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Speaking
How to Tell a Short Story in English
Tell a short story in English with a clear beginning, middle and end. Learn useful sequencing phrases and practise with an everyday story and prompts.
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Speaking
How to Describe People and Places in English
Describe people and places in English using clear patterns for appearance, personality, location and atmosphere, with examples and speaking practice.
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Speaking
How to Talk About Your Job or Studies in English
Talk about your job or studies in English with clear sentence patterns, natural follow-up questions and short dialogues you can adapt to your own life.
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Study tips
How to Use an English Learner’s Dictionary
Use an English learner’s dictionary to find the right meaning, hear pronunciation and learn useful sentence patterns, with examples and practice tasks.
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Study tips
Skimming vs Scanning: Two Ways to Read English Texts
Learn the difference between skimming and scanning in English, when to use each reading skill and how to check details with a short practice notice.
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Study tips
How to Take Useful Notes While Listening in English
Take useful notes while listening in English with short keywords, a clear purpose and a simple review method, plus an announcement to practise with.
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