A2 Elementary News
Today's news with more vocabulary and slightly longer sentences than A1. Every story has audio, a word list and comprehension questions.
Schools are closed. People must stay home.
Schools and businesses are closed because of dangerous weather.
Authorities close schools and businesses as the system brings destructive wind and rain.
Powerful Storm Hits Southern Japan
A powerful storm reached Japan on Tuesday. Many schools and businesses were closed because of the bad weather.
New Phone Uses AI to Translate Conversations in Real Time
A technology company has shown a new phone feature that can translate conversations in real time.
Scientists Discover Well-Preserved Dinosaur Fossils
Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils in South America that belonged to a large plant-eating animal.
Coffee Prices Climb After Poor Harvest in Brazil
Coffee prices are rising after bad weather reduced the coffee harvest in Brazil, the world's largest producer.
Village in Kenya Gets Clean Water for the First Time
A village in Kenya now has clean drinking water after volunteers helped build a new well.
Underdog Team Stuns Rivals to Win National Championship
A small football team from a small town has won the national championship, beating a much more famous team.
Famous Director Announces New Film, Set to Begin Filming Next Year
A well-known film director has announced a new project that will begin filming next year in a city she has not worked in before.