10.12.19
Suggesting Ideas
1. Why do they think Prague is a bad idea?
2. Why do they decide to go to Krakow?
3. What does George need to check before he can come?
4. Why do they prefer hostels to hotels?
5. Why do they decide to book the flight early?
ASKING FOR A SUGGESTION
(Where/What/Who) shall we/I...?
(Where/What/Who) do you have in mind?
What do you suggest we do?
MAKING A SUGGESTION
Why don't we...?
I was thinking about...
What about...?
What do you think about...?
I suggest we...
How about...?
ACCEPTING A SUGGESTION
I suppose we could do that. (unenthusiastic)
Yes, that might be worth trying.
That sounds like a good idea.
Right, that makes sense.
REJECTING A SUGGESTION
I'm not sure about that, to be honest.
I don't really think that's a good idea.
You must be joking! (strong)
ROLEPLAY
Work in pairs or groups. Take turns to select a situation from the list below and ask the other students for suggestions. You may invent additional details. Practise asking for, making, accepting and rejecting suggestions . Give reasons for rejecting ideas where necessary. - You are going to a friend's birthday party, and you don't know what present to get him.
- You need a new smartphone, and you don't know which model to buy.
- You have won $50,000 in a lottery. You don't know what to do with the money.
- You have a meeting with an old friend who you haven't seen in years. You want to take him/her out somewhere nice but you don't know where.
- You want to watch a film or series on Netflix, but you don't know which one.
- You have a free day tomorrow and you don't know what to do.
- You have started a new job and you have to get up much earlier than usual. This is a problem for you.
- You are not happy with your job.
5.12.19
18.11.19
THANKSGIVING DAY
https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/10/27/the-best-sites-to-learn-teach-about-thanksgiving/
http://www.henry4school.fr/Celebrations/thanksgiving/thanks.htm#content
15.11.19
14.11.19
American or British?
5 humans. Some British. Some American. But can you guess which ones are which? 🕵️ pic.twitter.com/m6U3ebexQi— The Late Late Show with James Corden (@latelateshow) November 14, 2019
12.11.19
Wounded Knee Massacre
‘I’ve been praying for this moment for over 50 years.’ — This man apologized for his great-great-grandfather, who led the troops that killed hundreds of Native Americans at Wounded Knee pic.twitter.com/ndTd41xtWa— NowThis (@nowthisnews) November 11, 2019
23.10.19
20.10.19
Count on Me by Bruno Mars
Music is a great language package that bundles culture, vocabulary, listening, grammar and a host of other language skills in just a few rhymes. Music can also provide a relaxed lesson on a boring day.
Find more videos like this here.
Find more videos like this here.
28.9.19
Yesterday Movie Trailer
Listen to the trailer for the movie 'Yesterday' and answer the gap-fill questions about the dialogue.
How many different songs by The Beatles can you hear in the trailer?
Listen now to the original song played by The Beatles.
While listening to the song, choose the correct option of the verb. All verbs are in the past tense. When was this song first recorded a) 1965 b) 1976 c)1956
Who wrote the song?
a) Paul McCartney b) John Lennon c) Both
Yesterday, Let It Be, I Want To Hold Your Hand, Something, Hey Jude,
How many different songs by The Beatles can you hear in the trailer?
Listen now to the original song played by The Beatles.
While listening to the song, choose the correct option of the verb. All verbs are in the past tense. When was this song first recorded a) 1965 b) 1976 c)1956
Who wrote the song?
a) Paul McCartney b) John Lennon c) Both
Yesterday, Let It Be, I Want To Hold Your Hand, Something, Hey Jude,
19.9.19
Sandy Hook Promise Video
Based in Newtown, Connecticut, our intent is to honor all victims of gun violence by turning our tragedy into a moment of transformation by providing programs and practices that protect children from gun violence.
By uniting people of all beliefs and backgrounds who value the protection of children to take meaningful actions in their homes and communities, we will prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life.
Who were the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting?
Sandy Hook Promise has released this harrowing PSA (Public Service Announcement) in time for back-to-school pic.twitter.com/1ADcbypNZB— NowThis (@nowthisnews) September 19, 2019
17.6.19
JUST one word!
You #just need to watch this video to #learn all about the word 'just'!— BBC Learning English (@bbcle) June 17, 2019
Add 'just' to this sentence to indicate that something is happening at the moment:
“I'm arriving at the studio to record a programme.”
More here: https://t.co/ZeGqbVjXJi #elt #learnenglish #speakenglish #esl pic.twitter.com/krfY4Zrmpa
14.6.19
What a day in the life of astronaut @Cmdr_Hadfield is like aboard the International Space Station.
Here’s what a day in the life of astronaut @Cmdr_Hadfield is like aboard the International Space Station. pic.twitter.com/Qzi0ykBDvP— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) June 13, 2019
13.6.19
Dream Crazier
Dream Crazier shines a spotlight on female athletes who have broken barriers, brought people together through their performance and inspired generations of athletes to chase after their dreams.
