This week's Education topics are...

Speakeasy : Short and simple
Believe it or not, native English speakers are a lazy bunch. We like to keep our sentences short and simple. For example, �I am going to the supermarket� is �I'm going to the supermarket.�

Easy Exercises : Hi-tech taxi
It's easy to hail a taxi in Bangkok, but if you want to catch a cab with more technology than just a meter and a radio, then you'll have to wait for Vichian Simma. This cabby's taxi stands out from all the rest � not only can it travel on the expressway, it can also take passengers on the information superhighway. Read this week's story from the �Bangkok Post' to find out what is so special about this taxi, and work with a friend to complete the exercises.

General Knowledge : Communication Breakdown
f you're a fan of Disney movies, you might wonder why it is that animals only talk in movies. They can't talk to us in real life, however much we'd like them to. Have you ever wondered why this is?

University Tips : Getting to grips with grammar
So here we are in the second week of the second term and, having adjusted back to school routine, it's time to focus. It's time to be clear about what you want and to find a good way to get it.

Karaoke Korner : Get over it
What clues can we get about what Dido's singing about this week? Well, first she talks about the world changing two weeks ago then coming home with sand in her shoes. Yes, Dido's had a holiday romance and now she's back in her city flat, wishing she could recapture the magic of being able to �watch the sunset� and trying to remember she was happy before � before she knew she could �fly away,� that is.

Answers for all the exercise questions