Well done, Javier, on all your hard work this term. Usually, a video takes just over an hour to make. Work. Take our free online English test to find out which level to choose. Maria. Nicola Prentis. Explore courses. Reading; Writing; Speaking; Grammar . They started to talk, but then Becky’s mum opened the door. Mikel and Lucia were friends from school. Daisy is chatting to her brother Oliver, and his best mate Alfie, about her new boyfriend. EnglishScore Tutors is the British Council’s one-to-one tutoring platform for 13- to 17-year-olds. They've got the friendliest waiters! With most adjectives with typical adjective endings, and with two or more syllables, you use more/most + adjective. They were no longer at that exciting stage of falling in love. 23 KB. A1-A2 grammar; B1-B2 grammar; Vocabulary . 50. D. He goes to school, does his homework, meets his friends and enjoys doing sport. Get the score you need with private and group classes. Reading practice to help you understand simple texts and find specific information in everyday material. Offering free Wi-Fi, secure parking and all-day refreshments, the International Centre has 120 meeting rooms and a theatre for up to 1,000 people. Shopping signs and notices - exercises 585. Listen to some phone messages with directions to practise and improve your listening skills. LearnEnglish Teens is brought to you by the British Council, the world's English teaching experts. Sometimes you still make small grammar mistakes, and I think you can improve your vocabulary. They can communicate in simple, everyday tasks that require only simple and direct exchanges of information on familiar topics. Everyone expected them to get married. The International Centre. Recipe for my favorite food: Albondigas in sauce Ingredients 1/2 kg minced meat 1 egg 50g breadcrumbs 1 garlic clove 100ml milk extra virgin olive oil Salt Parsley For the sauce: 2 onions 1 carrot 2 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon flour 1 glass of white wine extra virgin olive oil Salt Preparation of the recipe of meatballs in sauce: Soak the Vocabulary exercise to help learn words to talk about what you do every day. Every year, thousands of people look in the Rocky Mountains in the US for $2 million of treasure. A1-A2 vocabulary; B2-C1 vocabulary EnglishScore Tutors is the British Council’s British Council holds a variety of Cambridge English Qualifications in Hong Kong. Meals and cooking - exercises 326. Here you can find practice materials and activities to improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Worksheets and downloads. He put the treasure somewhere in the woods. There are also lots of video, audio and reading materials suitable for A2 Pre-intermediate level learners in Business and General English for further practice to help you improve. Kamal was trying not to smile. 7 tips for a tidy desk. Reading is a great way to practise and improve your English. There are two sections, one for lower level learners (A2/B1) and one for higher levels (B2/C1). You are always active in speaking activities, and this is great. 88 KB. where something is. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. In the west and middle of the country the weather is dry, but cloudy. Check your vocabulary: matching. She could feel it and then she could hear it too. In Matt's picture, his body was covered in something that looked like dirty butter. Here are some of the most useful suggestions from studies. m. Tom is like any other teenager. First, choose your level and then choose a text to read that looks interesting to you. Go past the traffic lights and go straight on until you get to the roundabout. Becky was in her bedroom working on her computer. Babysitter needed. 1. 37 KB. In the morning, someone saw the bear and called the police. Sadly, Pi’s family and the ship’s sailors die in the What can an A2-level learner of English do? They can understand sentences and common expressions about familiar topics, including very basic personal and family information, shopping, places of interest and work. in. With adjectives ending in y, you change the y to i and add er/ est. Listen to the conversation between a customer and a shop assistant and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills. Play our word games and have fun as you improve your vocabulary. People use language to communicate with other people. someone who owns part of a business. the department that takes care of people who buy products or services. I'm just uploading some photos to Facebook and I'm sending a message to Billie. In this section, read our short stories that were specially written for English language learners. It was getting stronger and louder. food and drinks. Level A2 corresponds to those users who can understand basic expressions and communicate in a simple manner. A train timetable - answers 139. Find out more. 17 KB. Some food stands have little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles. Do you like reading in English? Reading is a great way to improve your vocabulary and learn new things. Take our multiple choice test in minutes. Preparation. 