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Writing through history

Can you imagine life without writing - not just with a pen but on a computer, a laptop or sending text messages on your phone?

Student looking at a computer screen.

At what age can you…?

At what age can you get a job? In every country we can only do some things, like getting married or driving a car, when we get to a certain age. If you are under this age it is not legal (it is against the law). In this activity you will learn about legal ages in the UK.

Man giving a speech.

Retirement speech

James Dawson, a company manager, is retiring. Listen to this speech given at his retirement party then try the activities.

Student writing.

How to write a CV

Listen to an interview with a recruitment expert, who talks about his experience of reading CVs and offers some good advice on writing them. 

A lady giving a speech.

How to beat stress

Have you heard of the S-T-R-E-S-S approach to beating stress? Listen to Emily as she explains it, then try the activities.

Student in classroom

My football team

Neil doesn't live in Coventry but he supports Coventry City FC. Listen and find out why.

A man sits in a chair.

A doctor remembers

Rajan Mehta came to the UK in 1962 and worked as a doctor for many years. Listen to the interview and try the activities.

Four students completing applications.

Looking for a job

Here are some adverts for part-time jobs for younger people. Read them then try the exercises.

Three students in class.

Meeting a new friend

Tania and Jing meet on their first day at school. Listen to their conversation and try the activities.

Three people having a discussion.

Global or local?

In this radio programme three people with businesses in different countries talk about going global.

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