Category Archives: Vocabulary

Money makes the world go round!: vocabulary and debates

Now let’s talk MONEY!

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The environment: vocabulary and debates

Are you aware of the problems our planet needs to face? Check this list of environmental problems on Wikipedia and try to complete this webquest on Earth problems too. While this guide to important environmental issues is not comprehensive, if you’re … Continue reading

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Hot Issues – part 2: vocabulary and debates

Second and final part of our hot issues presentations. Remember to click on the blue interactive media links below (they include video, audio and provide a link to any website with the click of a button) and scroll over the … Continue reading

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Home: life on Earth

Home is a 2009 documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of various places on Earth, it was filmed in 50 countries. It shows the diversity of life on Earth and how humanity is … Continue reading

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Crime: vocabulary and debates

Have your ever been the victim of a crime? Have you ever witnessed a crime? Have you ever committed a crime? As you can check in the ppt below, crime is a tricky area as there are a number of … Continue reading

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The Joy of Whining

We’ve just seen how to complain to make yourself heard in a formal situation but there are times you can’t be bothered to make the effort and you prefer whining to your friends. Everyone needs a good complaining session every … Continue reading

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Considering a job

You’ve spent the last few months answering help wanted ads, visiting recruiters, and networking. You’ve sent out your resumes and gone on a bunch of interviews. And now the moment you’ve been waiting for is here. It’s your turn now. … Continue reading

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Travel, trip or journey

After I have seen repeated mistakes on the use of travel, trip , journey etc I think you may need a bit of revision work and nothing better than this great  old post I hope this will be the final … Continue reading

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The world of work

Even though we are not writing a CV in class, we understand this is a difficult time in which many of you will try to apply for a job abroad. Many have problems with CV writing. Find some advice here. … Continue reading

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Work: vocabulary and debates

Work is very important to all of us.  People put in more than 40 hours a week doing their work. Work is important because it is what a man needs to do to make a living. But always remember ‘Work … Continue reading

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