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Ordering fish and chips

In the UK, many people enjoy eating fish and chips.

a woman asking a taxi driver for directions

Reading directions aloud

Reading aloud is shown to improve confidence and understanding.

My favourite season

Which time of the year do you prefer? Which is your favourite season? Here Anne talks about her favourite season.
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A short presentation on mobile phones

This activity will help you prepare for ESOL speaking examinations and giving short, informal presentations. In this activity, Kelly talks about mobile phones.

Cooking a fish dish

TV chef Ainsley Harriot shows us how to make a delicious fish dish.

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Write about past events in your life

Do you need to write emails to say what happened to you in the past tense? Read Samran’s email where she tells her friend Susan about how she found a new job and then complete the activities.

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