Weekly English Practice

02/05/19 Vegan Burgers

This week’s Weekly English Practice talks about vegan burgers and Burger King’s decision to start selling one in the United States. In the meantime, ECP coach Rob makes himself a burger at home and then talks with his mouth full. Make sure you listen to the quick joke at the end!   Click on the image to download the pdf Fast-food giant develops burger with…

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18/04/19 ‘Atypical’ is both wonderful and disappointing

ECP coach Alison talks about one of her favourite series, ‘Atypical’, and how it portrays people with autism   Click on the image to download the pdf ECP coach Alison has fallen in love with a Netflix series, but she knew it would receive mixed feedback. Here’s why… Before you read the complete article, look at this vocabulary and find it in the text: gripping:…

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11/04/19 What Is A ‘Work Of Art’?

ECP coach Rob Hextall wonders about the meaning of art, and asks his ECP colleagues their opinions. Their answers might surprise you! Find out more in this week’s Weekly English Practice!   Click on the image to download the pdf We tend to define art as something painted or sculptured, but ECP coach Rob Hextall and his colleagues have some different ideas Before you read…

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04/04/19 Ladies’ Squash in Gasteiz

In this week’s Weekly English Practice, ECP coach Darren talks about Niksquash, an all-ladies squash club in Gasteiz. To find out more, read and listen to this week’s WEP!   Click on the image to download the pdf An all-ladies squash club is helping to drive the sport in Gasteiz. Before you read the complete article, look at this vocabulary and find it in the…

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28/03/19 Use Satire To Improve Your English!

In this week’s Weekly English Practice, ECP coach Rob talks about satire and why it is a great idea to read satirical news articles to improve your vocabulary and cultural awareness. Read this week’s WEP to find out more and to discover some great websites!   Click on the image to download the pdf Drunk Spanish Tourists Invade English Coastal Resorts (and more absurdity) Not…

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14/03/19 Decluttering

ECP coach Alison talks about decluttering and why she declutters her home at least once a year. To find out more, read this week’s Weekly English Practice!   Click on the image to download the pdf Decluttering is something most of us have done at least once in our lives, but ECP coach Alison does it at least once a year. Read more to find…

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21/03/19 Keith Flint of The Prodigy Dies

ECP coach Darren (Kez) talks about the unexpected death of music star Keith Flint, lead singer and frontman of The Prodigy. To find out more, read this week’s Weekly English Practice!   Click on the image to download the pdf Bandmates pay tribute to ‘true pioneer, innovator and legend’, who was found dead at his Essex home on Monday, 4th March Before you read the…

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07/03/19 Women’s football and the ACFF

ECP coach Rob talks about the Association of Women’s Football Clubs (ACFF) and the current state of affairs of women’s football in Spain. To find out more, read this week’s Weekly English Practice!   Click on the image to download the pdf Women’s football is finally getting increased media coverage and sponsorship. But what is the day-to-day situation like for clubs and players in Spain?…

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28/02/19 More Laughter Please!

ECP coach Rob talks about the power of laughter and why we should let a little absurdity into our lives. Find out more in this week’s Weekly English Practice!   Click on the image to download the pdf Smiling and laughing are contagious, so why not spread the joy?  Before you read the complete article, look at this vocabulary: It happens/happened to …: Coincidently, by…

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21/02/19 10 Top Tips For Learners

ECP coach John talks about how he has learned about learning from his learners. This week’s Weekly English Practice contains his 10 Top Tips!   Click on the image to download the pdf Coach John reflects on good language learning habits Before you read the complete article, look at this vocabulary and find it in the text: picked up: to learn a new skill or…

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