Weekly English Practice

The Art of Small Talk: Mastering Conversational English

Useful Vocabulary englishcoachingprojects · The Art of Small Talk: Mastering Conversational English The Art of Small Talk The art of small talk is a valuable skill for mastering conversational English, particularly in social settings. Engaging in small talk not only fosters connections but also helps individuals feel more at ease in various social situations. One key tip for successful small talk is to initiate conversations…

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THE ARMS TRADE and the BUSINESS OF WAR

02/11/23 Coach John looks at the facts and figures and the language of war. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary weaponry: arms/weapons or weapon like instruments collectively give away: to donate or bestow as a gift, prize, etc for free deadly: causing or tending to cause death; lethal perpetuate: to make (something) continue indefinitely. tightly: firmly fixed in place; secure…

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THE JOY OF PRONOUNCING ENGLISH WORDS

26/10/23 Coach Jarrod has a blast with pronunciation. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary Intricate (in-tri-kuht) – having many complex interrelated parts or elements; elaborate and detailed Assimilation (uh-sim-uh-ley-shuhn) -the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.  Phonetics (fuh-net-iks) – the branch of linguistics that deals with the sounds of speech and their production, combination, description, and…

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SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

19/10/23 Coach John reveals some interesting and fun facts about the English language. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary look up: to discover (something required to be known) by resorting to a work of reference, such as a dictionary runner-up: the player, team, or competitor finishing in second place Tongs: a tool or instrument made of two movable arms fastened…

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The Influence of Pop Culture on English Language Learning

12/10/23 Coach Jarrod learns about Popular Culture and English. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary Listen to the audio and read the text. englishcoachingprojects · The Influence of Pop Culture on English Language Learning The Influence of Pop Culture on English Language Learning Pop culture, encompassing movies, TV shows, and music, wields a considerable influence over the process of English…

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WOMEN’S FOOTBALL 1-0 MISOGYNY

05/10/23 Coach John reports on a tumultuous and historic summer for Women’s football in Spain. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary Listen to the audio and read the text. englishcoachingprojects · WOMEN’S FOOTBALL 1-0 MISOGYNY WOMEN’S FOOTBALL 1-0 MISOGYNY The scandal which engulfed the Royal Spanish Football Association, has shone a light on the deep misogyny at the heart of…

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Introducing….ChatGPT

28/09/23 ChatGPT is a computer program that uses advanced technology to communicate with people. It’s like having a conversation with a machine, and it’s designed to provide information and answer questions. Many people find it useful for tasks like getting information about an array of topics or even just having a friendly chat. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary Listen…

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Maintain your English this summer

28/06/23 Another stage of your English learning journey is coming to an end. Time to reflect on how you have done this year. Coach John gives some tips about maintaining and improving your English during the long summer months. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary to hit the ground running: start something and proceed at a fast pace with great…

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Goodbye to ECP as we know it

22/06/23 After 13 great years, hundreds of wonderful students and many comings and goings, it’s finally time to say goodbye to English Coaching Projects as we know it. Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary many moons ago: a long time ago bigger and brighter things: to get a better job or improve your life in some way boost: an increase…

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Gambling addiction

15/06/23 Why elite sportspeople are especially vulnerable Click HERE to download the Weekly English Practice as a PDF. Useful Vocabulary wade: to walk with effort through water swamp: an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects greet: tooccur as a response to an action hurl: to throw with great force bombard: to subject (someone) to a continuous flow of questions, criticisms or information breach: to break…

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