Read a text on the fires in Russia and find out what caused them and how people are trying to fight them. Check your reading comprehension by selecting specific information. You can also improve your writing skills by writing a short news report. In the end you can improve your vocabulary with our vocabulary trainer.

Watch a video about BP's attempt to stop the oil catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico. Afterwards check your listening comprehension. You can also read a text to get background information and give your opinion on deep sea drilling. Thereby you can also improve your writing skills.

How much do you know about the African country Cameroon? Increase your cultural knowledge and read why the English-speaking Cameroon is called "Africa in miniature".

Due to its remarkable nature, New Zealand is a very popular holiday destination. Increase your cultural knowledge of English-speaking countries and learn more about the country that participates in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

With more than 100 ethnic groups, the English-speaking Ghana is an ethnically diverse country in West Africa. Learn more about the country's population, geographical location and economy by reading informative texts.

Read an informative text about how Bill Gates is trying to change the world with his private foundation. Check your reading comprehension by doing a task and watch a video about Bill Gates further plans. The English subtitles will help you to understand his speech.

Watch a video about the new feature of Google maps – Goolge Street View. With this new tool you can see pictures of almost any place in the world. You can even see the site where the Olympic Winter Games 2010 took place. Do a task to check your listening skills. By reading a text you can get more detailed information on Google Street View and at the same time practise your reading skills.

Read about the 67th Golden Globe Awards in January 2010 and do an exercise on it. You can also watch a short video on how Avatar won Best Motion Picture.

Watch a video of Johnny Depp and learn interesting facts about his eccentric carreer. Afterwards you can check your listening comprehension by doing a task. To recap the information of the video you can read an interesting text about Johnny Depp which sums up all the important details of his life and work as an actor.