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HOW MUCH EXERCISE DO YOU DO?

You’re going to listen to two people talking about exercise. You’ll learn some useful words and expressions for talking about this. Plus, you’ll improve your speaking and listening skills. Answers on page 45

WHAT’S IT LIKE LIVING IN ANOTHER COUNTRY?

You’re going to listen to a phone conversation with a Puerto Rican woman who is living in London. You’ll learn some useful words and expressions for talking about this. Plus, you’ll improve your speaking and listening skills. Answers on page 45

HOW TO AVOID COFFEE CONFUSION

In the News In The News N˚14 The

GREETINGS!

Handshakes and other forms of greeting.

EIGHT DISHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Answers on page 45 1 Pre-reading Look at

GRAMMAR BOOSTER

THE PRESENT SIMPLE (TO TALK ABOUT THE FUTURE)

ENGLISH IN ACTION... THE JOB INTERVIEW

More words ● Job ad – an

CAN YOU TRUST ONLINE REVIEWS?

IT’S ALL A LIE! Answers on page 45

How to make suggestions & respond to invitations

AUDIO Objective To improve your listening comprehension. Think

REALLY IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION WITH THESE 13 WORDS! PART 2

In business, it’s important to speak clearly and pronounce words correctly so that people understand you. However, the problem with English is that the way the words are written isn’t the same as the way they’re pronounced. But don’t worry. In this lesson, we’ll help you with these 13 really important business words. To improve your pronunciation, listen and repeat the words and the sample sentences until you can say them perfectly. Ready? OK, let’s go!

EXERCISES

REALLY IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION WITH THESE 13 WORDS!

HOW HAS CHANGED THE WORLD

Objective To learn some technological English and to

6 business & life tips from MARISSA MAYER!

Objective To learn some business English and to

FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD USE INSTAGRAM

Objective To learn some words and expressions to

HOW TO BEAT THE TROLLS!

The internet has brought us many positive changes,

FIVE RIDICULOUS LAWSUITS

AUDIO Objective To improve your reading and listening

IS THIS SCIENCE GONE MAD?

Objective To improve your reading and listening skills.

Five unusual family traditions

IT’S A FAMILY TRADITION! Answers on page 45

USEFUL IDIOMS (IDIOM ORIGIN: WAR)

Come under fire To be criticised. “The prime

GROUP TALK PHOBIAS

DID YOU FIND THE SPIDERS WE PUT IN

SLANG CONVERSATION DRIVING

Mike is going to give Barry a lift to the computer shop.

What’s in store for the future of languages?

Answers on page 45 1 Pre-reading Look at

SHOULD WE BE ABLE TO DEFEND OUR HOMES?

DON’T MAKE ME A VICTIM! Answers on page

PHRASAL VERBS MUSIC

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

ANSWERS & SCRIPTS

HOW MUCH EXERCISE DO YOU DO? 2 First

STORY TIME

Jokes, anecdotes and stories as told by native English speakers.

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