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Nov 23

Pearls of Wisdom from Goldie Hawn, Actress and Happiness Expert

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B1/B2, B2/C1, Dating, Movie & TV, Parenting, Speak Easy, Texts

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November 23, 2015

 Goldie Hawn – who says she’s most proud of being a “happiness expert” and who is also known for her MindUp educational foundation besides being an award-winning actress – has shared some valuable advice about life with us. What do you think?  Level: B1/B2 and above Vocabulary Sentence patterns Goldie Hawn possesses an eternal youthfulness that …

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Nov 21

What’s it like to work for an EU institution?

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EPSO, Listening Quiz

by EU English

November 21, 2015

 This short video was published by EPSO, the European Personnel Selection Office, to advertise EU jobs. Watch the video and do a quick, interactive vocab quiz! Level: B1/B2 and above   If you like our lesson, share it with friends and colleagues by using the button below.  

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Nov 21

EPSO Practice – Numerical Reasoning Part 1

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EPSO

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November 21, 2015

 Unless you are a math whiz, it’s tough to talk about statistics, graphs, numbers and trends in English. Download the pdf  to practice the vocabulary of numerical reasoning tests – one of EPSO’s favorite kind. Part 2 is coming soon   All the questions refer to the statistics below:    Source: Eurostat http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/europe-2020-indicators/headline-indicators Featured image courtesy …

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Nov 19

The 10 Best Ideas for Learning New Words in English

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A2/B1, B1/B2, B2/C1, C1+, TOEFL, TOEIC

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November 19, 2015

 I think we all agree that one of the most important things to do when learning a new language is to learn new words. Without a large amount of vocabulary, you won’t understand what people say or won’t be able to say much yourself. So let’s hear it from the experts: what can you do …

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Nov 19

Interactive Vocabulary Quiz – Elementary

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A2/B1, Quiz, TOEFL, TOEIC, Vocabulary Quiz

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November 19, 2015

 Let’s take a quick vocabulary quiz at A2/B1 level! How well did you do?     Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net If you like our lesson, share it with friends and colleagues. Thanks!    

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Nov 19

Interactive Vocabulary Quiz – Intermediate

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B2/C1, Language Exams, Quiz, TOEFL, TOEIC, Vocabulary Quiz

by EU English

November 19, 2015

 Let’s take a quick vocabulary quiz at intermediate (B2) level! How well did you do?       RELATED POSTS: The 10 Best Ideas for Learning New Words in English Interactive Vocabulary Quiz – Elementary     Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net If you like our lesson, share it with friends and colleagues. Thanks!  

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Nov 19

Childhood obesity linked to parenting style

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B1/B2, B2/C1, C1+, Health & Fitness, Parenting, Speak Easy, Texts

by EU English

November 19, 2015

 Parenting style may be causing obesity in kids, Canadian researchers say. Here is how! Level: B2 and above What you can practice: Reading comprehension, Vocabulary building   Your parenting style may be causing your child’s obesity (=being fat, overweight) A Canadian study suggests certain approaches (= style, method) to parenting may increase (=make larger) risk …

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Nov 17

The Top 10 Most Common Informal Expressions with ‘Wish’

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A2/B1, B1/B2, B2/C1, C1+, Grammar Review, TOEFL, TOEIC

by EU English

November 17, 2015

 These expressions are very often used in real-life English – knowing them will make your English flow naturally! So here you go!     1) to make a wish = to try to make something happen by thinking about it He blew out the candles on his cake and made a wish.   2) I …

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Nov 17

WISH – QUIZ

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B1/B2, B2/C1, Grammar Quiz, Grammar Review

by EU English

November 17, 2015

 Talking about wishes is no easy task in English. Let’s do a quick quiz to see if you know the most important rules! Scroll down for explanations about how to use “wish”   How to use “wish” in English?   1 Using wish to say ‘want’ You can use the verb ‘wish’ to talk about …

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