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In Shark Alley,South Africa,people often go underwater in protected environments to watch sharks in their natural surroundings.Some people believe this makes the sharks more violent.Others feel there´...

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa.It´s in a hot,tropical area,but it´s so high that it´s always covered in ice and snow.Now,this ice and snow is disappearing.Why is this happening? H...

In Brazil,one man has discovered a new way of saving,or recuing,people from drowing in the ocean.This new rescue method involves a person using a mortor-powered aircraft to work with lifeguards on the...

In windy places,some people catch the windy´s power with special equipment and use it to make energy.The schools in one area are using winde power to save energy and money.How is this energy made? Whe...

In the past,it was popular for rich people in England to have servants,or people to help manange their homes.The most important servent was the butler.Today,there are fewer butlers,but the job is stil...

In the past,it was popular for rich people in England to have servants,or people to help manange their homes.The most important servent was the butler.Today,there are fewer butlers,but the job is stil...

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa.It´s in a hot,tropical area,but it´s so high that it´s always covered in ice and snow.Now,this ice and snow is disappearing.Why is this happening? H...

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa.It´s in a hot,tropical area,but it´s so high that it´s always covered in ice and snow.Now,this ice and snow is disappearing.Why is this happening? H...

The Fulani are a group of people who live in Africa.Yoro is a young Fulani boy.Before he can become a man,Yoro must make a long and difficult journey.They journey is a test for him.What challenges wil...

The Footprint Reading Library introduces you to sighs from around the world. These readers offer exciting real-life stories. We invite you to enjoy the stories and to develop your English Language Ski...

This series offers fascinating stories and facts from the four corners of our world, and develops the language and skills needed to understand non-fiction writing. This box includes 15 individual read...

Several strange signs called “crop circles” have been discovered in the fields of southern England.These mysterious circles are puzzling to everyone,even scientists.There are several theories about wh...

People from around the world travel to Coober Pedy,Australia,with hopes of getting rich.This town is full of valuable stones called “opals”.Some opals are worth millions,but they are extremely hard to...

People from around the world travel to Coober Pedy,Australia,with hopes of getting rich.This town is full of valuable stones called “opals”.Some opals are worth millions,but they are extremely hard to...

People from around the world travel to Coober Pedy,Australia,with hopes of getting rich.This town is full of valuable stones called “opals”.Some opals are worth millions,but they are extremely hard to...

People from around the world travel to Coober Pedy,Australia,with hopes of getting rich.This town is full of valuable stones called “opals”.Some opals are worth millions,but they are extremely hard to...

English 365 is a Business English and general English course. It is for learners who want to develop their English skills for their work as well as their social and travel needs, and therefore reflect...

Confucius (551-479 B.C) is a well-known person in Chinese history. He had many flowers who believed in what he taught and who spread his ideas throughout the country.Confucius continues to influence m...

Every Year,the city of Shirone,Japan,goes “kite crazy”.During a five-day local festival,teams fight to force each other´s kites from the sky.This tradition began 250 years ago and people of all ages s...

The native bees of Central America are important for farmers, the rain forests, and food production. However, a new kind of “killer bee” is moving in and taking over the rain forests. What will happen...

In Japan,a young woman named Umechika dreams of becoming a geisha and has left home to follow her dream.This mysterious Japanese profession requires years of difficult trainning.What happens during th...

The puffer is a famous type of fish in Japan.If it´s prepared properly,it´s a safe and delicious meal.If it´s not,it can kill those who eat it.How do chefs prepare the fish correctly? What are scienti...

The puffer is a famous type of fish in Japan.If it´s prepared properly,it´s a safe and delicious meal.If it´s not,it can kill those who eat it.How do chefs prepare the fish correctly? What are scienti...

The puffer is a famous type of fish in Japan.If it´s prepared properly,it´s a safe and delicious meal.If it´s not,it can kill those who eat it.How do chefs prepare the fish correctly? What are scienti...

The puffer is a famous type of fish in Japan.If it´s prepared properly,it´s a safe and delicious meal.If it´s not,it can kill those who eat it.How do chefs prepare the fish correctly? What are scienti...

In Argentina,there is a group of men who live a unique life:the life of a gaucho. This special type of cowboy has been continuing the old traditions for centuries.What type of lifestyle do these men h...

Most crocodiles live above the ground,but an unusual group of crocodiles in Africa may live under the ground – in caves! A team of scientists is going to Madagascar to learn more about these crocodile...

Cambridge English Empower is a general adult course that combines course content from Cambridge University Press with validated assessment from the experts at Cambridge English Language Assessment. U...