What do you do?I work on a BBC website for learners of English all over the world. I write material for the site. I also produce and present live webcasts and features for radio and online. I usually work in London but 1.. What did you do before you joined the BBC?I was an English language teacher and teacher trainer. I taught in Japan, Denmark, China and England. 2. when I wrote and presented a radio series called English in Question. The series lasted for 40 episodes.What do you do in your free time?Most of all, I like playing racket sports, particularly badminton and squash. I enjoy scuba diving and I love hill walking. 3. and spend a lot of time using my computer. What’s your best piece of advice for learners?Every learner is different so its’ hard to give a single tip. However, in general, practise, practise, practise! You need to work hard, so study the irregular verb tables and 4. .
1. Mathematics is loved by many, disliked by a few, admired and respected by all.
2. Facts alone are wanted in life (Ch. Dickens).
3. These parts are made of steel throughout.
4. At this point the material under examination is fed.
5. The treatment of this theory was modified.
6. The possibilities under consideration will be discussed in detail.
7. The invasion of armies is resisted; the invasion of ideas is not (V. Hugo).
8. The initiative was supported by everybody.
1. Математику любят многие, некоторым она не нравится, но все восхищаются и уважают её.
2. В жизни нужны лишь факты (Ч. Диккенс).
3. Эти детали полностью сделаны из стали.
4. В этот момент подается исследуемый материал.
5. Трактовка этой теории была изменена.
6. Рассматриваемые возможности будут обсуждены подробно.
7. Вторжению армий сопротивляются; вторжению идей нет (В. Гюго).
8. Инициатива была поддержана всеми.