Choose the right English learning plan for your child and get started with flexible online classes designed to build speaking confidence. UPCOMING LESSONS WEEKLY SCHEDULE ENROLL AT LEVEL UP Weekly Class Schedule Filter by: Select your Course (All) TRY FOR FREE Already enrolled? Book in the Parent Portal Class Schedule Explore by Age Group Ages 10-13 Ages 14-17 Ages 4-6 Ages 7-9 Junior Book Club Teen Book Club Science, Space Ages 4-6 Class 1: 14 July 2026 at 05:00:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 15 July 2026 at 09:25:00 18 July 2026 at 05:00:00 Class 4: In this interactive online lesson, students explore the wonders of the cosmos by learning about the eight planets, the sun, stars, and the moon with the Cat in the Hat. Through vibrant images, repetitive chanting, and engaging group discussions, students compare the unique traits of planets like hot Venus and icy Neptune while discovering how the sun provides essential light and warmth to Earth. The lesson concludes with a fun "Space Detective" revision challenge and a creative drawing homework mission to reinforce new vocabulary. History Ages 14-17 Class 1: 14 July 2026 at 07:25:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 15 July 2026 at 10:05:00 19 July 2026 at 07:25:00 Class 4: In this interactive 45-minute lesson, students explore the world's favourite sweet by learning how cacao trees, ancient traditions, and modern factories work together to decode the world. Through key insights and thought-provoking discussions, students compare early remedies and bitter Aztec drinks to modern manufacturing processes while discovering how harvesting, fermentation, and conching act as both life-saving shields and culinary marvels. The lesson concludes with a revision challenge and a creative drawing homework mission. Science, Animals Ages 7-9 Class 1: 15 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 16 July 2026 at 05:35:00 18 July 2026 at 10:05:00 Class 4: 16 July 2026 at 10:05:00 This 45 minute interactive lesson teaches animal super senses with vocabulary building. Key animals: eagle sight, bat echolocation, shark smell, butterfly taste, mole touch. Language supports include choral repetition, question-answer drills, sentence frames, and a guessing game. Students practice describing and expressing opinions. Homework: draw an animal and write one sentence. Fantasy, Dragons, History Teen Book Club Class 1: 15 July 2026 at 08:20:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 17 July 2026 at 08:20:00 17 July 2026 at 11:00:00 Class 4: 18 July 2026 at 11:25:00 Welcome to the six-week book club on the captivating novel, Dragonkeeper by Carole Wilkinson! In this engaging and interactive class, young readers will journey to ancient China and follow the thrilling adventure of Ping, a young slave girl who discovers her destiny as the keeper of the last living dragon. Throughout this multiple-day class, students will explore themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery while enhancing their reading comprehension skills. Together, we'll trace the dangerous quest across the Chinese empire, analyze the bond between Ping and the dragon Danzi, and uncover the magic and mystery within this epic tale. Science Ages 7-9 Class 1: 17 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 17 July 2026 at 10:05:00 18 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 4: In this 45-minute interactive lesson, students aged explore the funny mystery of “Why Do Stomachs Rumble?” through engaging discussions, images, and a short video. Learners discover how the stomach acts like a sloshing washing machine, how air bubbles get squeezed through narrow spaces, and the secret science behind the funny word "borborygmus". The lesson includes teacher-led discussions, a "True or False" revision challenge, and for homework, a worksheet where students label the digestive system. History Ages 10-13 Class 1: 21 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 21 July 2026 at 09:15:00 25 July 2026 at 14:30:00 Class 4: This imaginative lesson invites children to become time travellers. We explore what time means—past, present and future—and consider the exciting possibilities of visiting either era. We journey to the past, visiting dinosaurs, Ancient Egypt and medieval castles, discussing both the wonders and challenges of historical life. We then leap forward, exploring flying cars, space exploration, robots and sustainable cities. Children weigh the pros and cons of each option, developing critical thinking, debate skills and creative reasoning. The grand finale asks each child to choose: past or future? This encourages personal reflection and articulate expression. Animals Ages 10-13 Class 1: 23 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 23 July 2026 at 09:15:00 24 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 4: 25 July 2026 at 11:00:00 This fascinating lesson explores whether animals can truly "talk". Children discover that whilst animals may not use words like humans, they are expert communicators! We learn about the many ways animals share information: through sounds (barks, meows, roars), body language (tail wagging, hissing), colours and patterns (warning signals, camouflage), touch (grooming, nuzzling) and even chemical scents. We meet famous communicators like Alex the Parrot and Koko the Gorilla The lesson develops empathy, scientific curiosity and critical thinking about animal intelligence. For homework, children imagine a conversation with a talking pet. Technology Ages 7-9 Class 1: 14 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 14 July 2026 at 10:05:00 18 July 2026 at 13:35:00 Class 4: This 45-minute online lesson explores how phones let us talk to people far away. Using fun images, open-ended discussions, and a short video, students learn the journey of a phone call: voice → sound waves → electricity → signals → towers/satellites → friend’s phone → sound again. Activities include drawing, a True/False game, and imaginative thinking (e.g., calling from the moon). Homework asks students to interview a family member about old phones. Revision focuses on sequencing the call journey. Children's literature, Fiction Junior Book Club Class 1: 14 July 2026 at 08:20:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 14 July 2026 at 11:00:00 16 July 2026 at 08:20:00 Class 4: 18 July 2026 at 08:20:00 Welcome to the four-week book club on the captivating novel, "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio! In this engaging and interactive class, young readers will delve into the thought-provoking world of Auggie Pullman and his extraordinary journey of self-discovery. Throughout this multiple-day class, students will explore various themes from the book, participate in lively discussions, and enhance their reading comprehension skills. Together, we'll analyze characters, examine important scenes, and uncover the valuable life lessons within "Wonder." Science, Animals Ages 10-13 Class 1: 15 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 15 July 2026 at 11:00:00 18 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 4: This lesson explores the fascinating world of nocturnal animals. Through slides filled with vivid images and open-ended discussion questions, students learn about animal adaptations, special senses, and behaviors at night—from owls' silent flight to bats' echolocation. The interactive lesson encourages speaking practice while building vocabulary and critical thinking about how and why animals thrive in darkness. The lesson ends with a true/false revision activity and a nocturnal animal chart for homework. Science, Technology Ages 10-13 Class 1: 16 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 16 July 2026 at 09:15:00 17 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 4: 18 July 2026 at 11:00:00 In this interactive ESL lesson students boost their communicative English skills while exploring the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence and identifying its everyday uses. Learners expand their vocabulary and engage in lively discussion tasks whilst evaluating Narrow, General, and Super AI alongside machine learning, computer vision, safety rules, and emotional limitations. The session concludes with an inspiring look at future tech careers, online coding platforms, and an 'AI Detective' homework mission. Science, History Ages 14-17 Class 1: 17 July 2026 at 07:25:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 18 July 2026 at 15:25:00 Class 4: In this interactive 45-minute lesson, students explore the evolution of healthcare by learning how historical practices, ancient civilisations, and modern science work together to decode the world. Through key insights and thought-provoking discussions, students compare early remedies like plant medicine and bloodletting to modern breakthroughs while discovering how hygiene and technology act as both life-saving shields and medical marvels. The lesson concludes with a revision challenge and a healthy habit homework mission. Science Ages 7-9 Class 1: 22 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 23 July 2026 at 05:35:00 23 July 2026 at 10:05:00 Class 4: 25 July 2026 at 10:05:00 This engaging lesson transforms children into dinosaur detectives. We explore what "extinct" means and discover how we know dinosaurs existed through fossils and paleontologists. We investigate the main theories for their extinction: massive volcanic eruptions and a giant asteroid impact. Children learn how these events blocked sunlight, killed plants, and broke the food chain, causing the dinosaurs to disappear. We also discover that not everything died—small mammals survived, and remarkably, birds are actually living descendants of