Maggie and Emily learn the Hindi word nazar from Vikas and Shashi Bandhu and put one usage of the word "just" on trial. Poem by Maggie: Nazar.

“Everyone wants peace.” True—and incomplete. Conflict pays salaries and wins elections. This feature unpacks who benefits from war—from the defense economy to identity entrepreneurs—and how to flip the incentives so peace isn’t forever underfunded. Then we shift to skill-building: vocabulary you can use in daily life, a speaking workout to lower the temperature in tough conversations, a writing challenge to expose bad incentives, and interactive activities. Read, reflect, and

La cadena estadounidense ABC suspendió el programa nocturno del comediante por sus comentarios sobre el asesinato del activista de derecha Charlie Kirk.

Trump anunció que "recomendará enfáticamente" que se investigue a quienes financian al movimiento.

📥 ⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠ with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster!🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of the Elizabethan era. From religious upheaval and rebellious pirates to political power plays and the making of a Virgin Queen, this episode sets the stage

In this Five Minute English feature, we dive into one of America’s most beloved seasons: fall (also known as autumn). From pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters to apple orchards and football games, fall in the U.S. isn’t just a season—it’s a whole feeling.You’ll learn: Which is more common: fall or autumn? The sounds, sights, tastes, and smells that define the season. Cultural traditions like pumpkin patches, apple picking, football games, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. The meaning

La residencia del embajador estadounidense en el centro de Londres tiene una historia colorida y está en el itinerario de Trump.

💻選AI筆電，就選搭載AMD Ryzen™ AI 300系列處理器，開啟全新AI體驗！內建創新AI引擎，應用程式瞬間啟動，電池續航一整天不斷電⚡支援本地AI處理，強化隱私保護，提升多工處理能力🛡️生產力、創作力🆙🆙🆙➡️https://fstry.pse.is/84rsdp —— 以上為 FMTaiwan 與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Summary: The boom of sharing economy brought about many types of transportation sharing companies around the world. However, in some countries, sharing economy battle to catch on. For many bike sharing companies, Rome is a difficult city to develop. In 2013, Rome discontinued the bike sharing program after the

Send us a text Silence in the language classroom doesn’t mean students aren’t saying anything. Silence is information. In this episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, we explore why silence can be a valuable source of information and how teachers can use it to foster curiosity, lower risk, and create more meaningful engagement. You’ll learn: The 3 main reasons students don’t respond to questionsHow to make your questions comprehensible and accessibleLow-prep strate...

Mujeres jóvenes ugandesas cuentan a la BBC que las están atrayendo a Dubái para participar en actos sexuales extremos.

Es la primera vez que la Reserva Federal recorta las tasas este año, en medio de datos desfavorables sobre el empleo y una inflación que no cede.

Ask me a question for the podcast?I'm back from my holidays!Today I'm publishing the first B1 podcast of season 5 - five years helping intermediate students pass Cambridge exams.I also have news of my new book just published on Amazon "B1 English Vocabulary Builder" 22 Short Stories for Learning the Words and Phrases Students Need to Pass the B1 Exam. Hear more on the podcast!The story audioscript is here:A Climbing AccidentMy name is Mary, and I love mountain climbing. My friend

El presidente de Estados Unidos heredó de su madre la admiración por el trono británico y la ha mantenido a lo largo de los años.

Disinformation isn’t just an online nuisance—it’s a structural threat to peace. We break down how false narratives spread, why they’re so effective, and practical steps to build resilience without sacrificing free expression. Then we shift to skill-building: vocabulary you can use, a speaking workout, a writing challenge, and interactive activities. Read the full piece and strengthen your information

Algunos manifestantes de la Generación Z en Nepal le cuentan a la BBC su orgullo y su angustia tras las trascendentales protestas de la semana pasada en el país asiático.

The Pod-Pals are back on the podcast for another catching up session! Recorded just after the summer holidays, there is talk of Paul's hatred of the beach 🏖️, the English tradition of building epic sandcastles 🏰, other famous people with our names (including an "evil" teacherluke 👿) and what AI gets completely wrong about us 🤦. PDF transcript available. (a.k.a Catching Up with Amber & Paul #15)📄 Get the PDF transcript 👉

Statistics tell us how many people die in a war. They don't tell us how many dreams die, how many futures are erased, or how many beautiful human connections are branded as crimes. To truly understand the cost of conflict, we need more than facts; we need a story. In this special episode, we share The Two Lovers of No Man’s Land, a moving tale about a man and a woman who dare to fall in love across enemy lines. They try to carve out a small pocket of peace for themselves, a "no man's land" where

Un año después del mortal ataque con buscapersonas" de Israel en Líbano, la BBC habló con heridos y con miembros del gobierno sobre lo que ocurrió ese día y los efectos a largo plazo del incidente, que algunos activistas dicen que pueden constituir crímenes de guerra.

El uso del descomunal poder fuego de las fuerzas armadas estadounidenses contra presuntos narcos en el Hemisferio Occidental plantea riesgos, según expertos.