10 Daily News Lessons About Love

Language of Love: Vocab to Help You Find 'The One'

Level 5: Intermediate

When discussing love and romance in English, there are a small group of words and phrases that you will definitely hear often. If you want to understand — and join the discussion yourself — make sure to learn them all!

> Go to the lesson

Aichi's $68,000 Matching Event Can't Buy Much Love

Level 6: Intermediate

In recent years, Japan has been struggling with a low number of marriages and births. In 2023, one area held a special event for single people to meet as a way to address the problem.

But were the results worth it?

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Love: A Chemical Explosion in Your Brain

Level 5: Intermediate

Everyone knows that love is a powerful emotion — perhaps the most powerful humans can experience.

But have you ever thought about how love affects our brains? Some scientists did, and the results of their experiments may surprise you.

> Go to the lesson

Cemetery Staff Help Lonely Goose Find Love

Level 6: Intermediate

It's not only people who fall in love — animals get lonely too!

This heartwarming lesson is about a goose that found a new partner with help from caring staff members at a cemetery in America.

> Go to the lesson

Americans Spend Over $3000 a Year on Dating

Level 6: Intermediate

Dating usually isn't free. Dinners, movies and other activities all have a price — and those prices can quickly add up over time.

Does $3000 sound like a large or small amount to you?

> Go to the lesson

'Fall in Love' With These Romantic Expressions

Level 5: Intermediate

This lesson is full of even more useful English often heard when people talk about love. If you're not sure what "crush" or "soul mate" means, this is the lesson for you!

> Go to the lesson

Meet Ireland's Love Expert: Willie Daly the Matchmaker

Level 7: Advanced

Many people today use apps to find romantic partners. But have you ever met someone the 'low-tech' way — through a matchmaker? 

> Go to the lesson

Dating App Uses DNA to Help People Find Love

Level 6: Intermediate

While the method for finding love in the previous lesson is quite traditional, the method in this lesson is the total opposite.

This service doesn't rely on profiles or photos to make good matches. Instead, it claims we can best find our romantic partners with something much more basic. 

> Go to the lesson

Most US Couples Share Same Political Opinions

Level 6: Intermediate

In many countries, people's opinions about politics have become stronger and more polarized, meaning people either agree completely or disagree completely.

In this kind of environment, it may be difficult to date someone whose opinions don't match your own. But just how common is it?

> Go to the lesson

(By the way, if you'd like to learn useful English vocabulary for politics, this article has what you need.)

'Love Wins' as Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Level 9: Proficient

Depending on the country, same-sex couples may or may not be able to legally get married. In September of 2024, Thailand became one of the latest nations to officially recognize these unions.

> Go to the lesson

Wrap-up

This is only a small sample of the thousands of Daily News lessons available for free to English learners; take a look and you're sure to find something that catches your eye.

And don't forget that you don't have to study alone; friendly and professional Engoo tutors are available 24 hours a day for a one-on-one lesson. Give it a try!

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This post will explain how to pick Engoo materials based on your level, your interests and your goals. Let's begin!

Your Level

Engoo has lesson materials at 10 different levels, from Beginner to Proficient. Use this slider on the Materials page to find lessons that are a good fit for your English ability and goals.

Our Global Level Guide explains what each level means and what you can expect to see in lessons at each point on the slider. Additionally, the right side of the guide lets you find your appropriate level based on your scores on tests like TOEIC, TOEFL and IELTS.

Conversation Lessons

Our Conversation category has lessons from Levels 1 to 7, so it's a great place to start for most learners.

Each lesson focuses on a basic conversation skill or topic and introduces useful vocabulary and expressions you can use in real conversations. Here are some example lessons to give you an idea:

• "What Do You Do?" (Level 1)
• "What is Your City Like?" (Level 2)
• "What Are The Biggest Holidays In Your Country?" (Level 3)

English for Young Learners

Kids can start learning English with the lessons in our English for Young Learners category. They'll learn the alphabet, basic vocabulary and simple sentences through fun stories, games and songs.

