BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way

BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 1

What is a Learning Circle and how can you run one?

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 1 / Activity 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 10

Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever been shopping in a supermarket? This time, Samina goes to a supermarket, but she doesn't know how to use the self-checkout machine. We look at some useful phrases for asking for help, asking what things mean and asking how to do things.

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 10 / Activity 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 11

Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever had a difficult phone call? This time, Ayesha receives a phone call at home, but she cannot understand what it is about. We look at some useful phrases for answering the phone, finding out what people want and asking them to slow down.

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 11 / Activity 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 12

Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever baked a cake? Ayesha wants to bake a cake for Deeqa’s birthday. It goes wrong, and Samina shows her how to make one properly. We look at some useful phrases for talking about food and sharing recipes.

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 12 / Activity 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 13

Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever had a job interview in English? Shazia has a meeting with a careers advisor. We look at some useful phrases for dealing with this situation.

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 13 / Activity 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 14

Has anyone in your Learning Circle had to ask their colleagues for something in English at work? In this Learning Circle, Samina has to make arrangements with her boss.

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 14 / Activity 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 2

Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever had to see the dentist? This time, Ayesha has a problem with her teeth. Muna tells her to make an appointment at the dentist, but they don't know what to say on the phone. We'll look at some useful phrases for making appointments and giving advice.

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 2 / Activity 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 3

Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever taken the wrong bus? This time, Samina takes a bus, but it is going the wrong way. We’ll look at some useful language for taking buses and trains, checking information and asking for advice.

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 3 / Activity 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 4

Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever taken something back to the market? This time, Ayesha buys a clock at the market, but when she gets home she discovers it doesn’t work. We look at some useful phrases for asking about prices and returning faulty goods.

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 4 / Activity 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 5

Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever had to find an address? This time, Muna invites Samina to her house, but she gets lost and can’t find her way. We look at some useful phrases for asking for and understanding directions.

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 5 / Activity 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 6

Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever used the post office? This time, Muna needs to send a package, but she doesn’t know which service to choose. We look at some useful phrases for posting things and asking about times and prices.

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 6 / Activity 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 7

Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever phoned for an ambulance? This time, Deeqa’s brother suddenly becomes sick. She has to get an ambulance, but she is not sure what to say. We look at some useful phrases for phoning for help and asking people to speak slowly.

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 7 / Activity 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 8

Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever taken medicine? This time, Ayesha buys some medicine for her cold, but she can’t read the instructions. We learn some useful phrases for describing symptoms, asking for help and checking instructions.

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 8 / Activity 1

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 9

Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever been to a shopping centre? This time, Samina wants to buy a dress for Deeqa’s daughter, but she can’t find the right colour or size. We look at some useful phrases for talking about our favourite things and asking for different colours and sizes in shops.

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BBC Learning English - Course: English My Way / Unit 1 / Session 9 / Activity 1

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