This month sees the launch of our new vocabulary booklet – VocAB! We tell your pupils how they can experience a foreign culture by working as an au pair. And we have an article to explain what political correctness is and how people use or abuse it.
It's a US state, a magnificent river, and a really fun word. That's right – it's Mississippi! Listen to this podcast and you'll find out why it's such a fun word, and about some of the adventures you could have on the river.
Sometimes using politically correct language will help you avoid offending someone or appearing rude or insensitive. Other times it just becomes a bit ridiculous. How will you tell the difference? It's difficult because not even English speakers can agree. A little common sense can go a long way.
No matter what happens in her life, Rihanna learns from it. In the case
of her latest album Rated R, she's turned hard life lessons into
great pop music. The star talks to us about the people who understand
her songs - and those who don't. She also lets us know what it was like
working with one of rock's great guitar players.
Caribbean pop star Rihanna has been through some tough times recently. But her new album, Rated R, has put her right back on top of the charts. She spoke to Spot on about her album and her new, darker sound.
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Are you planning on doing something funny or silly to celebrate April Fool's Day? Just remember, people do foolish things all the time – and not just on 1 April. Here we talk about some of our silliest moments.
In the April magazine, London correspondent Rebecca Jenkins writes that Londoners are quite polite compared to people in other cities. Listen to the conversation between Lynne and Robert – you'll hear how it's a situation that really tests Robert's politeness. Then listen again while you answer the questions on page 16 in your MORE! workbook.
