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Learn English from the News

Learn English from the News

Posted by Tanya Peterson on 31st Jul 2018

Want to improve your English? Reading the news is a great way to do so! Read this news story. Review the vocabulary (underlined). Then, check your comprehension with the quick quiz.News Story: The Zoo … read more
The World Cup Coverage - Full of Idioms!

The World Cup Coverage - Full of Idioms!

Posted by Sam Brooks on 12th Jul 2018

Every time I read an article about the World Cup, I'm struck by all the idioms! Clearly, reading about the World Cup is a great way for sports fans (and others!) to improve their English. Here are a f … read more
She's all Business ... Learn useful idioms for work!

She's all Business ... Learn useful idioms for work!

Posted by Tanya Peterson on 5th Jul 2018

Enjoy this cartoon, She's All Business. Find these idioms and expressions:• take a lunch break - to take time off work to eat lunch or do something else in the middle of the work day• What's that supp … read more
​Nine Business English Idioms to Discuss Success

​Nine Business English Idioms to Discuss Success

Posted by Tanya Peterson on 3rd Jul 2018

Getting quick success as an entrepreneur sounds great, doesn't it? But this article extract from the Wall Street Journal points out that there are some challenges with trying to grow too quickly. The … read more
Improve your Business English through news stories

Improve your Business English through news stories

Posted by Sam Brooks on 27th Jun 2018

LaCroix is a brand of sparkling water that's really "catching on" in the USA. "Catch on" is an idiom that means to gain popularity. Listen for these additional idioms as you watch this news piece: pl … read more