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Skills

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Grammar

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  • Use the grammar reference for further practice and more detailed explanations.
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Vocabulary

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  • Learn new words connected to a wide range of different topics.
  • Play our word games and have fun as you improve your vocabulary.

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Three happy friends walk between tents at a music festival

Every summer, music lovers get excited about the UK's biggest music festival! Find out all about it in this article.

Woman listening to music

Do you like listening to songs in English? Here's a step-by-step guide to help you learn English with songs.

UN World Refugee Day

Did you know that every day thousands of people leave their homes to escape war or terror? World Refugee Day is a day to support refugees worldwide and help them rebuild their lives.

People playing music in the street

World Music Day, on 21 June, is a global celebration of music. Read about how this special day started and how it's celebrated worldwide.

LGBTQ+ pride flag

Many countries around the world celebrate Pride Month in June. Watch this video to find out about some other flags within the LGBTQ+ community.

World Oceans Day

World Oceans Day is a day to think about the extremely important role that the oceans play in all our lives, the dangers that are facing our oceans and the actions we can take to protect them.

group of people listening to one person

Join the Learning hub to learn and practise some idioms and expressions.

Persuading someone to do something

In this video, Noelia tries to convince Paul to DJ at the office party. Listen to the language Noelia uses for persuading Paul to do something and practise saying the useful phrases.

Students studying in a library

Here are ten things you should know about a word to be able to understand and use it well.

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