Dec 30, 2022
Lesson 1/ 45min
Hi Oleg,
Today, Can AI stop rare eagles flying into wind turbines in Germany?
Denmark to make artificial clean-energy island
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2103/210315-clean-energy.html
Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/747604593/denmark-to-make-artificial-clean-energy-island-flash-cards/?new
Dec 2, 2022
Lesson 5/5 45min
Hi Oleg,
Today, How start-ups have used Instagram to build $1bn businesses:
The pros and cons of social media marketing
Quizlet https://quizlet.com/748214606/we-need-to-prepare-for-the-internet-of-things-flash-cards/?new
We need to prepare for the Internet of Things
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1504/150428-internet-of-things.html
Nov 25, 2022
Lesson 4/5 45min
Hi Oleg,
Today, two articles about VR: in theme parks
VR and the future of theme parks
Quizlet
https://quizlet.com/745018637/vr-and-the-future-of-theme-parks-flash-cards/?new
and teaching children
Children learn social skills in Web worlds
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/0805/080524-social_skills.html
Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/745017428/children-learn-social-skills-in-web-worlds-flash-cards/?new
Nov 18, 2022
Lesson 3/5 45min
Hi Oleg,
This time, How an alligator became an emotional support animal: ‘They said it was a midlife crisis’
Then, we'll read and discuss an old article about crocodiles.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2008/200813-giant-crocodiles.html
Quizlet https://quizlet.com/521797005/bus-sized-crocodiles-once-roamed-the-earth-level-3-flash-cards/
Oct 28, 2022
Lesson 2/5 45min
Hi Oleg!
Today the Guardian lesson focuses on the use of cannabis.
Then, we'll read and discuss an old article about the legalization of cannabis in Uruguay.
Oct 21, 2022
Lesson 1/5 45min
Hi Oleg!
Our Guardian lesson explores the question: The AI start-up erasing call-centre-worker accents: is it fighting bias – or perpetuating it?
Then, we'll read and discuss an article which touches upon the issue of accents in securing a position in London's finance industry.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1609/160906-job-interview.html
Oct 14, 2022
Lesson 5/5 45min
Hi Oleg!
Is ‘shrinkflation’ a sneaky or clever business strategy?
'Shrinkflation' now widespread in goods and services
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2204/220404-shrinkflation.html
Oct 7, 2022
Lesson 4/5 45min
Hi Oleg!
Today we will discuss
Noise, well-being, everyday life and work
Sept. 23, 2022
Lesson 3/5 45min
Hi Oleg!
Today we will discuss
Noise, well-being, everyday life and work
Sept. 16, 2022
Lesson 2/5 45min
Hi Oleg!
Today, the most effective ways to get cars out of cities.
https://worldwarzero.com/magazine/2022/04/the-best-ways-to-get-cars-out-of-cities/
Discussion questions
https://esldiscussions.com/c/cars.html
Sept. 9, 2022
Lesson 1/5 45min
Hi Oleg! Welcome!
We'll begin with a business article from The Financial Times:
A four-day week might benefit employers as well.
We'll try the intermediate level at first, but perhaps the advanced level will be good for you. Click on the PDFs below.
Here is a short article on the same topic with discussion questions:
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1911/191107-4-day-work-week.html
Intermediate Advanced