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Werewolf Myth

The werewolf is a famous myth about a person who can turn into a wolf. In the legend, this change usually happens during the full moon...

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Climate Action Day

Climate Action Day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the pressing issues of climate change and the urgent need for...

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Halloween Party

In this themed lesson for intermediate-level language learners, we hear two people talking about a spooky Halloween party. Try the lesson!

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Carbon Sinks

Carbon sinks are natural or human-made systems that absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They play a critical role in...

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Gaslighting

"Gaslighting" is a form of psychological manipulation in which an individual or group seeks to alter another person's perception of...

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Aquaponics

Aquaponics is a method of farming that combines aquaculture (raising fish or other aquatic animals) with hydroponics (growing plants in...

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Leprechauns

Leprechauns are mythical creatures that are often associated with Ireland. According to legend, they are small, mischievous beings that...

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Daylight Saving Time

Have you ever heard the saying, "spring forward, fall back"? It's what people say to help them remember to change their clocks for...

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Electric Vehicles

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is a trend that has been gaining traction in recent years due to a growing awareness of the...

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Rainbows

There is a famous legend that says there is a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow. But can you ever reach the end of a rainbow? The...

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Ancient Sports

Modern people enjoy playing and watching games. They often go to crowded stadiums to watch their favorite sports. The same was true in...

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Bartering

What can you do if you need something, but don’t have any money to pay for it? In some parts of the world there is a system for people...

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Megafactories

Have you heard of a megafactory? What is it? A megafactory is a huge compound with many different buildings inside it. It is similar to...

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Good Hackers

Hacking is using a computer to get information or data. People hack websites to make them look different or add funny messages. They...

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Seaweed Farming

Seaweed is a type of plant that grows in the ocean. It is a popular food in places like Korea and Japan, but it has other uses too...

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Bones

What would happen if you took all the poles out of a tent? It would fall down, wouldn't it? So what do you think would happen if you took...

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Me Too Movement

The "Me Too" movement started in 2006 as a social media campaign to raise awareness about sexual harassment and assault. However, it...

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Early Bird or Night Owl?

Morning people and night people are two types of individuals who have contrasting habits and preferences. Morning people are those who...

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Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that involves the exploitation of individuals for forced labor or other forms of...

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Uluru

Uluru is the name of a huge rock in Australia. It's near the city of Alice Springs. For some Aboriginal Australians, Uluru is a sacred...

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Mexico

Mexico is an exciting country. It has many different areas including high mountains and deep canyons in the center of the country...

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Capybaras

Capybaras are brown furry animals that live in wetlands in South America. They are closely related to guinea pigs, but they are much...

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Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson was the first African-American professional baseball player. Before Jackie Robinson, only white players could become...

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Violin

The violin is a musical instrument. It has four strings and is played with a bow. It is the smallest instrument in an orchestra, but it...

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Milk Without Cows

Cow's milk is a very common drink in many parts of the world. It contains many important nutrients that help children grow. However...

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Valentine's Day Around the World

Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14th, is a day dedicated to the expression of love and affection between romantic partners. The...

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Cost of Living Crisis

The cost of living crisis is a phenomenon that is affecting many countries around the world. It refers to the increasing difficulty that...

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The French Quarter

The French Quarter is a historic neighborhood located in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is known for its unique blend of French...

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Tattooing

Tattoos have a rich cultural history that spans across various civilizations and cultures. The earliest evidence of tattoos can be traced...

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Climate Change Mitigation

Climate change mitigation is an attempt to limit the effects of climate change by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases or removing...

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Deforestation

Deforestation is when forests are destroyed by cutting down trees. Cutting down trees is called logging. The most common reason for...

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Green Tea

For a long time green tea has been popular in Asia. These days you can find it in western countries too. Green tea is a simple drink with...

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Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It is also the largest city in Denmark. In 2014, there were 1,246,611 people living in the...

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Bats

Bats are flying mammals. This makes them special. While other mammals, like flying squirrels, can glide for a while, only bats are able...

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Weeds We Eat

You may have heard the saying, "a weed is just a flower growing in the wrong place". It's true. Weeds are plants, just like any other...