dinosaurs! The lesson develops critical thinking, scientific curiosity, and listening skills through discussion, video observation, and a fun guessing game. Science Ages 7-9 Class 1: 24 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 24 July 2026 at 10:05:00 25 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 4: This fascinating lesson answers one of childhood's biggest questions. We discover that stars do not actually twinkle in space—it is our atmosphere that causes the effect! Children learn that hot and cold air mix together, creating swirling "turbulence" that bumps and bends starlight as it travels through Earth's atmospheric blanket. This wobbling light is what we call twinkling. We also explore why planets shine steadily (they appear as disks, not tiny points) and how clever astronomers use space telescopes and lasers to fix the twinkling problem. The lesson develops scientific enquiry, observation skills, and critical thinking through experiments, discussion and art observation. Geography Ages 10-13 Class 1: 14 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 14 July 2026 at 09:15:00 18 July 2026 at 14:30:00 Class 4: In this interactive 45-minute lesson, level students explore global ecosystems by learning how climate, flora, and diverse landscapes work together to decode the world. Through key insights and thought-provoking discussions, students compare distinct environments like rainforests and deserts while discovering how adaptation and environmental balance act as both life-saving shields and natural marvels. The lesson concludes with a revision challenge and a creative biome project homework mission. Science, Animals Ages 4-6 Class 1: 15 July 2026 at 05:00:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 16 July 2026 at 05:00:00 18 July 2026 at 09:25:00 Class 4: In this vibrant 30-minute lesson, young learners dive into the colourful world of "Commotion in the Ocean" to discover the unique movements and sounds of sea creatures. Through rhythmic storytelling students develop descriptive vocabulary and confidence in expressing opinions about life beneath the waves. The lesson features a "Scent of the Sea" revision challenge to test their memory and concludes with an "Ocean Artist" homework mission, encouraging students to colour and describe their favourite animal from the story. History , Social Studies, Culture Ages 14-17 Class 1: 15 July 2026 at 07:25:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 16 July 2026 at 07:25:00 16 July 2026 at 11:00:00 Class 4: This lesson takes students on an interactive journey through the history of money, from ancient bartering and cowrie shells to modern credit cards and cryptocurrency. Using visually-rich slides, students explore how money evolved through open-ended discussions, creative thinking, and real-world connections. The lesson concludes with a fun review quiz and a creative homework assignment where students design their own future currency. Animals Ages 4-6 Class 1: 17 July 2026 at 05:00:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 17 July 2026 at 09:25:00 18 July 2026 at 13:00:00 Class 4: This interactive 30-minute lesson is designed for 4–5-year-old students. Based on the book "What If You Had Animal Teeth?", it explores how different animals use their unique teeth to survive. Through engaging visuals and open-ended questions, children practise descriptive vocabulary and compare animal features to their own. The lesson emphasises the importance of dental hygiene, teaching them why human teeth are perfectly suited for our needs. It wraps up with a creative craft homework task to reinforce the learning in a fun, practical way. Science Ages 7-9 Class 1: 21 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 21 July 2026 at 10:05:00 25 July 2026 at 13:35:00 Class 4: This engaging lesson explores the fascinating world of dreams with your child. We discover what dreams are, why we have them (our brain sorting memories), and common dream themes like flying, being a hero, and talking animals. Children learn that dreams can make us feel happy, confused, or scared—but nightmares are not real. We create a magical class dream together, encouraging imagination and creative thinking. For homework, your child keeps a "Dream Journal" – they draw any dreams they remember. This develops emotional awareness, vocabulary and creative expression whilst exploring the science behind sleep. Science, Health Ages 10-13 Class 1: 22 July 2026 at 18:30:00 Class 2 : Class 3 : 22 July 2026 at 11:00:00 25 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 4: This delightful lesson explores the science and joy behind laughter. Children discover that we laugh for many reasons—not just at jokes! We laugh when tickled, when being silly, when surprised, and even when feeling nervous. We learn that laughter is highly social; we laugh more with friends and family. Babies laugh too, showing that laughter is something we are born with. Fascinatingly, laughter releases endorphins, acts as a natural painkiller, and even animals like chimpanzees laugh! The lesson develops emotional awareness, social understanding and communication skills. For homework, children keep a "Laughter Diary" to observe and record what makes them laugh. ENROLLMENT & PLANS

Choose your child's class level Back to Parent Portal Ages 4-6 Ages 7-9 Ages 10-13 Ages 14-17 Junior Book Club Teen Book Club Book your classes Developing strong language skills for a bright future Check out our Schedule for our Early Speaker (ages 4-6) classes and choose your date and time. Ages 4-6 Upcoming Lessons Science, Space Class 1: 14 July 2026 at 05:00:00 Class 2: 15 July 2026 at 09:25:00 In this interactive online lesson, students explore the wonders of the cosmos by learning about the eight planets, the sun, stars, and the moon with the Cat in the Hat. Through vibrant images, repetitive chanting, and engaging group discussions, students compare the unique traits of planets like hot Venus and icy Neptune while discovering how the sun provides essential light and warmth to Earth. The lesson concludes with a fun "Space Detective" revision challenge and a creative drawing homework mission to reinforce new vocabulary. Science, Animals Class 1: 15 July 2026 at 05:00:00 Class 2: 16 July 2026 at 05:00:00 In this vibrant 30-minute lesson, young learners dive into the colourful world of "Commotion in the Ocean" to discover the unique movements and sounds of sea creatures. Through rhythmic storytelling students develop descriptive vocabulary and confidence in expressing opinions about life beneath the waves. The lesson features a "Scent of the Sea" revision challenge to test their memory and concludes with an "Ocean Artist" homework mission, encouraging students to colour and describe their favourite animal from the story. Animals Class 1: 17 July 2026 at 05:00:00 Class 2: 17 July 2026 at 09:25:00 This interactive 30-minute lesson is designed for 4–5-year-old students. Based on the book "What If You Had Animal Teeth?", it explores how different animals use their unique teeth to survive. Through engaging visuals and open-ended questions, children practise descriptive vocabulary and compare animal features to their own. The lesson emphasises the importance of dental hygiene, teaching them why human teeth are perfectly suited for our needs. It wraps up with a creative craft homework task to reinforce the learning in a fun, practical way. Book your classes Build fluency, confidence, and curiosity through conversation. Check out our Schedule for our Young Communicator (ages 7-9) classes and choose your date and time. Upcoming Lessons Ages 7-9 Technology Class 1: 14 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 2: 14 July 2026 at 10:05:00 This 45-minute online lesson explores how phones let us talk to people far away. Using fun images, open-ended discussions, and a short video, students learn the journey of a phone call: voice → sound waves → electricity → signals → towers/satellites → friend’s phone → sound again. Activities include drawing, a True/False game, and imaginative thinking (e.g., calling from the moon). Homework asks students to interview a family member about old phones. Revision focuses on sequencing the call journey. Science Class 1: 21 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 2: 21 July 2026 at 10:05:00 This engaging lesson explores the fascinating world of dreams with your child. We discover what dreams are, why we have them (our brain sorting memories), and common dream themes like flying, being a hero, and talking animals. Children learn that dreams can make us feel happy, confused, or scared—but nightmares are not real. We create a magical class dream together, encouraging imagination and creative thinking. For homework, your child keeps a "Dream Journal" – they draw any dreams they remember. This develops emotional awareness, vocabulary and creative expression whilst exploring the science behind sleep. Science, Animals Class 1: 15 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 2: 16 July 2026 at 05:35:00 This 45 minute interactive lesson teaches animal super senses with vocabulary building. Key animals: eagle sight, bat echolocation, shark smell, butterfly taste, mole touch. Language supports include choral repetition, question-answer drills, sentence frames, and a guessing game. Students practice describing and expressing opinions. Homework: draw an animal and write one sentence. Science Class 1: 22 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 2: 23 July 2026 at 05:35:00 This engaging lesson transforms children into dinosaur detectives. We explore what "extinct" means and discover how we know dinosaurs existed through fossils and paleontologists. We investigate the main theories