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Chasing the Shadow: The 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
B2C1
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Chasing the Shadow: The 2026 Total Solar Eclipse

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  • 2 lessons17 exercises · about 1h
  • ReadingInstant feedback on every exercise
  • No expiry dateOne payment, no subscription

About this course

A mini-course built around a National Geographic report on the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse that swept across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain.

What's inside

2 lessons · 17 exercises · 16 new words

Skills you'll practise

  • Reading — short texts built around the topic
  • Understanding — quizzes and true or false check what you've understood
  • Using new words — gap fills, word banks and matching put the words to work

What you'll work with

Words you'll learn

  • sweep across
  • path of totality
  • corona
  • roughly
  • witness
  • certified
  • document
  • rare
  • + 8 more
Lessons
  1. 1The Sky Went Dark: Inside the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse8 exercises · 8 new words
  2. 2Birds, Balconies, and Awe: How People Experienced the Eclipse9 exercises · 8 new words

Is it right for you?

Made forB2C1learners

A good fit if you…

  • Follow everyday English but still miss words and phrases
  • Would rather learn from a story than from word lists

Probably not for you if you…

  • Are just starting out in English (A1–A2)
  • Need an exam-prep course with grammar drills

Questions

How long do I have access?

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How do I get it after paying?

It appears in My courses the moment your payment goes through, ready to open.

Which devices does it work on?

Any phone, tablet or computer with a modern browser. Your progress is saved to your account, so you can switch devices.

Is Words Practice included?

Yes. Every purchase comes with unlimited Words Practice — save any word and practise it as much as you like.

Is there a discount for buying more?

Yes — the more courses in one order, the less each costs: 10% off for 2, 20% for 3, 25% for 4 and 30% for 5 or more, whatever their price.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. You can get a full refund within 7 days of purchase — just contact us.

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