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Becoming a self-employed taxi driver

Habib talks about his job, and how he became a self-employed taxi driver. Practise your listening skills and learn some useful English words and phrases.

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Self-employed taxi driver

Habib talks about his job, what is involved and why he is a self-employed taxi driver. Find out more and learn some useful English words and phrases.

Out and about with Habib

Habib talks about what he does every day in his job as a self-employed taxi driver. Find out about his daily routine and learn some useful expressions.

Likes, dislikes and advice

Habib talks about what he enjoys about his job, and what he doesn't like. He also gives some advice for people who would like to become self-employed.  Use your listening skills to correct mistakes and answer questions. 

Future plans and customers

Habib, a self-employed taxi driver, talks about his plans for the future. Use your listening skills to correct mistakes and answer questions.

Body language and success

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves.

man waiting in an airport

Joining your family in the UK

These activities are based on a story written by Abdullwahhab AL-lthawi. By doing these activities, you will improve your language skills as you read about Abdullwahhab’s first impressions of life in the UK.

Giving a short presentation: sports

These activities will help you prepare for ESOL speaking examinations and give short, informal presentations.

Giving a short presentation: money

This activity will help you prepare for ESOL speaking examinations and give short, informal presentations. You will be able to hear real ESOL learners trying out the activities, and compare your speaking with theirs. In this activity, Iwona and Kelly talk about money.

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A short presentation on health and fitness

These activities aim to help you prepare for ESOL speaking examinations and giving short, informal presentations.

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