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14th May 2020: World cities turn their streets over to walkers and cyclists

From Berlin to Bogotá, there are new footpaths and bike lanes – but not in London.

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7th May 2020: One man’s role in a 6,000-mile run through North America

When Noé Álvarez joined an extraordinary ultramarathon, he tested himself physically and mentally while also connecting with his heritage.

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23rd April 2020: The Indian skate park bringing children together

Bringing skateboards to children in Madhya Pradesh gives them enthusiasm to go to school and gives girls a confidence in themselves.

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Monthly News Lesson: Is Yosemite’s rare firefall too beautiful for its own good?

Every February, Horsetail Fall is lit by the setting sun, bringing thousands of people to Yosemite to watch the phenomenon.

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2nd April 2020: Plane seats and changing rooms needn’t bring out our worst

Hell is other people in confined spaces – but remembering each other’s humanity is the best antidote to late capitalism’s callousness.

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26th March 2020: Is Yosemite’s rare firefall too beautiful for its own good?

Every February, Horsetail Fall is lit by the setting sun, bringing thousands of people to Yosemite to watch the phenomenon.

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19th March 2020: Home Office tells man, 101, his parents must confirm ID

Request caused by apparent tech glitch came when Italian Giovanni Palmiero applied to stay in the UK post-Brexit.

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Norwegian sugar tax sends sweet-lovers over border to Sweden – upper intermediate

Consumption has fallen to record lows, but sweet superstores in the neighbouring country are booming as the levy rises again.

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Monthly news lesson: Norwegian sugar tax sends sweet-lovers over border to Sweden

Consumption has fallen to record lows, but sweet superstores in the neighbouring country are booming as the levy rises again.

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23rd January 2020: Norwegian sugar tax sends sweet-lovers over border to Sweden

Consumption has fallen to record lows, but sweet superstores in the neighbouring country are booming as the levy rises again.

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16th January 2020: New emoji set aims to shatter image of Africa as zone of famine and war

O’Plérou Grebet designs images that reflect the culture of his country, Ivory Coast.

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2nd January 2020: The slow death of Spain’s two-hour lunch breaks

Restaurants offering fixed-price three-course menús have been a cornerstone of the country’s urban life for decades, but tourism, shorter lunch breaks and gentrification have put them under threat.

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12th December 2019: She’s climbed Everest nine times but can’t get a sponsor

Lhakpa Sherpa works for minimum wages washing dishes, as she trains for her tenth Everest summit with no endorsement deals, no nutritionist and no trainer.

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21st November 2019: India’s villagers open doors to city tourists

A scheme training people to host outsiders is creating alternative livelihoods that will help build resilience against climate crisis and stem migration for Indian families.

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7th November 2019: German city offers workers a free one-month stay

Picturesque Görlitz is offering free lodging and studio space in exchange for feedback on what potential residents want from a town.

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31st October 2019: Camping satisfies our urge to escape – but we take our baggage with us

Great claims can be made for the virtues of campsite culture, but don’t overdo the hype.

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10th October 2019: How Britain’s red phone boxes are being given new life

It’s a design classic, but in these days of ubiquitous mobile phones, only 10,000 of the red kiosks remain on the streets. Can they survive the next decade?

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Flashcards: Hotels (UK)

A British English set of flashcards on the topic of hotels to print and use in class.

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Young learner topics: This is the key of the kingdom

A traditional British rhyme with accompanying audio.

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Young learner topics: Space monsters

An activity about body parts and planets with accompanying audio, available at three difficulty levels.