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 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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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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Where’s My Package
A customer service representative tries to help an angry customer. Listen and learn common English phrases used in customer service.
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A Delayed Project
Workers discuss a problem they’re facing with a project. Listen and learn common English expressions you can use to discuss work problems.