• All the language you need to watch the Olympic and Paralympic Games at home or in the UK! Useful language in Situations. Visitor handbooks - read online or download the pdf.

  • Four readers which provide extended reading and listening practice on Olympic and Paralympic themes. Four levels: elementary to upper intermediate.

  • Powerlifting

    Powerlifting is the Paralympic equivalent of the Olympic sport of weightlifting. There is only one type of lift – the bench press. Athletes lie on their back before lifting the weight. It is...

English for the Games

Welcome to our free learner resources based around the London 2012 Games.

You can practise your English as you learn about the London 2012 Games and the Olympic and Paralympic history, learn all about Olympic and Paralympic sports, and values. Play games, watch videos, read articles, and do interactive exercises.

  • London Olympic Games (27 July to 12 August 2012)
  • London Paralympic Olympic Games (29 August to 9 September 2012)

 

 

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