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Blefuscu captainPull those sails down quickly, lads! There’s a good wind today… We’ll give those Lilliputians a surprise. Oh, we’ll…
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GulliverOoh, ouch! Hey! Help! Get off me!! Where am I? Gulliver narratorI’m lying on my back. I’m being pricked by…
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Introduction Why do we teach children to be polite? Does the language we use really affect what people think of…
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Introduction Which cooking oil do you tend to use in the kitchen? Are some really more healthy than others, or…
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Introduction How do you feel about zoos? Some think they are important for education and scientific research; others think they…
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Introduction In Spain, a special species of cow has been reintroduced to the wild to help prevent wildfires. A cow…
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2025-05-19 Help – Office English
Introduction How do you ask for help at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about…
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Introduction Do you know how to talk about other people’s work politely? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and…
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Introduction Do you ever have to call or email people you don’t know at work? In this episode of Office…
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Introduction What do you do if you don’t understand something at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and…
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