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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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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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CLIL: History—Sylvia Alice Earle

Introduce your students to Silvia Alice Earle, famous for her underwater travels.

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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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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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Skills for Problem Solving: Pre-Intermediate—Work with others in a team

Help your students learn how to work well in a team with this role-playing activity.

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Grammarman: Episode 24—Forget, Forgot, Forgotten

Help Grammarman, our correction-crusading hero, fill in the blanks to complete the story.

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Pan pipes, pinot noir and productivity: the hidden power of music

How important is music to you? Read about the influence music has in our daily lives.

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‘When we plant, they come’: thirsty elephants pose new problem for drought-hit Kenyan farmers

How do people in Taita-Taveta county keep thirsty elephants at bay? Read and find out.