Here are some examples of lessons from this category:

• "Your Name" (Level 1)
• "Things You Can Do" (Level 2)
• "I Play, He Plays" (Level 3)

Your Interests

Studying with materials you like is one of the habits of successful language learners. So after finding your level, make sure to pick lessons that match your hobbies and interests.

Engoo Daily News

Out of all of our materials, Daily News is our most popular. 

We release short articles every day based on real news stories from around the world. We create lessons from these articles by introducing useful vocabulary and presenting discussion questions to get you thinking about what you've read.

Daily News lessons cover all sorts of topics, from arts and entertainment to science and technology. And just like our other materials, there are lessons for a variety of levels, so everyone from beginners to advanced learners can find something to study with.

While learners can study with Daily News alone, we recommend studying with a tutor to get the biggest benefit.

To get a taste of Daily News, try searching for your favorite topic in the search bar in the upper right section of the page. We've also posted several articles on our blog that introduce Daily News lessons based on special themes:

• Daily News Lesson Roundup: Shopping
• Daily News Lesson Roundup: US Politics

Travel & Culture

Frequent fliers will like the Travel & Culture category. These lessons teach practical language you can use on your trips. There are also lessons on popular holiday destinations, cultures around the world, and slang from different English-speaking countries.

Check out these lessons for a sample:

• "Checking in at a Hotel" (Level 6)
• "The History of In-Flight Peanuts" (Level 6)
• "Top 5 Places to Visit in Australia" (Level 7)

Health & Well-Being

If you're into exercising and staying healthy, the Health & Well-Being category is for you. Here you'll learn useful expressions for talking about popular health-related topics. There are also lessons that teach you how to get medical help in English.

To get you started, here are some lessons from this category:

• "Calling in Sick" (Level 6)
• "At the Gym" (Level 6)
• "Five Delicious Foods That are Actually Healthy" (Level 7)

Your Goals

We also have different materials for learners with all kinds of goals.

Business English

If you're learning English for work, try our Business materials. These lessons will help you to write emails, negotiate, conduct meetings and more.

To give you an idea, here are some lessons from this category:

• "Networking Tips to Help Build Your Career" (Level 6)
• "How to Prepare for Online Interviews" (Level 7)
• "How Can You Manage New Job Anxiety?" (Level 8)

Test Preparation

If there is a test you want to get ready for, take a look at our IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC materials. There are plenty of exercises and tips here to prepare you for the speaking portions of the exams.

Our IELTS materials were made by an IELTS examiner and university professor with over 20 years of English-teaching experience. Exercises in each lesson target the four skills that test-takers are scored on (pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary and grammar) in addition to introducing useful expressions that can be used during the test itself.

Check out these IELTS lessons to get an idea:

• "Describing a Special Occasion" (Level 4)
• "Discussing Social Media" (Level 6)
• "Discussing the Importance of Technology" (Level 8)

Just like Daily News, these lessons are great to take with tutors; in fact, some of our tutors have even taken these exams themselves! Just search for "IELTS," "TOEFL" or "TOEIC" in the tutor search bar.

Grammar

Learners who want to improve their English grammar can check out our Grammar lessons. We explain grammar concepts in simple ways and provide plenty of examples that demonstrate correct usage. Plus, we only teach grammar that native English speakers actually use.

These lessons will give you a taste of what this category has to offer:

• "Do you cook? – Questions in Simple Present Tense" (Level 2)
• "May I sit here? – May, May Not, Might, Might Not" (Level 5)
• "I wish (that) I could cook. – Omission of 'That'" (Level 7)

Describing Pictures

Students who want to build vocabulary can check out our Describing Pictures lessons. Each of these lessons feature three photographs along with some helpful words you can use to describe them.