15 KB. Dec 27, 2023 · Hi,I'm Han-a Vietnamese person. At Elizabeth School, 15 hours of English for doctors costs £150. Maria didn't have her sports kit for class again. Are you a pre-intermediate (CEFR level A2) learner of English? Practise and improve your listening skills with these listenings and exercises. A train timetable - exercises 992. The police came with a vet from the city zoo. 18 KB. Texts include emails, invitations, personal messages, tips, notices and signs. Then it found some food in bins outside a restaurant and started eating. There may be a thunderstorm in the afternoon. In this video, Emir asks Paul about his hobbies. Ed Stafford from the UK is the first person to walk along the Amazon River from the mountains of Peru to the mouth of the river in Brazil. “Ha ha, you were frightened!” said Grant. Travel guide. c. My grandmother was born in Sweden. Travelling abroad. The flowers were dead, and the coffee looked disgusting and grey. Learn new words and improve your language level to be able to communicate in English effectively. She was feeling sick. Watch videos, listen to podcasts or read articles, then complete the specially designed tasks to help you understand the topic and use the language skills that you have learned. Pre-intermediate A2. But this was the last day of exams! Terry looked back at her from the front of the line, then looked away quickly. inside a plane, boat or train. We use the present simple to talk about repeated actions or events, permanent states or things which are always true. We would like to invite you for an interview at 10 a. Covid-19 support for parents; Getting started for kids; House rules for kids; Courses. Listening will help you to improve your understanding of the language and your pronunciation. He thinks happiness comes from both pleasure and purpose. someone who designs buildings. People often get things wrong. 'Detention!' he called, but Peter didn't stop. They Present simple. She always felt sick in exam week. You can try activities in English for emails , A2-B1 stories, Podcasts and Starting Out. 30 and 6. I always enjoy reading your writing too; you have very good ideas. Going out - answers 140. This section offers reading practice to help you understand texts with everyday or job-related language. Talking about your family. We learn what life is like for his sister Definitions. In 2010, when he was 80, he went into the Rocky Mountains by car and then on foot. A1 reading. I love reading comics and watching animes too !My favorite anime is BSD,text me if you know and like this anime-33Thank for reading my first comment in British Council Teen and please text again me if i have a My coordinators are Agustin and Alexandra, Agustin is the academical coordinator and Alexandra the cohabitation coordinator; them are Romel, Yesid and Stephania in the social studies area; in the humanities area are the teachers of spanish John and Elvia that are older than the english teachers Edward and Carolina; Obdulio is a new teacher in that area; Fabian is the sports teachers, he has a Hello,I´m Sonia. 71 KB. something that makes life easier and fits with your needs. We need a babysitter to look after our two boys aged 5 and 7 after school from 4 p. Texts include specialised articles, biographies and summaries. A good language learner always looks for opportunities to talk with other students. 69 KB. Are you a pre-intermediate (CEFR level A2) learner of English? Practise and improve your reading skills with these texts and exercises. Vocabulary. But the book isn’t just about Auggie. Texts include articles, travel guides, emails, adverts and reviews. 43. 57 KB. good at doing something. The words, of course must be real words, spelt correctly as checked against the word list of 52,000 words and must contain between 3 and 7 letters. Amazon adventurer. At Elizabeth School of English, all the teachers have taught English before. One night in December 2011, a bear came into the city of Vancouver in Canada. It’s the building next to the theatre, opposite the hospital. In our Vocabulary section you can practise your A1-A2 vocabulary. Do the preparation exercise first. Daily routine - answers 377. The police thought they knew who the bully was. This is a simple speaking activity that can be used with CEFR A2 level groups to provide practice in using prepositions of place and giving clear instructions. Let me know if there's anything you do/don't like to eat. Practise using grammar with your classmates in live group classes, get grammatical support from a personal tutor in Here you can find a wide variety of activities to develop your interview skills, write clear emails in English and learn about business topics and issues. It wasn’t possible! A train. people with the job of making sure there is no danger. Not like somebody who studies in high school,I enjoy studying,special English,French and Math (even though I don't really good at these subjects-((( ). Find a range of lesson plans to use with adult learners at pre-intermediate level. Around the 18th and 19th centuries, there were two popular ideas about dreams. able to use original ideas to create something. You will be required to read each question carefully and select the answer that you think is correct. Reading practice . Even he joked that no one had known he was such a good doctor before he met Charlotte. Amy screamed and covered her eyes. But between 5. [1] We forget the fastest in the first 24 hours. Check your vocabulary: gap fill. If you turn left at the post office and keep going past the big white