
People Are Divided: The Word of the Year
In 2024, people in the U.S. are talking a lot about “polarization.”


In 2024, people in the U.S. are talking a lot about “polarization.”

Snow and cold winds are making the UK very chilly this weekend.

Tamagotchi is a fun toy that feels like having a tiny pet in your pocket.

Scientists found water deep underground on Mars using a special listening machine.

Farmers in India grow special seeds called makhana in fields with less water now.

A scientist is making airplane fuel from old cooking oil to help the Earth.

Starlink uses satellites to bring fast internet to places in Africa without good internet.

Beanless coffee is made from seeds and is better for the Earth than regular coffee.

In the Atacama desert, a giant telescope is being built to see stars better.

Comedians use computers to help make funny jokes, but people are still the best.

Microsoft is making smart helpers to remember chats and projects, like friendly computers.

Samsung workers in India stopped working to ask for more money and safer workplaces.

When computers break, using paper helps airplanes and businesses keep working smoothly.

Airlines use smart technology to quickly park planes, helping them fly on time and save fuel.

Jordan turned playing video games into a job by working hard and meeting gamers.

Be careful with mustard foods; they might have peanuts, which can cause allergies.

Scientists studied a tiny fly’s brain to learn how brains work, even human brains.

Vishal uses drones to take pictures of the big forest with tigers and crocodiles.

Forge Valley School says no phones, watches, or headphones to help kids focus better.

In the UK, new rules help workers keep all their tips for good service.

“Sleep is important for our health, and there are apps to help us sleep better!”

A smart computer helps workers fix machines by reading manuals and showing pictures.

A big ice piece from Antarctica is now moving after being stuck for a long time.

Magnus Carlsen left a chess game because he couldn’t wear his favorite jeans.

The game with dragons and magic won six prizes at a big game show.

Some people think AI, a smart computer, can’t make things with heart and feeling.

Lots of rats near the sea are making a big mess and scaring people away.

Ubisoft’s new game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, will let players explore exciting Japan in 2025.

A man died driving off a broken bridge because Google Maps didn’t show it was broken.

Four elephants walked through deep water to find a safe place during a big storm.

Hot weather and less rain make it hard for Australia to grow good grapes for wine.

Be careful with mustard foods; they might have peanuts, which can cause allergies.

Smartwatches and rings can help you see how your heart and sleep are doing.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a new game where heroes speak Arabic and show old Baghdad.

Hermit crabs are using plastic tops as homes because they can’t find enough shells.


영국 랭커스터 대학교(Lancaster University)에서 한국인 영어 학습자분들을 대상으로 새로운 연구 프로젝트를 진행합니다. 전 과정 온라인으로 진행되어 어디서든 편하게 참여하실 수 있습니다. 여러분의 소중한 참여로 한국인의 영어 사용 방식을 알아보는 흥미로운 연구가 완성됩니다.
🎁 참여 혜택:
– 원어민 연구원과의 1:1 회화 연습
– 실전 영작 연습 & 맞춤형 영어 피드백 리포트
– 커피 기프티콘 총 3잔 선물! (첫 세션 후 1잔, 마지막 세션 완료 후 2잔 더 드려요! ☕☕)
📅 참여 방식: 총 2회의 온라인 세션 (Zoom 등을 이용, 각 세션당 약 60~80분 소요) 말하기와 쓰기 활동이 섞여 있어 부담 없이 즐겁게 참여하실 수 있습니다.
✅ 대상: 영어 실력에 상관없이 참여를 희망하는 18세 이상 한국인 누구나