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…
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…