Big River – Jimmy Nail – Writing exercise

By Berni | May 14, 2012

Big River – Jimmy Nail See below to hear and see him playing – but the song is short of a verse! Can you listen to this song written and performed by Jimmy Nail and supply the missing words? The song is in good standard English and recalls a time when the river Tyne was…

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A balloon flight with a difference

By Berni | October 16, 2011

Balloons usually make you think of parties and fun, but they also have a long history as a means of travel. This balloon didn’t involve a party, but it looks great fun!

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Silly Job Interview

By Berni | June 29, 2011

Watch this Youtube silly job interview and answer the questions to improve English language listening skills and learn new English vocabulary

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Speedcubing – exercise 2

By Rosamund Place | April 16, 2010

Can you answer these questions after watching the video? 1 How long had Dan Harris been practising for before these championships?2 Can you complete this statement? The contest’s top places are decided by …………………..3 What does Jasmine Lee say that indicates that women and girls are few and far between in such a competition? 4…

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The Major General’s Song

By Rosamund Place | December 16, 2009

The British have a strong tradition of performing works by Gilbert and Sullivan. This song is Part 2 of a long reading exercise on Gilbert and Sullivan, and is on Youtube.

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