Angelina Jolie double mastectomy
The world’s most famous actress undergoes a deeply personal medical issue and goes public to benefit the women of the world. Listening, vocabulary glossary and great English learning opportunity.
Advanced English CAE Sample Answer: Speaking
CAE Advanced English Sample Answer on video given by a native-speaker English teacher from London. Full transcript to help with listening skills.
Controversial topic: Margaret Thatcher – for and against
Margaret Thatcher is just as controversial now as when she was alive. Vocabulary to match the controversial topic and a free audio of the text being read aloud by a native-speaker of English.
Upper Intermediate English: David Bowie Fever in London
To improve your Upper intermediate English, add these chunks or phrases to your vocabulary. You’ll be amazed at how regularly you see them in newspaper articles. Look at the glossary at the bottom of the page to help you understand the advanced vocabulary. David Bowie is hot again! After making TV news bulletins [...]
Chris Stark interviews Mila Kunis/ The best Mila Kunis interview ever
Mila Kunis viral video with vocabulary definitions to help English learners
Family Tree vocabulary: The Hobbit traces his ancestors
All the family tree vocabulary you need to sound like an expert. A video of Martin Freeman tracing his ancestors & a text about problems with investigating your predecessors.
Weather vocabulary: Severe Weather Conditions
Severe weather conditions in the UK recently brought the country to a standstill, so there’s plenty of time for us to practise our weather vocabulary, with glossary and quiz.
Flat to Rent Vocabulary: Landlord from hell
Before you look for a flat to rent, make sure you know all the vocabulary so that you don’t get involved with a landlord from hell… like this guy with his 31 house rules!
English measurements: The London Shard
The latest tourist attraction in London is The Shard but what is it and why should you visit it? The read the article to find out and to learn some useful vocabulary and information about converting English measurements. The Shard is now the tallest building in London and Europe. It’s height is 1,015ft. The [...]
London Undergound: The Queen on the Tube
London Underground is 150 years old today. See videos and pics of The Queen in The Tube and learn all about the history and vocabulary of London’s train system
