SUPERHEROES
Marvel 75th Anniversary: Stan Lee Interview
"Agent M speaks with "The Man" about 75 years of Marvel and some of his fondest memories!"
(YouTube)
Superhero outfits: vocabulary - a worksheet 
Created by
Armelle Meyer (Ac. Bordeaux)
From Page to Screen: The 6 Best & Worst Superhero Costumes
(screenrant.com)
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Thanks to Armelle Meyer (Ac. Bordeaux)
LEARN ENGLISH / PURPOSE
I want to learn English because... - a lesson
"This EFL lesson is designed around a short video commissioned by OUP to promote their Q: Skills for Success series.
In the lesson students talk about their reasons for learning English and what they want to do with English in the future.
They also watch a short video and answer comprehension questions."
Language level: Elementary (A1) –Intermediate (B1)
Time: 60 minutes
Language: Infinitive to express purpose, vocabulary related to reasons for learning a language
(film-english.com)
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SCOTLAND
Scotland's Independence Vote Is Too Close to Call - Text + Audio
"The upcoming vote on independence could end the 300-year union of Scotland and Britain.
However, two major banks say they will move their headquarters if the vote is "Yes."
(learningenglish.voanews.com)
ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE
Lynne (from Norfolk) : Ice Bucket challenge and ALS - Audio
"Lynne tells us what is ALS and explains the Ice Bucket Challenge. She also gives us her opinion on this challenge."
(audio-lingua.eu)
Paul (from Michigan, USA) : the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge - Audio
"Paul tells us about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge which went viral on social networks."
(audio-lingua.eu)
Jenny (an English woman living in France) : the ALS Ice bucket Challenge - Audio
"Jenny is confused about the recent very popular phenomenon, Ice Bucket Challenge."
(audio-lingua.eu)
Jenny (an English woman living in France) : The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and other challenges on social networks - Audio
"Jenny talks about the challenges that can be found on Facebook and their potential dangers."
(audio-lingua.eu)
William (from Charlootesville, USA) - the Ice Bucket Challenge - Audio
"William’s step father recently died of ALS. He explains what it is."
(audio-lingua.eu)
APPLE WATCH
Apple Unveils Smartwatch, Bigger iPhones - Text + Audio - 9 September 2014
"The American technology company Apple has released a new smartwatch, known as the Apple Watch, and iPhones with bigger screens.
The watch will let people watch their health, and will include maps. It will also permit wearers to enter rooms by unlocking the doors."
(learningenglish.voanews.com)
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INTERNET ADDICTION
Can 'Boot Camp' Cure Internet Addiction? - Text + Audio - 11 September 2014
"China feels that Internet addiction is the biggest threat to its teenagers. Some critics even call the Internet, ‘electronic heroin.’
China has over 20 million Internet addicts and created over 250 camps to treat these teenagers."
(learningenglish.voanews.com)
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FOOD
American vs. British: Chips vs. Crisps - a video
"American English and British English, at times, use different words to describe the same thing. Are chips the same as crisps?"
(learningenglish.voanews.com)
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VIDEO GAMES
Study: Playing Video Games Good for Children - TEXT + AUDIO - 12 September 2014
"The study found that children and teenagers who play the games for less than an hour a day show good behaviors in school and life.
But another study found teens who play violent video games are more likely to take high risks."
(learningenglish.voanews.com)
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SCOTLAND
Scotland's Referendum 2014 - My Generation, please watch it all. Pure genius.
"The Scottish Independence Referendum may just turn the UK on its head...
This should be a party political broadcast on behalf of the YES campaign. Brilliance."
(YouTube)
Thanks to Marion Méranger-Galtier (Ac. Orléans-Tours)
Scotland’s Future – Your Guide to an Independent Scotland
(scotreferendum.com)
Former MSPs say Yes
"On the 15th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament, six former MSPs gathered in Edinburgh to express their support for a Yes vote.
Shiona Baird, former Scottish Green Party MSP, said, "We've learned so much in the last 15 years, and I think
it's imperative that there is a strong Yes voice to take us forward to the next stage in our development as a country."
(YouTube)
David Cameron urges Scotland to vote 'no' for independence in New Year speech
from The Guardian.
(YouTube)
Scotland - Séquence 10 
(academie-en-ligne.fr)
What Does Scottish Independence Mean?
