Text only  Print this page | E-mail this page| Add to favourites
British Council LearnEnglish Central British Council LearnEnglish Central
learnenglish central magazine, image copyright by Chris Bailey
themes archive
See many more themes pages in our archive
e-newsletter
Sign up for our newsletter and receive updates about what's happening on this site.
learn english
Learn English in your country, in the UK or take an exam
Themes
Motorcycles

A motorcycle is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine. Motorcycles are one of the cheapest and most widespread forms of motorised transport for many parts of the world.

Double-click on any word to see its definition from Cambridge Dictionaries Online

magazine article: "First motorcycles are like first loves; you never forget them. My first motorbike was a blue 175cc BSA Bantam and I fell in love at first sight." Read article

word game: Motorcycle. Label the picture of a motorcycle with the names of its component parts. Play game

story: The Secret Motorcycle. Giacomo de Filippo has a secret motorcycle ... or so he thinks! Sometimes you think that you are the main actor in your life, but then you find out that you are only a minor character in someone else’s ... Read story

cartoon: "You've got such a thick head!" "Why do you say that?" "You not only ride your motorbike without a helmut, but ..." See cartoon

trivia: Wordplay. Harley-Davidson motorcycle is an anagram of Accords a lovely ride... No myth. "See more motorcycles trivia

links: Wikipedia: motorcycle See more links

The British Council is not responsible for the content of external web sites.

The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.
A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland)
Our privacy and copyright statements.
Our commitment to freedom of information. Double-click for pop-up dictionary.

 Positive About Disabled People