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BBC LEARNING ENGLISH
• Oct 10, 2026

Why French Students Are Protesting Over School Funds French Student Protests: Inside the Classroom Funding Crisis France's School Funding Crisis: Youth Unrest and Mass Arrests French Student Strikes: Classroom Decay Sparks State Crisis

Learn why thousands of French students are protesting in the streets over poor school funding and difficult classroom conditions. French students take to the streets over deteriorating schools and budget cuts, leading to mass arrests and violent clashes with police. Explore why thousands of French students are clashing with police over underfunded schools and severe fiscal austerity measures. Analyze how severe educational austerity triggered widespread student revolts, violent street clashes, and mass arrests across France.


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BBC LEARNING ENGLISH
• Oct 10, 2026

Master Coffee Shop English With Pronunciation Shadowing How to Pronounce Coffee Shop English Naturally Master Natural English Cadence With Speech Shadowing The Phonetics of Coffee Shop English and Shadowing

Learn how to speak English naturally in coffee shops with BBC Learning English's shadowing method for everyday phrases. Discover how shadowing helps you master connected speech and order coffee in English with effortless confidence. Unpack the phonetics of everyday coffee orders and upgrade your English fluency through targeted audio shadowing. Explore how shadowing breaks down coarticulation and natural connected speech in everyday service-counter English.


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BBC LEARNING ENGLISH
• Oct 7, 2026

Simple Airport Talk for English Learners Intermediate Airport Conversation – Learn Travel Vocabulary C1 Level Airport Dialogue – Real‑World English Listening C2 Airport Conversation – Advanced English Listening

Easy conversation about airports with Becca and Neil. Learn basic travel words and practice listening. Becca and Neil discuss airport routines. Boost your English with real‑life travel terms and listening practice. Explore a detailed airport conversation with Becca and Neil. Advanced vocabulary and listening practice for confident travelers. Delve into a sophisticated airport discussion. Master nuanced vocabulary and listening skills for fluent, confident English.


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TED-ED
• Oct 6, 2026

Simple Tips to Boost Persuasion 6 Practical Ways to Persuade Any Audience Six Pillars of Effective Persuasion Advanced Strategies for Persuasive Speaking

Learn six easy ways to persuade an audience and improve your speaking confidence. Discover six actionable techniques to boost credibility, empathy, and confidence in public speaking. Explore six advanced techniques to boost credibility, empathy, and confidence when addressing any audience. Delve into six expert techniques to heighten credibility, empathy, and audience impact in public speaking.


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BBC LEARNING ENGLISH
• Sep 16, 2026

British vs American Slang Quiz Highlights Language Fun British vs American Slang Quiz Highlights Language Fun British vs American Slang Quiz Highlights Language Fun British vs American Slang Quiz Highlights Language Fun

Take a quick quiz to see if you spot British or American slang like 'mate' and 'buddy' and learn the subtle differences. Take a quick quiz to see if you spot British or American slang like 'mate' and 'buddy' and learn the subtle differences. Take a quick quiz to see if you spot British or American slang like 'mate' and 'buddy' and learn the subtle differences. Take a quick quiz to see if you spot British or American slang like 'mate' and 'buddy' and learn the subtle differences.


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BBC LEARNING ENGLISH
• Sep 15, 2026

Our Favorite Sweet Foods - Real Easy English The Secrets of Our Sweet Tooth - BBC Easy English The Psychology of Sweet Treats and Nostalgia Gastronomic Nostalgia: Why We Crave Sweet Treats

Learn English by listening to a fun conversation about desserts, sweets, and childhood memories. Discover why we crave sweet treats and how a single dessert can stay in your memory for twenty years. Explore how our culinary preferences and sweet cravings shape our memories in this BBC English lesson. Delve into the complex relationship between memory, taste, and dessert preferences with BBC Learning English.


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BBC LEARNING ENGLISH
• Sep 15, 2026

Can Language Apps Really Teach You? Do Language Apps Really Work? Evaluating Language Apps' Effectiveness Do Language Apps Deliver True Fluency?

Explore if language‑learning apps work, their pros and cons, and new vocab in a 6‑minute English episode. A look at the strengths and limits of language‑learning apps, with key vocabulary and practical advice. A nuanced look at how language‑learning apps stack up against traditional methods, with key terms explained. An in‑depth analysis of language‑learning apps, their benefits, limits, and essential vocabulary for learners.


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TED-ED
• Sep 7, 2026

How to Tell a Great Story: Easy Public Speaking Tips 4 Ways to Tell a Compelling Story in Public Speaking Mastering Spoken Narrative: How to Move Your Audience The Architecture of Oratory: The Mechanics of Story

Learn how to tell engaging stories and build strong communication skills with simple public speaking tips from TED-Ed's animated series. Discover the four essential components of great storytelling to engage your audience and sharpen your communication skills. Explore how synthesizing ideas and refining your rhetoric can elevate your public speaking and build immediate rapport with any room. Unpack the structural tenets of master storytellers to transform abstract concepts into persuasive, enduring spoken narratives.


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BBC LEARNING ENGLISH
• Aug 26, 2026

How Do You Take Your Coffee? Easy English Guide How Do You Take Your Coffee? Daily English Phrases Understanding Coffee Phrasing in English Mastering Conversational Vernacular: Coffee Habits

Learn how to order and talk about coffee in English with simple phrases from BBC Learning English. Discover how to answer common coffee questions and talk about your morning drink routine in English. Explore the nuanced language of coffee preferences and master everyday English expressions. Analyze natural English vernacular and learn how everyday coffee routines shape social conversation.


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BBC LEARNING ENGLISH
• Aug 21, 2026

BBC Learning English Tries Viral Trapdoor Trend BBC Presenters Use Social Media Trends for English BBC Learning English Adapts Viral Trends for Lessons BBC Learning English Masters Short-Form Video Trends

BBC presenters George and Annie use a viral trend to teach practical English vocabulary about stairs, lifts, and trapdoors. Learn how BBC Learning English uses social media trends to teach everyday vocabulary through interactive physical comedy. BBC Learning English leverages modern short-form video trends to teach practical vocabulary and British terminology. Explore how BBC Learning English blends physical comedy, viral social trends, and spatial memory techniques in short videos.


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BBC LEARNING ENGLISH
• Aug 21, 2026

Sharing the Road with Driverless Cars How Autonomous Robotaxis Share City Streets The Reality of Driverless Cars on Urban Roads Navigating Autonomous Fleets on City Streets

Learn how driverless cars use sensors and cameras to navigate city streets safely alongside human pedestrians. Discover how self-driving robotaxis handle human road users and keep urban crosswalks safe without a driver. Explore how autonomous vehicle fleets interact with pedestrians and manage municipal traffic dynamics. An in-depth look at how self-driving algorithms, road protocols, and human behavior intersect in urban transit.


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BBC LEARNING ENGLISH
• Aug 21, 2026

US States Sue Meta Over Child Privacy and Safety Meta Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Teen Social Media Addiction 29 US States Sue Meta Over Alleged Youth Exploitation Meta Faces Major Legal Reckoning Over Youth Safety

Twenty-nine US states take Meta to court, claiming Facebook and Instagram harm young users and violate child privacy laws. US state prosecutors accuse Meta of deploying addictive features on Instagram and Facebook that harm teenage mental health and privacy. State attorneys general target Meta in court, demanding structural changes to Instagram and Facebook to protect young users. A coalition of 29 US states sues Meta over manipulative algorithms and underage privacy violations on Instagram and Facebook.


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