Weekly Read

Welcome to Typhoon Club’s Weekly Read. Articles are uploaded every Friday and remain available for two weeks before being replaced. Each article includes a discussion question and a Vocabulary Box. A YouTube link complementing the article's content is included when possible.

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Week of 12/19

Kentucky for Christmas

Christmas is celebrated in 160 countries around the world. Celebrations begin either on the 24th or 25th of December and food usually plays an important part. The English, for example,…

Did You Know? The world record set in 2002 for a family of Russian dolls included 51 dolls. The tallest was 53.9 cm, the smallest 31 mm. When travelling overseas,…

The Bosphorus Strait is a significant waterway located in Turkey, connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. This narrow strait runs through the city of Istanbul, creating a…

Week of 12/12

The Scotch Egg is a British snack that has become a part of the country’s culinary heritage. Originating in the early 19th century, this delightful creation consists of a hard-boiled…

Stepping Stones

Stepping stones are an ancient feature found in many bodies of water across the world. Usually, they are solid, elevated platforms that allow people to cross streams, rivers, and other…

The Art Of The Falcon

If you think of a country or city where temperatures exceed 36 degrees Celsius throughout the year, it’s hard to name a sport that would suit the climate. Even though…