for their extinction: massive volcanic eruptions and a giant asteroid impact. Children learn how these events blocked sunlight, killed plants, and broke the food chain, causing the dinosaurs to disappear. We also discover that not everything died—small mammals survived, and remarkably, birds are actually living descendants of dinosaurs! The lesson develops critical thinking, scientific curiosity, and listening skills through discussion, video observation, and a fun guessing game. Science Class 1: 17 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 2: 17 July 2026 at 10:05:00 In this 45-minute interactive lesson, students aged explore the funny mystery of “Why Do Stomachs Rumble?” through engaging discussions, images, and a short video. Learners discover how the stomach acts like a sloshing washing machine, how air bubbles get squeezed through narrow spaces, and the secret science behind the funny word "borborygmus". The lesson includes teacher-led discussions, a "True or False" revision challenge, and for homework, a worksheet where students label the digestive system. Science Class 1: 24 July 2026 at 05:35:00 Class 2: 24 July 2026 at 10:05:00 This fascinating lesson answers one of childhood's biggest questions. We discover that stars do not actually twinkle in space—it is our atmosphere that causes the effect! Children learn that hot and cold air mix together, creating swirling "turbulence" that bumps and bends starlight as it travels through Earth's atmospheric blanket. This wobbling light is what we call twinkling. We also explore why planets shine steadily (they appear as disks, not tiny points) and how clever astronomers use space telescopes and lasers to fix the twinkling problem. The lesson develops scientific enquiry, observation skills, and critical thinking through experiments, discussion and art observation. Book your classes Develop fluency, confidence, and natural expression. Check out our Schedule for our Confident Speaker (ages 10-13) classes and choose your date and time. Upcoming Lessons Ages 10-13 Geography Class 1: 14 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 2: 14 July 2026 at 09:15:00 In this interactive 45-minute lesson, level students explore global ecosystems by learning how climate, flora, and diverse landscapes work together to decode the world. Through key insights and thought-provoking discussions, students compare distinct environments like rainforests and deserts while discovering how adaptation and environmental balance act as both life-saving shields and natural marvels. The lesson concludes with a revision challenge and a creative biome project homework mission. History Class 1: 21 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 2: 21 July 2026 at 09:15:00 This imaginative lesson invites children to become time travellers. We explore what time means—past, present and future—and consider the exciting possibilities of visiting either era. We journey to the past, visiting dinosaurs, Ancient Egypt and medieval castles, discussing both the wonders and challenges of historical life. We then leap forward, exploring flying cars, space exploration, robots and sustainable cities. Children weigh the pros and cons of each option, developing critical thinking, debate skills and creative reasoning. The grand finale asks each child to choose: past or future? This encourages personal reflection and articulate expression. Science, Animals Class 1: 15 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 2: 15 July 2026 at 11:00:00 This lesson explores the fascinating world of nocturnal animals. Through slides filled with vivid images and open-ended discussion questions, students learn about animal adaptations, special senses, and behaviors at night—from owls' silent flight to bats' echolocation. The interactive lesson encourages speaking practice while building vocabulary and critical thinking about how and why animals thrive in darkness. The lesson ends with a true/false revision activity and a nocturnal animal chart for homework. Science, Health Class 1: 22 July 2026 at 18:30:00 Class 2: 22 July 2026 at 11:00:00 This delightful lesson explores the science and joy behind laughter. Children discover that we laugh for many reasons—not just at jokes! We laugh when tickled, when being silly, when surprised, and even when feeling nervous. We learn that laughter is highly social; we laugh more with friends and family. Babies laugh too, showing that laughter is something we are born with. Fascinatingly, laughter releases endorphins, acts as a natural painkiller, and even animals like chimpanzees laugh! The lesson develops emotional awareness, social understanding and communication skills. For homework, children keep a "Laughter Diary" to observe and record what makes them laugh. Science, Technology Class 1: 16 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 2: 16 July 2026 at 09:15:00 In this interactive ESL lesson students boost their communicative English skills while exploring the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence and identifying its everyday uses. Learners expand their vocabulary and engage in lively discussion tasks whilst evaluating Narrow, General, and Super AI alongside machine learning, computer vision, safety rules, and emotional limitations. The session concludes with an inspiring look at future tech careers, online coding platforms, and an 'AI Detective' homework mission. Animals Class 1: 23 July 2026 at 06:30:00 Class 2: 23 July 2026 at 09:15:00 This fascinating lesson explores whether animals can truly "talk". Children discover that whilst animals may not use words like humans, they are expert communicators! We learn about the many ways animals share information: through sounds (barks, meows, roars), body language (tail wagging, hissing), colours and patterns (warning signals, camouflage), touch (grooming, nuzzling) and even chemical scents. We meet famous communicators like Alex the Parrot and Koko the Gorilla The lesson develops empathy, scientific curiosity and critical thinking about animal intelligence. For homework, children imagine a conversation with a talking pet. Book your classes Real conversations that prepare teens for the real world. Check out our Schedule for our Teen English (ages 14-17) classes and choose your date and time. Upcoming Lessons Ages 14-17 History Class 1: 14 July 2026 at 07:25:00 Class 2: 15 July 2026 at 10:05:00 In this interactive 45-minute lesson, students explore the world's favourite sweet by learning how cacao trees, ancient traditions, and modern factories work together to decode the world. Through key insights and thought-provoking discussions, students compare early remedies and bitter Aztec drinks to modern manufacturing processes while discovering how harvesting, fermentation, and conching act as both life-saving shields and culinary marvels. The lesson concludes with a revision challenge and a creative drawing homework mission. History , Social Studies, Culture Class 1: 15 July 2026 at 07:25:00 Class 2: 16 July 2026 at 07:25:00 This lesson takes students on an interactive journey through the history of money, from ancient bartering and cowrie shells to modern credit cards and cryptocurrency. Using visually-rich slides, students explore how money evolved through open-ended discussions, creative thinking, and real-world connections. The lesson concludes with a fun review quiz and a creative homework assignment where students design their own future currency. Science, History Class 1: 17 July 2026 at 07:25:00 Class 2: 18 July 2026 at 15:25:00 In this interactive 45-minute lesson, students explore the evolution of healthcare by learning how historical practices, ancient civilisations, and modern science work together to decode the world. Through key insights and thought-provoking discussions, students compare early remedies like plant medicine and bloodletting to modern breakthroughs while discovering how hygiene and technology act as both life-saving shields and medical marvels. The lesson concludes with a revision challenge and a healthy habit homework mission. Book your classes Discover, imagine, and connect through great stories. Check out our Schedule for our Junior Book Club (ages 7-12) classes and choose your date and time. Upcoming Lessons Junior Book Club Children's literature, Fiction Class 1: 14 July 2026 at 08:20:00 Class 2: 14 July 2026 at 11:00:00 Class 3: 16 July 2026 at 08:20:00 Welcome to the four-week book club on the captivating novel, "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio! In this engaging and interactive class, young readers will delve into the thought-provoking world of Auggie Pullman and his extraordinary journey of self-discovery. Throughout this multiple-day class, students will explore various themes from the book, participate in lively discussions, and enhance their reading comprehension skills. Together, we'll analyze characters, examine important scenes, and uncover the valuable life lessons within "Wonder." Book your classes Explore classic stories, share ideas, and think deeply Check out our Schedule for our Teen Book Club (ages 13-17) classes and choose your date and time. Upcoming Lessons Teen Book Club Fantasy, Dragons, History Class 1: 15 July 2026 at 08:20:00 Class 2: 17 July 2026 at 08:20:00 Class 3: 17 July 2026 at 11:00:00 Welcome to the six-week book club on the captivating novel, Dragonkeeper by Carole Wilkinson! In this engaging and interactive class, young readers will journey to ancient China and follow the thrilling adventure of Ping, a young slave girl who discovers her destiny as the keeper of the last living dragon. Throughout this multiple-day class, students will explore themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery while enhancing their reading comprehension skills. Together, we'll trace the dangerous quest across the Chinese empire, analyze the bond between Ping and the dragon Danzi, and uncover the magic and mystery within this epic tale.

