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All Things Grow

When my dog was a puppy, she was very small. She could fit inside my hand. Now my dog is one year old. She is much too big to hold in my...

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SDG 6

In many places, people don't think much about water. They only need to turn a tap to get as much as they need. The water is clean and...

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Phones For Gold

Did you know that there is gold inside a mobile phone? It’s true! Each phone contains about 0.034 grams of gold. That’s not very much...

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SDG 5

Did you know that women earn 10 to 30 percent less than men for the same work? Pay inequality is just one example of how men and women...

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A Simple Machine

Machines are all around us. Some of them are complex and others are basic. Some are very old and others are brand new. When most people...

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SDG 4

Children who learn to read, write, and count have a better future than those who cannot do these things. One of the best ways to help...

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Tsunami

A tsunami is a series of waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake. Earthquakes...

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A New Mouse

Last weekend my dad called to me and my sister. "Get Ready," he said. "We are going to the store." We looked at each other. "Why?" we...

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SDG 3

Over the last 15 years, the number of childhood deaths has been reduced by 50%. This proves that it is possible to win the fight against...

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Bone Bank

Banks are a safe place to store money for people to use as they need it. We see them in almost every neighborhood. But did you know that...

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SDG 2

Goal 2 is to have no hunger in the world. Hunger is when people don’t have enough food to eat. This usually happens when there is war...

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Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongol Empire, which, after his death, became the largest empire in history. He came to power by...

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Death Valley

Death Valley is a very hot and dry place. It is in Eastern California, in the northern Mojave Desert. During summer, it is one of the...

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SDG 1

SDG 1 is the first of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals created by the United Nations in 2015. Goal 1 is to end all forms of poverty...

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Origami

Have you ever heard of origami? It is the Japanese art of paper folding. In fact, origami means “paper folding” in Japanese. It has been...

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Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 global goals. The goals were made to help create a better and more sustainable...

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Wireless Charging

Many people have a drawer or cupboard in their home that is filled with charging cables. The devices we use everyday need power. This...

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Who ate the apples?

I went to the store with my mom, my dad, my brother, and my sister. We bought five apples. When we got home, we put them in a bowl. Later...

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Vishing

Vishing—or voice phishing—is the use of fraudulent phone calls to trick people into giving money or revealing personal information. It's...

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Canned Food

If you look around your cupboards at home or visit any supermarket, you are sure to see lots of canned food. The cans come in different...

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Identity Theft

Kevin's identity was stolen at age 7, but he wasn't aware of the crime until 10 years later when he applied for his first job. He learned...

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Animals In Armor

When most people hear the word "armor" they probably think of knights from long ago. Knights wore armor from their heads to their feet to...

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Toy Blocks

My little brother has a set of toy blocks. He uses the blocks to make things. He makes cars and houses and different kinds of animals. He...

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Karaoke

Karaoke is a type of interactive entertainment where people sing along to recorded music using a microphone. The music is usually an...

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Zumba

Zumba is a fitness program that involves cardio exercise and Latin-inspired dance. Zumba was first created in the 1990s by dancer and...

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Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different...

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Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc is considered a heroine of France for her role in fighting against the English during the Hundred Years' War. Although she...

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The Hindenburg Disaster

The Hindenburg disaster was an airship accident that occurred on May 6, 1937, in New Jersey, United States. The German passenger airship...

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The Penny Black

The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was first issued in the United Kingdom on...

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Greenery Day

Also known as Arbor Day, Greenery Day is a national holiday in Japan that is celebrated on May 4th. However, it wasn’t always this way...

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The Smartest Chimp

Ayumu is a chimpanzee. He lives in Japan. When he was four years old, he took a test. Three other chimps and some people took the test...

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William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He wrote 39 plays and hundreds of poems in his lifetime. He lived in...

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Eid

Eid al-Fitr, which means 'Feast of Breaking the Fast', is one of two official holidays celebrated within Islam. The religious holiday...

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Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks was an American activist in the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. On...

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The Water Cycle

What happens to the water we use? Does it disappear forever? Will we one day run out of water? You may be surprised to learn that the...

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Kimchi

Kimchi is a Korean side dish made of vegetables with many seasonings. There are hundreds of varieties of kimchi made from cabbage, radish...

