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 Let's start sharing. Today we will only focus on READY-MADE LESSONS.

My recommendation is www.breakingnewsenglish.com 


You will find the latest news, audio files, comprehension and vocabulary exercises, discussion questions... Each lesson covers the 4 skills and you can choose different levels, speeds and accents (British or American).


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