Ellipsis
Choose which parts of these sentences have been left out
Learning English
We found 27 activities for you
Word stress
Identify the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
US or UK pronunciation
Can you tell the difference between UK and US English?
Intonation
Learn how intonation can affect the meaning of certain words
Money matters
Read a text about money matters and answer some questions
Text messages
Can you understand the general idea in these text messages?
Communication
Practise some vocabulary related to communicating meaning
More definitions
Practise using different forms of the same word
Cover letter
Learn some of the formal language you'll need when you apply for a job
What's the product?
Listen to some descriptions of products and identify them using context clues
Word stress four syllable words
Identify the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in these long words
The world of work
This reading exercise looks at language used in a job application
Property for sale
Read a description of a property for sale and answer some questions
Body and health part 2
Choose the correct word to complete these sentences about health and wellbeing
Definitions of formal words
This activity will help you use different forms of the same word
Fronting substitution and ellipsis
Identify some elements of spoken English
Body and health part 1
Choose the correct word to complete these sentences
Science fiction
This reading and writing activity practises understanding text structure through referencing words and various types of linkers and discourse markers.
Forensic linguistics
Read the text about the role of forensic linguistics in solving crimes. Then answer the question to practise the full range of reading skills required for reading discursive texts on academic subjects.
Precise words
Use this vocabulary activity to practise precision. Choose the correct word which fits in the sentence.
Which as a relative pronoun
This grammar activity practises which as a relative pronoun. Read the sentence and decide if the relative pronoun refers back to the whole clause or the noun by choosing the correct option.
Statements and opinions
This vocabulary activity practises language for qualifying statements or opinions. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
Ethical journalism
Ethical journalism is the idea of reporting things accurately and fairly. This reading activity practises the full range of skills required for reading discursive texts on academic subjects.
Stressed words and meaning
Listen to the speaker stress a particular word and understand how this can illustrate the speaker's attitude. Match the statement with its meaning.