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Online learning activities: BBC English Moving House

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Online learning activities: BBC English Moving House

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How do people avoid picking a terrible flatmate?

Being able to afford to rent your own place is something that most people would like to do. However, skyrocketing rent prices in London and around the UK mean that this is not possible for most people. In 2011, a national census found that 1,850,137 households were made up of either more than one person or more than one family.

So what is the reality for today's house- and flat-sharers? How easy is it to find a decent flatmate?

Some people will stick with what they already know and share with people who are their friends. Others will look elsewhere to find a flatmate by placing an advert online or in a shop window. Some others may even organise a 'speedflatmating' event - a bit like speed dating but instead of trying to find a partner, many people are interviewed to decide if they are the right person to move in.

Finding a good person to fill a vacant room can be difficult. How do you know if a stranger can be trusted? Can they pay the rent? Will they nick your food?

Will they cross the line by doing something unacceptable? Imagine if your new flatmate showed up without any socks. You might feel charitable and lend them a few pairs, which would be a kind thing to do. But what if you found out later that they had gone into your room and taken more socks? What if that person was actually one of your friends? That would probably be going a step too far for most people.

Perhaps it is better to live with strangers than it is to live with friends. You might avoid falling into a false sense of security and avoid odd clothes-sharing or food-related incidents. Some people would say that living with random strangers is ok when you are younger - but not so easy to do when you get older.

The amount of house sharing is rising, for both younger and older people. And this means that the dilemma of choosing who to live with is not going away any time soon.

This article is based on an original BBC News story.

So, could you answer the question? The two living situations were with strangers or with friends.

To do

Are you an article ace? Test what you understood in this text in our quiz.

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BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 25 / Session 4 / Activity 1

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Being able to afford to rent your own place is something that most people would like to do. However, skyrocketing rent prices in London and around the UK mean that this is not possible for most people. In 2011, a national census found that 1,850,137 households were made up of either more than one person or more than one family.

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Question forms and review of verb tenses

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Question forms and review of verb tenses

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Direct and Indirect Questions Practice #1

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Direct and Indirect Questions Practice #1

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For Carla

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Listen to this job interview and answer the questions.

Posted 17/8/2018

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IMPORTANT VOCABULARY FOR THE ASSESSMENTS

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IMPORTANT VOCABULARY FOR THE ASSESSMENTS

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Posted 8/8/2018

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Job Interview #1 questions, activities and grammar

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Job Interview #1 questions, activities and grammar

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posted 17/8/2018

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Grammar practice with answers. Check your answers at home and if you still have any doubts about rules, come and ask me in class!

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Do the exercises and check your answers at home :)

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Speakout Vocabulary Extra Intermediate Unit 4

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Posted 6/8/2018

This will be VERY HELPFUL for the assessment this week. Especially the vocabulary in the last question.

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Want to practise your speaking with other students in a fun environment? Why not go to a meetup!

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English Language Meetups in Sydney - Meetup

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Find Meetups in Sydney about English Language and meet people in your local community who share your interests.

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Present Perfect Simple and Continuous [explanation and practice]

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Present Perfect Simple and Continuous [explanation and practice]

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What Happened to Horses Is Happening to Us

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Practice and grammar explanation of present perfect and past simple

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Practice and grammar explanation of present perfect and past simple

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Email reading practice and phrasal verbs

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Email reading practice and phrasal verbs

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From class 17/9/18

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Reading email and phrasal verbs for leisure.docx

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be going to / present continuous for future arrangements / will and shall

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Abbreviations and Acronyms for Text Messaging and Internet Chats [Whatsapp, Facebook chat]

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Abbreviations and Acronyms for Text Messaging and Internet Chats [Whatsapp, Facebook chat]

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Vocabulary from this week and last week. Use this ONLY for informal messaging, like text messages, whatsapp chats, facebook messages. Most of this vocabulary is NOT good for emails.

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English Texting Abbreviations and Acronyms.docx

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Linkers make your speaking and writing more organised and easier to understand! Use these worksheets to help practise using linkers.

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Writing Resumes and Cover Letters - Business English

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Writing Resumes and Cover Letters - Business English

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A good website that explains how to write a CV and a cover letter, with examples.

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Knowing how to write a good business letter, be it a cover letter for a resume or a letter to one of your creditors, is very important. The likelihood of persuading people will depend on your ability to communicate effectively. Possessing the ability to write in a clear and professional manner empowers the writer. Here is a review of resumes, cover letters, and job applications together with a number of examples.

