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Useful Business English phrases for negotiation

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on October 2, 2023September 29, 2023

If you’re studying Business English or working in an international setting, it’s likely you’ll need…

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Essential English travel vocabulary | Part 1

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on August 1, 2023August 1, 2023

During the holidays, many people have a long break from school and an opportunity to…

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Vocabulary and phrases for World Oceans Day

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on June 7, 2023June 12, 2023

June 8, 2023 is World Oceans Day. This special day is dedicated to the incredible…

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How to improve your storytelling in English

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on February 1, 2023May 24, 2023

30 January to 5 February is National Storytelling Week 2023. During this time, teachers will…

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8 Scottish phrases to celebrate Burns Night

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on January 25, 2023May 24, 2023

Every year on 25 January, Scotland and many cities across the UK celebrate Burns night.…

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Learn English in 2025 with SMART goals

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on January 6, 2023December 19, 2024

What did you achieve last year? Can you think of anything specific? It’s easy to…

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World Cup 2022: football vocabulary you need to know

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on December 13, 2022January 25, 2023

  Every four years, football teams from around the world come together and play against…

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Banh Mi | Word of the Month

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on March 21, 2022July 11, 2022

Scan any recipe site or flick through any cookbook and I’d be surprised if you…

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Three different ways to use idioms

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on January 7, 2022April 3, 2023

Idioms are commonly used in spoken and written English. They add colour and interest to…

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Smize | Word of the Month

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on October 28, 2021March 24, 2023

There are many words that make me happy. Whimsy (a word that is as playful…

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