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An ESL lesson on a study that says eating less protein could help you live longer. Eating less protein could help you live longer
6th August - "Harder"
Eating less protein could help you live longer
An ESL lesson on the UK leader saying hard hats are as important as graduation caps. UK leader says hard hats as important as graduation caps
3rd August - "Harder"
UK leader says hard hats as important as graduation caps
An ESL lesson on France's wildfires, and Bordeaux city residents facing evacuation. France wildfires: City of Bordeaux faces evacuation
30th July - "Harder"
France wildfires: City of Bordeaux faces evacuation
An ESL lesson on the incidences of tick bites rising around the world. Tick bites are on the rise around the world
27th July - "Harder"
Tick bites are on the rise around the world
An ESL lesson on the new movie 'The Odyssey' breaking records at the box office. 'The Odyssey' breaks records at the box office
23 July - "Harder"
'The Odyssey' breaks records at the box office
An ESL lesson on a new species of monkey that has been found in the Congo rainforest. New species of monkey found in Congo rainforest
20th July - "Harder"
New species of monkey found in Congo rainforest
An ESL lesson on how knee surgery may do more harm than good. Knee surgery may do more harm than good
16th July - "Harder"
Knee surgery may do more harm than good
An ESL lesson on the Bayeux Tapestry returning to the UK for the first time in 900 years. Bayeux Tapestry back in UK after 900 years
13th July - "Harder"
Bayeux Tapestry back in UK after 900 years
An ESL lesson on Prince Harry not being allowed to stay at Buckingham Palace. Prince Harry not allowed to stay at Buckingham Palace
9th July - "Harder"
Prince Harry not allowed to stay at Buckingham Palace
An ESL lesson on the 'Flamingo Revolution' taking place in Albania. 'Flamingo Revolution' protestors clash with police
6th July - "Harder"
'Flamingo Revolution' protestors clash with police
An ESL lesson on soccer World Cup fans struggling with tipping culture. Soccer World Cup fans struggle with tipping culture
2nd July - "Harder"
Soccer World Cup fans struggle with tipping culture
An ESL lesson on rising memory chip prices pushing up tech costs. Rising memory chip prices to push up tech costs
29th June - "Harder"
Rising memory chip prices to push up tech costs
An ESL lesson on a study that says lifting weights might help you to live longer. Lifting weights helps you to live longer
25th June - "Harder"
Lifting weights helps you to live longer
An ESL lesson on the new hydration breaks being booed at the football World Cup. Hydration breaks booed at World Cup
22nd June - "Harder"
Hydration breaks booed at World Cup
An ESL lesson on Google releasing a free 'Google Earth' flight simulator. Google releases free 'Google Earth' flight simulator
18th June - "Harder"
Google releases free 'Google Earth' flight simulator
An ESL lesson on Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire. Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire
15th June - "Harder"
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire
An ESL lesson on a new national anthem ceremony for 2026 FIFA World Cup. New national anthem rule for 2026 World Cup
11th June - "Harder"
New national anthem rule for 2026 World Cup
An ESL lesson on thousands of hissing cockroaches being seized by customs officials in Australia. Thousands of hissing cockroaches seized in Australia
8th June - "Harder"
Thousands of hissing cockroaches seized in Australia
An ESL lesson on three teenagers from India winning the Earth Prize for inventing a microplastic 'magnet' that makes water safer to drink.. Teenagers win Earth Prize for microplastic 'magnet'
4th June - "Harder"
Teenagers win Earth Prize for microplastic 'magnet'
An ESL lesson on Japan's population falling by three million in five years. Japan's population falls three million in five years
1st June - "Harder"
Japan's population falls three million in five years
An ESL lesson on Ferrari unveiling its first ever fully electric car.. Ferrari unveils its first electric car
28th May - "Harder"
Ferrari unveils its first electric car
An ESL lesson on scientists discovering why gold stays shiny and does not 'rust'. Scientists discover why gold doesn't 'rust'
25th May - "Harder"
Scientists discover why gold doesn't 'rust'
An ESL lesson on research looking into why 90 per cent of humans are right-handed. Why 90 per cent of humans are right-handed
21st May - "Harder"
Why 90 per cent of humans are right-handed
An ESL lesson on Iran war turning some packaging for snacks in Japan black and white. Iran war turns Japan's snack packaging black and white
18th May - "Harder"
Iran war turns Japan's snack packaging black and white
An ESL lesson on the African continent splitting into two parts. African continent splitting into two parts
14th May - "Harder"
African continent splitting into two parts
An ESL lesson on the Pentagon releasing never-before-seen files on UFOs and UAPs. Pentagon releases never-before-seen UFO files
11th May - "Harder"
Pentagon releases never-before-seen UFO files
An ESL lesson on Amsterdam banning ads on the streets for meat and fossil fuels. Amsterdam bans public ads for meat and fossil fuels
7th May - "Harder"
Amsterdam bans public ads for meat and fossil fuels
An ESL lesson on a report that says press freedom is at its lowest level in 25 years. Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years
4th May - "Harder"
Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years
An ESL lesson on global military spending reaching a record $2.9 trillion in 2025. Global military spending hits record $2.9 trillion
30th April - "Harder"
Global military spending hits record $2.9 trillion
An ESL lesson on Apple CEO Tim Cook admitting Apple Maps was originally a 'big mistake'. Apple CEO says 2012 Apple Maps was 'big mistake'
27th April - "Harder"
Apple CEO says 2012 Apple Maps was 'big mistake'
An ESL lesson on a new trend called 'looksmaxxing' and how it could be risky. The new 'looksmaxxing' trend could be risky
23rd April - "Harder"
The new 'looksmaxxing' trend could be risky


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