What a tug of war!

 

How far will they go? This tug of war is such a foolish thing to go on with and we don't know how long it will last, and if they will ever come to an agreement.

Learning English from the News:   US-Israel war with Iran  (BBC Learning English) 

 

The Tug of War: Balanced vs Unbalanced Forces Explained!

There are tugs of war everywhere in our everyday life between teacher and students, between parents and children, between husband and wife, between boys and girls... but actually success is achieved when they work together, when we concentrate our efforts to fulfil a certain goal. So let's bury the hatchet, have peace and get the ball rolling. There are so many problems in life ahead to solve!

  

Real Easy English:   Talking about SPORT  (BBC Learning English)  

 

 

 

Beating Speaking Anxiety:   I'm scared I'm not improving  (BBC Learning English)   >>>>  How to celebrate your progress   

 

Our world in English:   Love in a war zone  (BBC Learning English) 

 

 

  Here's my musical hint for today:    Tug of War by Paul McCartney. And here's a version with the lyrics for you to sing along.

 

 

Learning English Grammar (It was as if..., It was as though..., It seemed (like)...):   An interesting sight  (BBC Learning English) 

 

Here are some more activities for my students:

• Listening exercise for you to do:   Why are some animals black and white?  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)  

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  The English We Speak: Learn the hard way  (BBC Learning English) 

  
  

• Office English: Apologies  (BBC Learning English) 

• English in a Minute: Phrases with BITE  (BBC Learning English)

     

English with Lucy: 60 confusing English words  

 

 

"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"

Learning English with  Mind your language   

 

 

 

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