"With a referendum scheduled for Sept. 18, Scotland may be set to dissolve more than 300 years of political unity with the United Kingdom.
Who wants independence, why now, and how does the United Kingdom work anyway?"
(YouTube)
Newsy Video: What Would Scottish Independence Mean For The Monarchy? + Full transcript >>
BACKGROUND + The cartoon + Notes + Related articles
(englishblog.com)
Cartoon: NO Campaign Takes A Battering
BACKGROUND + CARTOON + COMMENTARY + ALSO SEE + Related articles
(englishblog.com)
Cartoon: The Tortoise and the Hare
+ Related articles
(englishblog.com)
Cartoon: Scotland's Voice
BACKGROUND + CARTOON + COMMENTARY + Related articles
(englishblog.com)
TECHNOLOGY
Video: Apple Watch Parody
LINK + Related articles
(englishblog.com)
Cartoon: The Apple Watch
BACKGROUND + CARTOON + COMMENTARY + VOCABULARY + LINK + Related articles
(englishblog.com)
Apple Crossword
"Apple is in the news this week with the launch of its new iPhones and smartwatch, so here's a crossword I created for my students.
Click here to download a PDF version, andhere for an alternative web version if the one embedded below doesn't work on your device."
+ Related articles
(englishblog.com)
Apple unveils new Apple Watch (September 12, 2014) - a lesson plan with AUDIO
"Apple has finally unveiled its much talked about smart watch.
Many thought CEO Tim Cook would show us the iWatch but instead he announced the coming of the Apple Watch."
(breakingnewsenglish.com)
Newsy Video: Apple Watch Is Surprisingly Watch-Like
+ Related articles
(englishblog.com)
Goodnight iPad, Ann Droyd
"A witty parody picture book for the gadget-crazy kid in all of us.
GOODNIGHT iPAD is a gentle reminder to power down at the end of the day.
It will make you laugh, and it will also help you wrest yourself away from your gadgets and put yourself - and your machines - to sleep.
Don't worry, though. Your gadgets will be waiting for you, fully charged, in the morning."
(YouTube)
Thanks to Renée Maufroid (Ac. Lille)
NEW PAGES on RESCOL 2
Related pages :
| United Kingdom (civilization) |
| United Kingdom (geography) |
| United Kingdom (history) |
| United Kingdom: Traditions |
FOOD
The Heart Attack Grill
"Yum. The hamburger restaurant with a menu that boasts unhealthy foods."
(YouTube)
IMMIGRATION
Italian American Visions: Portraits of 20th Century Immigration
"Meet a diverse group of accomplished Italian immigrants who will share their personal accounts of growing up in Italy and coming to America. Through the inspiring stories of a 95-year-old World War I veteran, a New york State supreme Court Justice, an alternative physician and an internationally renowned playwright, you will gain a unique perspective of life in Italy and America over the last century."
(YouTube)
Thanks to Gaïta Kinaci Cathia (Ac. Dijon)
PICTURES
1000+ Pictures for Teachers to Copy
(atiyepestel.files.wordpress.com)
Thanks to Sylvie Wary (Ac. Reims)
PAST / MIDDLE AGES
A day in Brother Peter's life. (Basic verbs in the past)
"Look and listen carefully. Next, play the game ... alone or with a friend."
Created by Renée Maufroid. (Ac. Lille)
MUST / MUSTN'T
Nouveau parcours sur Memovoc, plutôt pour les 6ème / 5ème.
Il s'agit d'apprendre à parler d'obligations et d'interdictions en utilisant "must' et "mustn't".
Créé par Hélène de Morel
US BORDER
Mixed Signals at US Border with Mexico - Text + Audio
"Since last October, tens of thousands of children have entered the United States without a parent or legal guardian.
This was two times the number as the year before."
(learningenglish.voanews.com)
SHAKESPEARE
Disguise and deception - a lesson
"This lesson aims to introduce students to the historical and religious context of Shakespeare’s England
through exploring the theme of disguise..."
(teachingenglish.org.uk)
Women in Shakespeare's plays - a lesson
"This lesson examines the role of women in Shakespeare’s day (16th/17th century), and compares this
with the roles and characters of some of the women in his plays."
(teachingenglish.org.uk)
King Richard and King John - a lesson
"This lesson provides some background to the Magna Carta by looking at the key characters of King Richard and King John, one loved, one hated. It gives students listening practice and develops a set of vocabulary to talk about personality."