The spot is the start of a celebration of women in sport and features a compilation of moments by some of the greatest athletes in the world, including Simone Biles, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Chloe Kim, members of the US Women’s National Soccer Team and Serena Williams.
The film is narrated by Serena.
Years before............Dream Crazy.
The spot is the start of a celebration of women in sport and features a compilation of moments by some of the greatest athletes in the world, including Simone Biles, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Chloe Kim, members of the US Women’s National Soccer Team and Serena Williams.
The film is narrated by Serena.
Years before............Dream Crazy.
2.6.19
Giving your opinion about a movie
Before we watch the movie, it is important to anticipate the content so that we can better understand the movie. What can we do then?
1. We can review the genre terms to describe the type of movie.
Action
Adventure
Comedy/Romantic Comedy
Crime / Gangster/ Thriller
Drama
Epic / Historical
Horror
Musical / Dance
Science fiction
War
Western
Giving your opinion British Council activities
2. While Viewing
During the movie pay attention to the following aspects:
1. Characters.
2. Setting: time and place.
3. Plot.
4. Scenery
5. Frequent expressions.
When we want to express our opinion we usually say "I think...". However, there are many other ways to introduce our opinion. Here you have a few expressions that will help you improve your vocabulary.
1. We can review the genre terms to describe the type of movie.
Action
Adventure
Comedy/Romantic Comedy
Crime / Gangster/ Thriller
Drama
Epic / Historical
Horror
Musical / Dance
Science fiction
War
Western
Giving your opinion British Council activities
2. While Viewing
During the movie pay attention to the following aspects:
1. Characters.
2. Setting: time and place.
3. Plot.
4. Scenery
5. Frequent expressions.
When we want to express our opinion we usually say "I think...". However, there are many other ways to introduce our opinion. Here you have a few expressions that will help you improve your vocabulary.
In my opinion,
To my mind,
I hold the
opinion that...
From my point
of view,
As far as I'm
concerned,
I believe
that...
In my view,
In addition to that, here you have a list of useful
adjectives to describe movies:
30.5.19
Rosalía speaks English fluently
.@rosaliavt talks about Billie and the current status of their collaboration! pic.twitter.com/Z2s8GnMgmf
— billie eilish updates (@eilishupdates) May 30, 2019
Who is Billie Eilish?
#vintage – « Chacun interprète le #flamenco à sa façon […] mais si le cœur n’y est pas, ça ne fonctionne pas. » @rosaliavt pic.twitter.com/U7DhvzYG6Z— Tracks (@tracks_ARTE) May 24, 2019
Make questions to find out about Rosalía's life:
Where was she born?
When was she born?
................................?
28.5.19
25.5.19
23.5.19
How to Give a Good Presentation in English
How to get a beautiful girl to approach you
Why do boys have to do all the hard work? With this video, you can learn how to get girls to approach you.Girls, what do you think? Is this advice brilliant or total bull?
Before listening: How would you approach a person you find attractive? How could you make them approach you instead?
1. Listen once and take notes:
Tip 1:
Tip 2:
Tip 3:
What else he’s offering:
2. Listen again for more details. Do you agree with his advice?
20.4.19
Greta Thunberg's emotional speech to EU leaders. April 2019
She did it again! Greta Thunberg, the Sweedish teenager who started school strike movement, gave a powerful speech on climate change to MEPs in Strasbourg.
Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg says time is running out to halt climate change and she’s urging European politicians “to panic.”
Thunberg told Members of European Parliament today: “I want you to act as if the house is on fire.”
She said that “if our house was falling apart you wouldn’t hold three emergency Brexit summits and no emergency summit regarding the breakdown of the climate and environment.”
During a speech met with a standing ovation, Thunberg fought back tears as she warned about rapid species extinction, soil erosion, deforestation and the pollution of oceans.
In a reference to the international funding effort launched to rebuild the fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, she urged the lawmakers to use “cathedral thinking” to tackle climate change.
Greta’s 10-minute speech was interrupted by frequent applause and ended with a 30-second standing ovation.
11.4.19
Great Speeches
Fired Up is a short animated film that depicts the origin story of President Obama’s famed “Fired up, ready to go” chant.
On a rainy day in June of 2007, President Obama found himself speaking to a subdued crowd in the tiny town of Greenwood, SC. He was exhausted, soaking wet, and beginning to doubt the whole campaign when a voice called out from the back, “Fired up, ready to go!”. The chant, started by one unassuming woman in a church hat, transformed the audience and went on to become a rallying cry in every corner of America.
With the audio of President Obama’s speech as the soundtrack, the film combines original animation by 13 artists from around the world.
Directed and Produced by Dan Fipphen and Elyse Kelly.
When it comes to political speeches, Obama is The Master. He is the finest political orator of our time. The video above s a wonderful showcase of his extraordinary ability. Enjoy!