Have a look at the following lessons to get an idea:

• "Tiny Moments of Joy" (Level 4)
• "Shocking News" (Level 5)
• "Shopping" (Level 7)

Give Our Lessons a Try!

It doesn't matter if you are just starting or if you have already been studying for years; we have materials for all levels and for many different goals. We encourage you to give them a try and see how they can help you improve!

And don't forget that studying with a tutor can really enhance your experience, so book a lesson today! 😎

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What’s New?

On December 21, 2024, we’re launching four brand-new courses through a total of over 100 lessons:

• "Level 1 — English for Young Learners": Designed for those at the very beginning of their English journey, this course teaches essential vocabulary and phrases.
  
• "Levels 2 & 3 — English for Young Learners": Building on the first level, these courses teach learners how to ask questions, share opinions and have simple conversations.
  
• "Life with Alex and Maya": Featuring a brother-and-sister duo, this course helps learners use English in practical, real-life situations through fun and engaging stories.

We understand that staying focused can be challenging for some young learners. That’s why our new lessons include colorful images and interactive activities to keep them engaged, as well as original songs that use rhythm and repetition to make new words easy to remember.

Meet Alex and Maya

One of the highlights of our new materials is Alex and Maya — two young, original characters who guide learners through their daily lives. From talking with family to playing with friends, this brother and sister team make learning English easy and natural.

Images from the New Courses

Learning English doesn’t have to be boring. With colorful images of real-world scenarios, our new lessons help young learners connect language to their everyday lives.

Take a look:

Wrap-up

If you have a young English student in your life, send them straight to our English for Young Learners category to start using these new materials.

And if you’re looking for more intermediate-level materials for young learners, we recommend our Level 4 course, Emily & Grandpa Gus Travel the World, which was released earlier this year!

For more tips and ideas, check out:

• How to Create a Bilingual Environment at Home for Young Learners
• Toys and Games for Young English Learners

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We’ve written about food many times on our blog, so now we’d like to create a list of all of our food-related posts in one convenient place. Choose the topics most interesting to you and start learning. Bon appetit!

Why Native Speakers Say "Have" When They Mean "Eat"

Have you ever wondered why native English speakers use "have" when talking about food and drinks? Why don't they just say "eat" or "drink" directly? If you're confused, this article has the answers you're looking for!

> Read the article

Essential English Vocabulary for Cooking

Are you interested in cooking? If you like to spend time making dishes in the kitchen, you’ll definitely want to know everything on this list of important vocabulary.

> Read the article

Adjectives That Can Describe Both Taste and Personality

Have you ever met anyone “sweet,” or felt “bitter” after something unpleasant has happened? 

The English words that we use to describe tastes and flavors can often be used to talk about people and their emotions. Be a more efficient English speaker and learn both ways to use these terms!

> Read the article

Go Juice: English Slang for Coffee

Coffee is a popular drink around the world, but if you don’t know the slang for it, it's easy to get confused when it comes up in a conversation. So be sure to learn this list of useful, surprising and sometimes funny coffee terms.

> Read the article

Bottoms Up! English Expressions for Drinking

While coffee is a major drink early in the day, many people switch to alcohol at night, especially when spending time with friends. If you enjoy a cold bottle of beer or a nice glass of wine from time to time, make sure you know the essential vocabulary for discussing alcohol.

> Read the article

Useful English Terms and Expressions for Bartenders

Despite the name, this article isn’t only for people interested in working in bars. Even if you’re only the customer, this can teach you important words to help you communicate more smoothly when you go out to drink.

> Read the article

Cream of the Crop: 13 English Idioms Related to Dairy Products

Did you know that English has many idioms related to foods like milk and cheese? You can use them to talk about a variety of things, such as kindness, regret and even anger.

> Read the article

A Quick Look at 11 Popular Christmas Sweets

Along with snow, presents and Santa Claus, food is another very important part of the Christmas season. This introduction of holiday sweets from around the world might inspire you to do some year-end travel for a taste!

