Learning English: Ayisha's Story
Understanding Language
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6m 31s
The English taught at school can be quite different to the English used across the UK. One former international student explains the challenges she faced and how she got better.
By the end of this video you will have learnt:
- common problems areas
- some of the pitfalls of language learning
- ways to improve
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