Devastating WildfiresLevel B2, C13 pages90 minsEnvironmentIn 2019, wildfires were frequently in the news. From the Amazonian rain forests to the suburbs of Australia, raging fires…
What’s behind K-pop and Korean film takeover?Level A2+ to C12-3 pages90-120 minsCultureLifestyleSouth Korean entertainment media has reached global success by providing easy access to content, approachable characters, likeable idols, and hyper-modern…
Japan Encouraged to Go CashlessLevel B2, C13 pages90 minsTechnologyLifestyleIn October the Japanese government increased consumption tax from 8% to 10%, at the same time, they started a scheme…
Teleworking – Working from HomeLevel B2, C13 pages90 minsTechnologyLifestyleTeleworking is the activity of working from home while maintaining contact with your office by email, telephone, or video calls.…
EU Proposes Mandatory USB-C on all DevicesFree AccessLevel A2+ to C12-3 pages90-120 minsEnvironmentTechnologyThe European Commission has announced plans to force electronics manufacturers to fit a common USB-C charging port on their devices. …
All insect restaurant open for businessLevel B2, C13 pages90 minsEnvironmentHealthSince June 2019, food scientist Leah Bessa and her partners have been operating a pop-up bug restaurant called The Insect…
Paternity Leave in JapanLevel B2, C13 pages90 minsCultureLifestyleAlthough Japan is a world-leader when it comes to the provision of paternity leave, (a very generous one year), in…
Sleep Cycle changes with the Moon’s PhaseLevel B2, C13 pages90 minsLifestyleA new study shows that on nights before a full moon, people go to bed later and sleep less. In…