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Vikings

The Vikings were people from Northern Europe who were known as great seamen and warriors. From the 8th to the 11th centuries they...

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Malaria

Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans and other animals. Malaria causes symptoms that typically include...

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Mr. Trash Wheel

Plastic pollution is a big problem in almost all the world’s major rivers, especially those that flow through cities. Plastic and other...

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Corals In Danger

Coral reefs are perhaps the most important ecosystems on Earth. They are extremely biodiverse. This means that they are home to lots of...

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Earth Day

Earth Day is a day for people around the world to think about the Earth's natural environment and what they can do to protect it. It...

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Driverless Cars

Driverless cars are cars that can go from place to place without a human driver. They can avoid things, like other cars and people. They...

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Bridges: Then & Now

There are bridges in every country around the world. For thousands of years they have been used to help people cross rivers and valleys...

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Blood Suckers

If you’ve ever been swimming in a lake or a pond, you might have come across leeches. They are usually small, dark, slimy, and shaped a...

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Moveable Feasts

Easter and the holidays that are related to it are moveable feasts, in that they do not fall on a fixed date in the calendar. Instead...

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Present

My grandpa gave me a present for my birthday. It was wrapped in blue paper. I did not know what it could be. It was so big. I opened it...

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Easter Bunny

The Easter Bunny (also called the Easter Rabbit or Easter Hare) is a folkloric character and symbol of Easter. The character is usually...

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Making Videos

For a few years I watched a lot of videos on Youtube. I had a few Youtubers that I followed. My favorite was a guy called "Mr. Beast". He...

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Ukrainian Easter Eggs

A pisanka is a Polish-Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated with traditional folk designs. The designs are made using a method of applying hot...

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My Best Friend

My friends say that I'm shy, but I don't think so. My best friend Kenji is very talkative and funny. He's always laughing and telling jokes.

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My Future Life

Hello, I'm Phill. After I graduate from college, I'd like to go to grad school. I've always wanted to work in a lab as a scientist. I...

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Unusual Events

I want to tell you about an unusual event that happens in my town. My name is Nicole, and I'm from Gloucestershire in England. This is an...

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Cooking with YouTube

Hi I'm Tina. I love to cook, but I'm not very good. Recently I started watching Youtube videos to help me learn to cook better. The...

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A Good Couple

I enjoy going out and having a good time with friends. I love places with lots of noise and people. My favorite spot is Harajuku in Tokyo.

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Happiness

My name is Rachel, and I think the most important thing in life is to be happy. My Dad passed away when I was young. I don't remember...

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Online Videos

Hi, my name is Jayden. When I was younger, I used to watch a lot of TV. My friends and I would spend hours watching our favorite shows. But

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Theme Park

The first time I went to a theme park I was 10 years old. I went there with my parents and my older brother. It was so much fun. There...

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Live Music

I'm crazy about music. In my free time I always watch music videos on Youtube. But what I really love is watching live music. There's a...

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I love shopping!

My name is Emma. I love shopping! Nearly every weekend I head to the mall with my friends. We spend hours window shopping and browsing...

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City Center

Hi, my name is Chris. I grew up in a small town, and there wasn't much to do. I always thought that life in a big city would be much more...

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Tourist Spots

What is a tourist, and where do you find them? A tourist is a person who travels or visits a place for pleasure. You can usually find...

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My Favorite Place

I live in a big city, and it's great. There's always so much to see and do. But sometimes I want to leave and go somewhere quiet and...

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A Trip With Friends

I'm David, and I'm a first year student at City University. I had a great summer vacation. I went camping in northern California with...

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Tapas

In Madrid, tapas bars can be found on almost every street corner. Even when times are difficult, they are still popular with Spanish...

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Café Culture

Paris is a city that is famous for its cafés. There are about 5000 cafés in total. For French people, cafés are more than just a place to...

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Yoga

Yoga originally comes from India. It is a spiritual and physical activity. Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation. It...

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Watching Movies

I often watch movies with my younger sister. Last Saturday we went to the theater together to see an action film. It was my turn to...

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Cherry Blossoms

Every spring across many parts of Asia, beautiful pink and white blossoms begin to appear on cherry trees. It’s a time for people to go...