> Read the article

Wrap-up

For "foodies" who are studying English, we hope this list can help you to talk about your favorite meals and food experiences with more confidence. 

If you’d like to take your studying to the next level, why not have a lesson with an Engoo tutor? Many of them are also passionate about food and would enjoy a chance to talk about it with you. Give it a try!

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In honor of this achievement, we worked together with the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation to hold a special campaign; for every 10,000 lessons booked using Daily News, we donated funds to build a classroom in the Philippines.

With the enthusiasm of our students and tutors, we successfully reached and surpassed 50,000 lessons, which allowed us to donate enough money to build five classrooms. We are very grateful to everyone who helped to make this possible!

It's been several months since our campaign wrapped up, and many of you may be wondering about the progress we've made since then. So we'd like to take this time to share with you the progress of the classroom construction in the Philippines.

Progress so far

More than two years ago, a very large typhoon hit the Philippines, causing a large amount of damage to Palawan and many other islands. The disaster destroyed several schools and left many students without a place to learn.

Among those affected was New Cuyo Elementary School. However, through our donation campaign, the school has now been rebuilt from the ground up!

Here is how it looks after completing construction:

We hope it will be an inspiring place for the local children to learn!

Of course, New Cuyo is only one of the five schools we are working to improve. Although the other classrooms are still under construction, we are seeing great progress at each of the sites.

Below are images of construction taking place at Nicanor Zabala Elementary School.

As of now, construction is almost complete and they will be ready to welcome students soon.

Next is Aliudin Pontongan Integrated School, where the floor is already finished and construction of the walls is happening now. These walls will allow each grade level to have its own room, allowing more students to attend at one time.

At Upper Paya Elementary School, building materials have arrived and preparation for construction is almost complete.

Finally, Isla Berde Butawanan Elementary School is currently organizing transportation and plans to purchase construction materials this week.

Stay tuned!

We are happy to see that the construction of each classroom is progressing well, and we look forward to seeing all of them complete and ready to receive excited students.

It is your help and enthusiasm for this campaign that has made this project possible, and we would like to thank you again for your passionate assistance. We will continue to provide updates on the construction status on our social media channels, so be sure to follow us to stay up to date!

• Engoo on Facebook
• Engoo on Instagram
• Engoo on YouTube

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Trump to Pull US Out of Paris Climate Deal

June 2, 2017 / Level 8: Advanced

The Paris Agreement is a treaty between many of the world's countries with the goal of helping protect the Earth from more damage due to climate change. However, in 2017, then-president Donald Trump made a surprising move by withdrawing the US from the agreement.

> Read the article

Ex-Trump Lawyer Cohen Gets 3 Years in Prison

December 15, 2018 / Level 10: Proficient

Donald Trump often appears in the news lately due to the criminal court cases he is facing. However, other politicians who work or worked closely with him have also been involved in big political scandals.

> Read the article

Joe Biden Defeats Trump in US Election

November 8, 2020 / Level 8: Advanced

In the previous presidential election in 2020, Joe Biden became the 46th president after defeating Donald Trump, who was president for the previous four years. Additionally, Kamala Harris made history as the highest-ranking female member ever in the US government.

> Read the article

Jackson Confirmed as First Black Female High Court Justice

April 13, 2022 / Level 9: Proficient

Although America is a very diverse country, it has taken many years for certain groups of people to reach the highest levels of power. For example, in 2022, the Supreme Court received its very first Black female member in its 233-year history.

> Read the article

US Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

June 28, 2022 / Level 9: Proficient

In 2022, the highest court in the United States made the very controversial decision to remove the right of women to receive an abortion. This ruling has continued to result in new developments and news stories that continue today.

> Read the article

Barack Obama Wins Emmy for Netflix Documentary

September 9, 2022 /Level 6: Intermediate

Even after his presidency ended, Barack Obama has continued to be active in a variety of areas. However, the documentary he received an award for may not be about a topic you expect.

