Book quiz
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Lots of quizzes on this website : grammar, but also interesting quizzes for students in Literature option classes !
Phrases that make you fluent !
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Would you be able to associate these phrases (= idiomatic expressions) with their meaning ?
a. a no win situation
b. the fear of missing out a party
c. someone hooked to his/her mobile phone so much so he's unaware of his surroundings
d. a cheerful type
e. put effort into something that never matriculates
f. keep repeating something to someone until he feels embarrassed or upset
Enjoy this quiz !
How do you learn a language ? Here's the recipe !!!
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How on earth do you learn a language ? This video gives you some useful clues. Listen to it and then test yourself on this small quiz :
1.Approximately how many languages there are in the world altogether? Are there…
a) 70
b) 700
c) 7,000
2. Knowledge of a language can make you super smart. Right or Wrong ?
3. A study proved that after nine years studying a foreign language, some students did not master more than 1,000 words ... True or False ?
BTW, this video comes from the sensationally amazing website : BBC learning English. Got a moment ? Go visit it !
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And if you wish to check the solution you may consult the script available if you are a registered user
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TV series galore !
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Bored to death ? No way, time to boost your aural comprehension ! Pick up a TV series you like and watch it ! Improve yourself ... you can !
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Have you thought of going on a diet this summer ?
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I'm sure you wouldn't like to experience this, would you ?
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Funny weird holiday news
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Never, ever get in the way of the Queen’s Guard – you will lose.
That’s the lesson this tourist learned during a recent visit to Windsor Castle.
She climbed over the rope barrier and stood stock-still in front of the marching soldier who was in full ceremonial gear.
See what happened next in video ...
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His job is to walk the line, whatever happens, and that’s exactly what he did, pushing the tourist out of the way with a fierce jolt.
All she can do is look around open-mouthed at what has happened. Fortunately for her she managed to stay on her feet.
As well as Windsor Castle, the Queen’s Guard, known for their distinctive red coats and bearskins, are responsible for guarding the monarch’s palaces.
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