English language learning lessons based on the news are a great way to get learners talking. They communicate the happenings of a locality, a nation, or around the world. And if you read the news long enough, you¿ll begin to see that people everywhere have similar problems and concerns (i.e. politics, employment, business, technology, lifestyle, economy, entertainment, sports, etc.). When the news is approached in a strategic and organized manner, it can become a practical lesson to build learners¿ English skills.