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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