T14:49:00+01:00By Tim Bowen

Facemasks prevent the spread of infection. However, they also cause problems for deaf people who need visual clues to communicate.

2020-07-15T15:55:00+01:00By Karen Richardson

The sloth is becoming one of the most popular animals in the world to be photographed with. But what is the price of fame?

2020-07-09T11:41:00+01:00By Tim Bowen

A new report reveals that millions of Americans lack access to quality parks especially people from low-income households.

Elementary news lesson: Is coronavirus over in New Zealand?
2020-07-02T11:52:00+01:00By Tim Bowen
July 2020: Has New Zealand actually managed to beat the coronavirus?
Elementary news lesson: 2020 Eurovision Song Contest postponed until 2021
2020-06-03T18:43:00+01:00By Tim Bowen
June 2020: On 18 March, Eurovision said that it had to cancel the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in its 64-year history.
Elementary news lesson: The country where football continues
2020-05-06T17:12:00+01:00By Tim Bowen
May 2020: With fans really missing live games, the Belarussian league has signed TV deals with several countries.

Monthly News Lesson: Is Yosemite’s rare firefall too beautiful for its own good?
2020-04-06T09:42:00+01:00By Karen Richardson
Every February, Horsetail Fall is lit by the setting sun, bringing thousands of people to Yosemite to watch the phenomenon.
Monthly news lesson: Why do we gender AI?
2020-03-03T11:51:00+00:00By Tim Bowen
Voice tech firms move to be more inclusive, with gender-neutral voice assistants and accent recognition among projects in the pipeline.
Monthly news lesson: Norwegian sugar tax sends sweet-lovers over border to Sweden
2020-01-31T10:46:00+00:00By Tim Bowen
Consumption has fallen to record lows, but sweet superstores in the neighbouring country are booming as the levy rises again.