12/06/2016
THE PERFECT COUPLE?
These phrases describe how well - or badly - people or things go together! Practise here: http://bbc.in/1XdW0Lt and try using one in a comment! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
12/06/2016
http://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/a-way-forward-for-brazil
A Way Forward for Brazil - The New Yorker
With the country on the brink of disaster, public officials found guilty of corruption must be held accountable.
12/06/2016
http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-36448328
When Saudi women marry foreigners - BBC News
A marriage between a Saudi woman and a Syrian man sparked a national debate in Saudi Arabia.
12/06/2016
http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/what-its-really-like-to-live-in-one-of-the-cities-with-the-best-quality-of-life-in-the-world-a7076421.html
What it's really like to live in one of the cities with the best quality of life in the world
Bern in Switzerland is considered one of the best cities to live in the world. The Alpine city ranked 14th in the annual “Quality of Living Index” of one of the world's largest HR consultancy firms, Mercer, and as the second-safest city in the world in the group's separate rankings. According to Lon...
02/06/2016
Are you going on a trip? These apps can help make your trip easier and a lot more fun!
http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/travel-apps/3356673.html
Travel Apps Offer Direction, Fun
When life takes you away from home, take technology to help guide and entertain you. Apps can help make your trip easier and more fun. Travel apps are very helpful to guide you on your trip. Some apps help you plan your trip and others help you travel.
02/06/2016
http://www.engvid.com/listening-understanding-in-3-easy-steps/
LISTENING & UNDERSTANDING in 3 Easy Steps
Help! I dont understand. Many English language students have problems listening and feel embarrassed. Do you find yourself struggling to understand native English speakers? Do they sometimes speak too fast or use words you do not know? Do phone conversations make you nervous? You are not alone! You…
02/06/2016
You won't always understand everything people say, and that's OK! Some strategies you can use: asking the other person to repeat themselves; asking them to write it down; and asking them to confirm what you think they meant.
02/06/2016
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/upper-intermediate/unit-26/session-2
BBC Learning English - Course: Upper-intermediate / Unit 26 / Session 2 / Activity 1
A new superbug has been discovered in the US. Neil and Sian look at how the world's media is reacting and pick out the words and phrases you need to talk about the story
02/06/2016
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/lower-intermediate/unit-8/tab/grammar?ocid=socialflow_twitter
BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 8 / Grammar Reference
If someone is at the place because they are a student / are sick / a prisoner, etc, we don't use the. If they are there for another reason, or we are talking about the building, we use the.