REAL ENGLISH-LANGUAGE NEWS

Understand the news in English.

Prepare with context and useful words, then read or watch original reporting from English-speaking places.

News guides · 5

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Ireland · Culture B2News article

Dublin Theatre Festival opens with Irish and international shows

Real news from Ireland: Dublin's theatre festival opens with performances across the city.

RTÉ · 6 min preparation

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United Kingdom · Culture B2News article

Arts Council chair calls for more cultural access for children

Real news from England: a new arts leader wants more children to experience museums, galleries and theatre.

The Guardian · 6 min preparation

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New Zealand · Culture B2News article

Christchurch ice sculptor selected for Sweden's IceHotel

Real news from New Zealand: an artist from Christchurch is preparing to carve a room made of ice.

1News · 6 min preparation

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United States · Environment B2News video

Al Gore sees a chance for climate progress

A short AP news video reports Al Gore's view that climate progress is possible but urgent.

Associated Press · 4 min preparation

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United States · Community B2News video

World leaders gather at the UN General Assembly

An AP news video shows why world leaders gather at the United Nations during a week of wars and funding concerns.

Associated Press · 5 min preparation

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