English A2: Elementary level

Duane Keith Davis found guilty of 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur

Las Vegas jury returns verdict against ex-South Side Compton Crips gang leader in killing of US rap legendA Las Vegas jury has found former South Side Compton Crips gang leader Duane Keith Davis guilty of the murder of Tupac Shakur, bringing the case to a close nearly 30 years after the famous rapper was gunned down.The jury took about three hours to reach a guilty verdict in a case that relied heavily on multiple confessions from Davis himself, including his description of the killing in the 2019 memoir Compton Street Legend. Continue reading...

Poland opens terror probe into fire at factory supplying Ukraine drones

Amid suspicion of Russian sabotage, Warsaw eyes link to foreign intelligence services.

Lionel Messi’s international retirement serves as a reminder: Watch him while you still can

The Argentine’s career with Argentina was singular, and his exit is a reminder that all good things come to an endIIt was among the defining moments of the 2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi standing arms akimbo, looking up towards Argentina’s fervent supporters after losing the final. Tears streamed down his face after his team’s embarrassing loss to Spain in what we now know was Messi’s final match wearing that famous Argentina kit.It was not the first time he’d cried at the tournament. There had been tears of joy in Argentina’s opening match, when Messi rolled back the clock to his glory days with a trio of spectacular goals against Algeria. There had been more when his brace against Austria pushed Argentina through to the knockout round as group winners, and even more when his equalizer against Egypt threw la Albiceleste a much-needed lifeline. Later, the world found out that Messi had been struggling all the while with the health struggles of his father, Jorge, a fact that clearly weighed heavily on him as Argentina made a dramatic return to the final in a bid to defend their 2022 title. Continue reading...

Entertainment

Short Videos and TikTok

Jack and Emma discuss short-form video apps like TikTok. They talk about why these videos are so popular and how much time people spend watching them.

Travel

A Holiday by Train

Last summer Emma travelled from Vienna to Venice by train instead of flying. She and Jack talk about tickets, seats, night trains and why the slow way to the sea was the best part of the holiday.

Sports

Joining a School Sports Team

Jack and Emma reflect on joining their school basketball and volleyball teams, sharing nervous tryouts, tough losses, and proud victories. A relatable conversation for elementary learners about teamwork and school life.