News Round Up
by Patrick O'Connor
AS we approach Christmas and all the celebrations associated with it, how about this for a example of real party-poopers!
The Sun reports that scientists want to ban helium-filled party balloons to prevent a shortage of the life-saving gas, fearing that all sources will be gone in 40 years.
A selection of headlines from stories in the news. They use English in a way that you might think is intended to confuse but it's all perfectly clear to the native speaker.
This advert is great for some of the vocabulary you need to describe British food at Christmas.
Click on the link below to watch the ad and then click "Read More" for the transcript.
Watch it here:-