
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.

China has fewer people because not many babies are being born.

The president asks soldiers to help farmers make rice because there is not enough rain.

Japan’s royal family now uses Instagram to talk to young people but no comments allowed.

America and China will use more sun and wind to make clean power.

Yunchan Lim, a 19-year-old boy from South Korea, is very good at playing piano.

Chuck returned a library book 50 years late, and the library was very kind to him.

The store in Japan said sorry for sending out not pretty Christmas cakes.

Starbucks is losing customers because their drinks are too expensive and people are unhappy.

Someone pretended to be the President on the phone and said not to vote now.

In Germany, stickers with codes on graves tell stories about the people buried there.

Before January, gyms are quiet and it’s a good time to start exercising.

Facebook’s owner, Meta, is making a new website like Twitter for people to write and share messages.

Scientists found a deep cave on the Moon where people might live someday.

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

Firefighters saved a hurt owl and took it to a doctor to get better.


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! ☕☕)
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✅ 대상: 영어 실력에 상관없이 참여를 희망하는 18세 이상 한국인 누구나