How to Create A Business Folder

It is important to keep all of your essential information handy. You do this by making a folder with several copies of the following information:

* An updated version of your Resume.

* Letters of Recommendation from professors, and employers.

* Official copies of your College Transcript (might be required).

* All Awards or Certificates of achievement you have attained over time.

* An updated list of References (include addresses, phone numbers and emails).

* Questions you would like to ask prospective interviewers (these might change depending on the job, so be sure to review them).

* A list of answers to questions that you think the interviewer might ask you.

A Resume or Curriculum Vitae?

At times there is a confusion between a resume and a curriculum vitae. The primary difference is in the language. In American English a Resume (from the French meaning "summary") is short - usually no more then 2 pages (some may vary) - and contains information about your job experience and education, usually as an introduction for a job interview.

On the other hand, a Curriculum Vitae (derivative from Latin meaning "course of life"), or CV, has a different meaning for Americans. A Curriculum Vitae is much longer than a resume (sometimes 25-30 pages in length) and contains a comprehensive listing of professional history such as all employment, education, academic credentials, publications, contributions, and significant achievements in life. It is used when applying to graduate or professional academic programs, or for a major position in large well-established business corporations.

In British English, a Curriculum Vitae or CV means the same thing as a resume in American English.

Make certain that you know which version you should send to a particular potential employer.

Resume Formats

Your resume is an announcement to a potential employer about your qualifications for a position. It provides you with the opportunity to describe your educational background, job experience and overall, to make a good impression on the person reading this information. Therefore, a resume is a powerful tool when applying for a job.

There are various types of resumes you can create, depending on your circumstances. But whichever type you use, the following tips apply to all resumes.

Resume Tips

* Always have the following essential information clearly visible:

◦ Name

◦ Address

◦ Phone Number

◦ Email

◦ Cell phone number (if available)

* Optional Information: There is some information that by U.S. law you are Not required to place on your resume. Race, religion, and political beliefs are considered to be personal information, and should not be requested by any employer, so you should not place it on your resume.

* Never include irrelevant information.
For example if you're looking for a job with a computer company, it's important to list everything related, such as knowing how to program in Java; but knowing how to bake cookies is not. Don't insert useless information.

* Neatness Counts!

◦ Remember your resume represents you and has to make a positive impression. It should be easy to read, and capture the attention of the reader.

◦ Your resume should be neatly typed, double-spaced, and the information kept consistent.

◦ Highlight relevant skills and personal achievements via language and formatting.

The type of resume to use is mostly determined by the amount of your education and your experience. Several examples are presented in the following.

Student Resume

Students who are still in school (high school or beginning college) and who are looking for part-time or summer employment, would most likely use this type of resume. The Student resume should be simple and specific, especially if there isn't much past work experience.

There should be sections that list:

* All previous part-time jobs that are relevant to this current position: List dates of employment and names of employers, with detailed description of the duties. There should be a brief explanation of how your service helped the business or organization.

* Technical and Computer Skills: If you've learned a useful computer program or how to program in a programming language, list it.

* Relevant courses to your desired profession: Be sure to list all courses you've taken that are related to the job position you are seeking.

* Educational Awards/Honors: Include awards that enhance your image, e.g., awards of recognition, honors, winning competitions, etc. Include your Grade Point Average (GPA) if it's 3.0 or higher (out of 4.0).

* Languages: Always include any languages that you speak, whether a job requirement or not. Knowledge of other languages can be a plus!

* Hobbies and Interests: Examples would be playing a sport, painting, reading, sororities/fraternities, and especially, any volunteer work you've done.

Student Resume Sample

Example of College Graduate Resume

Example of An Experienced Worker Resume

Cover Letter: Example for Student

Cover Letter: Example for College Graduate

Cover Letter: Example Experienced Worker

Example: 3-page Job Application

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Knowing how to write a good business letter, be it a cover letter for a resume or a letter to one of your creditors, is very important. The likelihood of persuading people will depend on your ability to communicate effectively. Possessing the ability to write in a clear and professional manner empowers the writer.

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Vocabulary practice

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Practice activities for the past simple.

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Good introduction video for pronunciation

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Good introduction video for pronunciation

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mmmEnglish has a lot of really good videos on YouTube for free!! Go and watch them!!

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English Pronunciation Training | Improve Your Accent & Speak Clearly

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This is a good strategy to improve your pronunciation and speak more clearly.

