To help you master the apartment hunt, here is a quick task to revise the key words you need! Task (advanced): Read the advertisements below and fill in the gaps. Task (lower-intermediate/intermediate): Read the advertisements and fill in the gaps using the words from the box. You will NOT need all the words, and …
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Jun 23
The 25 most important questions to ask about an apartment before you rent it
You found an apartment that looks just about good. Time to sit down with your agent and hammer out the conditions of your contract. What are you going to say and what questions are you going to ask? These short conversations will help you revise what to say and what to ask. Scroll down for …
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Jun 21
The Secret Life of Pets Trailer – Elementary listening practice
This funny trailer gives you a great opportunity to practice a few simple expressions. You will practice: – how to say goodbye and – how to ask someone about their plans for the day. Watch the trailer and do a quick test to practice the expressions you heard. Have fun! Proficiency level: elementary-lower intermediate (A2/B1) …
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Jun 19
A brief look at the city of Toronto – (not only) for apartment hunters
Watch the video to learn about Canada’s largest city – and the 5th largest city in North America. This video and the activities afterwards will help you train your ears to understand fast-paced real-life spoken English. The trick to get better at this is to watch the video several times and focus on the expressions …
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Jun 18
Get Ready for the Holidays! New hand luggage guidelines explained
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?
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 17
Freeze Yourself to Health? – New Fitness Treatment from Monaco
This new trend has people freeze themselves for 2 or 3 minutes in minus 100 degrees Celsius only to feel … great afterwards! Read on, revise some vocabulary, and practice some cool expressions to make your English flow with the help of an interactive test! Source: Yahoo Beauty, Original article by Kristin Tice Studeman …
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Jun 14
How To Rent an Apartment in London
Thinking of moving to London? Read these tips on how to rent an apartment before you set out on an apartment hunt & revise some of the key words you’ll need to start your search! Move your mouse over the highlighted words to read their definition. How to Rent an Apartment in London? …
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Jun 11
The surprising new power symbol for women
What would you say is the new power symbol for women? Yes, it has to do with looks and clothing, but you may be surprised! The reading comes with a short quiz! Is this the new power symbol for women? From bbc.com Is there a must-have accessory for powerful women? Some rely on a strong …
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