Money matters
Read a text about money matters and answer some questions
Learning English
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Text messages
Can you understand the general idea in these text messages?
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
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
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.
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.
Formal and informal writing
This writing activity practises the appropriate register. Choose whether the phrase is used in formal or informal writing.
Understanding socio-cultural references
Read the text about understanding social-cultural references. Then answer the question to practise the full range of skills required for reading discursive texts on academic subjects.
Complaining politely and appropriately
Read an extract from some letters of complaint. Use this writing activity to practise if the language of complaining is polite and appropriate, or not.