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The missing mini-saga words

Here are the originals to compare with your ideas from the last task. 1.Disappointment A young woman was going to meet her lover in New…

A thousand ideas in 50 words

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Spot the common mistake!

Before we dive into this unit, let’s warm up. Can you spot the common mistake?! Did you get it?!👇🤗

The Explanation Effect

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Discussion Room: Teaching

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Let’s Read!

Download the transcript. (It may be helpful to print it out) Read it and highlight any words and expressions that are new or unfamiliar.