Every morning before work, my friend Ben and I meet at a small café near the office. We drink coffee and talk about the news. We read headlines on our phones and ask each other, “Did you see this story?” or “What do you think about this?” At first, it was hard to talk about news in English. Some words were new—like “economy,” “climate,” or “election.” I didn’t always understand everything. But Ben helped. He explained things in simple English, and I asked questions. Soon, I started reading more news on my own. I followed simple English news websites. I even learned how to express opinions, like “I agree,” “That’s interesting,” or “I’m not sure about that.” Talking about the news helped me practice English in real ways. It also helped me understand the world better. We didn’t always agree, but we always listened to each other. Our morning chats became something I look forward to. Now, even when I read news alone, I imagine how I would talk about it. News became not just information, but conversation. And conversation helped me become a better English speaker—and a better listener too.