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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…