News Lessons
Home » Adults » General EnglishOur news lessons, at three levels, are sourced from articles published by The Guardian. They include downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes for you to use in class.
Hard-hitting warning labels should be on everyday food, say campaigners
Read about a proposal to put warning labels on food products.
High tech, high yields? The Kenyan farmers deploying AI to increase productivity
Farmers in Kenya are using artificial intelligence to get advice to help them improve their crops.
Until social-media giants take responsibility for the harm they cause, I support Australia’s age ban
Read about an author’s rationale for supporting Australia’s social-media age ban.
‘A shell of the place it used to be’: the importance of libraries – and their fragile future
Are libraries in danger of becoming extinct?
‘It made him an A-lister’: John Ford’s breakthrough film The Iron Horse at 100
Read about the film career of film director John Ford on the centenary of his silent classic, The Iron Horse.
Want to feel like a teenager again? Just dig out the books you were forced to read at school
Experience the books you read at school from a new, more experienced perspective.
Summer sun in Finland? Åland isles try to attract tourists to cooler climate
Is Finland the best-kept secret of summer holiday spots?
Why scientific support for alcohol’s health benefits is fading
Are there real benefits to having a glass of wine with dinner?
‘How many aura points did I lose?’ The new coolness currency has hints of Aristotle
Are you up-to-date with the latest Gen Z slang?
I’m constantly told to worry about my child’s screen time – but I’m more concerned about my own
Should adults be more worried about their screen times than their children’s?
Across Turkey by train: riding the Mesopotamia Express
Go on a journey on one of the new tourist trains linking the Turkish capital with the country’s east.
2,000 children die every day from air pollution, report finds
Should governments look deeper into the effects of air pollution on children?
How coconuts are starting to fuel parts of Papua New Guinea
Can coconuts be the key to a new way of powering our vehicles?
No grassroots but lots of scaffold: a peek inside New York’s cricket scene
Can one of the most popular sports in the world find its way into the American sports landscape?
Could AI help cure ‘downward spiral’ of human loneliness?
What are the potential pros and cons of using AI for companionship?
Austria lowered the voting age for young people like me, and transformed politics. The UK should do the same
How old should people be to be able to vote and decide on the political future of their countries?
I’ve eaten pizza every day for six years
Is there a food or meal you could eat every day without getting tired of it?
When it was game over, it was difficult to accept’: Robert Pires on finding life after football
How do professional footballers cope with retirement and life after football?
Dead satellites are filling space with trash. That could affect Earth’s magnetic field
Do you know what happens to satellites when they stop working?
Noisy, performative and unapologetically non-European: Nigeria welcomes a museum like no other
Read about a new museum in Lagos, Nigeria, which features Yoruba art, music, culture and history.
A ‘heathenish liquor’? A cure for cancer? The history of coffee is full of surprises
Explore the fascinating history of this beloved beverage over the years.
The monster mash: Frankenstein is reanimated for dance, stitched together with Greek myths
Read about Mark Bruce’s new dance performance based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Vegetables are losing their nutrients. Can the decline be reversed?
Read about a process called biofortification and how it can help prevent vegetable nutrient loss.
My daughter and I missed out on tickets to Taylor Swift – but I’m not sorry
Can music help bridge the gap between generations and give us unforgettable moments?
Before Wonka: the original rip-off events that left children in tears
Find out more about how scammers take advantage of people’s interests to trick them into giving away their money.
Every year spent in school or university improves life expectancy, study says
Did you know that going to school can help you live longer? Read about this amazing discovery.
Will other cities copy Paris decision to hike parking charges for SUVs?
SUVs have become a trend in cities around the world. Should they be banned from crowded city centres?
‘I was thrilled and shocked’: images raise hopes of return of wild jaguars to the US
Jaguars were believed to be extinct, but recent sightings in the US have given hope to animal conservationists.
The simple pleasures of piecing a summer holiday together at home
Do you think spending your summer vacation at home is a good idea?
Can motivational speeches pump up your gym performance?
Can motivational speeches boost your performance at the gym, work, or school?
$2bn woman: how Sheryl Sandberg became one of tech’s most successful bosses
Meet Sheryl Sandberg and learn about her legacy in one of the largest companies in the world.
Why I quit complaining about cyclists, scrapped my car and chose public transport
Should cities invest in better infrastructure to promote alternative transportation options?
I’m only seeing bands I loved when I was 14. Am I in a musical rut – or is this growing up?
Does the music we listen to in our teenage years become our favourite for the rest of our lives?
Does an unhappy partner make you less happy?
Discuss with your students how our good or bad mood may affect our significant other.
French miss: is the future of movie kissing in jeopardy?
Have you ever wondered if two actors kissing in a movie are actually kissing?
A moment that changed me: I had a heart attack at 37 – so I went to live in a cave
How can a near-death experience alter drastically the way we live?
Schools in England using Airbnb-style strategy to raise funds
Read about the innovative approach being taken by schools in England to address the issue of underfunding.
The best apps for nature lovers – from identifying birdsong to tracking lions
Can our mobile phones enhance the experience of being outdoors?
Shouting at children can be as damaging as physical abuse, study says
Discuss with your students the adverse effects of verbal abuse on children’s well-being and development.
‘Could be the next big thing’: how pickleball is courting a new generation of players
Pickleball is a popular new sport, but what challenges does it face for continued growth?