On a rainy day in June of 2007, President Obama found himself speaking to a subdued crowd in the tiny town of Greenwood, SC. He was exhausted, soaking wet, and beginning to doubt the whole campaign when a voice called out from the back, “Fired up, ready to go!”. The chant, started by one unassuming woman in a church hat, transformed the audience and went on to become a rallying cry in every corner of America.
With the audio of President Obama’s speech as the soundtrack, the film combines original animation by 13 artists from around the world.
Directed and Produced by Dan Fipphen and Elyse Kelly.
When it comes to political speeches, Obama is The Master. He is the finest political orator of our time. The video above s a wonderful showcase of his extraordinary ability. Enjoy!
9.4.19
Brave Greta Thunbergh!
Greta Thunberg, the Swedish schoolgirl who has inspired an international movement to fight climate change, has been nominated as a candidate to receive this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
She was nominated by three Norwegian MPs. If she were to win, she would be the youngest recipient since Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai, who was 17 when she received the prize.
Who is Greta Thunberg?
She was nominated by three Norwegian MPs. If she were to win, she would be the youngest recipient since Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai, who was 17 when she received the prize.
Who is Greta Thunberg?
The Swedish teenager - who on her Twitter page describes herself as "a
16-year-old climate activist with Asperger [syndrome]" - first staged a school strike for the climate in front of the Swedish parliament in August last year.
Since then, she has been missing lessons most Fridays to stage her regular protests.
She continued to gain international attention after speaking at the UN Climate Talks in Poland in December and at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January.
16-year-old climate activist with Asperger [syndrome]" - first staged a school strike for the climate in front of the Swedish parliament in August last year.
Since then, she has been missing lessons most Fridays to stage her regular protests.
She continued to gain international attention after speaking at the UN Climate Talks in Poland in December and at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January.
"On climate change, we have to acknowledge that we have failed," she told global economic leaders in Davos.
Listen to her speech at Davos
Learning vocabulary
Hangman Game
Environment word games:
- Jumbled sentence: carbon dioxide
- Jumbled sentence: fossil fuels
- Jumbled sentence: environment award
- Word search: global warming
- Word search: pollution
- Quiz: climate change vocabulary
- Missing words: climate change
- Missing words: climate change - printable
- Missing words: ways to preserve our planet
- Missing words: ways to preserve our planet - printable
4.3.19
1.3.19
IWD 8th March 2019
Click on the image below
A note to men #BalanceforBetter #iwd2019 What if today each man starts to say no to slay queens? What if he starts to focus on lifting others & encouraged skill queen growth? What if today he invested more at home? Do you agree? Thanks @BarackObama for saying it so well @TIME pic.twitter.com/dHAc5TQXJl— Patricia Murugami (@PatMurugami) February 24, 2019
International Women's Day activity task cards
More IWD Resources here and here
26.2.19
Mobile Phones
The Apple iPhone may be an American success story, but China has a stranglehold over key elements that go into smartphones pic.twitter.com/8mMsBzFxYJ— The Economist (@TheEconomist) February 25, 2019
23.2.19
Migrants & Refugees
According to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, we are witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. An unprecedented 68.5 million people around the world have been forced from home. Some are migrants. Some are refugees. So, what is the difference?
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22.2.19
Responsibilities
Describe the gif image above. What does it mean?
Do you see yourself more like the chick or like the big one? Have you ever felt that way? Under which circumstances?
20.2.19
Silent Video Storytelling
Tell/write the story from the perspective of the dog.
Imagine a dialogue between the man and the dog.
19.2.19
Penguin Parent Walking the Fluffy Nestling
16.2.19
22.1.19
BLACK PANTHER
'Black Panther' just became the first superhero movie to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars — here's what else is nominated this year pic.twitter.com/dVzuXnRC9r— NowThis (@nowthisnews) January 22, 2019
Teaching Activities for: “With $218 Million Haul, ‘Black Panther’ Smashes Box Office Records” is from The New York Times Learning Network.
15.1.19
British English
Unlike the previous entry, the Br. English in this video makes the content of the speech crystal clear and easier to understand for everyone.
The Secrets of Learning a New Language
Want to learn a new language but feel daunted or unsure where to begin? You don't need some special talent or a "language gene," says Lýdia Machová.
In an upbeat, inspiring talk, she reveals the secrets of polyglots (people who speak multiple languages) and shares four principles to help unlock your own hidden language talent -- and have fun while doing it:
7.1.19
The Chaos
Why English often makes no sense: The Ingenious Poem, “The Chaos,” documents 800 irregularities in English spelling and pronunciation.
"The Chaos" is a poem demonstrating the irregularity of English spelling and pronunciation. Written by a Dutch writer, traveller, and teacher Gerard Nolst Trenité (1870–1946), it includes about 800 examples of irregular spelling.
Try reading it out loud...
Try reading it out loud...
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