< KIDS NEWS Sports & Travel Next Rescue Dog Osito Steals Hearts at the World Cup 26 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A dog wearing football shoes b) A dog riding a cargo bicycle c) A dog playing as a goalkeeper Ask: (1) Do you think animals can enjoy sports events? (2) What is your favourite type of pet? VOCABULARY mascot (noun) bicycle (noun) national (adjective) companion (noun) smile (noun) famous (adjective) An animal or person that brings good luck. The dog is the team mascot. A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal. He rides a big bicycle. Related to a whole country. He wears the national shirt. A friend who spends time with you. The dog is his daily companion. A happy expression on your face. He has a big smile. Known by many people. The dog is famous on the internet. Meet Osito. He is a small rescue dog from Mexico City. Osito is eight years old. He is a very special poodle mix. He is now a famous mascot for the World Cup football games. Osito travels everywhere on a big cargo bicycle. His owner is Jorge Rangel. Jorge is fifty years old. Jorge delivers household products every day. Osito sits in the back of the bicycle. He wears a green national football jersey. He also wears cool sunglasses and a little cap. Many football fans love him. They stop to take photos with the dog. Children run to see him because he sits very still. Some people think he is a toy. Osito is a great companion for Jorge. They are best friends. Osito brings a big smile to everyone in the city. Listen 00:00 / 00:55 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you have a pet dog or cat at home? 2. What is the name of your favourite animal? 3. Do you like watching football matches on television? 4. Would you like to ride a cargo bicycle through a big city? 5. Why do you think people smile when they see Osito? 6. How can a pet help someone feel happier during a difficult time? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: famous, bicycle, national, companion Meet Osito. He is a small rescue dog from Mexico City. Osito is eight years old. He is a very special poodle mix. He is now a _______(1) mascot for the World Cup football games. Osito travels everywhere on a big cargo _______(2) . His owner is Jorge Rangel. Jorge is fifty years old. Jorge delivers household products every day. Osito sits in the back of the bicycle. He wears a green _______(3) football jersey. He also wears cool sunglasses and a little cap. Many football fans love him. They stop to take photos with the dog. Children run to see him because he sits very still. Some people think he is a toy. Osito is a great _______(4) for Jorge. They are best friends. Osito brings a big smile to everyone in the city. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the story. a) A rescue dog becomes a famous World Cup fan on a bicycle. b) A man buys a new bicycle to ride around Mexico City. c) Football players learn how to ride bicycles with dogs. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Osito is an eight-year-old dog. T/F 2. Jorge Rangel plays football for the national team. T/F 3. Osito wears sunglasses and a national jersey. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3. A) Jorge puts Osito on his bicycle and starts riding around the city. B) Osito goes to the World Cup match and becomes a viral sensation. C) Jorge adopts Osito during a difficult time in his life. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. mascot 2. smile 3. famous 4. bicycle Match the words on the left with their correct definitions on the right. a) Known by a lot of people everywhere. b) A happy facial expression that shows joy. c) A two-wheeled vehicle that you pedal with your feet. d) A person or animal thought to bring good luck to a team. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct option to complete the conversation. 1. Student A: Do you think dogs make good companions? Student B: Yes, because they are very _______ and friendly. a) loud b) loyal c) scary d) angry 2. Student A: Would you like to dress up your pet in a jersey? Student B: No, I think my cat would feel very _______ in clothes. a) happy b) excited c) uncomfortable d) proud Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make correct sentences. 1. A) a / B) dog / C) famous / D) is / E) Osito 2. A) bicycle / B) rides / C) on / D) a / E) he BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up: Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps famous bicycle national companion Section 2: Main Idea: a Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order C A B Section 5: Vocab Match d b a c Section 6: Discussion Builder b c Section 7: Sentence Unscramble E - D - A - C - B (Osito is a famous dog.) E - B - C - D - A (He rides on a bicycle.) BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Clever Disabled Parrot Becomes Alpha Leader 20 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A bird that flies to the moon b) A parrot that uses a small stone as a tool c) A dog that cleans its own ears Ask: (1) Do you have a pet bird at home? (2) How do birds clean themselves? VOCABULARY parrot (n) beak (n) pebble (n) clean (v) clever (adj) bird (n) A colourful bird that can copy sounds. The hard mouth of a bird. A small, smooth stone. To remove dirt from something. Quick at learning and understanding things. An animal with feathers and wings. Meet Bruce. Bruce is a very special parrot from New Zealand. He is a green bird called a kea. Bruce has a big problem. He does not have a top beak. He lost it in an accident when he was young. Parrots need their mouths to clean their feathers. This cleaning is called preening. It is hard for Bruce to clean himself without his full mouth. But Bruce is very clever. He found a smart way to help himself. He looks for a small pebble on the ground. He holds the pebble in his mouth. Then, he rubs the small stone against his green feathers. This helps him clean his coat. Scientists watched his interesting behaviour for many days. They say Bruce is the only bird that uses a tool like this. He shows everyone that animals can solve tough problems. Listen 00:00 / 00:58 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why is Bruce special? 2. What happened to Bruce's beak? 3. How does Bruce clean his feathers? 4. Why do you think tools are helpful? 5. Would you like to see Bruce in real life? 6. What other clever things can animals do? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: parrot, beak, clever, pebble Meet Bruce. Bruce is a very special _______(1) from New Zealand. He is a green bird called a kea. Bruce has a big problem. He does not have a top _______(2). He lost it in an accident when he was young. Parrots need their mouths to clean their feathers. This cleaning is called preening. It is hard for Bruce to clean himself without his full mouth. But Bruce is very _______(3). He found a smart way to help himself. He looks for a small _______(4) on the ground. He holds the pebble in his mouth. Then, he rubs the small stone against his green feathers. This helps him clean his coat. Scientists watched his interesting behaviour for many days. They say Bruce is the only bird that uses a tool like this. He shows everyone that animals can solve tough problems. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the story: a) A parrot loses its friend in New Zealand. b) A clever parrot with a missing beak uses a pebble to clean its feathers. c) Scientists build a new home for wild green birds. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Bruce is a blue parrot from Australia. T/F 2. Bruce does not have a top beak. T/F 3. Bruce is the only bird seen using a stone tool like this. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order from 1 to 3: a) Bruce picks up a small pebble from the ground. b) Bruce loses his top beak in an accident. c) Bruce rubs the stone against his feathers to clean them. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. parrot 2. beak 3. pebble 4. clean a) To remove dirt from something. b) A small, smooth stone. c) A colourful bird that can copy sounds. d) The hard mouth of a bird. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Complete the sentences with the correct word: 1. I think Bruce is a very _______ bird because he uses tools. a) sleepy b) clever c) angry 2. The parrot holds a small _______ in his mouth to preen. a) tree b) fish c) pebble Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the parts in the correct order to make sentences: 1. A) Bruce B) is C) a D) clever E) bird 2. A) He B) holds C) the D) small E) pebble BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: 1) parrot, 2) beak, 3) clever, 4) pebble Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: 1) False, 2) True, 3) True Section 4: a) 2, b) 1, c) 3 Section 5: 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a Section 6: 1-b, 2-c Section 7: 1) Bruce is a clever bird, 2) He holds the small pebble Section 8: Student answers will vary. Example: 1) Bruce is special because he uses a tool to clean himself. