8 Nov 2014

Writing a report

  • How to Write a Report 
  • Example 
  • Writing Task: An international research group is carrying out an investigation into the housing situation for young people around the world. You have been asked by the group to write a report about your country, including the following points:
    • the different housing options available in your country for young people in their early twenties.
    • the problems faced by young people with each option
    • possible future changes in the housing situation for young people in your country  
    • Write your report 

      Deadline: November  17th & 18th

      Speakout Advanced p.73

Speaking Exchange

FCB Brasil and the CNA language school network are launching the Speaking Exchange project, which connects CNA students in Brazil with Americans living in retirement homes. This meeting is carried out via an exclusive digital tool that uses video chat technology to bring the students face to face with Americans.
What do you think about this initiative?

3 Nov 2014

Ex-IMF head Rodrigo Rato told to pay €3m court bond in Spain bank fraud inquiry



Vocab:
- court bond: A sum of money paid as bail or surety
- IMF: International Monetary Fund
- lavish: extravagant; prodigal; wasteful