Category Archives: Intermediate

6 Minute English – The male brain, the female brain

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/2014/03/140320_6min_male_female_brain.shtml Do you think that men are better at reading maps? Are women better at doing several things at once? New research from the US says they are, and it can explain why. A team from the University of Pennsylvania says male and female brains are connected in very different ways, and this means thatContinue reading “6 Minute English – The male brain, the female brain”

English for my job – Hotel Industry

http://englishformyjob.com/ell_hotelindustry.html If you work (or are looking for work) in a hotel (reception/management), motel, resort, spa, etc., and want to learn the common English terms and expressions that are used in such places, these exercises are for you! They will help you to speak better English, to use proper words, and to communicate better withContinue reading “English for my job – Hotel Industry”

Word on the Street

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/word-street Word on the Street looks at how English works in everyday life and presents lively aspects of young British culture. Each half hour episode is filmed in a different place in the UK and features drama, interviews and reports to help you improve your English language skills.

How many hours does it take to be fluent in English?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23407265 Immigrants students are always being told by politicians to learn the language. But how long does it take to speak good English?