
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.

Bosses like AI because it helps do work fast and well.

A lady made too much candy that was going to expire soon, so she gave it to people who needed it.

A woman threw her food and now she will work at a food place to say sorry.

Doctors have a tiny camera to see bones and help people who are far from hospitals.

The company built a big windmill from wood to help make clean air.

Dean lost his job because a fast computer program, called AI, started doing his writing work.

Amazon will use flying robots to quickly send packages in the UK by 2024.

The UK wants to help men be healthier by teaching them about health and doctors.

Isabella Day’s shop has new alarms and cameras to stop people from taking things without paying.

Two cars bumped in Canada and fireworks in one car made a big, pretty show.

A company told workers to marry or lose jobs, making many people upset.

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

An art show had a banana on the wall, and a student ate it because he was hungry.

Three people in Peru stole over 200 shoes, but they only took the ones for the right foot.

Be careful when booking trips online because some websites and emails can be fake.


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