Friday, May 29, 2009

The cost of going green

Many developed countries are planning to change over to "green energy". What will this mean for us now and our lives in the future?

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Thesaurus: Helping you find the right word II


By request, here is a re-post.

Do you have trouble finding the right word when you are speaking or writing? Do you often use the same words because you don't know any others?
A thesaurus can help you with all of these problems. How does it work? Have a look at this.You can buy a thesaurus at any good bookshop (it will be very useful for you) or you can use a free one online.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Corruption in Kenya

Mixed Conditionals Quiz


Here is an online quiz about mixed conditonals. The meaning behind a mixed conditional can be a little hard to get, so test yourself.

Monday, May 25, 2009

WordSift

Here is a great website and a challenge for you. Have a look at the website and think- how can this website help me improve my English?

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Monday, May 18, 2009

Anthony Giddens on Globalisation



Here is a great website featuring a series of lectures on globalisation. The lectures are by Anthony Giddens. You can listen to, watch and read these lectures.

Final Sounds in Words

/f/ and /v/ Pronunciation

Friday, May 15, 2009

Monday, May 11, 2009

Case studies of the effects of Globalisation


Listen and read each story. What effect has globalisation had on each country?



Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Looking for Academic References?-Try Google Scholar

Islamic Banking



How is it different from traditional baking in your country?

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Word Ahead- Clamour

Americanisation???

How has American culture effected the world?

How has your country been effected?

Has the effect been positive or negative?