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8 novembre 2016

U.S. presidential campaign vocabulary quizz - B2

While awaiting the results of the current U.S. election, how about testing yourselves with this little quizz?

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28 octobre 2016

No more hair on air with Ricky Gervais and Jimmy Fallon - B2

If you have never heard about R icky Gervais, here is a good opportunity to enter the funny world of this multi-talented British man. Last week, Ricky was the guest of Jimmy Fallon's late show on NBC and he gave us a moment of laughs on his coming baldness....

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17 octobre 2016

PETALS AND PETUNIA - A2/B1

In a very touching video two rescuers from Hope for Paws, an animal rescue organization from Los Angeles, try to entice and catch a stray dog who has taken shelter in a parking lot, under a truck. Once done, the dog was nicknamed Petunia. They immediately...

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13 octobre 2016

Body noises - A2/B1

We are all aware that policing has its ups and downs from one country to another, but just have a look at this article from the Philippine Star, which reviews a funny memorandum (a report on a particular subject) issued by the National Capitol Region...

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11 octobre 2016

Complain and complaint - A2

If you have been the victim of a criminal offence (offen S e in American English) you will probably have to go to a police station. If it occured in the United States, you will tell the police officer that you wish to file a complaint . If this offence...

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9 septembre 2016

Stylish haircuts quiz- B1

We did a new quiz for you. This time it's all about haircuts. Click on the link below to check your knowledge. And if you have time and want to be really attractive, you can also watch the extract from the cult movie "Wayne's World" promoting the "SUCK...

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29 août 2016

Good bargains & real scams - B1

Nowadays, the Internet is the best place to buy rare and innovative products such as "banana slicers", "UFO detectors" or "wolf urine" to repulse the deers which are invading your garden. Those “rad*” products make the customers so happy, that more and...

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18 août 2016

QUIZ: Olympic sports - B1

Inspired by the Olympics and the beautiful athletes competing this summer in Rio, Braziiiil, an idea sprung out of our brains: we are going to do quizzes specially for you readers. As it's the Olympics season, we'd like to check how much of a sport fan...

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9 août 2016

English comprehension with an asshole - B1

What would you imagine if we talked about the world’s biggest asshole? Maybe you would think of a colleague in your office, of your stepmother or of the noisy neighbours who won’t let you sleep at night. In a new campaign for Donate Life, the ultimate...

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5 août 2016

A bit of Kiwi accent - B1

Whether you are about to travel or not, you will probably appreciate this new Air New Zealand video. It is also a good and original way to check your knowledge of plane safety procedures and vocabulary. The video continues Air New Zealand's tradition...

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5 juillet 2016

John Oliver & Last week tonight show - C1

John Oliver is an English-born comedian, political commentator, and also a well-known television host on an American cable TV show (HBO for the curious minded) called "Last Week Tonight" (click here for his in-depth biography). Despite it's humourous...

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21 juin 2016

Fashion and hooligans - B1

Since the beginning of the Eurocup we have had the demonstration that hooligan groups have their own dress code and habits. Let's have a look at these sophisticated people, shall we? The hooligans usually wear their team’s jersey, but they like to take...

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20 juin 2016

Patterns - A2

vertical stripes + horizontal stripes = checked pattern plain colour red + black spots = spotted ladybird suit organic shirt seeds + water + love = flowery shirt stepping on a furry ewok = furry heels

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10 juin 2016

Alphabet - A1

Learn the alphabet thanks to 85 movie scenes. Mind you, as these extracts are all taken from American movies, the last letter is pronounced /zi:/. If it was British English, it would be pronounced /zed/.

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10 juin 2016

Police stories around the world – Montreal (Canada ) - B1

As in many countries around the world, police officers in Montreal are not allowed to demonstrate their dissatisfaction. That’s why, during the summer of 2014, in order to protest against a law project about their retirement, many of them decided to show...

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7 juin 2016

Euro 2016 stadiums guide - B1

Following up from our previous article about the Euro 2016 (click here), thanks to this video by The Guardian, enjoy a guide to all the tournament venues (The venue is a place where people meet for an organized event). On top of it, you will also discover...

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Tags: video, football, Euro

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31 mai 2016

Cops - B1

“ Cops” is an American TV show that follows men and women of law enforcement during their duties.This reality-TV show began in 1989 and still runs today. Sometimes controversial, sometimes beloved, this series is one of the longest running-shows airing...

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20 mai 2016

Police Stories around the world - In Caracas - A2

We have decided to launch a new series of articles in which we will select for you some funny, touching or surprising police moments. The first one will take you to Caracas, one of the most dangerous cities in the world. This web film tries to emphasize...

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4 mai 2016

Making a murderer - B2

Making a Murderer i s a true-crime American series filmed over ten years and streamed for the first time on Netflix on December 18, 2015. This ten-part documentary explores the story of Steven Avery, a man who served 18 years in prison for sexual assault...

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27 avril 2016

Allow and prohibit – B1

According to you, what is the most dangerous between a gun and a kinder egg? Do you think W innie the pooh is something like a sexual pervert ? Whatever your answer may be, you are probably wrong, because what you think is just your point of view and...

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