English B1: Intermediate level

New York police kill knife-wielding woman in Times Square

A woman has been shot dead by police in New York’s Times Square. Police say she was armed with knives.

Five years after Saied’s power grab, Tunisia’s old grievances resurface

Economic grievances persist while space for dissent has narrowed under President Kais Saied.

Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most

Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time: "When the government treats us like this, we don't trust it," she says.

Travel

Travelling Alone for the First Time

Jack's colleague Marcus has just booked his first solo trip and is already having second thoughts. Emma remembers her own first trip alone to Lisbon at twenty-five, and the two hosts share honest advice about loneliness, safety, eating alone and why a solo trip changes the way you see yourself.

Sports

The Hidden Power of Team Spirit

Jack and Emma draw on their own years playing amateur basketball to explore what really builds team chemistry, from trust and communication to resilience after tough losses. An intermediate conversation about the human side of team sports.

Love & family

Loving Someone From Far Away

Jack looks back on a long-distance relationship from his teaching years, when his partner lived on another continent. He and Emma talk about time zones, video calls, trust, and what long-distance love teaches you.