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Describing a picture: a formal conversation

In this description of a photo of a formal conversation, you will hear language to speculate about how people are feeling and what they might be saying to each other. Use these activities to build your range of feelings adjectives, practise modals for speculating and practise word order in indirect questions.

a small boy at the dentists

At the dentist’s

Would you like to learn how to describe a picture?

a father playing with his child in the snow

Describing a winter scene

In these activities you will learn a range of adjectives for describing a picture that has been taken outside, such as a winter scene.

Giving a short presentation: sports

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

A short presentation on housing

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

Cooking a fish dish

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

How to make perfect British chips

In Britain, chips are a national favourite. Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal tells us his recipe for making perfect chips.

an ESOL learner writing a college assignment

Writing a college assignment

Do you want to study at college or university? Do you want to know how to write assignments better? This activity will help develop your assignment writing skills.   

front cover of the Quick Reads book 'A Cruel Fate'

A Cruel Fate

‘A Cruel Fate’ by Lindsey Davis is a story about the English Civil War.

the front cover to the Quick Reads book 'Hidden'

Hidden

‘Hidden' by Barbara Taylor Bradford is a story about a very brave mother. Read and listen to a short passage from the book, which explains how she met her very determined and powerful husband.

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