
Pūteketeke: New Zealand’s Bird of the Century
John Oliver’s controversial campaign helped the pūteketeke, or Australasian crested grebe, win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century title in a record-breaking poll.


John Oliver’s controversial campaign helped the pūteketeke, or Australasian crested grebe, win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century title in a record-breaking poll.

Collins Dictionary has named “AI” as the word of the year for 2023, reflecting the widespread conversations and debates surrounding artificial intelligence and its potential impact on society.

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Storm Ciarán wreaks havoc in Tuscany, Italy, causing severe flooding and prompting the deployment of the army.

Chinese companies are increasingly using Mexico as a gateway to the US market, taking advantage of its strategic location and bypassing trade restrictions.

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Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori released from prison after serving 15 years for corruption and human rights violations.

New Zealand politician Rawiri Waititi breaks protocol by performing a Maori haka before swearing an oath to King Charles, highlighting the ongoing struggle for recognition and representation of indigenous cultures in the country’s political landscape.

Foreign tourists visiting Bali will now have to pay a levy to protect the island’s environment and culture.

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Over 100 activists arrested in Australia’s largest coal port blockade, demanding climate action and fossil fuel project cancellations.

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Vishal Jaiswal’s drone mapping of the Sundarbans showcases the vital role of technology in conservation.


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