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next A Journey Through The Flavours of Canada 4 Jul 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A recipe for a giant space cake b) A story about chips with cheese and warm gravy c) A list of the best places to catch fish Ask: (1) What is your absolute favourite food to eat when it is cold? (2) Have you ever tried sweet syrup on pancakes? VOCABULARY Chips Noun Sweet Adjective Soup Noun Cheese Noun Gravy Noun Snack Noun Thin pieces of fried potato. I love eating hot chips with my lunch. Tasting like sugar. This maple syrup is very sweet. A hot liquid food made with vegetables or meat. My mum makes warm soup in winter. A yellow or white food made from milk. He puts cheese on his food. A warm brown sauce for food. She pours warm gravy over her chips. A small amount of food eaten between meals. A biscuit is a nice sweet snack. Canada is a very large country. It has many delicious types of food. People love to eat different meals here. One very famous food is called poutine. This dish has hot crispy chips. Workers put soft white cheese on the chips. Then they pour warm brown gravy over the top. It is a favourite snack for children and adults. Canada is also famous for its sweet maple syrup. People get this sweet syrup from maple trees. They put it on pancakes. There is also a great winter food called split pea soup. This soup has yellow peas and small pieces of meat. It keeps people warm when it is very cold outside. Visitors can try many special flavours when they travel across Canada. Every city has a new snack to choose from. Listen 00:00 / 01:00 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you prefer sweet foods or savoury foods? 2. What is a famous food that comes from your country? 3. Would you like to try poutine with cheese and gravy? 4. Why do you think warm soup is good to eat in winter? 5. What do you usually eat for breakfast in the morning? 6. If you could visit Canada, which food would you try first? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: chips, cheese, gravy, soup Canada is a very large country. It has many delicious types of food. People love to eat different meals here. One very famous food is called poutine. This dish has hot crispy _______(1). Workers put soft white _______(2) on the chips. Then they pour warm brown _______(3) over the top. It is a favourite snack for children and adults. Canada is also famous for its sweet maple syrup. People get this sweet syrup from maple trees. They put it on pancakes. There is also a great winter food called split pea _______(4). This soup has yellow peas and small pieces of meat. It keeps people warm when it is very cold outside. Visitors can try many special flavours when they travel across Canada. Every city has a new snack to choose from. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best answer. What is the main idea of this article? a) Canada only has one type of food for children. b) Canada has many special foods, including poutine and sweet syrup. c) Canada is too cold for people to eat food outside. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Poutine is made with hot chips and cold ice cream. T/F 2. Maple syrup comes from special trees in Canada. T/F 3. Split pea soup is a popular food for hot summer days. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these sentences in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) The cook pours warm brown gravy over the food. b) The cook prepares hot crispy chips on a plate. c) The cook adds soft white cheese to the chips. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Chips 2. Sweet 3. Cheese 4. Gravy a) A yellow or white food made from milk b) Thin pieces of fried potato c) A warm brown sauce for food d) Tasting like sugar USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. 1. I want to buy a small sweet _______ to eat after school. a) soup b) snack c) gravy 2. My grandmother makes delicious yellow _______ when it snows. a) soup b) chips c) cheese Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order. 1. A) syrup B) is C) maple D) very E) sweet 2. A) love B) children C) hot D) chips E) eating BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps chips cheese gravy soup Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False False True False Section 4: Put Events in Order Correct order: b, c, a Section 5: Vocab Match b d a c Section 6: Discussion Builder b a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble C, A, B, D, E (Maple syrup is very sweet) B, A, E, C, D (Children love eating hot chips) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student answers will vary. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Can Music Keep Our Animal Friends Calm? 15 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Animals playing musical instruments b) Dogs and cats feeling relaxed with music c) Fish dancing to rock songs Ask: (1) Do you listen to music when you feel tired? (2) What is your favourite animal? VOCABULARY 1. Music (n) 2. Animal (n) 3. Calm (adj) 4. Happy (adj) 5. Listen (v) 6. Shelter (n) 1. Sounds that people or animals make to create a beautiful tune. 2. A living thing that is not a human or a plant. Line 3. Peaceful, quiet, and not worried or excited. 4. Feeling glad, joyful, or pleased about something. 5. To pay attention to a sound that you can hear. 6. A safe place where animals without a home are cared for. Do animals like music? Scientists want to know the answer. They play different tunes to pets and zoo animals. Many dogs and cats feel very relaxed when they hear soft classical music. Their hearts beat slower, and they stop barking or crying. In animal shelters, soft music helps lonely dogs feel safe and sleep better. But animals do not like loud or fast music. Rock music can make them jump and run around. Some scientists even make special music just for cats. This music has sounds like a cat purring. It makes them very happy. So, next time your dog is scared of a big storm, try playing some slow, beautiful piano music. It can help your favourite pet feel calm and happy inside the house. Music is a wonderful gift for animals and humans to share together every day. Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why do you think soft music helps dogs sleep? 2. Do you play music for your pets at home? 3. What music makes you feel happy? 4. Do you think zoo animals like quiet or noisy spaces? 5. How do cats show they are happy? 6. Should all animal shelters play music for dogs? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill the Gaps Word Bank: happy, music, relaxed, shelters Do animals like _______(1)? Scientists want to know the answer. They play different tunes to pets and zoo animals. Many dogs and cats feel very _______(2) when they hear soft classical music. Their hearts beat slower, and they stop barking or crying. In animal _______(3), soft music helps lonely dogs feel safe and sleep better. But animals do not like loud or fast music. Rock music can make them jump and run around. Some scientists even make special music just for cats. This music has sounds like a cat purring. It makes them very _______(4). So, next time your dog is scared of a big storm, try playing some slow, beautiful piano music. It can help your favourite pet feel calm and happy inside the house. Music is a wonderful gift for animals and humans to share together every day. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) Rock music is good for young cats. b) Safe animal shelters have many wild animals. c) Soft classical music can help animals feel calm. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Many dogs and cats feel relaxed when they hear soft classical music. T/F 2. Animals love to listen to loud rock music. T/F 3. Scientists make special music that sounds like a cat purring. T/F Section 4: Put the events in order (1-3) _______ Scientists play special music that has sounds like a cat purring. _______ Animals jump and run around because they hear loud rock music. _______ Dogs and cats stop barking when they listen to soft classical music. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Music 2. Calm 3. Happy 4. Shelter a) Feeling glad or joyful b) A safe place for homeless animals c) Peaceful, quiet, and not worried d) Sounds that make a beautiful tune USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think playing soft music for lonely dogs is _______ because it helps them sleep. a) terrible b) great c) noisy d) boring 2. My favourite pet always feels _______ when there is a loud storm outside. a) scared b) glad c) calm d) happy Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentence parts to form a sentence: 1. A) like B) soft C) music D) dogs E) classical 2. A) makes B) happy C) music D) cats E) special BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up Option: b Section 1 Answers: 1) music 2) relaxed 3) shelters 4) happy Section 2 Answers: c Section 3 Answers: 1) T 2) F 3) T Section 4 Answers: 3, 2, 1 Section 5 Answers: 1) d 2) c 3) a 4) b Section 6 Answers: 1) b 2) a Section 7 Answers: 1) D, A, B, E, C 2) E, C, A, D, B Section 8 Answers: Student answers will vary. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next The Sweet Story of National Donut Day 2 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Donuts were first made by kings in ancient castles. b) Brave women made donuts for soldiers during a big war. c) Donut shops are closed on the first Friday of June. Ask: Do you like to eat donuts? What is your favorite flavor? Why do you think people give sweet treats to their friends? VOCABULARY volunteer Noun homesick Adjective ingredient Noun helmet Noun celebrate Verb vɒlənˈtɪə a person who chooses to do a job to help others without getting money Example: The volunteer helped clean up the city park on Saturday. həʊmsɪk feeling sad because you are away from your home and family Example: The little boy felt homesick during his first night at summer camp. ɪnˈɡriːdiənt one of the things that you use to make a particular food Example: Flour is an important ingredient when you want to bake a cake. ˈhelmɪt a hard hat that protects your head from danger or injury Example: You must always wear a strong helmet when you ride your bicycle. ˈselɪbreɪt to do something special and fun for an important day or event Example: My family will cook a big dinner to celebrate my sister's graduation. Many people love to eat sweet treats. June 5, 2026, is a special day called National Donut Day. This fun holiday happens every year on the first Friday in June. It has a very kind history. A group called The Salvation Army started this holiday in 1938. Long ago, during World War I, female volunteers traveled to France. They wanted to help American soldiers who felt homesick. The women used simple things like flour, sugar, and milk to make fresh donuts. They did not have donut cutters, so they shaped the dough by hand. They even fried the donuts inside soldiers' metal helmets! These helpful women were called "Donut Lassies". Today, many donut shops give away free donuts to celebrate this sweet day. Listen 00:00 / 00:42 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. When do people celebrate National Donut Day in 2026? 