September 22: Recounting Stories

A new study has revealed that consuming food such as sausages, frozen pizza, ready-to-eat meals, sodas and cakes can increase the risk of cancer, heart disease or an earlier death.

Scientists in Germany have cast doubt on a previously believed assumption that the processing speed of our brain starts to decline from the age of 20.

A 104-year-old woman from Kerala, India has passed a state literacy test. Her name is Kuttiyamma and she only learned to read and write last year.

In 2018 France France voted to ban smartphones and personal tablets from schools. Students aged between 3 and 15 are prohibited from bringing their devices to school. The ban is part of a campaign to reduce addiction to electronics.

What is important about our lives today? This week, we’ll explore this question by planning a time capsule for the future! We’ll discuss and decide which items best represent life in 2025. Come ready for a fun and thoughtful conversation

What’s the best food from your hometown? This week, we’ll become food experts and share the delicious signature dishes of Japan. Let’s practice our B1 descriptive English and learn about each other’s local culture in a fun, interactive “food fair”