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7 sentences successful people never say – Success Quiz with collocations

Success is not something that can be accomplished overnight. It takes a lot of hard work, time and sheer dedication. Steve Siebold, author of “How Rich People Think,” interviewed more than a thousand millionaires over three decades to learn what led them to their success and wealth. Read the article...

Business & Abbreviations I.

In business writing, it is quite common to make words, terms or even whole sentences shorter. Moreover, FYI, ETA, OTP or ASAP are abbreviations that may occur not only in business letters but also in everyday text messages.  Our  sample letter below helps you recognise some of the most frequent...

18 Last-Minute Gifts That Will Help You Save Christmas

So you waited until the absolute last minute to do your shopping and now you’re here, reading this, wasting precious moments that should be filled with anxious, click-happy buying. Fear not: There are a variety of quick-shipping products and digital items that, despite your oversight, will be very appreciated by...

Common Words with DOWN

Down-and-out, down payment, closedown... Well, don't be down (=unhappy) if you are not really sure what these words and expressions mean, but take this quiz to practice the top 10 most common words with DOWN! Scroll down for more common words with down.   Level: B1 and above  

2iN1 News & English – Big rise in German attacks on migrant homes in 2015

Big rise in German attacks on migrant homes in 2015 More people on the move than ever before.... For weeks, the migrant crisis has dominated the headlines across Europe. Follow us for UPDATES EVERY DAY and extend your vocabulary at the same time! Start now by filling in the missing...

Do YOU speak American?

Why is American not a separate language? Or should we view it as one? How did it come to be so different, and how did it not come to be more different? Find it out in the BBC article here. Before you start, here is a quick quiz to test...

#3 Best Food and Wine Holidays in Europe – FRANCE

ROUND #3 Find out about Europe's most popular summer destinations as selected by the experts of THE TELEGRAPH , including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Croatia and Greece...  So, what about starting our Food and Wine Tour in FRANCE?... and... picking up some words in French?:) Check out our VocabList...

Use your smartphone a lot? You could be depressed…

Did YOU know? Monitoring the length of time you spend on your phone can show whether you are depressed or not...  So, ... are you affected or not? Find it out in the article of The Telegraph . Before you start, fill in the missing verbs in the text below. You...

What about going Email Free? (VocabList)

Could you imagine a world without emails? A day without checking your inbox every 5 minutes? Well, there are some people who gave it a try and stopped using email. Moreover, the 'no email trend' is also taking roots in a range of industries, with more and more companies considering...

What about Going Email Free?

Could you imagine a world without emails? A day without checking your inbox every 5 minutes? Well, there are some people who gave it a try and stopped using email. Moreover, the 'no email trend' is also taking roots in a range of industries, with more and more companies considering...

#5 Follow the Headlines DAYbyDAY

ROUND #5 On the average, five times as many people read the headline as read the body copy. When you have written your headline, you have spent eighty cents out of your dollar.  —David Ogilvy Indeed, headlines are arguably more important than the article itself… They need to be tricky,...

Eurozone reaches deal with Greece

   Euro zone clinches deal with Greece after all-night haggle   Clinches a deal? After all-night haggle? What do all these expressions mean? Scroll down to find out! Words to know are marked in red and interesting expressions are marked in green!   Expand your vocabulary by following the News...

#4 Follow the Headlines DAYbyDAY

 ROUND #4 On the average, five times as many people read the headline as read the body copy. When you have written your headline, you have spent eighty cents out of your dollar.  —David Ogilvy Indeed, headlines are arguably more important than the article itself… They need to be tricky,...

#3 Follow the Headlines DAYbyDAY

ROUND #3 On the average, five times as many people read the headline as read the body copy. When you have written your headline, you have spent eighty cents out of your dollar.  —David Ogilvy Indeed, headlines are arguably more important than the article itself… They need to be tricky,...

#2 Follow the Headlines DAYbyDAY

ROUND #2 On the average, five times as many people read the headline as read the body copy. When you have written your headline, you have spent eighty cents out of your dollar.  —David Ogilvy Indeed, headlines are arguably more important than the article itself… They need to be tricky,...

#1 Follow the Headlines DAYbyDAY

On the average, five times as many people read the headline as read the body copy. When you have written your headline, you have spent eighty cents out of your dollar.  —David Ogilvy Indeed, headlines are arguably more important than the article itself… They need to be tricky, unique, creative,...

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

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...

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,...

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...

Find, fund or found? – Confusing words QUIZ I.