SEPTEMBER 2014 - PART 1 - NEW SITES

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15/09/2014 |
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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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14/09/2014 |
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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13/09/2014 |
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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)
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12/09/2014 |
NEW PAGES on RESCOL 2
SCOTLAND

CONTENTS:
Related pages :
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11/09/2014 |
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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)
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Thanks to Gaïta Kinaci Cathia (Ac. Dijon)
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10/09/2014 |
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09/09/2014 |
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08/09/2014 |
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07/09/2014 |
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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)
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06/09/2014 |
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)
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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)
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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)
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Thanks to Fabienne ROBIN (Ac. Bordeaux)
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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)

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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)
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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)

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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)

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05/09/2014 |
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)

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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..."
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SUMMER REVIEW
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Thanks to Evelyne Vittoz (Ac. Amiens)
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04/09/2014 |
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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)
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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)
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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)
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03/09/2014 |
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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)
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Thanks to Florence Gonguet-Rey (Ac. Grenoble)
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01/09/2014 |
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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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