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  • General English

Elbump | Word of the Month

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on July 31, 2020August 28, 2020

As we adapt to living with COVID-19 until we find a vaccine, some people have…

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OALD word lists
  • General English

Using Word Lists to Build your Vocabulary

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on July 20, 2020November 10, 2020

Building your vocabulary is an essential part of learning a language. Research shows that vocabulary…

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googled questions
  • General English

Your most Googled Questions about English Tests – Answered!

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on July 10, 2020November 1, 2023

It’s normal to feel a bit anxious if you know you have a language test…

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westminster
  • General English

Exploring Metonymy at the Town Hall

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on July 2, 2020November 10, 2020

It has recently become fashionable within Oxford University Press to refer to its large department…

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writing tips
  • General English

Your Questions About Proficiency Tests Answered

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on June 25, 2020May 18, 2021

Last month we ran a series of free webinars — as well as a live…

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Learning English from home
  • General English

Learning English and running a marathon at home

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on June 15, 2020June 12, 2020

I’ve been trying to improve my German during lockdown. It’s hard to learn a language…

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  • General English

Superspreader

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on June 1, 2020May 29, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to preoccupy the world, we’ve seen the sudden emergence of…

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  • General English

5 immersive virtual tours to practise your English

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on May 22, 2020July 28, 2020

Field trips are an opportunity to explore and learn in new and exciting environments, but…

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  • General English

6 creative ways to practise English online

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Learning a language should be fun – and it doesn’t always have to involve textbooks,…

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  • General English

The language of coronavirus

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on March 27, 2020May 19, 2021

All content correct as of 18 March 2020. The world in the 21st century is…

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