2014-12-11 Laughter is bad for you
Laughing is good for you, isn’t it? True, it can reduce anger, anxiety and stress, but according to the BMJ,…
2014-12-04 Cloud of suspicion
Rob and Finn talk about the security of pictures, documents and videos people store online. Several celebrities have recently found…
2014-11-27 Sharing economy
Need some extra cash? Why not rent out your spare room? Or let people park in your driveway? Many websites…
2014-11-20 Can science fiction save the world?
What will the future be like? Good or bad? Positive or negative? A lot of science-fiction writing imagines a world…
2014-11-13 Is eating meat killing our planet?
As our appetite for meat increases, we’re being told to cut down on eating the stuff. A study claims a…
2014-11-06 What makes a superhero?
Many of us have heard of superheroes like Superman, Spiderman and Wonder Woman. These fictional characters exist in comics and…
2014-10-30 Cigarettes v e-cigarettes
The World Health Organisation has recommended that electronic cigarettes should not be allowed in closed public spaces as they might…
2017-10-04 Unit 66 The Wedding Day, Language for a wedding – English at Work
The day has finally come – Anna and Tom are getting married. All their friends, work colleagues and business acquaintances…
2017-09-27 Unit 65 Last call for Tom, Language to say you’ve changed your mind – English at Work
Our story has got rather dramatic. Anna has realised that Tom is really the man for her so she’s on…
2017-09-20 Unit 64 Something’s missing, Language for getting down to business – English at Work
At the offices of Tip Top Trading, things are a bit strange after Tom walked out in a huff –…
2017-09-13 Unit 63 Tom’s tantrum, Language to persuade someone to change their mind -English at Work
There’s confusion at the offices of Tip Top Trading. Anna has announced that ‘yes’ she will accept Mr Socrates’s offer…
2017-09-06 Unit 62 Anna’s decision, Language to announce your decision – English at Work
Anna’s been offered a promotion – and a marriage proposal at the same time! She’s taken some time out to…
2017-08-30 Unit 61 Decision time, Language relating to being offered and accepting a promotion – English at Work
Mr Socrates has sacked Paul from his position as manager of Tip Top Trading and he’s offered Anna a promotion…
2017-08-23 Unit 60 Stepping aside, Language related to getting the sack – English at Work
The team from Tip Top Trading has been having a smashing time at the launch of its plastic aubergine. Tom…
2017-08-16 Unit 59 The show must go on, Language for presenting a new product – English at Work
It’s an exciting day for Tip Top Trading – the launch of its latest product, the plastic aubergine. The launch…
2017-08-09 Unit 58 Pulling out the stops, Language for getting things done quickly -English at Work
There’s much to do at the offices of Tip Top Trading, and tomorrow the team is launching its new product…
2017-08-02 Unit 57 A room with a view, Language for booking a venue – English at Work
The team at Tip Top Trading has lots to do, but now Anna has discovered she has to organise a…
2017-07-26 Unit 56 Pushed to the limits, Language to use when trying to set priorities -English at Work
At the offices of Tip Top Trading, things are a bit tricky. Denise has been reinstated at the company but…
2017-07-19 Unit 55 To show you the ropes, Language for telling someone what to do -English at Work
Denise is back at Tip Top Trading and she’s negotiated some new conditions with Paul. She’s going to learn how…
2017-07-12 Unit 54 Eating humble pie, Language to use when you need to stand your ground -English at Work
Chaos continues at Tip Top Trading. Paper is all over the place and important messages aren’t getting through. What can…