All Integrated Skills articles
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LessonFrom Titanic to American Sniper: the biggest lies in fact-based movies
When movies claim to be “based on true events,” how closely should they stick to real-life stories?
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LessonElementary Business: Empowering Refugees
Read with your elementary-level students about a social enterprise that gives refugee women the skills to succeed in the workplace.
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LessonI was a champion of fake meat: but I’m not surprised people are losing their taste for it
Why do meat alternatives lose popularity over time? A former advocate talks about plant-based and lab-grown meats.
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LessonEverything I hate is on Twitter – how can the alternatives compete?
Are the changes made to X (formerly Twitter) pushing users to other platforms?
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LessonBusiness News Lessons: Meaningless meetings—the best way to get nothing done
Are unnecessary meetings taking up valuable time that could be used doing actual work?
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LessonWill AI free us from drudgery – or leave us jobless and hungry?
Is Artificial Intelligence capable of replacing humans in the workplace?
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LessonElizabeth Gilbert was ridiculed for shelving her Russia-set novel, but I quite admire her
Should public figures be responsible for protecting their fans’ feelings and beliefs?
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LessonUS beach town bans balloons to save the ocean
Is banning balloons near beaches helping marine life? Read and find out.
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LessonAI used to create new and final Beatles song, says Paul McCartney
Is it appropriate to use technology to create music using the voices of deceased artists?
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LessonElementary Business: Keeping Customer Information Safe
What steps are businesses taking to protect customer data? Discuss this topic with your elementary-level students.
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LessonBusiness News Lessons: Hyper-efficiency is bad business
Can prioritizing hyper-efficiency on businesses have negative consequences for customers and employees?
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LessonShould I worry about how much sun I get?
How can we protect ourselves from the harmful effects of UV Rays?
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LessonA new start after 60: I was devastated by divorce at 70. But at 102, I know the secrets of a well-lived life
How was a woman able to restart her life and find her voice at the age of 70? Read and find out.
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LessonChina’s 11.6m graduates face a jobs market with no jobs
Discuss with your students the job market challenges in China for recent graduates.
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LessonBusiness News Lessons: Has relying on tech affected the way we learn?
Does relying on computers and technology affect how we learn and remember new things?
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LessonElementary Business: Dealing with Difficult Conversations
What is the best strategy to deal with difficult conversations in the workplace? Discuss this topic with your elementary-level students.
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Teaching toolGrammarman: Episode 36—The Return of Nam-Ramm-Arg
Help Grammarman, our correction-crusading hero, find the missing word in each line of Nam-Ramm-Arg’s speech.
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Lesson‘Beowulf is lit’ – could ChatGPT really write good book blurbs?
Is it possible for generative AI to produce social media reviews that appear to be written by humans?
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LessonCommon disinfectant wipes expose people to dangerous chemicals, research reveals
Are disinfectant wipes doing more harm than good? Read and find out.
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Teaching toolGrammarman: Episode 35—Escape from the Isle of Monsters
Help Grammarman, our correction-crusading hero, understand what the island natives say to ensure Syntax’s safety.