Learning English

Identify some elements of spoken English

Choose which parts of these sentences have been left out

Read a text about money matters and answer some questions

Can you understand the general idea in these text messages?

Practise using different forms of the same word

Learn some of the formal language you'll need when you apply for a job

This reading exercise looks at language used in a job application

Read a description of a property for sale and answer some questions

This reading and writing activity practises understanding text structure through referencing words and various types of linkers and discourse markers.

Read the text about the role of forensic linguistics in solving crimes. Then answer the question to practise the full range of reading skills required for reading discursive texts on academic subjects.

This grammar activity practises which as a relative pronoun. Read the sentence and decide if the relative pronoun refers back to the whole clause or the noun by choosing the correct option.

Ethical journalism is the idea of reporting things accurately and fairly. This reading activity practises the full range of skills required for reading discursive texts on academic subjects.

This writing activity practises the appropriate register. Choose whether the phrase is used in formal or informal writing.

Practise using reporting verbs such as threaten, deny and advise. Read the sentences and choose the correct part of speech to follow the reporting verb.

Read the text about understanding social-cultural references. Then answer the question to practise the full range of skills required for reading discursive texts on academic subjects.

Read an extract from some letters of complaint. Use this writing activity to practise if the language of complaining is polite and appropriate, or not.