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An ESL lesson on a library battling beetles to save 100,000 old books. Library battles beetles to save 100,000 old books
17th July - "Easier"
Library battles beetles to save 100,000 old books
An ESL lesson on how a de-extinction company plans to recreate the extinct giant moa bird. De-extinction company plans to recreate giant moa bird
14th July - "Harder"
De-extinction company plans to recreate giant moa bird
An ESL lesson on people from 74 countries now being able to enter China visa free. People from 74 nations can now enter China visa free
10th July - "Easier"
People from 74 nations can now enter China visa free
An ESL lesson on research that says say cheese could give us nightmares. Scientists say cheese could give us nightmares
7th July - "Harder"
Scientists say cheese could give us nightmares
An ESL lesson on France banning smoking to create a tobacco-free generation. France bans smoking for tobacco-free generation
3rd July - "Easier"
France bans smoking for tobacco-free generation
An ESL lesson on North Korea opening a beach resort to woo tourists. North Korea to open beach resort to woo tourists
30th June - "Harder"
North Korea to open beach resort to woo tourists
An ESL lesson on a tourist damaging a priceless painting because of a selfie. Tourist damages priceless painting because of selfie
26th June - "Easier"
Tourist damages priceless painting because of selfie
An ESL lesson on the game Grow a Garden breaking the record for the most concurrent users being online. Grow a Garden game breaks record for concurrent users
23rd June - "Harder"
Grow a Garden game breaks record for concurrent users
An ESL lesson on doctors being angry over secret filming by patients being put online. Doctors angry over secret filming by patients
19th June - "Easier"
Doctors angry over secret filming by patients
An ESL lesson on Iran and Israel continuing to exchange airstrikes. Iran and Israel continue to exchange airstrikes
16th June - "Harder"
Iran and Israel continue to exchange airstrikes
An ESL lesson on the U.N. issuing a  report on the global birth rate crisis. U.N. issues report on global birth rate crisis
12th June - "Easier"
U.N. issues report on global birth rate crisis
An ESL lesson on Nintendo has launched its new Switch 2 console worldwide. Nintendo launches Switch 2 console worldwide
9th June - "Harder"
Nintendo launches Switch 2 console worldwide
An ESL lesson on Disney cutting hundreds of jobs. Disney cuts hundreds of jobs
6th June - "Easier"
Disney cuts hundreds of jobs
An ESL lesson on greener trees possibly being a sign a volcano will erupt. Greener trees may be sign a volcano will erupt
2nd June - "Harder"
Greener trees may be sign a volcano will erupt
An ESL lesson on a Sherpa climbing Mount Everest for a record 31st time. Sherpa climbs Mount Everest for record 31st time
29th May - "Easier"
Sherpa climbs Mount Everest for record 31st time
An ESL lesson on Denmark set to have the world's highest retirement age. Denmark to have world's highest retirement age
26th May - "Harder"
Denmark to have world's highest retirement age
An ESL lesson on Sesame Street being streamed on Netflix. Sesame Street to stream on Netflix
22nd May - "Easier"
Sesame Street to stream on Netflix
An ESL lesson on scientists discovering why most ginger cats are male. Scientists find why most ginger cats are male
19th May - "Harder"
Scientists find why most ginger cats are male
An ESL lesson on soccer coach Carlo Ancelotti leaving the Spanish giants Real Madrid to manage Brazil. Carlo Ancelotti leaves Real Madrid to coach Brazil
15th May - "Easier"
Carlo Ancelotti leaves Real Madrid to coach Brazil
An ESL lesson on Pakistan and India agreeing to a ceasefire. Pakistan and India agree to ceasefire
12th May - "Harder"
Pakistan and India agree to ceasefire
An ESL lesson on U.S. President Donald Trump possibly reopening Alcatraz as a prison. Donald Trump may reopen Alcatraz as a prison
8th May - "Easier"
Donald Trump may reopen Alcatraz as a prison
An ESL lesson on a study that says happiness varies greatly from person to person. Happiness varies greatly from person to person
5th May - "Harder"
Happiness varies greatly from person to person
An ESL lesson on animal puppets walking 20,000 km for climate action. Animal puppets walk 20,000 km for climate action
1st May - "Easier"
Animal puppets walk 20,000 km for climate action
An ESL lesson on Pope Francis bring laid to rest at a funeral in the Vatican. Pope Francis laid to rest at Vatican funeral
28th April - "Harder"
Pope Francis laid to rest at Vatican funeral
An ESL lesson on the U.K. Army testing an anti-drone radio-wave weapon. U.K. Army tests anti-drone radio-wave weapon
24th April - "Easier"
U.K. Army tests anti-drone radio-wave weapon
An ESL lesson on scientists finding possible alien life in outer space. Scientists find possible alien life in outer space
21st April - "Harder"
Scientists find possible alien life in outer space
An ESL lesson on Osaka Expo 2025 opening in Japan. Osaka Expo 2025 opens in Japan
17th April - "Easier"
Osaka Expo 2025 opens in Japan
An ESL lesson on scientists discovering new water purification microbes. Scientists discover new water purification microbes.
14th April - "Harder"
Scientists discover new water purification microbes.
An ESL lesson on Asian markets being in a 'bloodbath' after the introduction of U.S. trade tariffs. Asian markets in 'bloodbath' after trade tariffs
10th April - "Easier"
Asian markets in 'bloodbath' after trade tariffs
An ESL lesson on a tourist who has been arrested for visiting a forbidden Indian island. Tourist arrested for visiting forbidden Indian island
7th April - "Harder"
Tourist arrested for visiting forbidden Indian island
An ESL lesson on Generation Z facing a 'career apocalypse'. Generation Z is facing a 'career apocalypse'
3rd April - "Easier"
Generation Z is facing a 'career apocalypse'
An ESL lesson on a study that suggests babies can make memories, but cannot remember them . Babies make memories but cannot remember them
31st March - "Harder"
Babies make memories but cannot remember them
An ESL lesson on researchers finding a way to target sound to individuals. Researchers find way to target sound to individuals
27th March - "Harder"
Researchers find way to target sound to individuals
An ESL lesson on the world's largest digital camera being installed in Chile. World's largest digital camera installed in Chile
24th March - "Harder"
World's largest digital camera installed in Chile
An ESL lesson on a woman who got kidney stones after following a carnivore diet. Woman gets kidney stones following carnivore diet
20th March - "Easier"
Woman gets kidney stones following carnivore diet
An ESL lesson on a study that says the Earth's core may hold the ancient pre-Big Bang gas helium-3. Earth's core may hold ancient pre-Big Bang gas
17th March - "Harder"
Earth's core may hold ancient pre-Big Bang gas
An ESL lesson on scientists finding a new part of our immune system. Scientists find new part of our immune system
10th March - "Harder"
Scientists find new part of our immune system


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