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Intermediate- Lesson 21
Exercise in a pill
have scientists really found a drug that’s as good for you as a 10km run?
Intermediate- Lesson 20
When it was game over, it was difficult to accept
Robert Pires on finding life after football
Intermediate- Lesson 19
A ‘heathenish liquor’?
A cure for cancer? The history of coffee is full of surprises. Explore the fascinating history of this beloved beverage over the years.
Intermediate- Lesson 18
Vegetables are losing their nutrients.
What can we do about it?
Intermediate- Lesson 17
Did you know that going to school can help you live longer?
Read about this amazing discovery.
Intermediate- Lesson 16
I can’t afford what I used to
Read and learn about how people are cutting back on non-essentials as the cost of living rises
Intermediate- Lesson 15
People living in a camp
In this video, people living in a camp in the port of Athens are asked what they did before they were labelled ‘refugee’. Watch the video to find out what they say.
Intermediate- Lesson 14
dangers on Scottish mountains
Read to learn why men are at most risk when walking in the Highlands
Intermediate- Lesson 13
Digital detox
Read and learn about how one family goes on holiday to get a digital detox
Intermediate- Lesson 12
From oximeters to AI
Where bias in medical devices may lurk – Learn how the way medical gadgets are designed results in poorer outcomes for women.
Intermediate- Lesson 11
Covid
One year on – 6 minute English (listening) 25th February Hear about Covid-19 and how our knowledge has changed
Intermediate- Lesson 10
Wildlife crossings
How creating wildlife crossings can help reindeer, bears – and even crabs
Intermediate- Lesson 9
Pronunciation Workshop
Tim’s Pronunciation Workshop – /have/ short video
Intermediate- Lesson 8
Britain since 1945
After the Second World War ended in 1945, Britain went through some major changes. Learn more about Britain since 1945, practise your reading skills and prepare for the Life in the UK test
Intermediate- Lesson 7
Jon Bon Jovi helps food bank
helping people in this 3-minute video
Intermediate- Lesson 6
Take an English class
Grammar lesson on relative clauses
Intermediate- Lesson 5
Is this the age of distrust? (listening)
In an era of fake news, where even a president of the United States is accused of spreading misinformation, could it be that we are living through a crisis in trust? Neil and Rob discuss the meaning of trust and teach you the honest truth about topical vocabulary.
Intermediate- Lesson 4
Word on the Street
Watch the Word on the Street video series (for intermediate (CEFR level B1) or upper intermediate (CEFR level B2) learners). Watch Ashlie and Stephen as they explore the UK, then watch teacher Rob explain the language they use.
Intermediate- Lesson 3
The medicine of coronavirus
we’ll be looking at the origins of Covid-19 and hearing new evidence about the scale of the threat we face from the disease. And of course we’ll be learning some new vocabulary as well.
Intermediate- Lesson 2
Worksheet and key
Millions of Americans lack access to quality parks
Intermediate- Lesson 1
Revise, reuse, recycle
Revise, reuse, recycle: how to be a sustainable student.