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9 Essential News Sources for Learning English via FluentU

9 Essential News Sources for Learning English
FluentU: 12.29.2017 by Quynhnguyen

You could be a news addict who’s always on top of current events.

Or you might want to know about all the latest trends or tech.

Maybe you just catch the headlines on your way to and from work.

No matter what your interests, the news plays a big part in our everyday lives.
But what if you could start using the news not only to stay current, but also to learn English?

Sounds intriguing, right?

Breaking news, in-depth reports and innovative (new and original) stories can make the perfect materials for learning English, whether you’re a newbie learner or approaching fluency.
The Benefits of Learning English Through the News
Learn Relevant, Up-to-date Vocabulary

Reading or listening to news keeps you up-to-date with the current discourse (conversations people are having) in English. Not only will you pick up essential vocabulary for political, economic and cultural issues, but you’ll also gain exposure to (experience with) the way these issues are framed and approached in the Anglophone world.
> E-News: For English Learners of Various Levels
> The Times in Plain English: Easy-to-read News Articles
> The New York Times’ Times Minute: Short Videos of News
> theSkimm: News in Small, Fun Bites

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