Archive for ‘ESL’
The Evolution Of The Military Salute
What is the origin of the military salute?
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Star Wars Jedi Knights to perform marriages
March 21, 2013. Possible new marriage laws in Scotland could allow Jedi Knights to marry people. This means people could choose either a priest or a Star Wars warrior to perform their wedding ceremony.
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New Pontiff Calls Himself ‘Pope Francis’
Listen to the news in easy English. ~ New Pontiff Calls Himself ‘Pope Francis’
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Soccer player banned for life for Nazi salute
March 19, 2013. A Greek football player has been banned from playing for his country for life after making a Nazi salute on the pitch. AEK Athens midfielder Giorgos Katidis, 20, made the gesture after scoring the winning goal for his team on Saturday.
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Today's Phrase
What happens when you ‘pop your head out’? Find out with Today’s Phrase. Today’s Phrase: 19 March 2013
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Study shows money makes us worry
March 17, 2013. A new study from the BBC shows that looking after money isn’t easy. Over 109,000 people took part in the BBC’s Big Money Test. It was one of the biggest ever studies on the psychology of money.
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A Dentist Invented “Cotton Candyâ€
What is cotton candy called around the world?
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Catholic Church chooses Argentinian Pope
March 15, 2013. The Catholic Church announced its new Pope on Wednesday. It took those responsible for electing a new pontiff just two days to choose a successor to Pope Benedict.
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Today's Phrase
What do we call someone who is popular? Find out with Today’s Phrase. Today’s Phrase: 14 March 2013
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EU bans sale of all animal-tested cosmetics
March 13, 2013. The European Union has introduced a complete ban on the sale of cosmetics that have been tested on animals. From Monday, no companies or stores will be allowed to sell cosmetics that were developed using animal testing.
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English at Work: Ep 57
Tom forgot to tell Anna about a product launch on Friday and now she has to find a venue for this event at short notice. The problem is she doesn’t know how to do it! English at Work: 13 March 2013
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