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Writing through history

Can you imagine life without writing - not just with a pen but on a computer, a laptop or sending text messages on your phone?

A lady giving a speech.

The good old days: used to and would

In this lesson you will listen to a recording about life in the 1940s. The language focus is ‘used to’ and ‘would’ for past habits and states.

Reporting accidents

Do you know what to do if there is an accident at work. In this resource you will listen to Rene reporting an accident to the supervisor.

Complaints to the supervisor

What problems can clients have with a cleaning company?

Past habits

Can you talk about your life story in English? Can you use the past simple to say what your life was like before?

Student in classroom

My football team

Neil doesn't live in Coventry but he supports Coventry City FC. Listen and find out why.

Sending a parcel

Sending and receiving things in the post is a great way to communicate with friends and family.

Going out for dinner

British people often celebrate important events by going out for a meal.

Posting a present

Watch and listen to the video, which shows someone posting a parcel to somebody in a different country.

Having a meal at a restaurant

Watch and listen to the video, which shows some friends celebrating together by going out for dinner.

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