Magazines can got your students to enter the world of English speakers, read interesting articles and improve their language skills. Today we are going to introduce the most popular magazines that may come in your classes.

Students Weekly

This is a weekly magazine published by a Thai company, which has a history of 25 years. The readers of the magazine are mostly teenagers of middle level. Here you can find articles on the topics of education, entertainment, current affairs, latest events, and song lyrics. In addition, there are also some vocabulary and grammar exercises to memorize the newly learnt material.

National Geographic

The magazine is being published since 1888. It mainly contains articles about geography, science, history and world culture. Its language is a little bit complicated, and that's why this resource will suit only for higher-level students. Al part from articles, you can also find a huge collection of photos of nature.

Reader’s Digest

The magazine was founded in 1922. It is a general interest family magazine, published ten times a year. Here you will find inspiring true stories about people and what they have done, some funny moments in the lives of personalities. And you can also read articles about how to be responsible parents.

Sunset

This is a lifestyle magazine that first was published in 1898 in the USA. It focuses mainly on traveling, home and gardening, lifestyle, food and drink. The magazine is full of amazing pictures and interesting articles about places in the United States. The magazine is suitable for students with middle or higher levels.

Organic food (有机食品) is very popular. It is also expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as inorganic food. Some parents and pet owners pay up to 200 percent more for organic food while some people think organic food is a waste of money.

There is one main difference between organic and inorganic food. Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides (杀虫剂). This makes sure that the products are natural.

Some people think “organic” means “locally grown”. At the beginning, this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The demand for organic food grew larger than the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There weren’t enough organic materials. This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business. Today, many large companies have an organic line of products.

Is organic food more nutritious (有营养的)? This is part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers (消费者) believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems, such as cancer. Many health experts disagree. Few studies prove that organic food prevents health problems. Health experts worry more about bacteria (细菌). These can come into contact with organic and inorganic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully.

Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the extra money? This is a matter of opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.

I’m a girl in my late twenties and I live in New York. I go from my 8-hour-a-day full-time job to my part-time job, where I work for at least 4 hours if I'm lucky. I have half an hour to get from one job to the next, and I spend that time driving to the job, changing into my uniform, and eating if I have time. Even on weekends, I work anywhere from 4-9 hours per day at my part-time job.

Every time I hang out with my friends or family, I’m never fully present. I’m either exhausted (精疲力竭的) or worried about my work. And when I’m with my family, everyone says that I work too much and should pay attention to my health. While I always argue that working hard is extremely valuable and admirable, I also believe that we all need to stop and smell the roses. Throughout the chaos (混乱) of my busy life, however, I’ve forgotten to do just that. Work has kept me so busy that I’ve missed everything that’s right in front of me.

Now, I’m making an effort to be present. I leave my phone in my purse when I’m with my friends and only take it out to take a few pictures. Sometimes, I go to a concert, watch movies or take a holiday to treat myself. I visit friends I haven’t seen for a while or try to call them, so we can talk for hours and catch up. And I make an effort to spend time with loved ones who I know won’t be around forever and I get to know the younger ones. Right now, I’m learning to do everything that makes me happy. I’m completely not guilty about my work-life balance because I know that enjoying life is truly worth my time.

How to Make Friends at a New School

Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don’t even know where to go for your own classes.     16     However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.

    17     If some people don’t accept you, they’re not the kind of friends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sports may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.

Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!

A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don’t keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact with other people.     19     Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where you’re from.

You like it when people use your name, and so do other people.     20     Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname. You’d be surprised how often this may come in handy.

A few years ago, I was conducting a series of customer service conferences in New England. And once again, my client had ___________ a motel (汽车旅馆) for me to stay at in Glen Innes. Everything about the service I received at this motel was beyond what I could ever have ___________. I was ___________ on arrival, welcomed with a handshake and a friendly smile, and ___________ to my room. At 6 am the next morning, I ___________ a country-style breakfast. As I ___________, the owner of the motel thanked me for staying with him and gave me a fresh red apple to eat as I drove on my way.

The Central Motel in Glen Innes is owned and ___________ by David and Rosemarie Bryant and is one of the ten motels in the township. Since that first visit, I have stayed at the Central Motel on several other ___________. However, the most significant fact is that in the course of that time I have ___________ over 1,000 conferences for over 70,000 people. At nearly all of these conferences, I have told my story about how the great service at the Central Motel and the little extra touch of the fresh red apple on my departure ____________ me to stay again.

I have no special rights in the Central Motel, other than being a ____________ customer who likes to tell the story of how well I have been ____________. My story also supports the idea that word of mouth endorsement (认可) and unsolicited publicity (主动宣传) will follow in abundance if you just treat your customers with sincerity and ____________.

If one thing can be learnt from my experience, it is that attention to ____________ really matters when it is coupled with genuine and sincere customer service. It also shows that most often it is the little things that ____________ in business if you want to create and build long-term loyalty.