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Student accommodation seems to be expensive everywhere. That's certainly the opinion of the majority of students. The city council of Le Havre has come up with a solution however, following in the footsteps of Keetwonen, an area of Amsterdam which might be described as a 'container city'... within a city! Spacious, quiet, well-insulated and above all, value for money, do these 'homes' represent the future of student accommodation? Let's learn some vocabulary and expressions which will allow us discuss these innovative student residences.

Just a few years ago, Facebook started out as a pet project which would allow some university students stay in touch. Today, it has become one of the huge stories of the internet. Let's learn some vocabulary about Facebook and social networking sites in general. We'll also read the personal views of one Facebook user. Let's get started.

In this short story, a mother and her young son, Ben, go on a trip - to pick up a new pup that Ben has longed for since he was a toddler. Many thoughts are running through Ben's mind. For his mother, however, she sees the new arrival from different perspective. This article is rich in vocabulary and interesting expressions. There are lots of exercises, too.

Childrens' dolls are big business - and none is bigger than Barbie. As one might expect, Barbie's manufacturers say she represents all that is good: independance, confidence and success. Her detractors, on the other hand, point to an unrealistic representation of femininity and a negative influence on young girls. In this article, let's discuss a simple toy around which a massive industry has been built over the last half century.

[Free download] Tribal communities of the Amazon are now under greater threat from the outside world than ever before. Their simple ways of life are no match for the challenges that bear down upon them. Let's learn vocabulary which will help us discuss the issues.

[Free download] The French printed media are in trouble, especially in the face of competition from the Internet. This article and accompanying tasks provide an opportunity to learn the relevant vocabulary.