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DOCTOR, DOCTOR, I'VE GOT TWO THEIK

Connected Speech  radio programme (BBC Learning English) Link it All Together  (exercises) Linking  and more practice In a dictionary, words are given in isolation.  In natural speech, however, words are connected into sound groups: Authentic American Pronunciation

HOW SINGING CAN IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH

HOW SINGING CAN IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH Saved by song: can singing improve your language skills?   ( The Guardian ) 8 Ways Listening to Music in English Can Make You Fluent 10 Songs to Improve and Enjoy English LyricsTraining The karaoke Channel (take your pick)

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Cleft sentences: emphasis exercise Cleft sentences: multiple choice exercise Cleft sentences: rephrasing exercise Cleft sentences: grammar quizzes Cleft Sentences:  The Karate Kid ( movie segments exercise ) BBC English Masterclass: Giving emphasis using 'what' BBC Masterclass: Giving emphasis
I've been thinking about what to include in this pre-Easter holidays post for a while but I couldn't make up my mind. In the end, I thought that some  exam tips  would do.  Enjoy! Now, on a more serious note: Writing Reading (comprehension exercises) More reading Listening More listening And more listening Speaking More speaking