Saturday, 27 November 2010

Pronunciation tips - Other Consonant Sound 07

A video from the BBC which shows us how to produce this other consonant sound.

Saturday, 20 November 2010

WORD OF THE WEEK: Stereotype

Noun [countable] /steriətaip/

1. A very firm and simple idea about what a particular type of person or thing is like
stereotype of: He certainly doesn’t fit the stereotype of the emotional Italian.

2. Someone who is exactly what many people expect a person of their particular class, nationality, profession etc to be like

Pronunciation tips - Other Consonant Sound 06

A video from the BBC which shows us how to produce this other consonant sound.

Wednesday, 17 November 2010

Practice your listening 38

Kiwi Adventure
Monica gives some tips on what to do when visiting her country.

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Saturday, 13 November 2010

Pronunciation tips - Other Consonant Sound 05

A video from the BBC which shows us how to produce this other consonant sound.

Thursday, 11 November 2010

WORD OF THE WEEK: Armistice Day

NOUN

WORD FORMS Singular:Armistice Day Plural:Armistice Days

11 November, the anniversary of the date in 1918
on which the First World War ended

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Practice your listening 37

Farm Life
Todd and Monica discuss the allure of life on the farm.

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Saturday, 6 November 2010

Pronunciation tips - Other Consonant Sound 04

A video from the BBC which shows us how to produce this other consonant sound.

Wednesday, 3 November 2010

Practice your listening 36

Long Life
Monica and Todd discuss the secrets of having a long and healthy life.

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