EDITOR’S INTRO

How you learn English with Learn Hot English magazine

Pet Paradise

The changing world of pets

THE NAME GAME

THIS IS ANOTHER PART IN OUR SERIES OF FAMOUS NAMES WITH MEANING. THIS MONTH, CELEBRITIES WITH “COLOURFUL” NAMES. MORE NEXT MONTH

STORY TIME

Jokes, anecdotes and stories as told by native English speakers

Pets

USE THESE WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS TO TALK ABOUT YOUR PETS!

Fighting anti-social behaviour in the UK!

Match the descriptions of “anti-social” behaviour (1 to 8) to

LET’S TALK ABOUT: The Theatre!

• Play – a piece of writing that is performed

BIEBER FEVER

If you’re looking for a master class in how to become one of the most famous people on the planet, look no further than 25-year-old Justin Bieber

DR FINGERS’ ERROR CORRECTION CLINIC

IN THIS SECTION, DR FINGERS IDENTIFIES AND CORRECTS TYPICAL ERRORS

The Survey

Getting some information for important market research

GRAMMAR FUN used to & would

This month, we’re looking at past habits and states with used to and would

What's the Uk like today?

Read over the national survey questions and answer them. Discuss

HOW TO... WRITE IN ENGLISH

Here are our eight top tips for writing in English

Outdoor Fun

Trying to sell the benefits of an active life

Elizabeth Taylor

Beautiful. Talented. Legendary. Elizabeth Taylor was a true icon of cinema, and she's fondly remembered after a career that lasted almost 70 years

PENELOPE CRUZ

The Spanish sensation goes on an adventure

JOHNNY DEPP

HANDSOME. TALENTED. AND A LITTLE BIT ECCENTRIC. YOU CAN’T HELP BUT LOVE JOHNNY DEPP AND HIS COLLECTION OF WEIRD AND WONDERFUL CHARACTERS. BUT IS THE REAL JOHNNY AS ODD IN REAL LIFE AS HE IS ONSCREEN?

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN ON STRANGER TIDES

CAPTAIN JACK, EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE PIRATE, STARS IN PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES! BUT IT ISN’T GOING TO BE SMOOTH SAILING FOR HIM

CHEESY RIDERS

Did you know that the Pirates of the Caribbean film series is based on a ride at Walt Disney theme parks? Who would have thought that a film that got its inspiration from an adventure park attraction could be so successful? Well, it isn’t always the case

CELEBRITY COUPLES

Penelope Cruz and her husband Javier Bardem are what is known as a celebrity couple. But they aren’t alone! Here are some famous ones. Some are still going strong, others not so

Tattoo Torment

The rise and fall of the tattoo

UNDERSTAND BODY LANGUAGE IN PRESENTATIONS!

Body Language* can help you appear calm and confident during

10 TOP TIPS FOR BODY LANGUAGE IN PRESENTATIONS!

Here are 10 top tips on what to do with your body before and during a presentation

SOURCE CODE

IS THERE A MOMENT IN YOUR LIFE THAT YOU’D LIKE TO LIVE OVER AND OVER AGAIN? JAKE GYLLENHAAL GETS TO DO EXACTLY THAT IN HIS MOVIE SOURCE CODE… BUT IT ISN’T AS MUCH FUN AS YOU’D IMAGINE

Not so Lucky

Some people are just born unlucky

Chicken Fajitas

THIS IS A QUICK, CHEAP DELICIOUS MEAL TO MAKE AT NIGHT

Interview Insight

Dealing with the press

DICTIONARY OFSLANG

EXAMPLES OF HOW TO SAY THINGS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS

PHOTO MAGIC

CAN YOU THINK OF ANYTHING TO WRITE IN THE SPEECH BUBBLES? HAVE A COMPETITION IN CLASS OR AT HOME

Interesting Interview

Top tips on how to become a millionaire

DOORIDIOMS

This month we’re looking at some “door” idioms

CV horror! How NOT to make a good first impression!

Read over the top tips for writing a CV. Which

Segway Surprise!

Is this the transport of the future?

PHRASAL VERB THEMES Advertising (part II)

Here are some more phrasal verbs for you to use. Complete the sentences (1 to 8) with the words from below

ETYMOLOGY

THIS MONTH’S WORD OF THE MONTH IS “ETYMOLOGY”