 Learner News
Thoughts from Brazil From the crew of the Learning English Video Project, here is the latest video blog showing what they've been up to in Sao Paulo and elsewhere in Brazil. And don't forget, you can follow Daniel's news and add comments on his blog.
Can I put your films on MY website, free?
Yes. To play any film from the Learning English Video Project on your own website or page, use the "embed" code we provide here.
Idiom of the Day
 Here's a page you'll want to (social) bookmark! Idiom of the Day. Now you can learn a new idiom every day. Our Idiom of the Day comes with meaning, sample sentences and a quick quiz (with answer) so you can really check your understanding!
LSD: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
Suffixes Quiz
Levels for English Exams
How to think in English "Senses"
Site of the Month Award
 ESL PodCards
Sending a postcard while traveling abroad may sadly be a thing of the
past. On the other hand, listening to podcasts on an Ipod is one of the
latest trends. Combine the two and you get PodCards, a unique and
modern way to learn English and explore the world...
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This Month's Feature  Even Criminals are Addicted to Facebook
 Everybody loves "dumb criminal" stories. Catching them on camera is nothing new. Some criminals don't even need to be caught in the act.
They leave evidence as they stop to make themselves a sandwich or phone
a friend. Some even leave personal items at the crime scene such as a
wallet or set of keys.
Criminals often get themselves in trouble when they take their time in the homes they...
Learn more here :)
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Talking Point 
Phobias
What is a phobia?
Phobia is a word which derives from the ancient Greek 'phobos' meaning 'fear'. Fear
is a natural feeling, it is part of human nature. Indeed, it can be
useful on occasions: it is part of the 'fight or flight' response that
has helped us to make snap decisions in perilous situations throughout
our development as a species.
Nevertheless, fear is only a useful
tool in some situations. In others it can become a crippling emotion.
Intense, irrational fears about specific things or activities (which
are, in themselves, not dangerous) can take over a person's life. These
fears are called 'anxiety disorders' and the sufferer will go to
enormous lengths to avoid the thing he/she fears. Sometimes the anxiety
can...
Read on...
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Each month we have a new Talking Point and invite your views and opinions. Just follow the link below to say what you think.
This month's Talking Point is:
"Everyone is phobic about something."
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Quick Quiz 
"To graduate" means to
a) study at university
b) complete university
c) enter university
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Answer to Quick Quiz
b) complete university
This is a level 3 question and answer from Word Up, the ESL board game that's fun to play at home or at school.
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