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English Makeover

English Makeover: Part 8

Join learners from around the world as they tell us their English language problems and get some expert advice

This week: Patricia Pereira from Portugal

Talk about English series

  • English Makeover

    A series in which learners from around the world tell us their English language problems, and get advice from our expert teacher of English, Karen Adams.

  • First Sight, Second Thoughts

    A series about life in Britain as seen through the eyes of its immigrant population.

  • Academic Listening

    A series for students at English-speaking universities and people who want to improve their listening skills.

  • Business Language To Go

    A series that is all about chunks of language as used in business contexts. The series was first broadcast in 2001, and is presented by Carmela DiClemente and business language expert David Evans.

  • Private Lives

    A simple feature series in which ordinary people talk about themselves and how they experience everyday life in Britain. The series was first broadcast in 1997.

  • Who on Earth are we?

    A series about culture and how it affects us. It explores some of the major differences between cultures and looks at what happens when people from different cultures meet and communicate. 12 programmes to download with scripts.

  • Better Speaking

    Better Speaking is all about how you can become a fluent, confident speaker of English. In the programmes we hear from learners of English from around the world and also from someone who specialises in teaching speaking, trainer Richard Hallows. 12 programmes to download.

  • Insight Plus

    A guide to the language and key issues in the news. This is another chance to hear the popular radio series, Insight Plus (2001) and The Big Story (2003). 17 programmes to download with scripts.

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      From shopping on Oxford Street to answering your questions. 5 programmes to download.

    • Webcasts 2007

      From fashion to a review of the year. 44 programmes to download

    • Webcasts 2006

      From Wimbledon tennis to politics. 20 programmes with downloads.

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