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Issue 846 June2008

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We know it's exam time and you are studying hard. However, don't forget to celebrate Father's Day. Visit English Campus to find great tips on how to spend this memorable day with your father.

Happy Father's Day

Father's Day

Do you know the most popular gift given on Father's Day? Go to our mini-site to find out what it is. You can consider buying one for your dad. Listen to the audio clips of father-related quotations by famous people. Practise and say them to your father with confidence. He will definitely appreciate your great efforts. Also watch the video clips here in which some people from the UK talk about their fathers. After that, be sure to surprise your Dad by preparing a great meal for him. Check out our recipes links for more ideas. Last but not least, write thank-you notes to your father at the message board. Show him your love and respect.

Play

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Does your father like playing sports with you? Does he always win? He might no longer be the champion when it comes to online games. Challenge your dad with interesting sport-related games at For Fun, Hangman, Word Search and Crossword Puzzles.

Read

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Library
After some competition, let's calm down a bit and read some books at Library.

A World-Class Marathon Runner
Australian runner Rob de Castella competed in four Olympic marathons. Find out how runners like Rob get to the top.

 

A World-Class Ice Skater
' My dream is to be in the Olympics and get a gold medal. I can't wait for that to happen.'
US ice skater Sarah Hughes achieved her dream at the 2002 Olympics. Find out what it takes to become a figure skating champion.

 


A World-Class Boxer
This book tells you what people need to succeed in their sport, from basic aptitude, ability and progression as a young person, to fitness and training, dedication and a will to win.

 

Ask Graham

If you come across any grammar questions when writing your Father's Day card, don't hesitate to ask Graham, our NET. As a father himself, he knows what a great thank-you note should look like. Recent Questions 236-239 talk about strengths and weaknesses in interviews, the difference between 'borrow' and 'lend' and the meaning of 'blinking idiot', 'good-for-nothing' and 'catch him off guard'.

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