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Topic: LEARNING

Complete these colloquial expressions.

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Who said you can't teach an old ......... new tricks? Maria learnt to drive and she's 59!

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I never knew you had to apply in writing. Ah well, you live and .........

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3

Cathy has a good ........ for figures. I'm sure she'll be able to help you.

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Well done! If you have 'a good head' for something you find it easy to learn.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.
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Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

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A) Anybody who claims you can't teach an old dog new needs to pop down to the college and see some of the mature students studying there.

B) I thought they'd got married years ago. It just goes to show you and learn.

C) It's not simply enough having a head for business to run your own company.

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Make them your own!

1) Do you think there's any truth in the idea that you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
2) Have you discovered anything recently which serves as an example that you 'live and learn'?
3) Have you got a good head for learning languages?