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Council Votes to Ban Single-Use Plastics

A news report on a city council's landmark vote to ban single-use plastics in public venues.

The Murky Politics of Drought

An analytical news piece on drought, crumbling water infrastructure, and political inertia.

C2 12 min

Batch 64 lessons

Rain and Sun (Part 6)

Learn basic words about weather.

A1 10 min

The Life of Honeybees (Part 6)

Simple facts about bees and flowers.

A2 10 min

Solar Energy Basics (Part 6)

Understanding renewable power from the sun.

B1 10 min

Deep Sea Creatures (Part 6)

Exploring life in the darkest ocean trenches.

B2 10 min

Unit 72 lessons

Morning Weather Report

A short radio weather report about a rainy morning and a warmer day tomorrow.

New City Library Opens

A local news report about the opening day of a new city library.

Unit 82 lessons

Free School Lunch Plan

A news story about a government plan to give free hot lunches to young schoolchildren.

River Cleanup Volunteers

A report about volunteers spending a weekend collecting rubbish from a local river.

Unit 92 lessons

Local Election Results

A news report on surprising local election results and the city's new young mayor.

City Marathon Draws Record Crowd

A lively report on a city marathon with a record number of runners and charity fundraising.

Unit 102 lessons

Train Line Extension Approved

A report on government plans to extend a northern train line to three more towns.

New Butterfly Species Discovered

A science report about researchers discovering a rare new butterfly species in a mountain valley.

Unit 112 lessons

City Bans Single-Use Plastics

A report on a city council vote to ban single-use plastics in shops, markets, and restaurants.

Space Agency Announces Moon Mission

A detailed report on a national space agency's plan to send astronauts back to the moon.

Unit 122 lessons

New Bus Route Opens

A short news item about a new bus route opening in a small town.

Storm Hits Coastal Town

A news report about a strong storm that damaged a coastal town overnight.

Unit 132 lessons

Zoo Welcomes Baby Elephant

A cheerful news story about a baby elephant born at the city zoo.

Town Bans Plastic Bags

A news report about a town council decision to ban plastic bags in all shops.

Unit 142 lessons

Charity Marathon Raises Funds

A news feature about a city marathon that raised money for a children's hospital.

New Study on Ocean Plastic

A science news report about a university study of plastic pollution in the oceans.

Unit 152 lessons

Car Free City Centre Plan

A news report about a council plan to make the historic city centre car free.

Teen Sleep Study Released

A health news feature about a large research project on sleep in teenagers.

Unit 162 lessons

Offshore Wind Farm Approved

An energy news report about government approval for the country's largest offshore wind farm.

Report on Ageing Population

A social affairs feature about a government report on the country's ageing population.

Unit 172 lessons

A New Park Opens in Town

A short news report about a new park opening in a small town.

School Concert Raises Money for Charity

A news story about a school concert that raised money for sick children.

Unit 182 lessons

New Train Line Links City to Airport

A news report about a new train line connecting the city and the airport.

Coastal Town Recovers After Floods

A report about a coastal town recovering after serious flooding.

Unit 192 lessons

Wild Bees Help Farmers Grow Better Crops

A science news item about a study showing that wild bees improve farm harvests.

City Centre Votes to Go Car Free

A report on a council decision to ban private cars from the historic city centre.

Unit 202 lessons

Study Says Teenagers Need More Sleep

A health news report about a major study on how much sleep teenagers need.

Remote Working Reshapes Small Towns

An in-depth report on how remote working is changing small towns and their housing markets.

Unit 212 lessons

Deep Sea Expedition Finds New Species

A science feature about a deep-sea expedition that discovered new species in the Pacific.

Basic Income Trial Results Spark Debate

An analytical news feature on the results of the world's largest basic income experiment.

Unit 222 lessons

A New School Library Opens

A short news report about the opening of a new library at a local school.

City Food Festival Draws Crowds

A short report about a busy food festival held in a city park.

Unit 232 lessons

New Bike Lanes Open in the Town Centre

A news report about new bike lanes opened in a town centre and how people react.

Farmers Market Moves to a New Home

A report about a farmers market moving to a larger site near the harbour.

Unit 242 lessons

New Recycling Rules Start Next Month

A report about new household recycling rules announced by a city council.

City Begins Building New Flood Defences

A report about a city starting work on flood defences after severe winter storms.

Unit 252 lessons

Scientists Find Signs of Water on Distant Planet

A science report about astronomers finding signs of water on a distant planet.

Government Unveils Plan to Build More Affordable Homes

A report about a government plan to build affordable homes and reactions to it.

Unit 262 lessons

New Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise in Large Trial

A report about a large international trial of a new malaria vaccine.

Climate Summit Ends with Late-Night Agreement

A report about a world climate summit ending with a hard-won agreement.

Unit 272 lessons

New City Library Opens

A short news report about the opening of a new public library in the city.

Heavy Rain Causes Floods

A news report about serious flooding after heavy rain in several towns.

Unit 282 lessons

City Marathon Breaks Record

A news report about the annual city marathon and a new women's record.

Coral Reef Shows Recovery

A science news report about encouraging signs of recovery in a damaged coral reef.

Unit 292 lessons

High-Speed Railway Plan Announced

A news report about government plans for a new high-speed railway line.

Air Quality Report Released

A news report about a study showing slight improvement in the capital's air quality.

Unit 302 lessons

New Playground Opens in Green Park

A short news report about a new children's playground opening in the local park.

City School Wins Football Cup

A short news report about a city school football team winning the national cup.

Unit 12 lessons

Town Bridge Reopens Early

A local news report about a town bridge that reopens ahead of schedule after months of repair work.

B2 7 min

Harbour Festival Draws Crowds

A cheerful report on a coastal town's annual harbour festival and its record number of visitors.

B2 7 min

Unit 22 lessons

Small Firms Adapt to Change

An economic report on how small businesses in a market town are responding to rising costs.

Rail Line Upgrade Begins

A transport report on a major railway upgrade and the disruption passengers should expect.

Unit 32 lessons

School Meals Scheme Expands

An education report on a district's decision to expand free school meals to more pupils.

Clinic Cuts Waiting Times

A health report on a community clinic that has sharply reduced its patient waiting times.

Unit 42 lessons

Underdogs Triumph in Cup Final

A sports report on a lower-league football club's stunning victory in the regional cup final.

C1 9 min

Firms Divided Over AI Hiring

A technology report on the growing debate over companies using artificial intelligence to screen job applicants.

C1 9 min

Unit 52 lessons

Wetland Restoration Bears Fruit

An environment report on a decade-long wetland restoration project that is now showing remarkable results.

Deep-Sea Survey Yields Surprises

A science report on an ocean research expedition that has catalogued dozens of previously unknown deep-sea species.