2. Why did the female volunteers travel to France long ago? 3. What did the women use as cooking pans when making the donuts? 4. Do you think a small treat can make a person feel better when they are sad? 5. What is another food that reminds you of your home or family? 6. Would you like to be a volunteer helper one day? Why? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS 1: FILL IN THE GAPS Word Bank: ingredient / celebrate / volunteer / helmet / homesick June 5 is a fun holiday, and many people love to (1) _______________ National Donut Day. The history started when a female (2) _______________ group traveled to France to help soldiers. The soldiers felt very (3) _______________ because they missed their families. The women used sugar as a sweet (4) _______________ to make dough. They even cooked the food inside a soldier's metal (5) _______________ to make the troops happy! 2: MAIN IDEA Choose one: National Donut Day was started to honor kind women who made treats to comfort homesick soldiers. Baking donuts inside metal pots is the fastest way for big restaurants to make food today. American soldiers in France decided to stop eating sugar and milk during World War I. UNDERSTANDING 3: TRUE OR FALSE National Donut Day is celebrated every year on the first Friday of June. T / F The volunteers had professional donut cutters to shape the dough perfectly. T / F The women who made the sweet treats were nicknamed "Donut Lassies". T / F 4: PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): _____ The Salvation Army created National Donut Day to raise funds for people in need. _____ Female volunteers cooked donuts in helmets to cheer up sad soldiers in France. _____ Modern donut stores give away free treats to customers on the special Friday. LANGUAGE Match each vocabulary word with its definition: 1. Volunteer 2. Homesick 3. Ingredient 4. Helmet 5. Celebrate a) One part of a food mixture. b) Missing your home and family. c) A hard hat used for protection. d) To have fun on a special holiday. e) A person who works without pay to help. USE IT 6: DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: 1. The volunteers did not have tools, _______________ they shaped the dough with their hands. (but / because / so) 2. The soldiers loved the treats _______________ the fresh aroma reminded them of home. (so / because / but) 7: SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE 1. A. love B. donuts. C. Children D. to E. eat 2. A. made B. They C. helmets. D. treats E. inside BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Think Ahead: b Section 1 (Fill in the Gaps): (1) celebrate, (2) volunteer, (3) homesick, (4) ingredient, (5) helmet Section 2 (Main Idea): National Donut Day was started to honor kind women who made treats to comfort homesick soldiers. Section 3 (True or False): 1. True 2. False 3. True Section 4 (Put Events in Order): 1. 2 2. 1 3. 3 Section 5 (Vocab Match): 1. e 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. d Section 6 (Discussion Builder): 1. so, 2. because Section 7 (Sentence Unscramble): 1. Children love to eat donuts. 2. They made treats inside helmets. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next Chinese TV Star Cancels Concert Tour After Backlash 10 Jul 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Xie Na announced her concert tour with this poster. Getty Images via BBC Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A singer wins a big prize. b) A concert is stopped because people are mad. c) A television show changes its name. Ask: (1) Do you have a favourite celebrity? (2) What do you do when you do not like a singer? VOCABULARY celebrity Noun concert Noun cancel Verb internet Noun famous Adjective ticket Noun A famous person. She is a TV celebrity. A musical show. I went to a music concert. To stop an event. They had to cancel the show. A worldwide computer network. I read news on the internet. Known by many people. He is a famous singer. A piece of paper to enter a show. I bought a concert ticket. Xie Na is a very famous celebrity in China. She is a popular television host. Many people love her funny personality. She wanted to follow her dream to be a singer. She planned a big music concert tour across the country. Her first shows were in Chengdu. Thousands of fans bought tickets very quickly. The shows were successful and Xie Na felt very happy. However, she wanted to sing in Beijing next. Many people on the internet became angry. They said she was a bad singer. They thought the tickets were too expensive. Some people complained to the government. They thought she just wanted to make easy money. The online criticism became too big. The show organisers had to cancel the Beijing concert. They returned the money to the fans. Xie Na did not say anything about the cancellation. Listen 00:00 / 00:57 Share Lesson Young people at a job fair in China, where unemployment has been on the rise. Getty Images via BBC DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Why is Xie Na famous in China? (2) What was her dream? (3) Where were her first concerts held? (4) Why did people on the internet get angry about the Beijing concert? (5) What did the show organiser do with the Beijing concert? (6) Do you think it is fair to cancel a show if people do not like the singing? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: celebrity, concert, tickets, internet Xie Na is a very famous _______(1) in China. She is a popular television host. Many people love her funny personality. She wanted to follow her dream to be a singer. She planned a big music _______(2) tour across the country. Her first shows were in Chengdu. Thousands of fans bought _______(3) very quickly. The shows were successful and Xie Na felt very happy. However, she wanted to sing in Beijing next. Many people on the _______(4) became angry. They said she was a bad singer. They thought the tickets were too expensive. Some people complained to the government. They thought she just wanted to make easy money. The online criticism became too big. The show organisers had to cancel the Beijing concert. They returned the money to the fans. Xie Na did not say anything about the cancellation. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Xie Na is learning how to become a television host in Beijing. b) A famous star cancelled her concert after people online complained about her singing. c) Fans in Chengdu were angry because tickets were too expensive. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False Xie Na is a famous television host in China. T/F Tickets for her concerts in Chengdu sold very slowly. T/F The concert in Beijing was cancelled because of online complaints. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) People on the internet complained about her singing skills. b) Xie Na held successful concerts for her fans in Chengdu. c) The organisers cancelled the Beijing show and refunded the money. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Celebrity 2. Concert 3. Cancel 4. Internet a) A global computer network. b) A famous person. c) To stop an event from happening. d) A music show. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think the concert was _______(1) because many people were unhappy. a) cancelled b) famous 2. It is not easy to buy a _______(2) when the show is popular. a) celebrity b) ticket Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A) Xie Na B) is C) a famous D) celebrity E) in China 2. A) They B) had to C) cancel D) the Beijing E) concert BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) celebrity (2) concert (3) tickets (4) internet Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False T 2. F 3. T Section 4: Put Events in Order b 2. a 3. c Section 5: Vocab Match c 2. a 3. d 4. b Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a (2) b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Xie Na is a famous celebrity in China. They had to cancel the Beijing concert. Section 8: Discussion Questions Student answers will vary. