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Unit 81 lessons

Science & Nature

Why Leaves Change Colour

An explanation of the science behind the beautiful colours of autumn leaves.

B1 7 min

Unit 91 lessons

Science & Nature

When a Volcano Erupts

A description of what happens before, during and after a volcanic eruption.

B1 7 min

Unit 131 lessons

Science & Nature

Why Rainbows Appear in the Sky

A listening that explains how sunlight and raindrops work together to create a rainbow.

B1 7 min

Unit 141 lessons

Science & Nature

When a Volcano Wakes Up

A listening that describes what happens before, during, and after a volcanic eruption.

B1 7 min

Unit 181 lessons

Science & Nature

A Visit to the Volcano

A story about a class trip to see an old volcano.

B1 7 min

Unit 191 lessons

Science & Nature

How Plants Make Food

A talk explaining how plants use sunlight to make their own food.

B1 7 min

Unit 231 lessons

Science & Nature

When a Volcano Erupts

A talk explaining what happens inside a volcano before and during an eruption.

B1 7 min

Unit 241 lessons

Science & Nature

The Amazing Memory of Elephants

A talk about how elephants remember water sources, friends, and family.

B1 7 min

Unit 272 lessons

Science & Nature

How Cacti Survive the Desert

A clear talk about the clever ways cacti stay alive in the hot, dry desert.

B1 7 min

Science & Nature

The Northern Lights

An introduction to the colourful lights that dance across the polar night sky.

B1 7 min

Unit 281 lessons

Science & Nature

Lightning and Thunder

A simple explanation of why lightning flashes before we hear the thunder.

B1 7 min

Unit 12 lessons

Science & Nature

A Walk in the Forest

Anna and Mark take a weekend walk through a forest and notice the plants, birds, and small animals around them.

B1 8 min

Science & Nature

A Day at the Beach

A family spends a day by the sea and learns simple facts about tides, waves, shells, and sea creatures.

B1 8 min

Unit 21 lessons

Science & Nature

How Our Bodies Work

A schoolteacher explains the basics of the heart, lungs, bones, and muscles to a curious class of students.

B1 9 min