Series to watch this Christmas
Christmas is the perfect time for advanced English students to dive into some engaging TV series that can boost their language skills while providing entertainment.
How to use participle clauses
Are you looking to take your English writing from good to outstanding? Learn one of the most powerful tools: participle clauses.
3 podcasts to practise listening skills
Here are a few podcasts we feel are well suited to advanced students wanting to improve their listening skills and vocabulary.
Isabel Wilkerson and her new book, ‘Caste’
Listen to the talking book or read the paperback or watch the film! «Caste» by Isabel Wilkerson explores the hidden caste system in the United States, comparing it to India’s and Nazi Germany’s, and its profound impact on society.
Podcasts for advanced learners
A great way of practising your English is by listening to podcasts from The Guardian.
Women’s World Cup 2023
Finally the Women’s World Cup is being taken seriously here in Spain after they were crowned champions after defeating reigning European champions England 1–0 in the final. It was Spain’s first title, as well as being the first European nation to win it since 2007. Spain became the second nation to win both the women’s and men’s World Cup since Germany […]
App for intermediate and advanced
Here is another fantastic APP for your mobile phone. Level: medium • higher Category: reading; listening; vocabulary; pronunciation • • • • • • • • • • • • TED Talks are influential videos from expert speakers on education, business, science, tech and creativity, with subtitles in 100+ languages. Ideas free to stream and […]
14 accents in 90 seconds!
There are lots accents in the British Isles. So what’s the difference between them? Level: basic • medium • higher • Category: pronunciation, listening • • • • • • • • • all levels • • • • • • • • • The video above takes you through 14 accents of the British Isles in just 90 seconds! It’s […]
Business: Cashflow explained
Would you like to learn about finance and practise your English at the same time? Look now further.
Greta, a climate hero
Greta Thunberg is a 16 year-old climate activist from Sweden. She is a young woman on a mission, and has inspired countless people around the world to act on climate change.