3 listening strategies to understand spoken English

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All 9 English modal verbs explained in under 5 minutes

Can you name all 9 English modal verbs? In this fast-paced episode of Coffee Break English, Nick gives you a clear overview of all of them: must, should, can, could, will, would, shall, might and may. You'll learn what each one means and how to use it, in just 5 minutes.🎧 Want t ...  Show more

Read faster in English: 4 reading skills you already have

Nick guides you through four reading strategies you probably already use in your own language and shows you how to use them in English. From reading for the gist to skimming, scanning and slowing down for detail, each one helps you read more confidently and find what you need fas ...  Show more

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