Signal Loss
In this dystopian tale, students explore themes of surveillance and resistance while practicing advanced vocabulary related to danger, distance, and disruption through matching, gap fills, and discussion.
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The Perimeter
In this dystopian short story, learners will practice advanced vocabulary through immersive reading and listening, while engaging with themes of survival, resistance, and the harsh realities of a collapsed society.
The Summit at Dawn
In this nature-travel story, students follow Maya’s mountain journey, encountering serenity, struggle, and spiritual refuge—while learning advanced vocabulary through vivid settings and emotionally rich experiences.
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The Economic Reality for Young Americans
In this lesson, students explore how economic challenges like inflation, debt, and housing costs impact younger generations, and analyze key vocabulary and ideas related to financial systems and generational change.
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Financial Struggles of Millenials and Gen Z
Millennials and Gen Z face major financial challenges due to inflation, housing costs, and changes in student loan policies. These economic pressures are eroding traditional middle-class goals like homeownership and higher education, causing stress and frustration.
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Dry Cleaner Mishap
An unhappy customer returns to the dry cleaner to to find out how his clothes were damaged.
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The Power of Old Friendships
In this podcast, we explore how rekindled friendships activate memory, emotional depth, and identity, showing why reconnecting after years apart feels surprisingly natural and meaningful.
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Talking about Saving Money
A financial advisor discusses the best ways to budget your money. Students will learn common expression used to talk about money and financial planning.
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An Unexpected Bill
A patient is hit with an unexpected medical bill for a recent procedure. Listen to find out how he disputes this unexpected bill.
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Getting a Visa
A cousin needs help getting a U.S visa. Listen and answer questions about traveling, visas, and how to apply for one.