Listen to an English language executive summary of the Time to Act report. This ground-breaking study, authored by On the Move and commissioned by the British Council as part of Europe Beyond Access -the world’s largest transnational arts and disability programme spanning 42 countries.

Time To Act provides the first transnational evidence that lack of knowledge in the mainstream cultural sector is a key barrier preventing disabled artists and arts professionals from participating equally in European culture. 

Now you can find out more about the study background and some of its findings in an accessible way by listening to this audio recording. 

You can also visit the Europe Beyond Access webpage to find and download the whole report in pdf and Yumpu formats: https://www.disabilityartsinternational.org/resources/time-to-act-final-results/

Watch the Time to Act report launch event recording on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm7044DMjr0&feature=youtu.be

Time to act report. Executive Summary in English

Los Angeles based rapper, actor, teacher, songwriter, and award winning spoken word artist, In-Q is a unique voice in entertainment. His work has been featured on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, two seasons of Verses & Flow, the Discovery Channel, the Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, EA Sports, ABC, NBC, and A&E.

In-Q is a National Poetry Slam Champion The School of Greatness.

A Conversation on Poetry, Life and the Vulnerability of Pursuing Dreams

Does travel broaden the mind? 
Two English teachers from the UK in natural conversation. Improve English listening skills. Improve your vocabulary. Learn about British culture and the English way of thinking.
www.stgeorges.co.uk/blog

Does travel broaden the mind? - Real English conversation 41

This is dictation exercise 1 for the Blue Level. 

BL Dictation Exercise A

In this episode, you will hear us talking about how to study English and many other interesting points!
Hope you find it useful and fun!

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Episode 2- Learning English

Rule 5

In this lesson, you will learn how to get what you want in English from a conversation between two people who are acquaintances. There's still a lot to know so be sure to check out the lesson notes on EnglishClass101.com: http://www.englishclass101.com/2011/01/17/survival-phrases-3-getting-what-you-want-using-english/

Survival Phrases Season 1 #3 - Getting What You Want Using English

Phan Xa - Mini Story

Yeşim Beğen started learning English as an adult in Turkey, but her passion for this language led her all the way to England where she became a professional English teacher.

Read the show notes, full transcript & join the discussion at: 
http://englishthesmartway.com/content/english-learner-professional-english-teacher-england

Today Yeşim takes advantage of her unique experience and helps her students in England and also remotly via Skype.

As you will hear on the show, Yeşim completely understands what it takes to become a fluent and confident English speaker - simply - becuase she went through it all and succeeded. :)

Also, you will see that all of us - English learners - experience very similar obstacles when learning English. :)

Listen to and enjoy today's episode wtih Yeşim Beğen from TeachingBoard.com.

Read the show notes, full transcript & join the discussion at: 
http://englishthesmartway.com/content/english-learner-professional-english-teacher-england

ETSW 5: From adult English learner to professional English teacher in England

How to join a conversation

If you hear an interesting conversation, it’s a good idea to listen in and make sure it’s appropriate to join. 

If it’s a personal or private conversation, the speakers might not want you to interrupt. You‘ll have to use your own judgement, and take a risk.

If they seem friendly and open, you can try to find something interesting to add. Don’t try to change the subject or talk too much about yourself. 

Remember to smile, be friendly and ask questions about others.

You could try one of these phrases for joining in:

‘Excuse me, I overheard you talking about…’
‘Hi, my name is … ‘
‘I heard you talking about…’
‘Did I hear you say…?’

Here are some examples:

‘Excuse me, I overheard you talking about travelling to Australia. My sister went there last year. When are you going?’

‘Hi my name is Shirley. I heard you talking about Adelaide university. I’m a student there, too. What do you study?’

‘Did I hear you say you’re watching the new Game of Thrones series? I’m half way through it, I love that show. Where are you up to?’

If you find it hard to find a natural way to join the conversation, you can say:

‘Excuse me, would you mind if I joined your conversation? I don’t know anyone here yet, and you look interesting to talk to.’

Of course, not everyone wants new people to join their conversation. If it doesn’t work out, don’t take it personally. Try again next time.

Flickr CC: Ruth Ellison

How to join a conversation

Shopping At A Boutique.

Hi! I'm Ivan - a non-native English speaker. I would like to share with you the story of how I became a confident and fluent English speaker. :)

ETSW 5: From adult English learner to professional English teacher in England

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