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Hero Rat Magawa Honoured in Cambodia 24 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A giant rat that saves lives b) A cat that flies a plane c) A dog that sings a song Ask: (1) Do you like rats or are you scared of them? (2) What makes an animal a real hero? VOCABULARY rat (noun) hero (noun) statue (noun) safe (adjective) medal (noun) find (verb) A small animal with a long tail. Example: The little rat loves eating fruit. A person or animal that does something very brave. Example: He is a hero for saving the boy. A stone or metal model of a person or animal. Example: There is a big stone statue in the park. Not in danger or hurt. Example: Our home is a safe place to play. A flat piece of metal given to a brave animal or person. Example: The dog won a gold medal. To look for something and see it. Example: Can you find the hidden ball? Meet Magawa. He was a very special African giant pouched rat. Magawa lived in Cambodia and worked as a true animal hero. His job was to find dangerous landmines hidden in the ground. Landmines are objects that can explode and hurt people. Magawa was very clever and light. He could walk across the fields without making the landmines explode. He found more than one hundred dangerous objects in his life. Because of his hard work, many fields are now safe for children to play on. Magawa won a beautiful gold medal for his bravery. He died peacefully in 2022 when he was eight years old. Now, the people of Cambodia want to remember him forever. In 2026, artists made a giant stone statue of Magawa in Siem Reap. The statue shows the brave rat wearing his special medal and harness. People visit it to say thank you. Listen 00:00 / 00:46 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why do you think Magawa was called a hero? 2. Would you like to meet a giant pouched rat? 3. Why is it important to have safe fields for children to play on? 4. How do you think the artists felt when they made the statue? 5. What other animals help humans do important jobs? 6. If you could give a medal to any pet, which pet would you choose and why? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: find, hero, rat, statue Meet Magawa, he was a very special African giant pouched _______(1). Magawa lived in Cambodia and worked as a true animal _______(2). His job was to _______(3) dangerous landmines hidden in the ground. Landmines are objects that can explode and hurt people. Magawa was very clever and light. He could walk across the fields without making the landmines explode. He found more than one hundred dangerous objects in his life. Because of his hard work, many fields are now safe for children to play on. Magawa won a beautiful gold medal for his bravery. He died peacefully in 2022 when he was eight years old. Now, the people of Cambodia want to remember him forever. In 2026, artists made a giant stone _______(4) of Magawa in Siem Reap. The statue shows the brave rat wearing his special medal and harness. People visit it to say thank you. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the story. a) A brave rat named Magawa helped save lives in Cambodia, and now he has a special stone statue. b) A group of artists in Cambodia built a large statue of a cat that found hidden treasures in a city. c) Rats are dangerous animals that live in fields, and people do not like to look at statues of them. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Magawa was a giant pouched rat that lived in Cambodia. T/F 2. Magawa made the landmines explode when he walked on them. T/F 3. The new stone statue was made in the year 2026. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) Magawa died peacefully when he was eight years old. b) Magawa found more than one hundred dangerous landmines in fields. c) Artists made a giant stone statue of Magawa in Siem Reap. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. rat 2. hero 3. statue 4. medal a) a stone or metal model of a person or animal b) a small animal with a long tail c) a flat piece of metal given for bravery d) a person or animal that does something very brave USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete the sentences. 1. Magawa was an animal _______ who found dangerous objects. a) hero b) tree c) ball 2. The fields are now _______ for children to play on. a) hot b) safe c) blue Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence. 1. A) rat B) very C) Magawa D) brave E) was 2. A) made B) stone C) statue D) a E) artists BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps rat hero find statue Section 2: Main Idea Answer: a Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order b a c Section 5: Vocab Match b d a c Section 6: Discussion Builder a b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble C-E-D-B-A (Magawa was a very brave rat) E-A-D-B-C (Artists made a stone statue) BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next Eid-al-Adha: What it is & how is it celebrated? 30 May 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP a) Children go to school during the big holiday. b) Families eat a special meal together. c) People stay inside and do not talk. Ask: (1) What is your favorite holiday? (2) Do you like to eat special food with your family? VOCABULARY celebrate (verb) prayer (noun) share (verb) gift (noun) poor (adjective) ˈsɛləˌbreɪt to do something special for an important day Example: We celebrate my birthday with a big cake and balloons. ˈprɛər the words people say when they speak to God Example: Many people say a quiet prayer before they go to sleep. ʃɛər to give some of what you have to other people Example: I like to share my toys with my little brother. ɡɪft something you give to someone to make them happy Example: My mom gave me a beautiful gift for the holiday. pʊər having very little money or food Example: We give clothes to poor people to help them. Muslims celebrate a big holiday this week. It is called Eid al-Adha. It started on May 27, 2026. Many people call it the "Festival of Sacrifice." It is a time to be with family and friends. Families go to the mosque for a special morning prayer. They wear their best new clothes and say hello to everyone. After prayer, they eat a big meal together at home. Charity is very important during Eid. Many families give meat or money to people who are poor. This helps everyone enjoy the holiday. Eid also happens at the end of the Hajj. This is a special journey to the city of Mecca. Many people from all over the world travel there. Eid is a happy time to remember faith and kindness. Children often get small gifts or money from their parents. Listen 00:00 / 00:42 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. When did Eid al-Adha start in 2026? 2. What do families do on the morning of the holiday? 3. Why do people give money or food to others? 4. Do you wear special clothes for holidays? 5. Would you like to travel to a special city for a holiday? 6. How do you feel when you get a gift? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS 1. LISTEN AND FILL GAPS Word Bank: share / celebrate / gift / poor / prayer Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below: Muslims (1) __________ a big holiday this week. It is called Eid al-Adha. It started on May 27, 2026. Many people call it the "Festival of Sacrifice." It is a time to be with family and friends. Families go to the mosque for a special morning (2) ________. They wear their best new clothes and say hello to everyone. After prayer, they eat a big meal together at home. Charity is very important during Eid. Many families (3) _______ meat or money with people who are (4) _______. This helps everyone enjoy the holiday. Eid also happens at the end of the Hajj. This is a special journey to the city of Mecca. Eid is a happy time to remember faith and kindness. Children often get a small (5) ______ from their parents. 2. MAIN IDEA Choose one: 1. Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha by praying, eating together, and helping others. 2. The city of Mecca is very busy during the month of January every year. 3. Families in Saudi Arabia buy new clothes every week for the Hajj journey. UNDERSTANDING 3. TRUE OR FALSE 1. Eid al-Adha is also called the Festival of Sacrifice. T / F 2. People wear their oldest clothes for the morning prayer. T / F 3. Charity is an important part of the Eid holiday. T / F 4. PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): [ ] Families go to the mosque for a special morning prayer. [ ] People share meat and money with those who are poor. [ ] Families eat a big meal together at home. LANGUAGE 5. VOCAB MATCH Match each vocabulary word with a definition: 1. Celebrate 2. Prayer 3. Share 4. Poor 5. Gift a) Having very little money or food. b) To do something special for a fun day. c) To give some of what you have to others. d) Something you give to make someone happy. e) Words people say when they speak to God. USE IT 6. DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: 1. Families go to the mosque because / but / so they want to pray together. 2. Eid is a happy holiday, so / but / because children usually get many gifts. 7. SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE 1. A. We B. eat C. meal D. a E. big F. together. 2. A. She B. a C. gave D. gift E. to F. her G. friend. BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up Think Ahead: b. Listening (1) celebrate (2) prayer (3) share (4) poor (5) gift Main Idea Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha by praying, eating together, and helping others. True or False True. The first paragraph states it is called the "Festival of Sacrifice." False. The text says people wear their "best new clothes" for prayer. True. The second paragraph confirms charity is very important during Eid. Put Events in Order Families go to the mosque for a special morning prayer. (This happens first in the morning). Families eat a big meal together at home. (This happens after the prayer). People share meat and money with those who are poor. (This happens during the celebrations). Vocab Match b (Celebrate: to do something special for a fun day). e (Prayer: words people say to God). c (Share: to give some of what you have to others). a (Poor: having very little money or food). d (Gift: something you give to make someone happy). Discussion Builder because — This explains the reason for going to the mosque. so — This shows the result of the holiday being a happy time. Sentence Unscramble We eat a big meal together. She gave a gift to her friend. