Friday, 2026/01/23
A Hotel on the Moon
Silicon Valley startup GRU Space is taking reservations for a lunar hotel, set to open around 2032, with deposits ranging from $250,000 to $1 million.
About Level 1
Level 1
CEFR A1-A2
Can understand and use basic vocabulary and simple sentences in daily life. Able to engage in simple daily conversations.
Vocabulary Range
800-1,500 words
What You'll Learn
- Can understand simple English instructions and directions
- Can make basic self-introductions
- Can describe daily life using simple sentences
- Familiar with basic everyday vocabulary and expressions
Content Characteristics
- Short, simple sentences
- Common everyday vocabulary
- Basic grammar structures
- Clear, straightforward content
News at Level 1
Thursday, 2026/01/22
New Drugs Help Airlines Save Money
Weight-loss drugs could save major U.S. airlines millions in fuel costs as passengers become lighter.
Thursday, 2026/01/22
Tube Driver Looks Like Will Smith
Shad Ellis, a London tube driver, has built a career as Will Smith's lookalike and recently worked as his body double on a global adventure series.
Wednesday, 2026/01/21
Trump Wants Greenland
Trump threatens tariffs on allies opposing Greenland takeover, drawing condemnation from European leaders.
Wednesday, 2026/01/21
AI Song Banned in Sweden
A popular AI-created song in Sweden has been banned from official charts, sparking debate on AI's role in music.
Tuesday, 2026/01/20
Big Rocket Ready for Moon Trip
NASA's Space Launch System rocket has been moved to the launch pad for final preparations before the Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon.
Tuesday, 2026/01/20
China's New Tax on Condoms
China's new tax on contraceptives is unlikely to increase its low fertility rate, based on past experiences and demographic trends.
Monday, 2026/01/19
The Story of 'Hello'
Tracing the origins and development of the word "hello" from its 15th-century roots to modern digital usage.