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2021-10-20 07:50:57 Learn words from the news: steeped in, emissions, far-fetched
Today's Headlines:
Artist Banksy's hotel view
London's new black cabs put to Arctic test
Pollution-fighting pigeons

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2021-10-17 08:00:03 How to pronounce 'pernicious'
The director general of the World Health Organization has said air pollution is "one of the most pernicious threats" facing global public health today and is on a much bigger scale than HIV or Ebola. How do we pronounce the word pernicious? Watch the video and find out.
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2021-10-15 18:12:19 BBC News Review: North Korean murder mystery
North Korea and Malaysia have got into an argument over the murder of Kim Jong-un's half-brother. Neil and Catherine look at the language the world's media is using to discuss this story - and show you how you can use it in your everyday English.

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2021-09-10 16:16:26 Exam skills: 5 tips about building vocabulary
Noticing, remembering and using new vocabulary is important, but can be difficult. Hopefully we can help you.

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2021-05-11 15:20:59 'Bored' and 'boring' - Learners' Questions

Oum in Cambodia asks: “When should I use the words 'bored' and 'boring'?” Dan has the answer.

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2021-05-01 17:51:52 The Teachers' Room: Top tips for giving instructions

What's the best way to give instructions? Join Sian and Dan to find out! Badly given instructions can completely undermine and ruin an interesting, engaging ...

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2021-04-16 05:28:38 Pronunciation: How to say 'obesity'
Scientists in the UK have linked obesity to 11 different cancers. How do we pronounce the word obesity? Watch the video and find out.Test your understanding ...

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2021-04-08 08:04:28 Learn words from the news: upside, catching their breath, dexterity
Today's Headlines:London WW2 bunker turns into farmThe growing industry of corporate wellnessMeet the kung fu grandmother

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2021-03-28 16:39:22 BBC News Review: A return to the Moon

People are going back to the Moon – but this time as tourists. Neil and Catherine look at the language the world's media is using to discuss this story - and...

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2021-03-18 15:43:34 Exam Skills: 5 more tips about revising
We all know there's no way around it - if you want to succeed in any exam, you have to get your preparation right. And that means knowing how best to revise ...
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