LISTENING PRACTICE: INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH (B1)

Why do we laugh? 
(Source: English Central) 

1. Watch the video without subtitles and complete the following text.

Laughter is one of those rare and beautiful things shared by people all over Earth. A human experience that transcends borders of _____1 _____, _____2______, and lifestyle.

Researcher Robert Provine has found, after listening to _______3______ of people laugh in social situations, that less than one in five chuckles are in response to humor. When a ____4_______ is involved, the person telling it is usually the one laughing.

We're also ____5_______ times more likely to laugh with other people than if we're alone. If laughter is a form of communication, then what are we trying to say? 

2. Watch the video again, with subtitles in English, and check your answers. If you are not sure about the answers, you'll find them in the comment below.

3. Did you learn any new words? What do they mean? Please post your comments!

LISTENING PRACTICE: INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS (B1)

1. Amazing facts: Listen to the conversation about the human body. To improve your listening skills, do all the activities (preparation, multiple choice, gap-filling).

2. Difficult situations: Listen to the people discussing different problems and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.

3. Important people: Listen to the speakers talking about important people in their lives and complete the activities.

MODALS OF DEDUCTION: MAY, MIGHT, MUST

First Impressions: 6 Minute English

Can we trust our first impressions? Scientist Alexander Todorov believes that very often our first impressions are wrong. Neil and Rob, from the BBC, take a second look and teach you six items of useful vocabulary in this episode of 6 Minute English. Listen to the program and complete the handout.

Quantifiers: enough, too much, too many, too

If you need extra practice, click on these links: Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Link 4 (Rephrasing with quantifiers)

Quantifiers: much, many, a lot of, a few, a little

Review this grammar point and complete the following exercises: Link 1 Link 2 Link 3

What is going on in this picture?

Look closely at the picture above (or at this full-size image). What is going on? What do you see that makes you say that? Post your comments. (Source: The New York Times).

Alanis Morissette - Everything

Listen to this beautiful song and practice the use of comparatives and superlatives.