Learning English Podcast - Bedbugs, mining sustainably, math education

Who wants to sleep with bedbugs in Paris? Dan Novak and Ashley Thompson host today’s Learning English show. 1:06 They go first to a report about the recent bedbug problem in Paris. As Andrew Smith tells, it is a difficult situation for the city as it prepares to hold the Olympic Games next year. 6:29 Next: Mining companies produce important metals needed for things like electric cars and solar panels. But those processes require huge amounts of energy and pollute. Dan Friedell and Gena Bennett report about how some mining companies are hoping to clean up their act. 14:30 Then it’s time for the LE Education Report. Gregory Stachel explores America’s worries about the state of math education and abilities in the U.S. 20:19 And, the show closes with the LE series Lesson of the Day. John Russell is lead instructor today. Listen to these stories as you read them on our website: France Worries about Bedbugs as 2024 Summer Olympics Near Mining Companies Consider Renewable Energy America’s Poor Math Skills Raise Concerns