Hi there!
How do you usually communicate with other people? Do you prefer face-to-face conversations, phone calls, messages, or video calls?
These are some of the questions we will deal with next week. To introduce the topic and revise useful vocabulary related to communication and technology, we recommend you watch these two videos:
Have a great weekend!
Hi there!
Do you ever think about things you would like to change in your life? Have you ever regretted a decision or wished things had happened differently?
These are some of the questions we will deal with next week. To introduce the topic and revise useful expressions related to wishes, regrets and desires, we recommend you watch this video:
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Hi there!
Do you know how to complain politely in English? Would you know what to say if there was a problem in a shop or in a restaurant?
These are some of the questions we will deal with next week. To introduce the topic and revise useful language for making polite complaints and requests, we recommend you watch this video:
Have a great (and long) weekend!
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Next week we are going to focus on how to express negative ideas more naturally and efficiently in English, especially by using “no” and “none”.
The video is labelled B1, but don’t be fooled by that! The difficulties learners have with negative sentences at B1 and B2 are often very similar, and using structures like “no” and “none” correctly is an important step towards speaking more fluently and naturally.
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Hi there!
Have you ever received a piece of advice that stayed with you for years? And do you think listening carefully can improve our relationships?
Next week we will talk about advice, communication and listening skills. We will reflect on the kind of advice that helps us in life and on what it really means to be a good listener.
To introduce the topic and revise useful vocabulary related to personal experiences, communication and relationships, please watch these two videos:
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Hi there!
Have you ever tried to use your smartphone while wearing gloves in winter? It can be frustrating… but what if there was a strange (and slightly funny) solution?
In this video, mathematician Hannah Fry explains why it is actually possible to use a smartphone with something as unexpected as a sausage.
Behind the humour, the video introduces an important concept: how touchscreens work and why some materials can interact with them while others cannot.
Watch the video and see if you can understand the science behind this unusual experiment.
Happy Easter holidays!
Dear conversationalists,
How has social media changed the way TV shows are created and shared? Is it still necessary to work with big studios and traditional media companies?
In this video from the British Council, we explore how a low-budget series called All about the McKenzies was created for YouTube and became successful thanks to social media:
The video shows how platforms like Facebook and Twitter help creators share their work, connect with audiences, and build a career in today’s digital world.
Have a great weekend!
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