The Missed train
In “The Missed Train,” a young woman faces an unexpected delay on the way to a job interview. In this lesson, students explore advanced vocabulary through a realistic fiction story
B2
Stormy Skies, Steady Hearts
In this realistic fiction lesson, students read and listen to a proposal story disrupted by stormy weather. The focus is on understanding and using advanced vocabulary in real-world, emotional contexts.
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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.
A Political Scandal
Practice advanced English vocabulary with a political thriller about corruption and power. Learn words like nepotism and prerogative through reading, gap fills, and vocabulary exercises. Great for C2 learners!
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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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The Dark History of Suburbia
America’s first suburban town symbolizes how government-backed housing policies excluded Black families, fueling racial segregation and wealth inequality—creating a legacy of discrimination that still impacts American communities today.
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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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