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Write the introduction to a book

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Average: 2.2 (6 votes)

We asked all the readers of our monthly newsletter to give us the first paragraph of a fictional novel. We didn't ask them to write the whole novel, only the introduction. Here's all the responses we received. Can you add your own entry?

Your Top English Questions Answered

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Average: 3 (12 votes)

Every month we ask our newsletter readers to send in their questions to Tim, our teacher at EC Brighton, our English language school in Brighton, about the English language. Here are your questions:

 

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Star Question!

Thanks to Kate Kapustina for this question:

Give Up TV

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Average: 3.3 (9 votes)

A few days ago I posted a lesson on having a healthy lifestyle. Today my thoughts are a little similar, but different. Today I'd like you to think about having a healthier mind. I'm talking about _1_ TV! Well, at least if we can't completely stop we should consider _2_ on the amount we watch.

Do you have a healthy life?

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Average: 2.8 (13 votes)

Danny's Advanced Reading Practice

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Average: 3.2 (17 votes)

Danny is a teacher at EC Malta English language school with many years of teaching experience. I strongly suggest you take the time to read through his articles. They are excellent reading practice for advanced English learners.

Ten Word Film Review

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Average: 1.8 (144 votes)

We asked our newsletter readers to write a film review using only ten words. 

Can you do better? Write your review in the comments area and remember: only use ten words!

Notting Hill:
The movie is about destiny and love. It is Notting Hill.
Muge Oztan,Turkey

Reading Comprehension and Questions

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Average: 3.5 (6 votes)

Today we are going to do something a little different.

Take 3 minutes to read through what an EC student wrote about her time in Malta. When you have finished, answer the questions below. The student's name is Giulia Do.

Click here to be taken to today's reading exercise on the EC Malta blog:

EC FREESTYLE — Student Testimonials

Snow White Reading and Vocabulary Quiz

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Average: 3 (5 votes)

Read through the beginning of this classic children's story and choose the correct missing word.

AWL -Academic Word List - the 'F's'

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Average: 3.5 (6 votes)

Probably a non-academic word comes to mind when you see 'F' word. That one, of course, isn't on the Academic Word List. ;-) Nevertheless, there are a number of other useful 'F' words for the TOEFL or IELTS.

Visiting Malta - Reading and Vocabulary

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Average: 2.6 (10 votes)

Something a little different for you today, we have a guest writer! Today's exercise was written by my sister about her time here in Malta.

Hi! My name is Freya, I'm 20 years old and I’m at university in Essex, England.  This Summer I was lucky enough to spend 3 months in Malta; working and spending time with my family.