Sensations English

ALT Cuba dances to a hip-hop beat B1+ Intermediate Cuban dance crew Datway is getting noticed in the capital, Havana. They have surprised everyone with their new hip-hop dance style. Cuba is home to salsa and rumba. There had been little awareness of hip-hop due to the US trade boycott and the strict laws of the country's Communist Party. Cuba launched the internet in 2015 and mobile internet in 2018. Today, 4.2 million out of its 11 million population are online. Thanks to Facebook and Instagram, the 16-member company has grown an audience for their dancing, which combines hip-hop with local styles.

ALT English Vocabulary Hot flavours Graphic image of a white man shooting fire from his mouth eating food and an image of a chilli

ALT spicy (adjective) The curry is spicy - I need some water! - a graphic image of a tongue with a flame and a chilli with a flame. Below, an orange box with the 'does not equal' sign and spice (noun), with a graphic image of spices in jars

ALT firey (adjective). Exmaple - He tried the fiery noodles and his face turned red. A graphic image of a white man eating noodles with a red face sweating and chilli scale with the arrow pointed at orange (very high)

ALT tangy (adjective) I like tangy food that tastes fresh and a little sour. Graphic image of some tamarind, a mabog salad and a glass of iced lemon drink.

ALT Australia to ban social media for children - B2 Upper Intermediate Australia's government intends to place a ban on children accessing social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese states that many platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, have a negative impact on young minds. Children should be outside having real experiences and playing sports instead. He commented that "parents want their kids off their phones and on the footy field, and so do I." Legislation which limits minors' access to social media's already in place in China, France, and some US states. These laws address concerns about cyberbullying, self-harming, and unrealistic body standards. However, Australia's ban would be a world first.