WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WEDDINGS?

EDITOR’S INTRO

WHY ARE YOU LEARNING ENGLISH? TO GET A BETTER JOB,

WHAT SHALL WE STUDY?

Learn how to describe different areas of study. Write the

MICKEY MOUSE SUBJECTS!

Look at the paragraph titles related to unusual courses. What

WRONG NUMBER STORIES!

You’re going to read about some wrong number stories. Look

FIVE UNUSUAL PRODUCTS

Read or listen to the article once to compare your

7 FEATURES OF SPOKEN ENGLISH!

Do this listening activity. Then, see if you can identify

ADJECTIVES

Here are some useful adjectives for describing things or objects

THE CLASSROOM!

What can go wrong in a classroom? Think of as

The disaster

You’re going to listen to someone who had a bit

NATURAL ENGLISH

Where do you like to go for breakfast?

IS THIS ART? THE TURNER PRIZE!

Look at the pictures of the works of art. What

PSYCHOLOGICAL TRICKS!

You’re going to read about some psychological tricks that involve

GROUCHO MARX QUOTES!

Read or listen to the article once. Were any of

The trip to Thailand

Imagine you’re planning a trip to Thailand, and you’re speaking

WHERE TO EAT IN AMERICA – A DINER, OF COURSE!

You’re going to read about diners – restaurants in America

THE AMERICAN DINER

Learn over 15 useful words and expressions to use at an American diner

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK

A Philly cheesesteak (also known as a Philadelphia cheesesteak) is

LILYHAMMER

Lilyhammer is a TV series about New York gangster Frank

HOW TO UNDERSTAND PHRASAL VERBS!

Native English speakers use phrasal verbs* all the time. A

STATUES THAT PEOPLE HATE!

Why do you think some statues are controversial? What could

DISASTROUS JOURNEYS!

What can go wrong on a long journey somewhere? Make

MY BRIE IS TOO HARD!

Look at words below. In what way could they ruin

FOOD ADJECTIVES

Learn some useful words for describing food

Bar chat analysis!

You’re going to listen to two conversations with people chatting

EDUCATION

If a group of people “brainstorm”, they have a meeting

Put on your dancing shoes!

Dancing is great: it’s a fun form of exercise, it’s

DOING THE DEVIL’S BUSINESS. MEET THE FAMILY.

CHARLES MANSON WAS A CULT LEADER WHO WAS ALSO LINKED TO THE INFAMOUS MANSON FAMILY KILLINGS

STARS WITH EMBARRASSING BROTHERS!

What things could a family member do to offend, embarrass

HOW LILYHAMMER CHANGED TELEVISION!

What do you know about Norway? Think of as many

CRUISE SHIP DISAPPEARANCES!

How could someone disappear from a cruise ship? What could

TALKING ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE

Complete the sentences (1 to 8) with the words from

What’s wrong with Valentine’s Day?

What do you like or dislike about Valentine’s Day? Use

STORY TIME

A: I say, I say, I say, why do fish