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Read the article about Artificial Intelligence vs Jobs (for humans!) and complete the vocabulary and reading tasks. Discuss in English with a friend or classmate if possible.

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Twelve Days of Christmas with Lyrics Christmas Carol & Song

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Merry Christmas and a very happy new year to you all 🎄🤗

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Merry Christmas and a very happy new year to you all 🎄🤗

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Christmas Songs and Carols - Love to Sing

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Twelve Days of Christmas with Lyrics Christmas Carol & Song

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Examples of volunteering posts at the library (from Cheshire East).

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Examples of volunteering posts at the library (from Cheshire East).

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Which of the jobs would you like to do? Why would you be the right person for the job?

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Some advantages of volunteering!

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Present Perfect vs Present Perfect Continuous

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Present perfect simple or continuous? Check your understanding with this quiz 😊

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Present Perfect vs Present Perfect Continuous

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Learn to recognize and understand a Manchester (Mancunian) accent!

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Learn to recognize and understand a Manchester (Mancunian) accent!

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Present Perfect Continuous

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Test yourself on the present perfect vs simple past in this quiz

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Test yourself on the present perfect vs simple past in this quiz

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Need more practice with the present perfect? Try these interactive exercises and explanations.

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Look at these examples to see how the present perfect is used.

He's been to ten different countries.
I haven't seen her today.
My phone's run out of battery. Can I use yours?
Have you ever dyed your hair a different colour?

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

Read the explanation to learn more.

Grammar explanation

We use the present perfect simple ( have or has + past participle) to talk about past actions or states which are still connected to the present.

Unfinished time and states

We often use the present perfect to say what we've done in an unfinished time period, such as today, this week, this year, etc., and with expressions such as so far, until now, before, etc.

We also use it to talk about life experiences, as our life is also an unfinished time period. We often use never in negative sentences and ever in questions.

We also use the present perfect to talk about unfinished states, especially with for, since and how long.

She's wanted to be a police officer since she was a child.
I haven't known him for very long.
How long have you had that phone?

Finished time and states

If we say when something happened, or we feel that that part of our life is finished, we use the past simple.

We visited Russia for the first time in 1992.
I went to three different primary schools.
Before she retired, she worked in several different countries.

We also use the past simple for finished states.

We knew all our neighbours when we were children.
I didn't like bananas for a really long time. Now I love them!

Past actions with a result in the present

We can use the present perfect to talk about a past action that has a result in the present.

Again, if we say when it happened, we use the past simple.

He broke his leg last week so he can't go on holiday.

However, we often use the present perfect with words like just, recently, already, yet and still.

Do this exercise to test your grammar again.

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A video explaining the present perfect in detail

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A video explaining the present perfect in detail

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Present Perfect Verb Tense - English Grammar Lesson

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Another chance to do the grammar quiz if you missed it last time!

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Join a game of kahoot here. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn - any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!

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Vocabulary work (Thursday)  - Using prepositions and more practice with phrases of opinion

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Vocabulary work (Thursday)  - Using prepositions and more practice with phrases of opinion

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Match the key discussion phrases to their uses.

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Match the key discussion phrases to their uses.

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GERUND (-ing) or INFINITIVE (to) - When & How to Use them! (+ Free PDF & Quiz)

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Test yourself with the Kahoot quiz below: "Present Simple vs Present Continuous Business B1"!

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Join a game of kahoot here. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn - any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!

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Keeping adults safe category page for Live Well in Cheshire East.

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What to do if you're a victim of scams or fraud | Age UK

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Often when we talk about scams, we discuss them in financial terms and don't talk about the emotional impact they can have. But they can leave us feeling embarrassed, unsettled and unsafe, and have a lasting impact on our confidence. They can also leave us feeling unsure about who we can trust.

But if you've been scammed, it's important to reach out and talk about what's happened. It's nothing to feel embarrassed about - these scams are increasingly sophisticated and are purposefully designed to steal your money by posing as people or organisations you trust.

They can catch you on a day you're busy doing something else, or just having one of those days. We've all had them.

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What to do if you're a victim of scams or fraud | Age UK

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If you have fallen victim to a scam, it can be devastating. Age UK provide details on what you can do if you are a victim of scams. Visit Age UK now.

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A video looking at simple and more advanced uses of the present simple and continuous 

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A video looking at simple and more advanced uses of the present simple and continuous 

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Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses - 5 Levels of Difficulty

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Practice with present simple and present continuous

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Practice with present simple and present continuous

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Present Simple - Positive

This is made of: subject + infinitive without 'to' for I, you, we and they. For he, she and it, we add -s or -es to the infinitive.

Present Continuous - Positive

This is made of subject + am/is/are + verb-ing.

Present Simple - Negative

This is made of subject + don't (do not) or doesn't (does not) + infinitive without 'to'

Present Continuous - Negative

This is made of subject + am/is/are not + verb-ing.

Present Simple Wh- Questions

These are made from question word + do/does + subject + infinitive without 'to'.

Present Simple Yes/No Questions

The form is do/does + subject + infinitive without 'to'.

Present Continuous Wh- Questions

The form is question word + am/is/are + subject + verb-ing.

Present Continuous Yes/No Questions

The form is am/is/are + subject + verb-ing.

