News Lessons
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LessonThe simple pleasures of piecing a summer holiday together at home
Do you think spending your summer vacation at home is a good idea?
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LessonWill other cities copy Paris decision to hike parking charges for SUVs?
SUVs have become a trend in cities around the world. Should they be banned from crowded city centres?
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Lesson‘I was thrilled and shocked’: images raise hopes of return of wild jaguars to the US
Jaguars were believed to be extinct, but recent sightings in the US have given hope to animal conservationists.
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LessonCan motivational speeches pump up your gym performance?
Can motivational speeches boost your performance at the gym, work, or school?
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Lesson$2bn woman: how Sheryl Sandberg became one of tech’s most successful bosses
Meet Sheryl Sandberg and learn about her legacy in one of the largest companies in the world.
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LessonWhy I quit complaining about cyclists, scrapped my car and chose public transport
Should cities invest in better infrastructure to promote alternative transportation options?
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LessonI’m only seeing bands I loved when I was 14. Am I in a musical rut – or is this growing up?
Does the music we listen to in our teenage years become our favourite for the rest of our lives?
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LessonDoes an unhappy partner make you less happy?
Discuss with your students how our good or bad mood may affect our significant other.
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LessonFrench miss: is the future of movie kissing in jeopardy?
Have you ever wondered if two actors kissing in a movie are actually kissing?
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LessonA moment that changed me: I had a heart attack at 37 – so I went to live in a cave
How can a near-death experience alter drastically the way we live?
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LessonSchools in England using Airbnb-style strategy to raise funds
Read about the innovative approach being taken by schools in England to address the issue of underfunding.
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LessonThe best apps for nature lovers – from identifying birdsong to tracking lions
Can our mobile phones enhance the experience of being outdoors?
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LessonShouting at children can be as damaging as physical abuse, study says
Discuss with your students the adverse effects of verbal abuse on children’s well-being and development.
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Lesson‘Could be the next big thing’: how pickleball is courting a new generation of players
Pickleball is a popular new sport, but what challenges does it face for continued growth?
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LessonThe male menopause: genuine condition or moneymaking myth?
Should male menopause be considered an actual medical condition?
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Lesson‘Whatever it takes’: students at 50 US high schools launch climate initiative
Read about a youth-led initiative to provide students with better climate education and sustainable campuses.
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Lesson‘A lifeline for dirty cars’: EU backs new air pollution limits, but not until 2035
What is the European Union doing to fight air pollution?
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LessonThe microwave lemon trick – and other household hacks that actually work
Influencers have become famous for sharing housecleaning hacks on social media, but do they actually work?
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Lesson‘A big responsibility’: astronaut from UAE on longest ever Arab space mission
What has Sultan al-Neyadi done while completing this record-breaking mission?
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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?