house on Charles Road, there's a small side street behind it with the houses 50–56 in. g. Choose a lesson. He wasn’t hungry. Shopping signs and notices - adverts 439. lucky → luckier → luckiest happy → happier → happiest. It’s the fear that did it, I’m sure. I enjoy working with people from all over the world and have international experience of working in Italy, Greece, Thailand, Australia and For most people, fun isn’t enough for real happiness. If you want to learn English while having fun, this free website is just for you. I am a partner in the award-winning STG Architects Ltd, which is famous for its work on the Galroy Building in London. This can be done over two lessons. All of our lessons are designed around engaging themes that are engaging and relevant to adult learners of English, giving students an opportunity to develop their English language and skills in motivating and enjoyable ways. 3. Then he remembers there are sharks in the ocean and he climbs back into the lifeboat. After a lot of bad luck, Charlotte was in a car accident. Learn new words connected to a wide range of different topics. I going to share my favorite dish. The tracks vibrated as she walked. h. Physics was first and she hated physics, it was her worst subject. Level 1 reading; Level 2 reading; Level 3 reading; Writing practice; Help and Support. Paul Dolan wrote a book called Happiness by Design. Here are some examples of things happening now. a machine like a laptop, mobile phone or tablet. But they saw each other when they could and they met each other's parents. Find an English course for adults; Find an English course for your child The result is called The Forgetting Curve. Pi finds himself in a lifeboat with a hyena, zebra, orang-utan and a tiger. The treasure belongs to Forrest Fenn. Read, play games, print activities and post comments too! Worksheets and downloads. The new offices are in a very good location. Discover our online English courses. Transcript. the area in the plane where suitcases go. A2, British Council, LearnEnglish, Reading skills Created Date: 5/6/2019 9:11:29 AM There are different types of texts and interactive exercises that practise the reading skills you need to do well at school, get good marks in your tests and exams, and get more out of your free-time activities. It was the second time this term. f. Going out - exercises 690. Listen to the language they use for talking about personal interests and practise saying the useful phrases. Each lesson has a preparation task, a reading text and two tasks to check your understanding and to practise a variety of reading skills. 53 KB. Listen and draw. a meeting of a large group of people coming together to share information. [4] If we revise the information …. Practise your reading, writing, listening Instructions. LearnEnglish Teens can help improve your English with reading, writing and listening practice, tips for exams, grammar and vocabulary exercises, games and videos. Then watch the video and do the exercises to check your understanding and practise the language. ’. to find out how heavy something is. It is easy to like Auggie. Look at this guide for tourists visiting California, then do the exercises to improve your reading skills. £40 a week. Instructions. , Mon – Fri. Look at the email and do the exercises to improve your writing and spelling skills. In that time you must spell as many words as possible. It looked as if he had been digging in the garden – or worse. ‘Then, on Monday, I wake up early to start making the videos. Go straight on. Claire fell to the right, off the track. Designed to assess the English language skills of children, the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) qualifications are available at three assessment levels (Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers) that encourage children (aged between 4 to 12) to work Worksheets and downloads. Good language learners notice their mistakes and learn from them. near to. There's a bookshop in the shopping centre. Don't ask me why the side street doesn't have a different name! But call me if you get lost and I'll come and get you. Skills. My city - answers 197. But now I know it means ‘Fear makes bad things happen. 52 KB. Health - answers 227. 51 KB. Suddenly the door opened with a bang and a zombie appeared, shouting and moving its arms. It tells an inspiring story that makes you feel many different emotions. Develop reading, speaking and visual literacy skills; Age and level: Aged 13-17 (CEFR A2) Time: 85 minutes. She didn’t switch on her computer or mobile phone. When he finally asked her to marry him, she felt that old excitement again. [3] After about six days, we have forgotten most of the new information. It is important to bear in mind that the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is the system that defines and explains the different levels of oral and written expression and comprehension for languages such as The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world, and for around $5 you can eat a filling and delicious meal. Learn English in your own time, at your own pace. Mo was waiting outside her class. Sam wants to play Game of Kings, but Jack is more interested in Sam's family. 