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Lesson 1 - Speak English Clearly! The Imitation Technique

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Australian slang - how to speak "aussie"

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Australian slang - how to speak "aussie"

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How to speak Australian : Abbreviate Everything

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More practice with text message language. We did this in class. If you've not been in class, do this for practice before the assessments!

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Text message language vocabulary and reading practice.pdf

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Want to listen to some Australian hard rock / proto-punk?

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Want to listen to some Australian hard rock / proto-punk?

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Radio Birdman were an Australian hard rock band in the 1970s.

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RADIO BIRDMAN - the essential (1974 - 1978) [full]

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2 emails with questions for reading practice.
On page 2, there's an activity about writing notes.

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Like Cooking? Love eating? Watch food videos IN ENGLISH with Jamie Oliver

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Like Cooking? Love eating? Watch food videos IN ENGLISH with Jamie Oliver

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This recipe is for a great hangover cure breakfast, using just one pan!

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Midnight One Pan Breakfast | Jamie Oliver

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ENGLISH ALPHABET English ABC.. BRITISH ENGLISH - Speak English, Learn English,

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Please see my POPULAR ENGLISH WORDS playlist http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-rmNKGsfF5XEUWvibWVk9lhhWciGFRpr Speak English, Learn English, Videos of Colours, Fruits, Vegetables, Clothing, Jobs, and many more of the Most Used English Words in simple clear video form.

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Eat your vegetables guys!

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Cucumber by Macka B #health  #wellness #youtubeshorts #fun

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Do the reading activities AND check your answers on this website. [Intermediate / More difficult level]

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Do you remember the 2012 London Olympics? Check out this blogger's memories of a wonderful summer of sport in the capital.

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Reading practice online at a great website! You can do the reading activity AND check your answers.

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Look at the email and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

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[Elementary / easy level] Reading practice online at a great website! You can do the reading activity AND check your answers.

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Pages from workbook for module J. Please use this for reading practice!

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This one has answers so you can check at home.

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This one also has answers for you to check your work at home.

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Again, this has answers so you can check your work at home. If you have any questions or doubts please send me an email or ask me in class!

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Reading practice with a little bit of grammar

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Reading practice with a little bit of grammar

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Make vs Do
Present perfect with ever and never

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Reading and grammar practice [make vs do, and present perfect].pdf

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Do the reading AND check your answers on this website. [Intermediate level

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Look at these emails between a student and his friend who is studying in Scotland, then do the exercises to improve your reading skills.

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Countable vs Uncountable Nouns and quantifiers [much vs many]

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Countable vs Uncountable Nouns and quantifiers [much vs many]

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Some grammar explanation and practice activities :)

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Phrasal verbs with 'look' as the main verb.

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Phrasal verbs with 'look' as the main verb.

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Tips and advice to help you write better emails in English!

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Comparatives and Superlatives Practice #1

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Comparatives and Superlatives Practice #1

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[with answers!]

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You write your own sentences using the prompts. There are many possible answers, so bring answers to show me in class.

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Practice 2_ Comparative and Superlative Q & A.docx

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1. Uses of 'like'
2. Passive in present simple and past simple

Do not worry about "function: complaining" - it is not relevant for us at the moment!

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You choose the listening speed: slow or fast!

It's FREE and you can practise listening to news stories in English for 5 or 10 minutes, whenever you have time.

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Listening and Vocabulary for food, meals and restaurants

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Listening and Vocabulary for food, meals and restaurants

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Sarah: Today we're going to talk about food and that's why we've come to a restaurant.

Waiter: Hi guys, here are some menus.

Sarah: Ah thank you. Lovely. Well we should probably start by talking about the main meals of the day. What time is it, Jack?

Jack: Ah. It's 10am

Sarah: Oh good, it's still time for breakfast. Breakfast is the morning meal. Lunch is the meal in the middle of the day. And dinner is the evening meal and for many of us, the last meal before we go to bed.

Jack: But there are a few others, like brunch. The word 'brunch' is a combination of breakfast and lunch. It's a meal you could have in the mid-morning. Then there's afternoon tea which is a small meal you might have in the afternoon before dinner. In this case, we're not talking about tea, the drink.

(Waiter gives Sarah and Jack their meals)

Sarah: In Australia, 'tea' is also sometimes used to describe 'dinner'.

Jack: You might also hear people say 'brekkie' which is slang for breakfast. Or 'arvo' which is slang for afternoon.

Sarah: In between our meals, we can have a snack which is a small amount of food.

Jack: And lots of people like to take a tea break or a coffee break at work. That means you stop working to have a cup of tea or a coffee.

