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    Your English: Word grammar: fine

    Have you ever been fined for a late library book? Or cut it fine for a flight? Tim Bowen’s explanation of this versatile word should be more than just fine.

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    Attributing: Science

    Keith Kelly looks at examples of language used in describing attributes and characteristics from the area of science, covering adjective, verb and noun phrases.

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    Your English: Collocations: mistake

    We all make the occasional mistake, says Tim Bowen. You just have to admit it.

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    Owl Hall: Episode 4: Spy catching

    In the fourth episode, Kara discovers a spooky house on a hill and receives a mysterious message from ‘a friend’. You can download the mp3 file for Episode 4, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written by Lindsay Clandfield.

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    Your English: Idioms: teeth

    Tim Bowen gets his teeth into more than a mouthful of idioms.

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    Your English: Phrasal verbs: hang (1)

    When it comes to phrasal verbs, we hang on Tim Bowen’s every word!

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    Your English: Word grammar: home

    Tim Bowen proves that Your English is the home of the most informative articles on word grammar.

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    Owl Hall: Episode 3: Feeling awkward

    In the third episode, Kara produces her first blog entry and video and then has a nasty surprise! You can download the mp3 file for Episode 3, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written by Lindsay Clandfield.

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    Business Spotlight: Do you talk too much?

    This lesson, based on an article from Business Spotlight magazine, is about talking too much and highlights how you can recognize this in yourself and do something about it. 

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    Lesson Share: Integrated skills: It's written in the stars

    Dimitra Eleftheriou-Ernst wins the competition again with a colourful lesson that uses horoscopes to explore a galaxy of idioms.

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    Opinions: should

    A pairwork activity at pre-intermediate level to practise the use of should + infinitive.

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    The bus stop

    This mini-play features a man and an elderly woman talking about mobile phones and the environment while waiting for a bus. The lesson contains a downloadable mp3 audio file and a lesson plan with student worksheets and teacher’s notes.

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    Attributing: Geography

    Keith Kelly looks at examples of language used in describing attributes and characteristics from the area of geography, covering adjective, noun and verb phrases.

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    Experiments: Water purifier

    In this experiment, pupils observe how dirty water can become clean using a few simple pieces of equipment. Students complete gap-fill exercises to practise related vocabulary and identify mistakes in a series of images relating to the experiment. Key vocabulary and practical teacher’s notes are included.

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    Your English: Collocations: coughs and colds

    Are you suffering from a stinking cold or a hacking cough? Tim Bowen spreads his germs.

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    Owl Hall: Episode 2: Exploring

    In this second spooky episode, Kara, her brother, Martin, and their mum, Janet, arrive at Owl Hall. While Janet makes dinner, Kara and Martin explore the house. You can download the mp3 file for Episode 2, plus a lesson plan (with student worksheets, full transcript and answer keys) written by ...

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    Line graphs: Science

    Keith Kelly looks at examples of the language of line graphs from the area of science, covering rich idiom, verb, noun, adjective and adverbial phrases.

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    Your English: Idioms: tongue

    Have you ever experienced a slip of the tongue or set tongues wagging? Tim Bowen articulates his thoughts on some idioms.

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    Your English: Phrasal verbs: burst

    When was the last time you burst into tears? Or were bursting with pride? Tim Bowen investigates this versatile verb.

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    Your English: Word grammar: side

    Trust Tim Bowen when it comes to word grammar: he has experience on his side.