The Queen’s Gambit Making Chess Popular 21/01/21 / Keyword: chess In the wake of the Netflix drama series, the increase in the sale of chess sets and paraphernalia has been matched by a dramatic rise…
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Phrasal Verbs about Arguing (at Christmas)
Phrasal Verbs about Arguing (at Christmas) 17/12/20 / Keyword: phrasal verbs ECP coach Ali talks about Christmas, arguing and phrasal verbs. You might not enjoy family arguments, but at least you can get some English practice…
Using a Mini Phone to Fight Screen Addiction
Nowadays, electronic devices are constantly calling out for our attention. ECP coach Rob describes his battle against screen addiction. Click on the image to download the pdf Read and check you understand this vocabulary before…
Rekindling Hobbies During Lockdown
After many years, ECP coach Darren has taken up drawing again but, unfortunately, he doesn’t believe it has started well. Click on the image to download the pdf Read and check you understand this vocabulary…
From Siestas to Saunas: 10 European Wellness Traditions
Europe is home to some of the happiest, healthiest countries in the world. So, what can we learn from European wellness traditions? Click on the image to download the pdf Read and check you understand this…
No-one Knows a City Better Than Homeless Person
If you visit Dublin, Ireland, you might receive a guided tour from someone who used to be homeless Click on the image to download the pdf Read and check you understand this vocabulary before you…
How to Break Bad Habits
Do you want to break bad habits? It can be really hard, so ECP coach Ali has some tips for you. Click on the image to download the pdf Read and check you understand this vocabulary…
Food for Thought at ECP’s FRED Talks
Here is a summary of our fantastic FRED Talks event held in the Molineux Lounge at the ECP Hub recently. Click on the image to download the pdf Before you read the article, find this vocabulary…
Romantic Stories For Valentine’s Day
Here are some romantic stories for Valentine’s Day that you won’t believe are true! Click on the image to download the pdf Before you read the article, find this vocabulary in the text: quirky: the definition…
“Climate strike” is the Collins Word Of The Year 2019
“Climate strike”, a form of protest that took off just over a year ago inspired by the actions of Swedish school pupil Greta Thunberg, has been named Collins’ Word of the Year 2019. Click on…