(teachingenglish.org.uk)
A TECHLESS WORLD
Pause culture : Living a simple life, in a techless world + Videos
"Cet article se fait l'écho d'une réaction au monde actuel et sa dépendance aux nouvelles technologies.
Peut-on vivre dans un monde sans technologie?
Les témoignages évoqués ici donnent quelques éclairages sur le type de vie que cela impliquerait... "
(coursanglaiscevennes.blogspot.fr)
POCKET MONEY
Lessons, Activities, Listening... about Pocket money
(maryglasgowplus.com)
Thanks to Ghislaine Bourrachot (Ac. Clermont-Ferrand)
LESSONS
Ender's Game: Adjectives that Describe Personality - a lesson
|
FACEBOOK
Watch Facebook Take Over The World In These Extremely Trippy Illustrations - 29 August 2014
- with the dark illustrations of Pawel Kuczynski.
(huffingtonpost.com)
Thanks to Fabienne Gosselin (Ac. Amiens)
GUNS
Demand a plan to end gun violence
"Demand A Plan is a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety."
(YouTube)
Thanks to Marion Méranger-Galtier (Ac. Orléans-Tours)
#FergusonSyllabus: Talking and Teaching About Police Violence
(usprisonculture.com)
Thanks to Dorcas PERES (Ac. Aix-Marseille)
Uzi Shooting Renews Concerns About Children's Access To Guns - a video
"A fatal shooting in Arizona has touched off a debate over whether children should ever be given access to guns."
(newsy.com)
Thanks to Elodie Servant (Ac. Bordeaux)
BEAUTY
Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass
(YouTube)
+ LYRICS :
"Yeah it's pretty clear, I ain't no size two
But I can shake it, shake it like I'm supposed to do
'Cause I got that boom boom that all the boys chase
All the right junk in all the right places
I see the magazines working that Photoshop..."
(metrolyrics.com)
Thanks to Fabienne ROBIN (Ac. Bordeaux)
SCHOOL
President Obama visits students at South Wales school - 4 September 2014
"US President Barack Obama has visited a Newport primary school on the first day of his two day trip to Wales for the Nato summit."
(BBC)
Thanks to Ghislaine Bourrachot (Ac. Clermont-Ferrand)
RAILROADS and TRAINS
Kid-Friendly History: Railroads and Trains!
(go-parts.com)
History of Railroads and Maps
(memory.loc.gov)
Railroad History Timeline
(psrm.org)
Steve's Railway Glossary
(rail.felgall.com)
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR
Chinese Lantern Show Surprises Southern Californians - Text + Audio + Video - 9 June 2014
"Chinese lanterns are lighting up the Los Angeles County Fair in southern California. Visitors can see traditional hanging lanterns from China.
But they can also see lanterns made in the shape of animals and famous works of art. These lanterns were created by artists from Zigong."
(learningenglish.voanews.com)
IMAGES
170,000 Library Of Congress Images Put Online At Unique Interactive Site
(larryferlazzo.edublogs.org)
FOOD
Food crime is an international problem - a lesson plan with AUDIO (September 06, 2014)
"There is a new and growing danger with the food we eat.
Criminal gangs are selling billions of dollars of fake food to supermarkets around the world."
(breakingnewsenglish.com)
People Use Too Much Salt - Text + Audio
"An estimated 1.65 million people die every year from overuse of sodium.
The study noted that 40 percent of those deaths happen in people younger than age 70.
The great majority of early deaths happened among people from non-wealthy countries."
(learningenglish.voanews.com)
Diners Increase Business with Healthy Food - Text + Audio + Video
"Restaurants called “diners” can be found throughout the United States. They make simple, low-cost food.
But traditional diner food is often unhealthy. One group of diners is cooking healthier food for their customers and, surprisingly, they love it."
(learningenglish.voanews.com)
Food Lobby Creates Stealth Campaign To Attack Anti-Obesity Film - Article + Video - 5 September 2014
+ Most Influential Moms in Food
(huffingtonpost.com)
Thanks to Fabienne Gosselin (Ac. Amiens)
THE VIETNAM WAR
Fallen Angels
"is a 1988 young-adult novel written by Walter Dean Myers, about the Vietnam war. It won the 1988 Coretta Scott King Award.
