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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
An ESL lesson on Japan inventing a new word for days of 40ºC-plus  heat. Japan invents new word for days of 40ºC heat
20th April - "Harder"
Japan invents new word for days of 40ºC heat
An ESL lesson on the possibility of people in the UK getting free electricity on sunny weekends. UK could get free electricity on sunny weekends
16th April - "Harder"
UK could get free electricity on sunny weekends
An ESL lesson on the US wanting gamers to become air traffic controllers. US wants gamers to become air traffic controllers
13th April - "Harder"
US wants gamers to become air traffic controllers
An ESL lesson on German mayors trying to protect hedgehogs from robot lawn mowers. Robot lawn mowers are a danger to hedgehogs
9th April - "Harder"
Robot lawn mowers are a danger to hedgehogs
An ESL lesson on the Artemis II crew being bugged by Microsoft Outlook problems. Artemis II crew bugged by Microsoft Outlook problems
6th April - "Harder"
Artemis II crew bugged by Microsoft Outlook problems
An ESL lesson on the possibility of fermented food helping expel nanoplastics from body. Fermented food can help expel nanoplastics from body
2nd April - "Harder"
Fermented food can help expel nanoplastics from body
An ESL lesson on the War in Middle East creating fertilizer shortages
. War in Middle East creating fertilizer shortages
30th March - "Harder"
War in Middle East creating fertilizer shortages
An ESL lesson on Germany wanting workers from India to fill job shortages. Germany wants workers from India
26th March - "Harder"
Germany wants workers from India
An ESL lesson on some people in the UK getting angry over wildlife pictures on banknotes. Anger in UK over wildlife pictures on banknotes
19th March - "Harder"
Anger in UK over wildlife pictures on banknotes
An ESL lesson on a study that suggests negative people make us age more quickly. Negative people might make us age more quickly
23rd March - "Harder"
Negative people might make us age more quickly
An ESL lesson on the fact that Songs with non-English lyrics are becoming more popular. Songs with non-English lyrics are becoming more popular
16th March - "Harder"
Songs with non-English lyrics are becoming more popular
An ESL lesson on a new Netflix show called 'The Dinosaurs' getting top marks on review sites. New Netflix show 'The Dinosaurs' getting top marks
12th March - "Easier"
New Netflix show 'The Dinosaurs' getting top marks
An ESL lesson on UK stores locking up chocolate to stop it from being shoplifted. UK stores locking up chocolate to stop theft
9th March - "Harder"
UK stores locking up chocolate to stop theft
An ESL lesson on FIFA thinking about giving red cards to football players who hide racist comments. Red cards for football players who hide racist comments
5th March - "Easier"
Red cards for football players who hide racist comments
An ESL lesson on the Middle East is in turmoil after US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Middle East in turmoil after attacks on Iran
2nd March - "Harder"
Middle East in turmoil after attacks on Iran
An ESL lesson on a study that says birdwatching could protect against ageing. Birdwatching could protect against ageing, say scientists
26th February - "Easier"
Birdwatching could protect against ageing, say scientists
An ESL lesson on the UK government potentially removing former Prince Andrew from succession to the UK throne. UK mulls removing former Prince Andrew from line to become king
23rd February - "Harder"
UK mulls removing former Prince Andrew from line to become king
An ESL lesson on Japan winning its first ever figure skating gold at the Winter Olympics. Japan wins its first-ever Olympic pairs skating gold
19th February - "Easier"
Japan wins its first-ever Olympic pairs skating gold
An ESL lesson on elephants having a sixth sense from the whiskers on their trunk. Elephants have a sixth sense from their whiskers
16th February - "Harder"
Elephants have a sixth sense from their whiskers
An ESL lesson on a study that says texting your love interest the morning after a first date is best for a possible relationship. Morning-after texts are best for first dates
12th February - "Easier"
Morning-after texts are best for first dates
An ESL lesson on a heroic boy who swam for four hours to save his family. Hero boy swims for four hours to save his family
9th February - "Harder"
Hero boy swims for four hours to save his family
An ESL lesson on legendary Nigerian singer Fela Kuti winning a Lifetime Achievement Grammy. Legendary singer Fela Kuti wins major Grammy
5th February - "Easier"
Legendary singer Fela Kuti wins major Grammy
An ESL lesson on a new powder that whitens, repairs, and protects teeth. New powder whitens, repairs and protects teeth
2nd February - "Harder"
New powder whitens, repairs and protects teeth
An ESL lesson on a study that says bamboo could be the world's next superfood. Bamboo could be the world's next superfood
29th January - "Easier"
Bamboo could be the world's next superfood
An ESL lesson on a study that says the number of children affects the  lifespan of mothers. Number of children affects lifespan of mothers
26th January - "Harder"
Number of children affects lifespan of mothers
An ESL lesson on millions of French fries washing up on a UK beach. Millions of French fries wash up on UK beach
22nd January - "Easier"
Millions of French fries wash up on UK beach
An ESL lesson on US President Donald Trump pushing ahead to acquire Greenland. Donald Trump pushing ahead to acquire Greenland
19th January - "Harder"
Donald Trump pushing ahead to acquire Greenland
An ESL lesson on a study that suggests risk-taking in young chimps and teens is similar. Risk-taking in young chimps and teens is similar
15th January - "Easier"
Risk-taking in young chimps and teens is similar
An ESL lesson on the car giant Hyundai planning to use 30,000 humanoid robots to work in its factories. 30,000 humanoid robots to work in Hyundai factories
12th January - "Harder"
30,000 humanoid robots to work in Hyundai factories
An ESL lesson on a study that says moss is effective in solving crimes. Moss is effective in solving crimes, says study
8th January - "Easier"
Moss is effective in solving crimes, says study


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