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Father Christmas

Everywhere you look during the month of December, you will see images of a special Christmas character. Can you guess who it is? Children...

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Modern Christmas

Christmas can mean different things to different people. For many people it means eating a lot, spending time with family and visiting...

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My Room

When I was young, I shared a room with my brother. Now I have my own room. It’s small, but it’s very nice. My room is very clean and...

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Black Friday

Black Friday is a colloquial term for the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It traditionally marks the start of the...

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Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in the United States, Canada, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Liberia. It began...

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The Stinkiest Cheese

Not everything that people eat smells good. There are many foods around the world that are loved by local people even though they have a...

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Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving is a time for friends and family to gather and share delicious food. The centerpiece of a traditional Thanksgiving in the...

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Viral Videos

A viral video is a video that becomes popular through Internet sharing, usually through video sharing websites such as YouTube. It is...

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Cosplay

Cosplay is an activity in which people wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character. These characters usually...

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Facebook

Facebook is an American online social media and social networking service owned by Meta Platforms. Founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg...

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Sunflowers

Some of the most famous paintings by Vincent van Gogh are from a series called Sunflowers. They were painted in 1887 and 1888 and show...

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The Glass Ceiling

The glass ceiling is a metaphor for the fact that women are not promoted to senior positions in companies because of their gender. It...

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Food Deserts

Food deserts are areas where there is little or no access to healthy food. They can be found in many countries, but they are especially...

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Trick-or-Treat

Trick-or-treating is a Halloween custom for children and adults in some countries. On the evening of October 31st, children in costumes...

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Jack-o'-lantern

A jack-o'-lantern is a simple lantern made from a turnip, pumpkin or other root vegetable. It is a common Halloween decoration in some...

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Gaming for Money

In the last few years, e-sports have become popular around the world. E-sports are video games that people play against each other in...

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Diwali

Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus. Other groups in India also celebrate Diwali...

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Screens and Sleep

Many teenagers do not get enough sleep. This is a problem because when they are tired they cannot learn well in school. They also become...

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Carbon Tax

Greenhouse gasses are a big problem. They trap heat in the atmosphere, which is making the earth warmer. What can be done about the...

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Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is probably the most famous monument in the United States. It is located on Ellis Island, near New York City. The...

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Salvador Dalí

Salvador Dalí was a Spanish artist known for his technical skill and the bizarre images in his work. Dalí received his formal art...

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The World Cup

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. In some places, it is the only sport people play. Like all sports, soccer has competitions...

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Running of the Bulls

Hi there. My name is Manuel, and I'd like to tell you about a special event that takes place in my city, Pamplona. It happens every year...

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Charles Darwin

Have you ever heard of Charles Darwin? He was a famous scientist from England. He travelled the world, studying plants and animals. His...

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Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is when people use the Internet or smartphones to send mean messages to others. It can be very hurtful, and it can also...

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E-waste

E-waste is the name given to electronic equipment that is no longer useful and has been thrown away. It includes everything from cell...

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YouTubers

YouTubers are people who make videos and post them on YouTube. They usually talk about things that interest them, such as fashion or...

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Drones

Drones are everywhere these days. They are used by scientists, police and even delivery companies. But it wasn't long ago that most...

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Space Tourism

Space tourism is a new experience that allows people to travel into space. The first space tourists will be rich people who can afford...

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Stress Effects

Stress is a normal part of life. It can be good or bad, but it is important to remember that too much stress can be harmful. When we are...

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Metal Detectors

There is a man on the beach. He is moving slowly from side to side. He is holding in his hands something long with a flat disk on the end...

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Geometry

You have heard the word geometry before, but you may not know just how important it is for your daily life. Geometry is a kind of math...

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Giant Pandas

Giant pandas are rare animals that live in the mountains of China. They are very small when they are born, but they become quite big as...

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Code Masters

How does a computer program know what to do? It may seem like we give it instructions by typing and clicking, but this is only a small...

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SDG 17

The Sustainable Development Goals are very important to the future of people and the planet. Everyone of us can do something to help...

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Sword Making

Japan is a country famous for swords. People there have been making them for thousands of years, and they are still popular today. Times...