5 KB. You can see from your marks that reading is not a problem for you. 42 MB. Are you a pre-intermediate (CEFR level A2) learner of English? Practise your speaking with these interactive videos. Check your vocabulary: multiple choice. We use the present continuous (am/is/are + -ing) to talk about temporary things which have begun but haven't finished. Peter kicked his desk and walked out of the classroom. 120. Practise your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at your level. You said you have never seen snow – you will see lots here! Here's a photo of you and me at the restaurant in Sydney. 34 KB. Each lesson has a preparation task, a reading text and two tasks to check your understanding and to On the way, there is a terrible storm and the ship sinks. She looked back. Definitions. My teacher says the only thing to fear is fear itself. Our Reading zone has stories, articles and reviews that have been specially written for English language learners, at three different levels. So no rain for you, but it is quite windy and the temperature is just 10º. 76 KB. Mo thought she looked guilty. Online exercises to help you learn the meaning, pronunciation and spelling of new words. Listen to the language Vanya uses to give instructions and practise saying the useful phrases. A letter cannot be used twice in the same Start learning. She didn’t go back to school that week. Olympic sports - exercises 282. Shopping signs and notices - answers 172. They are in red in the subtitles. You will improve your reading fluency and comprehension and develop Twenty-three-year-old Jessii from Ontario, Canada, turns her life into her work, six days a week. [2] And then we forget more and more but the speed slows down over time. You are given a random assortment of 16 letters in a 4x4 grid and are set a time limit of 3 minutes. known by many people. Wonder is an excellent book. Kamal and Grant started laughing. Our online English classes feature lots of useful learning materials and activities to help you improve your understanding of A1- to A2-level grammar in a safe and inclusive learning environment. He cooks dinner for all the family: mum, dad, younger brother Joe and older sister www. To find out more about the present simple, read and listen to Yes, that's correct. My city - flyer 379. Improving your skills will help you do well at school, get good marks in your English tests and exams, and get more out of your free Join thousands of learners from around the world who are improving their English speaking skills with our live online classes and personal tutoring courses. The temperature is a bit higher, at around 13º. Read the tips for keeping your desk tidy and then do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills. At Elizabeth School, you have to ask if you Reading practice. On Monday, Mrs Gibson called. A round light, small but getting bigger, was coming. A restaurant menu. He ran out of the house and there she was! She was sitting in her dad’s car with the window open. Peter often walked out of class. 52. Reading. I would love to show you Berlin, especially in the winter. The activities will help you to understand and to learn A2 reading; Are you a good digital citizen? EnglishScore Tutors is the British Council’s one-to-one tutoring platform for 13- to 17-year-olds. with 100% battery. britishcouncil. Daisy and Oliver’s mum is working in Thailand this week. 87 KB. Reading short stories in English is a great way to improve your language level. Lesson plan for remote teaching contexts; Lesson plan for face-to-face classroom teaching; Presentation; Student worksheets British Council | Aptis - English - Reading - A2 2016-07-30T08:08:00. Head for Chinatown – Yaowarat Street Are you a learner at C1 English level (advanced)? This section offers reading practice to help you understand long, complex texts about a wide variety of topics, some of which may be unfamiliar. There are recordings of different situations and interactive exercises that practise the Deshi’s mum opened the door. Select your level, from beginner (CEFR level A1) to advanced Worksheets and downloads. Tour of London - exercises 1. 96 KB. Check your vocabulary: reordering. This test is designed to assess your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary and phrasing. Experience self-study sessions, live group classes and one-to-one courses with personal tutors in a safe and inclusive learning environment. Deshi dropped his schoolbag and she turned to look at him. Tour of London - transcript 256. The opposite idea said that while we’re sleeping, the brain organises memories and thoughts from the day. 30 from Monday to Friday, Tom does something different. Personal online tutoring. You will meet with our head of sales, Susan Park, and the interview will last for about 45 minutes. If most of the things on your list are about pleasure, that is what you think makes you happy. We also use in with other physical locations such as: Join thousands of learners from around the world who are improving their English listening skills with our online courses. And, worst of all, his hands were really dirty. Learn to use grammar correctly and confidently. When he sees the animals, Pi is scared and he jumps into the ocean. His amazing journey took two years and four months. 