Learn Advanced Vocabulary from the News
Can learning a language affect how we age? In this lesson for B2+ English learners, we explore an article about the cognitive and health benefits of language learning — including its possible impact on biological age.As I read through the text, I'll highlight 10 advanced vocabulary items and explain how they’re used in context. You’ll then test your understanding with a guided quiz and finish with a question to help you actively use the new language.
This lesson helps you:
• Build advanced vocabulary naturally through reading
• Understand abstract ideas and research-based topics
• Strengthen comprehension and retention
• Practice expressing opinions with higher-level language
An additional practice task is linked in the pinned comment for learners who want to go further.
INDEX:
0:00 Introduction
0:32 My favorite magazine
0:57 What should you read?
1:18 Article from The Week
1:55 Grammar in news headlines
2:25 preferable
2:53 accelerated
3:29 chronological vs. biological age
4:35 modest, confer
5:45 mental gymnastics, juggle, protective
7:02 How many words should you study at one time?
7:22 Quiz
10:40 Listen to the article.
12:21 Discussion questions
12:37 More practice
Source:
“Ward Off Aging.” The Week, vol. 25, no. 1264, 5 December 2025, p.21.
This article was used with permission from the editorial team of The Week. I thank the publication for granting me this “fair use” for educational purposes.
Related video on the grammar used in news headlines
▶️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lKHdlc5RPQ&t=10s
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