This Sunday is the International Day Against Homophobia – IDAHO – and marks the 30th anniversary of a crucial achievement for LGBTQ rights. ECP coach Ali looks into IDAHO and what it means to the LGBTQ…
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The Pros and Cons of Catching Up in Lockdown
‘Catching up’ is the new craze for people whose habits have been changed by the lockdown. But what are the different meanings of this phrasal verb? ECP coach Rob investigates. Click on the image to…
A Good Read: The Art of Loving
The lockdown due to the COVID–19 crisis has given us the opportunity to read more. Here, ECP coach John describes The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm. Click on the image to download the pdf…
ECP’s Flash Fiction Competition
ECP has decided to launch a ‘flash fiction’ competition for its learners. What’s the theme? Confinement during this current crisis. What’s the maximum length? 1,000 words. To give you an idea, the story below is…
Latin Music Is Taking Over America
In the second of two articles about musical tastes, ECP coach Darren investigates the growth of Latin music in the USA. Click on the image to download the pdf Read and check you understand this…
What Are Your Musical Tastes?
In the first of two WEP articles about musical tastes, ECP coach John chats with his colleague Ali about his tastes. Click on the image to download the pdf Read and check you understand this…
What’s going on in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is considering moving part of its red-light district indoors. ECP coach Kez gives more details. Click on the image to download the pdf Read and check you understand this vocabulary before you read and…
Karla’s Guide to Newcastle
In this article, written by guest ECP coach 12-year-old Karla Haizea Hird, we’ll find out about the city of Newcastle. Click on the image to download the pdf Before you read the article, find this…
Gender-Neutral Language
The new Spanish government plans to introduce gender-neutral language to the constitution Click on the image to download the pdf Before you read the article, find this vocabulary in the text: to erase: to delete or remove…
A Wine Bottle That’s as Flat as a Book
A wine company launches a flat wine bottle that fits through the letterbox Click on the image to download the pdf Read and check you understand this vocabulary before you read and listen to the…