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The Advantages of Artificial Intelligence in Today's World (181 likes)

via , Non-Fiction, 130

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has numerous advantages that make it an important and valuable tool in many areas of society. One of the main advantages of AI is its ability to process and analyze vas

"Lisa's Adventures Across the World" (49 likes)

GPT, via , Fiction, 344

Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Lisa who dreamed of traveling the world. She saved up her money for years and finally decided to set off on her adventure. She packed her bags and head

“The Bridge” (48 likes)

Shel Silverstein, via , Other, 70

“The Bridge” by Shel Silverstein This bridge will only take you halfway there To those mysterious lands you long to see: Through gypsy camps and swirling Arab fairs And moonlit woods where unicorns ru

Shapes (14 likes)

via , , Upper Beginner, 38

It's got three sides. It's a triangle. It's got four sides. Two are long. Two are short. It's a rectangle. It hasn't got sides. It's a circle. It's got four sides. They're all the same. It's a squa

Life (196 likes)

Kamolova Sabrina, via , Non-Fiction, 113

I can say to you life is too short for living with stress,depression and etc. however if you see other people with your happiness it will be fruitful desire for not living with sadness. We know perfe

A First Spanish Reader - Capítulo 13 - La Casa (35 likes)

via , Other, 248

La casa en que vivo está en la calle de Wáshington. El número de la casa es doscientos cuarenta; nuestro cuarto está en el tercer piso. El tercer piso en España no es la misma cosa que en los Estados

Can AI have a mind of its own (56 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 27.1.23, via , Conversation, Advanced, 1051

Can AI have a mind of its own Is artificial intelligence capable of consciousness? We’ll hear from an expert who believes that AI is not as intelligent as we sometimes think, and as usual, we’ll b

El secreto de Justin Trudeau (15 likes)

JM, via , Fiction, 321

Había una vez un periodista en Canadá que se llamaba Raúl. Raúl tenía setenta (70) años. Estaba en pareja con Jean-Baptiste. Jean-Baptiste era profesor de francés. Pero, en realidad, era un espía del

Vitamin D supplements may help prevent dementia by cleaning up the brain (10 likes)

https://studyfinds.org/vitamin-d-supplements-dementia/, via , , 593

Vitamin D supplements may help prevent dementia by cleaning up the brain MARCH 1, 2023 by John Anderer EXETER, United Kingdom — The right amount of vitamin D each day can help ward off dementia, accor

Exercise for the Lazy (37 likes)

BBC Six Minute english, via , Conversation, Intermediate, 1160

Exercise for the lazy What is the least amount of exercise someone can get away with doing whilst still staying healthy? Sam and Neil talk about it and teach you related vocabulary. Neil Hel

MY DAILY ROUTINE (28 likes)

via , Other, 271

MY DAILY ROUTINE My name's Julia, and I am 27 years old. I live in London but l'm German. I live with my boyfriend and we are very happy. I work in a bank and I love my job. From Monday to Friday, m

Story from a Painter (29 likes)

Engkin Bantza, via , Other, Upper Beginner, 333

Engin was a hardworking employee at the local paint company. He was always on time, always eager to work, and always willing to help others. Engin loved his job, but he loved it even more when they go

The Health Benefits of Apples (11 likes)

BBC Six Minutes English, via , Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1065

The Health Benefits of Apples As the proverb says: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. We’ll hear from an expert about the latest research on the benefits of apples and teach you related vocabul

Why do we procrastinate (16 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, via , Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1068

Why do we procrastinate Why do people procrastinate? We’ll hear from a comedian who likes to leave their work until the last minute, and as usual, we’ll be learning some new vocabulary as well.

A First Spanish Reader - Capítulo 01 - La Escuela (16 likes)

via , Other, 145

Voy a la escuela. Voy a la escuela el lunes, el martes, el miércoles, el jueves y el viernes. El sábado y el domingo no voy a la escuela. El sábado y el domingo estoy en casa. Soy un discípulo y estoy

LIFE AND MONEY (447 likes)

Kamolova Sabrina, via , Non-Fiction, Upper Intermediate, 147

We know perfectly well LIFE has got a lot of difficult situations for instance lose your love, lose your friends when you lose your money as far as I am concerned it is becoming a normal situation the

Breaking News English Lesson: Vegetable Shortages (6 likes)

Source March 8, 2023 https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2303/230306-uk-vegetable-rationing-4.html, via , , Upper Intermediate, 155

Shops in Britain are short of fruit and vegetables. Big supermarkets are rationing things like cucumbers and tomatoes. They have given various reasons for the lack of supply, and why supermarket shelv

WE LIKE THE RAIN (39 likes)

via , , Beginner, 73

WE LIKE THE RAIN Drip, drip, drip, it's the rain. We like the rain Again and again, Drip, drip, drip! I like snow, The cold mountain snow. And the wind that I hear blow, blow, blow! But… I like the

How to find your dream job (43 likes)

via , , Upper Intermediate, 1371

How to find your dream job Many people dream of finding employment that reflects one of their passions. Others seek stability, flexible working hours or a job that provides a certain salary. Whatever

New Year Resolution (4 likes)

vlado52 - Steve Lingq, via , , Intermediate, 458

New Year Resolution New Year Resolution Well, it is already 2005! I remember when in 1958 as a 13 year old I read the book 1984 by George Orwell, the year 1984 seemed far off in the future. Now is the