Jun 25

Brexit, Grexit … even Spexit. Whose bright idea was this?

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EU News, Speak Easy

by szerk.

June 25, 2015

 How do you feel about the words Brexit and Grexit? Do you know what they mean? Below, you will find one opinion. Before you start reading, guess what the following expressions (word games)  refer to. Check your answers on the basis of what you learned from the article below and remember the key expressions marked …

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Jun 25

The Power of Hope and Determination

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Article Series

by szerk.

June 25, 2015

 The Power of Hope and Determination   „I don’t need to be someone I am not, I just need to be the best ME I can be.” Isn’t that statement just worth to follow? Nick Vujicic is a world-famous public speaker, a charismatic man, a self-confessed adrenalin junkie, president of two companies – and born …

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Jun 18

Get Ready for the Holidays! New hand luggage guidelines explained

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News & Fun, Speak Easy

by szerk.

June 18, 2015

 Are you used to taking large hand luggage onboard when flying by plane? Then read this: A number of global airlines are set to standardize the size of all carry-on hand luggage we take on board, meaning SMALLER bags than many of us have been used to. While you read, find the synonyms of the …

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Jun 18

Are YOU a Super-Recogniser?

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News & Fun, Speak Easy

by szerk.

June 18, 2015

 Ready to test yourself? Are you one of those people who’ll easily recognise a face they have once seen? Find out whether you possess the rare ability to recognise faces you’ve barely glimpsed. Scientists are only just beginning to understand why some people have the skill and how it works and how the police uses …

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Jun 18

Talks with Greece collapse as default looms – Advanced Reading Practice

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EU News, World News

by szerk.

June 18, 2015

 Are you already a proficient speaker of English? But still keen on expanding your professional vocabulary? Then this article is for you – peppered with plenty of economic terms and difficult expressions. Guess the meaning of the terms and expressions marked with red. Then check your answers in the vocabulary right after the text. Good …

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Jun 04

HARDTalk – EU opt-outs

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EU topics

by szerk.

June 4, 2015

 How many European Unions do we have today? What are the implications of the different types of EU membership? Are EU opt-outs an option? Hard-hitting questions and sensitive topics that, this time, Guy Verhofstadt had to face. Watch the 5-minute video excerpt from BBC’s HARDTalk and test your EU (English) knowledge at the same time! …

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Jun 04

LuxLeaks – Whistleblowers in action

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EPSO

by szerk.

June 4, 2015

 Who are whistleblowers? Are their actions illegal? Or are they protected by law? Find out more on this topic from the article below. The expressions highlighted in green are closely related to whistleblowers and help you understand the concept behind this term. You will also find some useful expressions to remember (highlighted in red) along …

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May 29

The power of yes: why the wording of Britain’s EU referendum matters

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EU News, EU topics

by szerk.

May 29, 2015

  Have you ever thought about the power of language in a referendum? The way the questions are phrased? Read the article below and find out how subtle changes in the wording of the questions may have the power to influence public opinion, and ultimately, affect the final result in a referendum.  The activity below …

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May 21

EU set for economic growth, but Greece to suffer (1) downturn

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EU News, EU topics

by szerk.

May 21, 2015

     Would you like to brush up your English for Business and Economics? Expand your vocabulary by reading the article along with the expressions highlighted in oragne and explained right after the text.   The European Commission published optimistic but cautious economic forecasts on Tuesday (5 May), (2) upgrading the bloc’s growth prospects for this year …

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