Sarah: So what are you going to order, Jack?

Jack: Well, it's nearly lunchtime and I'm pretty hungry so I might get a big meal! Maybe a burger.

Sarah: Now if you look at a menu, you'll often see different courses. Like an entrée or a starter. That's a smaller dish that you eat first.

Jack: The 'main meals' or 'mains' are the bigger dishes. And then there's 'dessert' - a sweet dish that you eat at the end of the meal.

Sarah: When you're ordering at a restaurant, the first thing your waiter will usually ask is: would you like a drink? Now 'would you like' followed by a noun or 'what would you like?' is a polite and really common way of offering something in English.

Jack: Sarah, would you like a serviette?

Sarah: Oh thanks!

Jack: You might also hear: 'what can I get you?' or 'can I take your order?'

Waiter: Are you ready to order?

Jack: Yes, I'll have the haloumi burger.

Waiter: Sure.

Sarah: And I'll have a croissant, please.

Waiter: And would you like another drink?

Sarah: Yeah I might get one more cup of tea.

Jack: When you're making your order, it's polite to say 'I'd like' followed by a noun. Or you can phrase it as a question like: 'can I please have a cup of tea?'

Sarah: 'Some' and 'any' are important words to know when you're talking about food. They're determiners which describe 'how much' or 'how many' of something. 'Some' usually suggests an indefinite number or amount. It's not specific and we use it when it isn't important to say exactly 'how much' or 'how many' we mean. For example: I'd like some milk.

Jack: 'Some' is usually used in affirmative statements like 'there's some salt and pepper on the table'. We also use 'some' in questions. Would you like some milk, Sarah?

Sarah: Yes please. But if you're making a negative statement, you're more likely to use 'any'. For example: I don't have any milk.

Jack: If the word 'any' is stressed, it tells us that we're talking about an unrestricted quantity or unlimited choice. For example: 'I don't like any dish that contains tofu.'

Sarah: And if you stress 'some' it means a restricted or limited amount. So I like some Chinese food, but not spicy dishes.

Waiter: Here's the burger and the croissant. Would you guys like any salt and pepper?

Jack: No, sorry, we don't need any.

Sarah: Thank you.

Sarah: How's the meal, Jack?

Jack: Not bad, I wish it had some beetroot on it.

Sarah: Do you like veggie burgers?

Jack: I like most veggie burgers, but like I said, I don't like any with tofu on them. How's yours?

Sarah: I actually wish I'd ordered more now!

Jack: Well, on that note, we're going to finish our meals.

Sarah: Have a think about what you like to order at restaurants and what your favourite meal of the day is.

Jack: See you next time.

Sarah: See you later.

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Practice exercises with answers

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Exercises with answers.

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Passive with present simple and past simple

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Do you like rock / folk rock? Try this Australian artist, Paul Kelly, and listen to music in English! Paul Kelly is also known as the "Australian Bob Dylan".

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Do you like rock / folk rock? Try this Australian artist, Paul Kelly, and listen to music in English! Paul Kelly is also known as the "Australian Bob Dylan".

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Question tags, comparatives and superlatives and polite requests

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Question tags, comparatives and superlatives and polite requests

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Speakout Grammar Extra Intermediate Unit 5.pdf

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Question tags, comparatives and superlatives #2

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Question tags, comparatives and superlatives #2

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We did this on Monday 21/5/18 for grammar practice. This document reviews a number of different grammar points. Please try to do this at home. If you have doubts or difficulties with particular topics or questions, please ask me in class!

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Teachers are underpaid [opinion essay reading] (1).docx

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Reading: should students get more homework?

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Reading: should students get more homework?

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Should students get more homework [opinion essay reading] (1).docx

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Mobile phones - what is the effect on society? [reading

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Mobile phones - what is the effect on society? [reading

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Call to medical practice for appointment.docx

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Call to medical practice [listening audio]

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Call to medical practice [listening audio]

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Call to medical practice [comprehension questions]

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Call to medical practice [comprehension questions]

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Booking a medical appointment questions.docx

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Call number #1

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Calls to patients to confirm #2 [listening audio]

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Calls to patients to confirm #2 [listening audio]

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Call #2

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Calls to patients to confirm appointments.docx

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Advanced reference materials on articles

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Advanced reference materials on articles

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Articles, Quantifiers and Relative Clauses [Intermediate]

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Articles, Quantifiers and Relative Clauses [Intermediate]

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Articles and conditionals [upper intermediate]

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Articles and conditionals [upper intermediate]