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Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. A new episode of let’s check out the news is out now!
In this episode I’ll comment on article titled: “Chinese provinces warn of thick fog, dozens of Shanghai flights delayed” published on Reuteurs. Let me know what you think, enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
An episode of extreme weather
To issue a warning
Heavy rain – heavy snow – high winds – thick fog
A flight delayed – diverted
To cause disturbances
To salt the roads
To deploy snowplows
Wait for the fog to dissipate
One phenomenon / many phenomena
To cover long distances
To wreak havoc
Tornadoes or floods
The whims of nature
The modern era

Let's check out the news

Super thick fog over China

In this episode I’ll comment on an article titled: “Climate activists take hammers to famous painting in London Museum” published of the website of FoxNews. Don’t hesitate to participate in the discussion, just be respectful about it. Enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
climate activists
an artwork
a collective
to make a claim
to fail someone
a societal problem
a debate
to remain rational
a suitable solution
scientific innovation
a rational mind
to cover the demand
a nuclear / gas-fired / coal fired power plant


Climate activists attack another artwork

In this episode I’ll comment about an article titled: “Tai chi may slow Parkinson's symptoms for years, study finds” which was published on the website of the BBC. Enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
neurodegenerative disease
dizziness
neuroprotection
an approach
a martial art
the brain function
the onset of something
to encourage something
a pathology
to alleviate
to investigate
the root causes of something


Tai Chi slows down Parkinson's disease

In this episode I’ll comment on an article titled: “Should You Take A Break From Social Media? Psychologists Reveal An Unlikely Suggestion” published on the web site of Inverse.
As usual don’t hesitate to give me your feedback if you want. Enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
well-being
short-term relaxing effects
anxiety and depression
scrolling on TikTok or Instagram
being sleep deprived
total abstinence
to point out
to keep you hooked on social media
to stay/keep in touch with friends and relatives
a false impression
a biased image
a feeling of inferiority
low self-esteem
to check in with your friends


Is it really necessary to take a break from social media?

Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. Today I’ll be commenting on an article titled: “Why are people on TikTok asking men how often they think about the Roman Empire?” published on CBSNews. Don’t hesitate to participate in the discussion if you wish. Enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
An enthusiast
To go viral
Modern-days sewage system
To popularize
An Aqueduct
To rise to power
A spectacular collapse
To expand
A political / military system
An emblematic movie
To be portrayed (in TV shows or movies)


New TikTok trend: How often do you think about the Roman Empire?

Hello everyone, today’s episode is based on the article titled:” YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou sparks investigation in Japan for 'dodging train fares and stealing food'” published on the Dailymail.

I’ll briefly mention the context and give my two cents on the matter. As usual, don’t hesitate to give me your feedback if you wish. Enjoy.

Useful Vocabulary:
To claim to do something
To be controlled
A controller
To get caught
To issue an apology
To be obnoxious
To be infuriated
Non-confrontational nature
To be thrilled
The etiquette
An ambassador


A youtuber tries to apologize for his behavior in Japan

Today’s topic is going to be about an article called: “Safer brain surgery using AI possible within two years” published by the BBC.

Thanks for tuning in and don’t hesitate to give me your feedback on the topic if you wish.

Useful vocabulary
To undergo surgery
A millimeter
To sweat bullets
A mock surgery
A substitute / to substitute
Constructive
Civil aviation / military aviation
A simulator
An autopilot system
A massive number of casualties 
A tedious task


Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help brain surgeons now.

Hello everyone, welcome in that new episode of Let’s Check Out the News. In today’s episode I’ll comment about an article named: “Everyone has the same dream: Mount Fuji grapples with rise in tourism”, published in The Guardian.
Thanks for tuning in, enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
Over-tourism
To touch on something
To underestimate
Admission fee
Twisted ankle
Bruises
Something that manifests itself
Underequipped 
Underprepared
A pilgrimage 
Detrimental
Feasible
Work overload
To swarm something