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Spider Webs

A web is a spider's home and a tool for catching its food. There are many different kinds of webs. Some are small and others are large...

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SDG 16

Every country in the world has laws. These laws should be followed by all people so that everyone can live a peaceful, happy life. But in...

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Horns

What are horns? Do you know? They grow out of the heads of many different animals. They are hard and pointy. Horns begin to grow when an...

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Power From the Sun

For thousands of years people have used heat from the sun to warm their houses, heat water, and cook food. In ancient China they used...

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SDG 15

Starlings are a type of bird that live in Indonesia. They have a beautiful song, and for generations people have kept them as pets...

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Glue

When you need to stick something together, most people reach for a bottle of glue. Glue is a sticky material used to hold things in place...

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Community Policing

Community policing is a law enforcement strategy that emphasizes building relationships with community members to prevent crime and solve...

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SDG 14

About 70% of the Earth's surface is covered with water. There are more creatures living in water than there are living on land. But these...

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Helium

Have you ever seen a party balloon that floats? If you have, then you may know something about helium. Helium is a gas that has no color...

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Perfect Pumpkins

We have a garden. The garden is in our backyard. Every person in my family plants something. My mom and dad plant carrots, potatoes, and...

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SDG 13

The Earth’s climate is changing. Each year there are more extreme weather events such as floods, hurricanes, and forest fires. These can...

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Inventions

An invention is something that has never been made before. Almost everything around us was an invention at one time. The telephone, the...

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Do you know the meaning?

Look at this? We sometimes see this sign in hospitals or libraries. Do you know the meaning? Look at the gesture. Do you know the meaning...

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SDG 12

Have you ever heard of “fast fashion”? Fast fashion is cheap, trendy clothing that is worn only a few times and then thrown away. It's an...

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Calcium

In life we have just one chance to build strong bones. If we don't eat and drink the right things when we are young, then our bones may...

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Flu Shot

This winter all around the world many people will get the flu. The flu is nasty. It causes fever, chills, cough, body pain, and sometimes...

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SDG 11

Did you know that many of the world's largest cities are in trouble? Jakarta in Indonesia has the most polluted air. Cape Town in South...

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Fantastic Fathers

Some baby animals are cared for by a mother and a father. Others are cared for by their mothers alone. For a very small number of animals...

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Comets

If you look into the night sky at the right time, you might be lucky enough to see a comet. Most comets look like a bright spot in the...

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SDG 10

Did you know that the difference between rich and poor people is increasing? The richest 10% of people now earn 40% of the global income...

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Pyramids

A pyramid is a common shape used in many buildings around the world. You have probably seen pictures of the pyramids of Egypt, where...

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SDG 9

Did you know that only half of the world's people are able to use the Internet regularly? That means almost 4 billion people cannot...

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Seeds

I found some seeds in a jar in our house. At first, I did not know what they were. I showed them to my mother. “What are these?” I asked...

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SDG 8

In 2012, there was a terrible fire at a clothes factory in Bangladesh. More than 100 people died and 200 others were injured. After the...

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Crystals

What do diamonds, emeralds, and rubies have in common (besides being very expensive)? They are all crystals. Although these may be some...

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Greenwashing

Greenwashing is a form of marketing spin in which green marketing is deceptively used to persuade the public that an organization's...

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SDG 7

All people use energy. The lights in our homes, the engines in our cars, the batteries in our devices, all of these things use energy...

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Weird, or just different?

In this TED-talk based lesson, the learner is asked to consider whether unexpected cultural practices are "weird, or just different".

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Helmet

When I ride my bike I always wear a helmet. It’s the rule. My mom and dad say it keeps me safe. All my friends wear helmets too. My...

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Notice Board - Cooking Classes

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. It is also the largest city in the country.

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Notice Board - Cooking Classes

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. It is also the largest city in the country.

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Notice Board - Cooking Classes

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. It is also the largest city in the country.

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AGYLD

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Notice Board - Cooking Classes

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. It is also the largest city in the country.

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AGYLD

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Notice Board - Cooking Classes

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. It is also the largest city in the country.

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AGYLD

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Notice Board - Cooking Classes

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. It is also the largest city in the country.

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