4/2009

Arriving in the United States. Photo by James Tourtellotte/CBP

Entering the United States - Medium

Get ready to travel to the United States for a short holiday. We explain the most important things to remember and introduce the relevant words and phrases. Beat the stress as you cross the border into the US.

What's it like over there? - Medium

Have you ever thought about working abroad? Before you decide to go, read the Spotlight 4/2009 special report and talk to people who have experience. If you ask the right questions, you can really keep the conversation going.

Go out and spend the money you haven't got

We've been hearing a lot of bad news. These are very difficult times for business and for the economy.

Lewis Hamilton: Driven by Formula One - Medium

"Anything you can do, I can do better" says it all: Racing is a state of mind. The glamour of F1 is connected to money and machines, but also to the personality of its gentlemen champions.

When Sir Richard and his family aren't using Necker, anyone may.Photo by bvitourism.com

The British Virgin boss and his British Virgin island

Christopher Columbus was the first European to see the Virgin Islands. He named them Santa Ursula y las Once Mil Vírgenes (Saint Ursula and her 11,000 Virgins).

A car with a saucy number plate overtook us.

Why was this word on the car's number plate?

"We tell you when to use or avoid taboo language"

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Dropping the F-bomb - Medium

Taboo words are rarely appropriate, but they are like forces of nature. In the right surroundings, with the right people, native speakers find them perfect to get their meaning across. Learners beware: If you drop the F-bomb, you should be ready for fallout.