We start 2024 with some tips for the new year, to make life easier and happier. Then there are news stories, new and old, about tourism and the weather. As this is a full year on from starting sharing these articles for conversation with you all, its time that the name changed to something a little more interesting. Hits in the headlines shows both that these are the highlights from news stories on the internet, as well as the fact that you don’t always need to read every single one — just check out the headlines!

Let’s start 2024 off with a challenge for yourself. Use these articles to teach yourself some new words or phrases.

Here are some interesting stories that I have found this week. With different topics, I am sure you will find something that is new and challenging for you. Why not use this as a chance to learn some new language?

Try to note some new language that you see or hear in the articles or video and bring it to the class.

1. https://www.npr.org/2024/01/06/1222906292/24-nifty-tips-to-make-2024-even-brighter

2. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/21/greeks-yearn-for-an-aegean-islands-escape-but-even-before-this-hellish-summer-we-were-being-priced-out

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_v3P3eRF7k&ab_channel=TheEconomist

Have a great week.

See you in class!