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United Kingdom

The United Kingdom (also called the U.K.) is a group of islands in the north of Europe. It's a country of four nations: England, Wales...

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Asian Food

I love to eat. Visiting new and interesting restaurants around the city is one of my favorite things to do. At the moment, I'm really...

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Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is one of the biggest waterfalls in the world. Most people don't know this, but Niagara Falls is actually three waterfalls...

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Saint Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick. It was made...

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Learning to Cook

When I was young, my mom always cooked for me. She's a great cook, and she enjoyed making food for me and my brothers. I never learned to...

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Movie Night

I'm Emma, and I love watching movies. Every Saturday night, I get together with my friends Lisa and Karen to watch a film. We call it...

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My Favorite Class

I like school, and I enjoy most of my classes. The teachers are good and the lessons are interesting. But my favorite class by far is...

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Where I live

I live in Tokyo, which is the biggest city in Japan. I live with my brother in an apartment building near the center of the city. From...

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School Trip

Every year my school has a trip for graduating students. The trip is always five days, but the place changes each year. Two years ago...

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My High School

Last year I graduated from high school. At the time, I was sad because I had lots of friends and many good memories. For three years, I...

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My Hobby - Comics

I'm really interested in comics. I've been reading and collecting them for about ten years. When I was in elementary school, my older...

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Gravity

When you jump from something, why do you land on the ground instead of floating in the air? The answer is simple, gravity. But what is...

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Fruit or Vegetable?

Fruits and vegetables are very important for a healthy diet. They are full of good things your body needs. We should try to eat at least...

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Get off at the next station...

Getting around in a new place can be hard work. When things go wrong, you need to get back on track with some help from someone who knows...

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Talking Bird

There is a bird in Japan. The bird is very special. It is a parrot. Like most parrots, it can talk. One day it escaped from its home...

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Where do I get on?

Getting around is very important. When you don't know the way, it's important that you get the right information to reach your destination.

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Where are you going?

When looking for help, it's important to find someone who speaks your language. In this lesson, learn how to get help from a local...

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You dropped this...

It's everybody's worst fear to lose something important when they are travelling. Learn how to properly return lost items to their owners.

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What time is it now?

If you are travelling from place to place, it's important to keep track of time. Learn how to ask answer questions about the current time.

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Is this the bus to...

Getting on the right bus or train is very important when you are travelling. Learn how to ask and answer questions about public transport.

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Are you okay?

Even on holiday bad things can happen. What do you do when you lose something important? How can you help someone who's lost something?

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It's so hot!

All around the world, the weather is a common topic of conversation. In this lesson, learn to talk about your needs in different conditions.

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Try it. It's delicious!

One of the best things about travelling is the chance to try something new. You may be surprised at the delicious discoveries you make.

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Nice to meet you

Sometimes you might introduce yourself when helping (or being helped by) a stranger. Here are some expressions that might come in handy.

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A Place to Eat

When people travel, they often want to try the local food. Asking a local for directions to a restaurant is a very useful language skill...

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What does it say?

There are many signs when we travel. Do you know what they mean? In this lesson you will learn how to ask about signs in foreign places...

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Stain Removers

Life is messy. As we go through the day, we often have little accidents that make things dirty. It could be grass stains on our jeans...

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Satellites

Satellites are man-made objects that have been launched into space by people on earth. They are different from space shuttles or space...

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Queen Elizabeth

Elizabeth II is Queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms. Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child...

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Darth Vader

Darth Vader is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. The character is the primary antagonist in the original trilogy. Darth...

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Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is a celebration that happens on February 14th. It is the day of the year when couples celebrate their love. This can be...

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I want to buy a ticket

Is someone having trouble getting what they need? In this lesson, you will learn how to help someone who is trying to buy something...

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Notice Board - Cooking Classes

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. It is also the largest city in the country.

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Notice Board - Cooking Classes

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. It is also the largest city in the country.

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Notice Board - Cooking Classes

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. It is also the largest city in the country.

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Notice Board - Cooking Classes

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. It is also the largest city in the country.

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Notice Board - Cooking Classes

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. It is also the largest city in the country.

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Notice Board - Cooking Classes

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. It is also the largest city in the country.

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