Ruby Bridges was just six years old when she became the focus of the American civil rights movement in November 1960. 

She was one of the first black children to go to a white elementary school.

Her presence caused riots on the streets of New Orleans.

There is language used in this programme which some listeners may find offensive. Published on November 12, 2010.

Desegregation of US schools - 1960

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Can we still meet our deadline?

What are you treading on if you're trying not to offend someone? We can explain. Published on February 10, 2014.

Treading on eggshells

John and Sarah talk about their morning routine.

Beginner ESL Lesson #1 Morning Routine

1494 - RachelTodd - Shelf - Life

Present Simple
Sarah and John talk about their morning routine.

L2 - 02 - JohnSarah - PresentSimple - Routine

Adverbs of Frequency
Daniel and Hana discuss eating out.

L2 - 05 - DanielHana - Cooking - Adverbs - Frequency

There is / There are
John and Sarah discuss their towns.

L2 - 10 - SarahJohn - Towns - There - Is - Are

The English We Speak

Dead

Give someone the runaround

Laughing all the way to the bank

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L2 - 02 - JohnSarah - PresentSimple - Routine

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