S1E11 - The End of Nuclear Energy in Germany

05/03/23 • 5 min

Germany shuts down its nuclear power plants as it moves to other sources of energy.
Germany promised to end its nuclear energy program after the Fukushima disaster in 2011, and that promise is now a reality.
Hear about this recent event in English with news clips sourced from Reuters, including guidance to help you expand your vocabulary and improve your listening skills.
If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3LW5f29

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S1E10 - The Battle of the Books in Texas

Texas is the center of a debate over removing certain books from public libraries.
Some local officials and residents want books about LGBTQ issues and racism removed from public libraries, while others see the move as undemocratic.
Hear about this recent event in English with news clips sourced from Reuters, including guidance to help you expand your vocabulary and improve your listening skills.
If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3N2rRyO

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S1E12 - Remembering the Life of Harry Belafonte

Actor, singer, songwriter, and activist Harry Belafonte has died at 96 years of age.
Belafonte became famous in show business before getting involved in causes such as the American Civil Rights Movement and the fight against apartheid in South Africa.
Hear about this recent event in English with a news clip sourced from Reuters, including guidance to help you expand your vocabulary and improve your listening skills.
If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3LJdop7