18. He has a good sense of humour, so the book has a good mix of funny and sad moments. Olympic sports - answers 267. Testing and assessing reading and listening comprehension pose many challenges in that they are internal processes and their assessment requires samples of external behaviour. As you watch the video, look at the examples of verbs + ing (the gerund) and verbs + infinitive. 85 KB. Tour of London - answers 254. The children are playing in the park. She had two exams that day. Listen to five different people talking about their jobs and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills. One said that the things we see in our dreams are things we keep in our subconscious because we don’t want or need to think about them when we’re awake. Then read the conversation below to learn more. Texts include posters, messages, forms and timetables. Are you an intermediate (CEFR level B1) learner of English? Practise and improve your reading skills with these texts and exercises. A train timetable - timetable and ticket 269. Whether you are looking for a conference venue or a place to have your meetings and your training days, the International Centre is the perfect modern space for your event. Go past the theatre. Vocabulary exercises to help learn words to talk about meals and ways of cooking. We use in to talk about a place that is inside a bigger space, such as a box, a house, a city or a country. The clothes are in the wardrobe. Call Mary on 678345211. An airport notice. The train passed her, empty, and then slowed and stopped. Materials: The materials can be downloaded below in PDF and PPTX format. org/learnenglishkids © British Council 2022 The United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. There is a metro next to the offices. . Health - exercises 183. At the roundabout turn left. 5. 99 KB. “Quick! Dinner is in half an hour!”. – 6 p. Improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with our selection of online courses. ‘I spend all of Sunday having ideas for videos to film that week,’ says Jessii. It walked through the city streets past houses, shops and offices. Once I started reading it, I didn’t want to stop. I always thought that meant ‘Don’t be afraid, because bad things are never as bad as you think they will be. At Charles School, 15 hours of General English costs between £190 and £270. A. The self-study lessons in this section are written and organised by English level based on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). Dear Grace, Thank you for your application for the position of sales manager. 2. Deshi couldn’t sleep that night and he was late for school the next morning. Here you can find a range of short activities to use in your secondary classroom with students at pre-intermediate level. Giving instructions. Finally, do the grammar exercises to check you understand, and can use, verb + ing and verb + infinitive correctly. Our online English classes feature lots of useful learning materials and activities to help you improve your understanding of grammar in a safe and inclusive learning environment. We have lots of interesting texts for you to read. “Oh very funny, Grant!” said Tara looking bored. 1,000 people or fewer. Practise using grammar with your classmates in live group classes, get grammatical support from a C. But you also need activities with purpose. e. Kay decided to go and tell Becky. Are you a pre-intermediate (CEFR level A2) learner of English? Practise and improve your writing skills with these texts and exercises. The south of the country has the best weather today. 'Hey!' shouted Mr Clark, the maths teacher, to Peter's back. Do group activities. Each lesson has a preparation task, a reading text and two tasks to check your Can you cook? This teenager can – and his mum's very happy with him. A2 reading. safe. At first, the doctors said she would never walk again but then, a new doctor, Peter, started work at the hospital. 4. One-to-one sessions focused on a personal plan. At Charles School, it’s cheaper to study in the evening than in the morning. They are often happening now, at this moment. There are many dangerous animals in the rainforest, like snakes and crocodiles, but Ed was lucky; he was only bitten by ants and mosquitoes. I try to make around five, so it takes most of my day. Each question is in the format of multiple choice and you will have a choice of three possible answers. Nov 7, 2023 · Preparation. It's cloudy most of the time but sunny this afternoon. Meals and cooking - answers 364. They work for a company that sells things. My city - exercises 462. I am an architect with 20 years' experience of designing and developing spaces. In this video, Vanya helps Emir learn how to use a new coffee machine. a venue. Make a start today. on Monday 21 September at our offices at The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London. With Peter's help, Charlotte was walking again in just a few weeks. The lesson works well with adults and teenagers. That was a very fun night! Remember the singing Englishman? Crazy! Please send me any other photos you have of that night. It was in his hair and in his nose. Daily routine - exercises 333. Are you a learner at A1 English level (elementary)? This section offers reading practice to help you understand simple information, words and sentences about known topics. d. Go past the traffic lights and take the second right on to King’s Road. He has collected art for his whole life. fj qt la fi ty ah ry eu cw oj