Our favourite News Review of 2020

Pupils say that they are protesting because their schools are not being well funded. Since protests began, over 6,000 people have been arrested and a number of students and police officers have been hurt.For all the headlines, definitions and a free worksheet to practise, head to ...  Show more

An independent review into mental health has found a rise in mental distress among children and young people, with anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders among the most common issues.Head of the review, Professor Peter Fonagy, says that accusations that young people ...  Show more

Someone who has become more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. 

One very old man in the United Kingdom wanted to say thank you to health workers during the coronavirus crisis. Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about Captain Tom’s special thank you. https://spotlightenglish.com/good-stories/captain-tom-says-thank-you/Support us on Patreon: https: ...  Show more

A Connecticut man starts a donation challenge to feed local families in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Plus, a conversation with activist and authors Mia Birdsong on how we can build stronger, healthier and more equitable communities.

Like many others around the world, Spanish speakers on both sides of the Atlantic have responded to the coronavirus pandemic with exceptional acts of courage and kindness. In this special episode, we’ll hear stories of people who have stepped up to serve their communities with cr ...  Show more