> Read the article

Republicans Win US House, Trump Announces Election Plan

November 18, 2022 / Level 9: Proficient

The House of Representatives is one of the major branches, or sections, of the US government. What kind of power does the House have, and does Trump's plan from 2022 match his election campaign in 2024? Read to find out!

> Read the article 

One for the History Books: Donald Trump's Mug Shot

August 25, 2023 / Level 9: Proficient

Do you know what a "mug shot" is? If you have one, it usually means you're in trouble. And when celebrities and other well-known people get one, it's often big news. Read the article to learn more!

> Read the article

6 in 10 US Adults Doubt Biden's Mental Capability

March 6, 2024 / Level 9: Proficient

Important issues in the 2024 US presidential election will likely include common topics like the economy, education and national security. But another issue has become extremely important to voters this time: age.

> Read the article

AI Could Mislead Voters in US 2024 Election, Experts Warn

May 16, 2024 / Level 9: Proficient

People continue to find new ways of using AI, sometimes for good and sometimes not. As the next presidential election approaches, some experts are warning people to be careful about the information they get online and in other places.

> Read the article

Wrap-up

Because of America's influence, political news in the US often becomes big news around the world. Use these past Daily News lessons to improve your English while learning the context of the upcoming election in November, which will likely have a big impact on many nations.

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This time, we're happy to announce an update to our popular category of Conversation materials. Starting on July 10, the intermediate Levels of 4, 5 and 6 will get a big enhancement!

On the Materials page for Conversation, you'll see a section called "Now You're Talking." Here you'll find 50 new lessons available for Levels 4 and 5. In addition, we've added a new section for Level 6, which also has 50 unique lessons. That brings the total to 150 new materials for students to try!

About Conversation lessons

In Conversation lessons, you start by learning vocabulary and phrases related to a specific topic. Next, you read an example dialogue that shows you how the words you've learned are used in a natural way by native speakers. 

Once you understand these ideas, the final part of the lesson is practicing what you've learned in a conversation with your tutor.

One of the great things about Conversation lessons is that they cover a variety of useful topics. For example, you can learn to discuss things like the weather, your hometown or traveling to and from work. There are also more advanced lessons on topics such as career paths, climate change and health.

Structure and features

To help make it easier to study, each set of lessons has been separated into groups of five, with the fifth being a review. However, the lessons are designed so that you can study them in any order you like. That means you can choose the topics that are most interesting to you and move at your own pace.

In addition, through the careful use of AI technology, we've been able to group lessons and dialogue examples into consistent difficulty levels. So once you find a lesson you are comfortable with, you can confidently choose others in that range and know that they will be a good match for you.

Wrap-up

If you're used to using other types of materials, such as Daily News, why not try something new? Our Conversation materials can give you the tools to discuss many common and important topics with skill and confidence. Give them a try in your next lesson!

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Now we are excited to announce that the campaign was a smashing success!

Our goal was to reach 50,000 lessons to build five classrooms. However, we exceeded that number and reached an amazing total of 60,829 Daily News lessons! We're very grateful for what we've been able to accomplish and for the positive impact it will have on young learners in the Philippines. 

Here is a list of the schools that will receive new classrooms thanks to the students and tutors who participated:

Aliudin Pontongan High School

Location: President Roxas, Cotabato

New Cuyo Elementary School

Location: New Cuyo, Roxas, Palawan

Nicanor Zabala Elementary School

Location: Nicanor Zabala, Roxas, Palawan

Upper Paya Elementary School

Location: Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur

Isla Berde Butawanan Elementary School

Location: Siruma, Camarines Sur

Sweet success

We'd like to express our gratitude to everyone who helped make this campaign successful. It's inspiring to see that our community of learners is passionate not only about learning English, but also about making a real difference in the world.

