International News (Page 790)

Photo by Daria Nepriakhinaon UnsplashAn experienced teacher, Hannah, wants to help her students better understand the benefits of learning the English language and American culture. Although they are good students and earn high marks on quizzes and tests, they seem to struggle with using their knowledge beyond the classroom. Many students are waiting until they…Continue Reading

The Monster Book is a collection of over 150 activities intended to liven up the language classroom, engage students in learning, and give instructors straightforward, active options for practicing the four skills and tapping into other elements of language such as grammar, vocabulary, critical thinking, and culture. Many of these activities have been used in…Continue Reading

Disney has found itself in the middle of a political firestorm, between its reaction toContinue Reading

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is spurring European Union and U.S. moves to cut imports from Kremlin-backed energy suppliers.Why it matters: The efforts are especially urgent in Europe, which unlike the U.S. is extraordinarily reliant on Russian oil, gas and coal.The White House announced a ban on Russian energy Tuesday, but as of last November, Russia…Continue Reading

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba discussed the possibility of a meeting between their two presidents during talks on Thursday, but otherwise failed to come to an agreement on a ceasefire.Why it matters: The talks in Turkey marked the highest-level negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian government since the invasion…Continue Reading

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Russian military’s bombing of a children’s hospital and maternity ward in Mariupol Wednesday was a “war crime” and “proof that the genocide of Ukrainians is taking place.”The latest: Mariupol’s city council said in a Telegram post on Thursday that a young girl was among three people confirmed killed in…Continue Reading

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation to sanction Russia for invading Ukraine.Driving the news: The vote was overwhelmingly bipartisan, passing 414-17 and marks the first time since Russia began amassing troops on the Ukrainian border that either chamber of Congress has moved on a sanctions package.The vote bodes well for the bill’s chances…Continue Reading