To do

Time to make some sentences! Here's a list of the sentence types you are going to make:

1. A positive statement in present simple

2. A positive statement in present continuous

3. A negative statement in present simple

4. A negative statement in present continuous

5. A present simple wh- question

6. A present simple yes/no question

7. A present continuous wh- question

8. A present continuous yes/no question

When you are ready, start the game underneath this sentence. Click on the 'help' button or read the grammar notes if you need help.

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BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 2 / Session 2 / Activity 1

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This is made of: subject + infinitive without 'to' for I, you, we and they. For he, she and it, we add -s or -es to the infinitive. This is made of subject + am/is/are + verb-ing.

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Listen to 6 minute discussions on topical subjects - BBC

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Listen to 6 minute discussions on topical subjects - BBC

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Our long-running series of topical discussion and new vocabulary, brought to you by your favourite BBC Learning English presenters.

From the archives

All 6 Minute English programmes pre-September 2014 can be found here.

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Our long-running series of topical discussion and new vocabulary, brought to you by your favourite BBC Learning English presenters. All 6 Minute English programmes pre-September 2014 can be found here.

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Try the imitation technique to improve your pronunciation and intonation 

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Try the imitation technique to improve your pronunciation and intonation 

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Lesson 1 - Speak English Clearly! The Imitation Technique

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Check your basic grammar with this quiz (E3 review)

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Check your basic grammar with this quiz (E3 review)

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Join a game of kahoot here. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn - any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!

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Test your Level 1 grammar with this Kahoot quiz

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Test your Level 1 grammar with this Kahoot quiz

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Need more practice with the present perfect? Try these interactive exercises and explanations.

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Need more practice with the present perfect? Try these interactive exercises and explanations.

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Look at these examples to see how the present perfect is used.

He's been to ten different countries.
I haven't seen her today.
My phone's run out of battery. Can I use yours?
Have you ever dyed your hair a different colour?

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

Read the explanation to learn more.

Grammar explanation

We use the present perfect simple ( have or has + past participle) to talk about past actions or states which are still connected to the present.

Unfinished time and states

We often use the present perfect to say what we've done in an unfinished time period, such as today, this week, this year, etc., and with expressions such as so far, until now, before, etc.

We also use it to talk about life experiences, as our life is also an unfinished time period. We often use never in negative sentences and ever in questions.

We also use the present perfect to talk about unfinished states, especially with for, since and how long.

She's wanted to be a police officer since she was a child.
I haven't known him for very long.
How long have you had that phone?

Finished time and states

If we say when something happened, or we feel that that part of our life is finished, we use the past simple.

We visited Russia for the first time in 1992.
I went to three different primary schools.
Before she retired, she worked in several different countries.

We also use the past simple for finished states.

We knew all our neighbours when we were children.
I didn't like bananas for a really long time. Now I love them!

Past actions with a result in the present

We can use the present perfect to talk about a past action that has a result in the present.

Again, if we say when it happened, we use the past simple.

He broke his leg last week so he can't go on holiday.

However, we often use the present perfect with words like just, recently, already, yet and still.

Do this exercise to test your grammar again.

Language level

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Do you know how to use phrases like She's called every day this week, I've broken my leg and Have you ever been to Scotland? Test what you know with interactive exercises and read the explanation to help you.

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Test yourself on the present perfect vs simple past in this quiz

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Test yourself on the present perfect vs simple past in this quiz

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Use this resource to check the top 3000 words that you need to know in English! You can filter by level, listen to British or American pronunciation and click on the word to see definitions and examples. 

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Oxford 3000 and 5000: the most important and useful words to learn in English | OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com

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Follow this link to learn new vocabulary with videos and interactive exercises

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Follow this link to learn new vocabulary with videos and interactive exercises

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How to Talk About Food and Cooking - Video

In this lesson, you can learn about how to talk about food and cooking using clear, natural English. Learn useful vocabulary to talk about food in English.

See the full lesson here

How to Describe People in English - Video

Learn how to describe people in English. You can learn useful words and phrases to describe a person you know in clear, detailed and natural English.

See the full lesson here

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Free English vocabulary lessons. Learn English vocabulary on many different topics with these free video lessons. Build your English vocabulary fast!

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A video explaining the present perfect in detail

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Present Perfect Verb Tense - English Grammar Lesson

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Do you want to improve your English pronunciation? Well, you've come to the right place. Tim's Pronunciation Workshop shows you how English is really spoken. It'll help you become a better listener and a more fluent speaker.

The Sounds of English

Scroll down to the bottom of this page for The Sounds of English, our video guide to all the consonant and vowel sounds in the English language. Watch, listen and repeat. It's as simple as that!

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BBC Learning English - BBC Learning English - Podcasts

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Some practice with the pronunciation of sounds that are difficult for speakers of Cantonese and Mandarin.

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Some practice with the pronunciation of sounds that are difficult for speakers of Cantonese and Mandarin.

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English pronunciation lesson for Chinese speakers

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Video and interactive exercises about beautiful places in Britain: The Lake District and Wales

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Video and interactive exercises about beautiful places in Britain: The Lake District and Wales

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Britain's countryside is great, rich with lakes, mountains and monuments. Richard goes to the Lake District first, before crossing the border to Wales.

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20 British Slang Phrases and Expressions - English Vocabulary Lesson