All intermediate articles – Page 3
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LessonThe bitter future of chocolate? How drought and a youth exodus threaten Mexico’s prized cocoa
Read about the problems facing the cocoa industry in Mexico.
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LessonBusiness News Lessons: Gimme some green
Why is there a need to reshape markets, and not just companies, in the effort to go greener?
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LessonExercise in a pill: have scientists really found a drug that’s as good for you as a 10km run?
Read about a new drug that mimics the effects of exercise and explore its advantages and limitations.
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LessonBusiness News Lessons: Learning to say no at work
Read about the experiences of four academics who collectively say no to a hundred professional requests.
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LessonAfter a terrible cup of joe in the office, a founder decided to bring African coffee traditions stateside
Explore Margaret Nyamumbo’s unique coffee startup company that prioritizes small producers and premium beans.
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LessonHard-hitting warning labels should be on everyday food, say campaigners
Read about a proposal to put warning labels on food products.
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LessonHigh tech, high yields? The Kenyan farmers deploying AI to increase productivity
Farmers in Kenya are using artificial intelligence to get advice to help them improve their crops.
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LessonBusiness News Lessons: What sport can teach us about business
Read about what social scientists have learned from studying sport and real-life (and business) applications.
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LessonUntil social-media giants take responsibility for the harm they cause, I support Australia’s age ban
Read about an author’s rationale for supporting Australia’s social-media age ban.
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Lesson‘A shell of the place it used to be’: the importance of libraries – and their fragile future
Are libraries in danger of becoming extinct?
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Lesson‘It made him an A-lister’: John Ford’s breakthrough film The Iron Horse at 100
Read about the film career of film director John Ford on the centenary of his silent classic, The Iron Horse.
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LessonProfessional Communication Skills: Timing Yourself During Presentations
Use these materials to deliver an online or face-to-face lesson on timing oneself during a presentation.
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LessonProfessional Communication Skills: Handling Q & As
Use these interactive materials to deliver an online or face-to-face lesson on handling Question and Answer sessions.
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LessonProfessional Communication Skills: Body Language
Use these interactive materials to deliver an online or face-to-face lesson on using our body language in a professional environment.
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Teaching toolMacmillan Dictionary Red Words & Stars Pack
Learn about Red Words and how they can be utilized with the Macmillan Dictionary Red Words and Stars pack.
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LessonProfessional Communication Skills: Using Persuasion
Use these interactive materials to deliver an online or face-to-face lesson on persuasion in a professional environment.
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LessonCLIL: Geography—Deserts and Rainforests
Talk with your students about the Amazon rainforest and Sahara desert ecosystems with this CLIL lesson.
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Teaching toolDiscussion Cards: The World of Sport
Engage your students in a conversation about their favourite sports and athletes with these cards.
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LessonLet’s Talk About It!—Gadgets
Help your students learn and use new phrases and expressions while talking about their favourite gadgets.
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Teaching toolDiscussion Cards: Food
With these cards at two levels, you can engage your students in a fun conversation about their favourite foods and eating habits.