Fallen Angels is listed as number 16 in the American Library Association's list of 100 most frequently challenged books of 1990–2000
due to its use of profanity and realistic depiction of the war.[1][2]"
(Wikipedia)
Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers
(iu.berkeley.edu)
Fallen Angels
(sparknotes.com)
Fallen Angels
(scholastic.com)
Thanks to Blandine Baulard (Ac. Reims)
CATS
This Story Is 'The Cat's Meow!' - Text + Audio
"This is a story about fraidy-cats, scaredy-cats, copycats, fat cats and everything else the cats dragged in."
(learningenglish.voanews.com)
TECHNOLOGY
V800 - GPS SPORTS WATCH
(polar.com)
Tiny Robots Learn to Work Together - Text + Audio
"The Kilobots can only make simple shapes like a sea star or the letter K that are first drawn on a computer. Robot swarms are already in use.
The online store Amazon uses robots to move items in its huge storage buildings.
And groups of robots search the oceans collecting information."
(learningenglish.voanews.com)
AUDIO
Security and Privacy Debated After Photo Hack - Text + Audio
"Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande were among the stars hacked.
The cyber crime led to the web posting of private photographs and a sharp stock value drop for Apple."
(learningenglish.voanews.com)
Video Game Technology to Save Lives - Text + Audio
"A hospital in the American state of Texas is using video game technology to help doctors save patients’ lives.
The technology shows detailed pictures of patients’ bodies. Doctors then use the pictures to plan and perform operations."
(learningenglish.voanews.com)
10 short presentations (A2)
"10 extraits audio à exploiter pour travailler la présentation de soi en CO. (age - parents - siblings....)"
(soundguideweb.com)
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POLLUTION
Anti-Littering Ads Pull No Punches
"What does littering say about the person who litters? The City of Toronto's Live Green organization has created a series of public service messages to answer that question. The ads create words to describe litterers by layering product wrappers..."
(neatorama.com)
INTERNET
10 Countries that Censor the Internet
"Bloggers are arrested, the news can't be trusted, and search results are filtered in the 10 Countries that Censor the Internet."
(YouTube)
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Army investigates Buckingham Palace guard who put on a show for tourists - 3 September 2014
"YouTube video shows Grenadier Guardsman appearing to pirouette and perform silly walks while on patrol."
(theguardian.com)
C'est "un bon document pour commencer le cours et déclencher la parole!"
- Gaëlle Lantin (Ac. La Réunion)
Buckingham Palace pirouetting guard shows off his funky dance moves
"A Buckingham Palace guardsman misbehaves on duty while The Queen is on holiday. His senior officer might be having a chat with him later…"
(YouTube)
Thanks to Gaëlle Lantin (Ac. La Réunion)
MESSAGE de Magali Pauzié (Ac. Montpellier)
"Quelques petits changements sur mon site www.jerevisemonanglais.fr :
j'ai en effet décidé, pour que ce soit plus simple pour mes élèves, de créer une section spéciale pour eux que j'ai intitulée :
"je souhaite travailler une mission/tâche finale".
Dedans, j'y ai fait des sections par niveau (j'ai cette année des 5e, 5e SEGPA, 4e et 3e) et par tâche finale.
J'y mettrai tout au long de l'année des jeux et activités pour les aider à apprendre/réviser
les différents points abordés dans chaque séquence (en plus des sections existantes).
J'ai commencé à mettre des docs pour ma 1ère séquence de chaque niveau (sauf en 3e)
et j'ajouterai des docs au fil de l'eau, au fur et à mesure que j'avancerai.
J'ai par ailleurs modifié la 1ère page en enlevant tout le bla bla qu'il comportait! :-)
Je me dis que cela peut peut-être vous être utile car ce nouveau classement par séquences peut être plus pratique pour vous et/ou vos élèves..."
THE AMISH
Ten Weird Facts About the Amish
(listverse.com)
Timelapse Video of Amish Barnraising
(neatorama.com)
SUMMER REVIEW
The 2014 Summer Recap - Rap
- a song 
+ Challenge questions
+ Interactive Lyrics + Fill in the Blanks
(flocabulary.com)
Thanks to Evelyne Vittoz (Ac. Amiens)
FOOD
Ministers back Food Crime Unit recommendation - 4 September 2014 - Article + Video
"Britain is to get a Food Crime Unit to fight the trade in fraudulent foods."
