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The Great Grammar Shift
by Julie Ho

Sometime in the first 500 years, there was a shift in the grammatical patterns of English. Believe it or not, grammar could have been much worse than it is today! Read more

Extrasensory perception
by Katherine Bilsborough

ESP or extrasensory perception is a catch-all expression for the alleged ability of certain people to receive transmitted thoughts from others, to transmit their own thoughts, to see what will happen in the future or to be able to move objects from one place to another without physically touching them. Read more

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Learn English online with our free resources which can be accessed by anyone with an Internet connection. No user name or password is required to use our resources which have been produced by ELT professionals.

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Scientists are exploring the next wave of virtual reality systems.  Discover more

Books on job search skills


Books on job search skills

We have a collection of books on job search skills, such as CV/cover letter writing and interview techniques, in the Professional Development Collection for loan. Find out the titles and details

Business English books with audio tapes   


Improve your workplace communication skills with our Business English resources. They are available for loan to all members and accompanied by audio tapes. Find out the titles

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