All British English articles – Page 78
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Dictionary skills: Integrating dictionary work into class
In this introductory article, Tim Bowen considers ways to integrate the use of monolingual learners' dictionaries into the classroom.
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Word of the week: Amok
Have you ever had to deal with a classfull of students running amok? Well, it's happened to all of us. Tim Bowen whips up a frenzy with this rather odd Word of the week.
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Grammar: have got
Scott Thornbury explains how 'have got' came to have its modern meaning and usage.
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The Space Invaders: Chapter 11: Audio and activities
The eleventh chapter of this intermediate-level Macmillan Reader is now available.
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Word of the week: Glitz
Have you ever dreamed of joining the Hollywood elite and walking down the red carpet at the Oscars? Well, you may just have been swept up in the glitz and glamour of the occasion. Let Tim Bowen dazzle you with his explanation as to why this word has not always ...
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Word of the week: Bully
Those of you who have ever been the victim of bullying probably wouldn't describe the bully in question as 'a fine young chap'. It seems that the meaning of the word bully has changed a lot since its Germanic origins. Tim Bowen has really done his homework with this Word ...
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The Space Invaders: Chapter 10: Audio and activities
The tenth chapter of this intermediate-level Macmillan Reader is now available.
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FCE reading part 2 - worksheet
Aims to help students to interpret linking and referencing devices in context.
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Speaking skills: Cars
Students learn vocabulary related to cars and participate in discussions about cars.
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British English: Cars - worksheet and teacher's notes
A lesson by Karen Richardson to help students learn vocabulary related to cars and participate in discussions about cars.
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The Space Invaders: Chapter 9: Audio and activities
The ninth chapter of this intermediate-level Macmillan Reader is now available.
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Pronunciation activities: Part 3
This lesson in the series by Adrian Tennant focuses on the distinction between the sounds 'n' and 'ng' in words like 'ran' and 'rang'.
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Methodology: Teaching young children one-to-one
Olha Madylus answers a question about the difficulties involved in finding material for one-to-one classes with young learners.
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The Road Less Travelled: Episode 8: Sal and Rich: Audio and activities
Katie has arrived at the airport in Los Angeles. Her cousin Sal and Sal's boyfriend, Rich, are there to pick her up. Rich is hitting on Katie from the start.
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Live from London: New Year
This is the second of our two Live from London 'Christmas specials'. We went to the South Bank and asked people about their resolutions for the new year.
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The Space Invaders: Chapter 8: Audio and activities
The eighth chapter of this intermediate-level Macmillan Reader is now available.
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The Road Less Travelled: Episode 7: Arrival!: Audio and activities
Katie arrives in Los Angeles but encounters some problems going through US customs.
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The Space Invaders: Chapter 7: Audio and activities
The seventh chapter of this intermediate-level Macmillan Reader is now available.
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Word of the week: Vandal
Ever encountered an act of vandalism by a bearded barbarian? Unlikely perhaps, but you may have come across some modern instances of anti-social behaviour. Tim Bowen explains how this Word of the week has absolutely nothing to do with the Latin expression for facial hair.