(BBC)
ICE BUCKET
Pete's Challenge (ESPN Full Feature HD)
""SC Featured" tells the story of former Boston College captain Peter Frates, who inspired the "Ice Bucket Challenge" phenomenon
that has raised awareness - and over $10 million - for ALS."
(YouTube)
Thanks to Muriel O'Mahony (Ac. Montpellier)
How much has the ice bucket challenge achieved? - 2 September 2014
"The media is reaching saturation point in its coverage of the ice bucket challenge. But what has actually been achieved?"
(BBC)
ART
500 Years of Female Portraits in Western Art
"For a complete list of artists and paintings visit maysstuff.com/womenid.htm "
(vimeo.com)
PHONE-HACKING / CINEMA
Clooney to direct phone-hacking film - 4 September 2014
"George Clooney is to direct a film about the phone-hacking scandal which led to the closure of British tabloid the News of the World.
He will direct an adaptation of reporter Nick Davies' book Hack Attack, which follows Davies' investigation into Rupert Murdoch's media empire.
Clooney said it had "all the elements - lying, corruption, blackmail"..."
(BBC)
ROYAL EPITHETS
The 60 Weirdest Royal Epithets from History
"It's an established tradition that noblemen often get epithets--an adjective that describes that person's defining characteristic.
But not every nobleman can be Charles the Great, Philip the Bold, or Suleiman the Magnificent.
Some aristocrats through history have received less flattering nicknames.
Paul Anthony Jones of Mental Floss has rounded up 60 odd or insulting epithets."
(neatorama.com)
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung reveals Gear VR headset and Galaxy Edge smartphone - Article + Video - 3 September 2014
(BBC)
SCOTLAND
How did Scotland change so much? By Allan Little
"Scotland's Decision is an immersive story told through text, images and video."
(BBC)
PRONUNCIATION
How to Pronounce URLs in Podcasts + AUDIO
(richardfarrar.com)
Pronunciation of "www"
(wikiwand.com)
Thanks to Laure Peskine
EBOLA
Cartoon: Ebola is Spreading
BACKGROUND + CARTOON + COMMENTARY + VOCABULARY + Related articles
(englishblog.com)
BACK TO SCHOOL!
Animer la première séance de classe dans une perspective actionnelle
par Valérie Lemeunier (CIEP)
(rpkansai.com)
Thanks to Catherine Bluteau
Cartoon: Back to School
COMMENTARY + GRAMMAR + Related articles
(englishblog.com)
ICE BUCKET
Cartoon: Ice Bucket Challenge
BACKGROUND + CARTOON + VOCABULARY + Related articles
(englishblog.com)
Cartoon: Obama Challenged
CARTOON + EXPLANATION + NOTE + Related articles
(englishblog.com)
SONG
Sort Of Dunno Nothin' - Peter Denahy (YouTube) + LYRICS :
How've ya been?
Good...
Ya gonna see ya friends?
Yep...
What's on tonight?
Nothin'.
You're not seeing your mates?
Nup...
Are you playing cricket?
Dunno.
Are you enjoying cricket?
Sort of..."
(justsomelyrics.com)
Thanks to Florence Gonguet-Rey (Ac. Grenoble)
THE BRITISH EMPIRE
History of the British Empire - a video
Chronology of the British Empire - a worksheet
Thanks to Virginie BERENGER (Ac. Guadeloupe)
BACK TO SCHOOL
Superhero High - Video + Activity
"Some superheroes need to go to school to learn special skills. Read and listen to a story about a school for superheroes."
(learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org)
"Quiet please, children!"
"Listen to a song about a teacher and some children in class. Practise words and phrases for the classroom."
(learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org)
"Lots of school activities, including games, videos and flashcards, and children can write about their school on our School Your turn."
(learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org)
School rules
"Kitty and Gran are talking about school rules. What rules are there at your school?
Watch the video and learn how to use 'must' and 'mustn't' for rules. Can you use the modals 'must' and 'mustn't' correctly?"
(learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org)
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BRITISH HISTORY - TIMELINES
British history - timelines
(1sta-revision-a.wikispaces.com)
British History Timeline
"An educational wall chart illustrating a 2,000 year timeline of British History."
(historiatimelines.com)
History of Britain - timeline and facts
(resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk)
British History Timeline
(BBC)
Thanks to Ghislaine Bourrachot (Ac. Clermont-Ferrand) and Chloé Cormier (Ac. Nantes)