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Wild Black Bear Caught in Japanese City 16 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A bear climbs up a tall city tree b) A bear walks around a Japanese city c) A bear runs into a busy toy shop Ask: (1) Do you like wild animals? (2) What should you do if you see a big animal on the street? VOCABULARY bear (n) city (n) close (v) safe (adj) street (n) school (n) a large wild animal with thick fur a very large town where many people live to stop opening or operating something not in danger or likely to be hurt a road in a town or city with houses on it a place where children go to learn A wild black bear walked around a large city in Japan. For four days, local people saw the big animal in many places. It walked near family houses, green parks, and quiet streets. City leaders wanted to keep everyone safe from danger. Because of this, they decided to close all ninety-four primary and middle schools. Children stayed at home with their parents. Many police officers and local hunters searched for the animal. Finally, they found the black bear at a private house. A special doctor used a tranquiliser gun to make the bear sleep safely. Then, the team put the heavy animal into a large cage on a truck. Local families are now very happy and relieved. The streets are safe again, and children can go back to school tomorrow. The dangerous bear adventure is finished. Listen 00:00 / 00:41 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. How would you feel if a wild bear walked on your street? 2. Do you think it was a good idea to close the schools? 3. What is your favourite wild animal? 4. Would you like to work as a helper who protects wild animals? 5. Why do you think the bear came into the big city? 6. How can people stay safe from large animals? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: bear, city, close, streets A wild black _______(1) walked around a large _______(2) in Japan. For four days, local people saw the big animal in many places. It walked near family houses, green parks, and quiet _______(4). City leaders wanted to keep everyone safe from danger. Because of this, they decided to _______(3) all ninety-four primary and middle schools. Children stayed at home with their parents. Many police officers and local hunters searched for the animal. Finally, they found the black bear at a private house. A special doctor used a tranquiliser gun to make the bear sleep safely. Then, the team put the heavy animal into a large cage on a truck. Local families are now very happy and relieved. The streets are safe again, and children can go back to school tomorrow. The dangerous bear adventure is finished. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the story. a) A black bear is caught in a Japanese city after causing school closures. b) Children in Japan learn how to track wild animals in the forest. c) A local zoo buys a new black bear for its animal exhibit. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The black bear was seen in Japan for ten days. T/F 2. All ninety-four primary and middle schools were closed. T/F 3. The bear was caught at a private house. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) A doctor used a tranquiliser gun to make the bear sleep. b) The black bear walked around the city streets for four days. c) City leaders closed ninety-four primary and middle schools. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. bear 2. city 3. close 4. safe a) a large wild animal with thick fur b) a very large town where many people live c) to stop opening or operating something d) not in danger or likely to be hurt USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the conversation. 1. Ben: Did you see the wild _______ on the street yesterday? Amy: Yes, it was very big and scary! a) bird b) bear c) fish 2. Amy: The city leaders decided to _______ our school for safety. Ben: I know, we had to stay home all day. a) close b) open c) paint Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence. 1. A) bear B) wild C) walked D) the E) around 2. A) schools B) closed C) they D) the E) municipal BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: 1. bear, 2. city, 3. close, 4. streets Section 2: Answer: a Section 3: 1. False, 2. True, 3. True Section 4: 1. b, 2. c, 3. a Section 5: 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d Section 6: 1. b, 2. a Section 7: 1. D-B-A-C-E, 2. C-B-D-E-A Section 8: Student's own answers. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Science & Technology Next The Great Cosmic Shadow in August 2026 8 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) The sun will turn bright blue for a whole day. b) The moon will completely block the sun in August 2026. c) A spaceship will land on the moon during the summer. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen an eclipse or looked at the moon at night? (2) What do you think happens when the sky turns dark during the day? VOCABULARY eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ noun moon /muːn/ noun sun /sʌn/ noun shadow /ˈʃædəʊ/ noun dark /dɑːk/ adjective sky /skaɪ/ noun When the moon blocks the light of the sun. Example: We can see a total solar eclipse in August. The round object that moves around the Earth. Example: The moon moves in front of the sun. The bright star that gives light to the Earth. Example: The sun is very hot and bright. A dark shape made when something blocks light. Example: The moon throws a long shadow on Earth. With little or no light. Example: The sky becomes dark during an eclipse. The space above the Earth where clouds and stars are. Example: Look up at the beautiful blue sky. An exciting space event is coming on Wednesday 12 August 2026. A total solar eclipse will happen in the sky. This special event occurs when the moon travels between the Earth and the sun. When this happens, the moon blocks the hot sun completely. Then, the moon casts a large shadow on our planet. For a short time, the daytime sky turns dark. People in beautiful Greenland and chilly Iceland can see it. The shadow also moves across northern Spain. In these places, the sun will disappear for over two minutes. It will look like night-time during the day! Many families are planning trips to see this wonderful sight. Remember, you must always wear special protective glasses to look at the sun safely. It is a brilliant space show you do not want to miss. Listen 00:00 / 00:44 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to see a total solar eclipse? 2. Which country from the story would you visit to see the shadow? 3. Why is it dangerous to look directly at the sun? 4. How would you feel if the daytime sky suddenly became dark? 5. What special things do we need to wear to watch the eclipse? 6. Do you prefer looking at the sun or looking at the moon? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: eclipse, moon, shadow, dark An exciting space event is coming on Wednesday 12 August 2026. A total solar _______(1) will happen in the sky. This special event occurs when the _______(2) travels between the Earth and the sun. When this happens, the moon blocks the hot sun completely. Then, the moon casts a large _______(3) on our planet. For a short time, the daytime sky turns _______(4). People in beautiful Greenland and chilly Iceland can see it. The shadow also moves across northern Spain. In these places, the sun will disappear for over two minutes. It will look like night-time during the day! Many families are planning trips to see this wonderful sight. Remember, you must always wear special protective glasses to look at the sun safely. It is a brilliant space show you do not want to miss. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) People are travelling to space to see the stars. b) A special solar eclipse will make the sky dark in August 2026. c) Greenland is the coldest place in the world. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True and False 1. The solar eclipse will happen on a Friday. T/F 2. The sky turns dark during a total solar eclipse. T/F 3. You can safely look at the sun without special glasses. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Number the events from 1 to 3 to put them in the correct order: A. The moon blocks the hot sun completely________ B. The daytime sky turns dark for a short time ________ C. The moon travels between the Earth and the sun ________ LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. sun 2. sky 3. shadow 4. dark a) With little or no light b) A dark shape made when something blocks light c) The bright star that gives light to the Earth d) The space above the Earth where clouds are USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think the solar eclipse will look very _______ because the sky turns dark. a) boring b) beautiful c) yellow 2. My family wants to _______ to Spain to see this amazing event. a) travel b) sleep c) eat Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentence parts to make a correct sentence: 1. A) will happen B) solar eclipse C) in the sky D) A total E) in August. 2. A) must wear B) You C) special glasses D) look safely E) to. BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) eclipse (2) moon (3) shadow (4) dark Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True and False 1. False 2. True 3. False Section 4: Put Events in Order 1. C 2. A 3. B Section 5: Vocab Match 1. c 2. d 3. b 4. a Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. b 2. a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. D, B, A, C, E (A total solar eclipse will happen in the sky in August.) 2. B, A, C, E, D (You must wear special glasses to look safely.) BACK TO TOP