We look forward to sharing updates on the classrooms as the construction process begins. Check out our Instagram and Facebook channels to get the latest news. You can also join the conversation using the tags #LearnTodayBuildTomorrow and #DailyNews10k!

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We're thankful for the positive effect Daily News has had on learners, and this month, we're celebrating the release of our 10,000th lesson!

In honor of this milestone, we're running a campaign to donate up to five classrooms at schools in the Philippines. With your help, we want to support education not just online, but in person for a new generation of students.

About the Daily News

Daily News lessons are chosen by more students than any of our other materials. They've been used as part of university entrance exams, and we've even published them in a book for the Japanese market.

Although you can find tools similar to Daily News on other platforms, we were the first online language school to make English lessons based on news stories, and we're still the best at it!

To celebrate the release of our 10,000th article, we're continuing our company's tradition of donation campaigns to improve the lives of people in need.

About the campaign

This time, we're focusing on the Philippines, the home of many of our excellent tutors and the place where our Daily News service first started. 

While many people associate the Philippines with its beautiful beaches and popular holiday destinations, life for many rural students is far from a vacation. These children often attend schools that don't have the resources and facilities found in other parts of the world. That's why the goal of this campaign is building classrooms where they're needed most. 

Here's how it works:

For every 10,000 lessons booked using Daily News as the study material, we will make a donation to the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation to build a classroom in an area that badly needs it.

And we won't stop with just one. Our goal is to go up to 50,000 lessons booked using Daily News materials within the campaign period. That means we could potentially build five classrooms!

The campaign will run from June 24 to June 28. To reach our goal, we need help from our excellent community of learners. What do you need to do? Simply book lessons with your favorite tutors and select Daily News as your study material. That's all there is to it! 

Once the campaign ends, the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation will send us regular updates about the status of the classrooms we are able to build. And of course, we will share these updates with you through our social media channels (which you can find here and here).

We can do it!

Engoo has a history of supporting communities in need, and we're excited to continue that tradition with this newest campaign.

We feel that helping children enjoy a better education experience is the perfect way to celebrate the continued success of our Daily News materials. We hope you'll join us in making these goals into real and positive change in the world. 

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We hope you've been taking advantage of our AI study tools. As the power of artificial intelligence continues to grow, we'll continue to use it to improve our service.

This article will introduce some new and different AI features that can help enhance your solo English study experience. Let's take a closer look.

Feature #1: Daily News Read Aloud

The first feature is related to Daily News, our most popular type of learning materials. If you don't already know, Daily News articles allow you to learn vocabulary and expressions by reading interesting news stories from around the world.

Starting immediately, you can have Daily News lessons read aloud to you by an AI voice! Even better, this service provides two different voices, one in American English and one in British English. Now you can practice listening in high-quality, natural English as if a native speaker were reading the article to you.

Although you cannot select which of the voices you will hear, you can choose from five different audio speeds, so you can study at the pace that is just right for you.

Feature #2: Listen to audio from role-play sessions

When you use your own voice when practicing with the AI role-play tool*, you can now listen back to recordings of what you've said. To do so, just click on the speaker icon at the bottom of your word balloon.

This feature can help you practice and improve your speaking skills by learning where you are strong and the areas where you can still improve.

*This tool requires registering an account.

Feature #3: Download lesson recordings

The last feature we'd like to highlight is not directly related to AI, but it is something that has been requested by users for a long time.

Previously, lesson recordings were only available on the site, but many learners wanted the freedom to download and listen to them any time they wanted.

Now you can! Downloads will allow you to review lessons at your own pace and to study wherever and whenever you like.

Wrap-up

As technology allows us to do more tasks easily, the options you have for self-study continue to increase. We hope these new features will make your study sessions more effective and convenient.

However, remember that communicating with other people is the real goal. So we encourage you to use these features to build your skills and confidence so you're more prepared to have real conversations with our excellent tutors and with English speakers wherever you meet them.

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