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Extras: http://linguaspectrum.com/podcast.php?id=3

Explore with me a picture of a typical British seaside holiday resort. Scarborough in the north-east of England has been a popular holiday destination for Brits since the Victorian times. In this exploration we find 10 new words in the photograph and give you their use in the context of the picture. There is an audio podcast and a typescript with lots more information to help your studies. Now you can listen to the words wherever you are. Find these valuable extras by clicking the links above and below. | http://linguaspectrum.com/podcast.php?id=3

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  • Thank you very much for this well structured classes.

    The pace is just right and the images pretty appealing.

    Regards from Mexico

  • I appreciate your comments.

    From Spain to Mexico via English, thank you.

    Richard

  • I like this series of yours very much. It's a lively Duden with a great guide to the UK :-))).

    I love your pronunciation as well!

    Well structured sentences for language learning. Congratulations!!!

  • Thanks again for you comments, Rita. They are much appreciated. I learned something new from your comment - Duden - Die deutsche Rechtschreibung, yes?

    Best wishes,

    Richard.

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  • .this video taught me a lot about seaside thanks

  • This is Scarborough, the blue house at the start was for sale about three years ago!

  • You are welcome,

    You obviously dedicate a lot of time to your videos.

    English is an important communication tool.

    I am Dutch and teach Business- and General English in Mexico.

    Edward

  • this video reminds me holidays in the summer

    I have learned new vocabulary, thanks again :D

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