Will Ukraine break a Guinness World Record with an English class?
On May 28, thousands of people in Ukraine aimed for a Guinness World Record by simultaneously participating in an interactive English-language lesson.
Get handy phrases straight from the horse’s mouth
Americans use a variety of expressions about animals to convey ideas creatively and lightheartedly. Here are five common ones.
Learning English? Here’s why you might have a ‘funny feeling’
"Funny feeling" is one of six idiomatic phrases in American English that might be more than just a laughing matter. Check them out.
Better eating — and less waste — through science
Biotechnology can improve crop traits to inhibit browning or bruising. That single change can make the food system more efficient and sustainable.
This might inspire you to find your own launch opportunities
If you are a budding scientist with an unsupportive counselor, “stick to your guns,” Sandra Cauffman says. “This is the 21st century!”
Africa’s first Google coding champ is self-taught
Nji Collins Gbah, a 17-year-old Cameroonian who taught himself to code, is the first African student to win the grand prize in Google’s Code-in competition.
Everyday conversations: Home of Harvard University (and a lot more!) [audio]
Learn English and take a virtual tour of the U.S.! Today, we're going to Massachusetts to visit Harvard University and the Plymouth Colony.
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The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative for budding entrepreneurs offers a chance to learn from experts. Hurry — the application deadline is May 27!
Everyday conversations for English learners: Informal greetings and farewells
Learning to speak English? Our Everyday Conversations help you practice. Click the audio link to hear a native speaker pronounce each word while you...