VV 13 – Financial Crisis and Global Economic Meltdown

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The news today is full of stories about the financial crisis and recession. The complex problems behind this crisis have given rise to a whole new vocabulary. So, today we’re going to explore the language you’ve been hearing every day in the news.

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CT 04 English Grammar – Conditionals

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Chalk ‘n’ Talk is a new series of video lessons exploring advanced English grammar topics.

In this lesson, Brian reviews the three basic conditionals: first (probable) conditional, second (improbable) conditional and third (past improbable) conditional. In the second part of the video, Brian looks at some common errors native speakers make with the third conditional.

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ET 05 – Discussing Design Changes

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In this episode of Email Tune-up we’re looking at an email from Kenny, who works for a bathroom fixtures, or equipment, manufacture. He is writing to his colleague, John, to inform him about the changes he has made to the design of a shower door.

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