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Breaking News English (Sean Banville)

• … and at Famous People Lessons.com:
  More than 150 biographies and profiles from the world of sport, politics, popular culture, movies and more. Free Word and ... read more
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  13,000 discussion and conversation questions for speaking practice. 650 FREE ESL lesson plans, handouts, worksheets and downloads. Controversial and mainstream ... read more
• France to help Saudi Arabia’s first opera house
  April 12, 2018. Saudi Arabia will soon have its very first national orchestra and opera, with the help of France. ... read more
• Former Brazilian president in jail
  April 10, 2018. Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is in jail after surrendering to authorities on Saturday ... read more

Learning English VOA news

• In Pakistan, Malala Says She Will Continue Fight for Girls’ Education
    Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai says she is excited to be home in Pakistan for the first time ... read more
• 2020 U.S. Census Will Ask About Citizenship Status
    The U.S. Commerce Department has announced that the 2020 U.S. Census will include a question about citizenship status. Democrats ... read more
• Native American Traditions Help Former Soldiers
    Michael Carroll served 18 months in Iraq for the United States Army. After coming home in 2004, doctors found ... read more
• Former For-Profit College Students Demand Full Debt Relief
    A group of past students at the former Corinthian Colleges are taking legal action against the United States Department ... read more

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ESL Made Easy

• December Themes and Topics!
  

  Be sure to take a peek at some of the suggested topics and themes for December here! The main theme ... read more
• November Topic: Shop Til You Drop!
  

  With the holiday season fast approaching, many of us are getting in the spirit of shopping! It's a good time to get your ESL students ... read more
• November Topic: Universal Children’s Day!
  

  November 20th is officially observed as Universal Children's Day. It's a day to honor and promote the welfare of children around the globe. ... read more
• November Topic: World Kindness Day!
  

   WATCH: Music video for the song "One Day" was produced by Life Vest Inside. It shows just how "kindness can be ... read more

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The Local (English News from Germany)

• Oops! Deutsche Bank makes €28 billion transfer in error
  

  Germany's biggest lender Deutsche Bank on Friday admitted to a massive erroneous transfer of €28 billion in a routine operation, ... read more
• Crackdown on dodgers of mandatory German broadcaster fees in May
  

  Up until now, many German households have been able to avoid the monthly €17.50 fee for public television and radio ... read more
• German states call for higher fines for reckless drivers and parking offenders
  

  The federal states are calling for stricter fines for speeders, tailgaters and parking offenders, arguing that they endanger others with ... read more
• The Local reaches 2,000 Members – will you be next?
  

  Today 2,000 readers of our sites in France, Germany and Sweden have become paying Members – and half that number ... read more

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