Weekly English reading articles for
upper primary and secondary students

Every week, Typhoon Club publishes new non-fiction reading articles for students. These classroom-ready texts help develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, speaking, and writing. Each article includes a vocabulary box and a discussion prompt, making them useful for homework, guided reading, and lesson planning. A YouTube link complementing the article's content is included when possible.

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Week of 06/19

Camels Gone Wild

When you think of Australia, you will probably think of kangaroos, wallabies and koala bears. One animal you may not think of is the camel. There are thousands of camels…

The Culinary Delight of Snails

Eating snails, known as escargot in French cuisine, may seem unusual to some, but it is a delicacy enjoyed by many around the world. This practice dates back to ancient…

From Drugs to Mugs

How do you stop people from taking drugs? Despite strict laws and severe punishments in many countries, including the death penalty, drug use continues to be a problem. In response,…

Week of 06/12

A Sheltered Life

Did You Know? The French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte was sent to St Helena in 1815 following his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. He died there six years later in…

Giant Vegetables

Parents often remind us to eat our vegetables, highlighting their nutritional benefits and importance for our health. Vegetables are generally affordable and easily accessible in markets and supermarkets. By the…

Did You Know? There have been 560 occasions when ships have hit icebergs since the year 1810 – including the Titanic! The largest iceberg in the northern hemisphere was spotted…