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CONFUSION : DAKAR (Senegal) / DHAKA (Bangladesh)
Couple flown to wrong continent after airline error
"Two US holidaymakers found themselves a long way from their intended destination after an airline confused two airport codes."
(telegraph.co.uk)
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SONG
The Lumineers - Ho Hey
- with interactive activities
(lyricstraining.com)
Thanks to Márcia Elena Schaedler from Brazil.
AUDIO-LINGUA / SCHOOL
** Juliette : is the school world of Harry Potter typical of British schools ? **
Langue : Anglais, niveau : B1 par Juliette (an English woman living in France) - 20 mai 2013
Juliette draws a parallel between school in Britain and various schools in literature.
-> http://www.audio-lingua.eu/spip.php?article3385
** Juliette : A levels in Great Britain **
Langue : Anglais, niveau : B1 par Juliette (an English woman living in France) - 20 mai 2013
Juliette explains what A levels consisted of when she was at school.
-> http://www.audio-lingua.eu/spip.php?article3387
** Juliette : state vs. independent schools in GB **
Langue : Anglais, niveau : B1 par Juliette (an English woman living in France) - 20 mai 2013
Juliette went to both types of schools when she was young and compares both.
-> http://www.audio-lingua.eu/spip.php?article3386
** Ulka : school houses in India **
Langue : Anglais, niveau : A2 par Ulka (India) - 20 mai 2013
In Ulka's school, students belong to a house.
->http://www.audio-lingua.eu/spip.php?article3383
** Ulka : my school uniform in India **
Langue : Anglais, niveau : A1 par Ulka (India) - 20 mai 2013
Ulka describes the uniforms she has to wear at school in India.
-> http://www.audio-lingua.eu/spip.php?article3384
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TORNADO
Inside Twisters: Creating Scientific News Reports on Tornadoes - a lesson
(learning.blogs.nytimes.com)
MORE about tornadoes
(larryferlazzo.edublogs.org)
Thanks to Larry Ferlazzo.
RELIGION
Religious intolerance on the rise (May 22, 2013) - a lesson plan with AUDIO
"A report from the U.S. State Department has highlighted the rise of religious intolerance worldwide.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry gave reporters a summary of the ''International Religious Freedom'' report."
(breakingnewsenglish.com)
Religious intolerance on the rise worldwide, says US report
"Pew Research Centre report says the US and UK are among countries showing a worrying rise in religious discrimination."
(guardian.co.uk)
TORNADO
Reuters Video: Search and rescue begins in Oklahoma + TRANSCRIPT + Related articles 
"Search and rescue begins in an area near Oklahoma City Monday, after a tornado leaves widespread destruction. Deborah Lutterbeck reports."
(englishblog.com)
RACISM
A fascinating map of the world’s most and least racially tolerant countries
(washingtonpost.com)
CLONES
Cartoon: Cloned Babies Breakthrough
BACKGROUND + THE CARTOON + VOCABULARY + Related articles
(englishblog.com)
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PROPAGANDA
Propaganda: Lies and distortion - The British Library's new exhibition
"Propaganda has a bad name. It is what repressive regimes use to glorify their leaders, motivate their citizens and demonise their enemies.
It is about lies and distortion, manipulation and misrepresentation."
+ Watch three examples of historical public information films
(BBC)
CITIES
Cities: How crowded life is changing us
"More than half the world’s population are concentrated in urban areas, and this is having an effect not just culturally, but biologically too.
And advances in technology are adding an entirely new dimension to people’s lives."
(BBC)
ENGLISH RITUAL YEAR
In pictures: A journey through the English ritual year - "rituals which mark the changing seasons"
(BBC)
SONG / CANADA
Canadian, Please (YouTube)
+ LYRICS :
"Brits have got the monarchy
The US has the money
But I know that you wanna be Canadian
The French have got the wine and cheese..."
(channelapa.com)
MUSIC
How listening to 'sad songs' heals the blues
"Listening to sad songs is best way to get over a break up as it has same soothing effect as a sympathetic friend, researchers find."
(telegraph.co.uk)
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STORY
Belarus Soldier and Squirrel - with photos
"Soldiers in Belarus found a little squirrel and brought it to the Warrant officer. The squirrel was very weak and about to die, so the officer took care of it, fed it
like a baby every 4 hours. 3 months ago the guy left the army and now works as a taxi driver - and the squirrel is always in his pocket no matter where he goes!"
(animalliberationfront.com)
RAILROAD
Miniatur Wunderland - official video 2012 - largest model railway / railroad of the world
"The official video about Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg, the largest model railway in the world, and one of the most successful tourist attractions in Germany.
On the 1.300 m² large layout, far more than a thousand trains, aircrafts, cars and ships move about. A wonder of the world in miniature.
Please, find more information onhttp://www.miniatur-wunderland.com."
(YouTube)
CHICAGO
Blues Brothers - Sweet Home Chicago from the film Blues Brothers. (YouTube)
+ LYRICS
"Come on
Oh baby don't you wanna go
Back to that same old place
Sweet home Chicago"
(musique.ados.fr)
INFOGRAPHICS
Top Countries with Nuclear weapons infographic
(visual.ly)
Hands of the World infographic
"This infographic “outlines different hand gestures of peace and where in the world the gesture may have originated."
(visual.ly)
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Thanks to Larry Ferlazzo.
ROUTINE
THIS IS WATER
"In 2005, author David Foster Wallace was asked to give the commencement address to the 2005 graduating class of Kenyon College.
However, the resulting speech didn't become widely known until 3 years later, after his tragic death. It is, without a doubt, some of the best life advice
we've ever come across, and perhaps the most simple and elegant explanation of the real value of education..."
Listen to the full speech here.
(YouTube)
Thanks to Larry Ferlazzo.
THE GREAT GATSBY
Teaching ‘The Great Gatsby’ With The New York Times
"We now have an all-new version of this post, updated for the new movie with teaching ideas as well as both the resources below and many new ones. Find it here."
(learning.blogs.nytimes.com)
Thanks to Ghislaine Bourrachot (Ac. Clermont-ferrrand) for the tip.
BEHAVIOUR
China Vice Premier asks tourists to behave (May 20, 2013) - a lesson plan with AUDIO
"China's Vice-Premier Wang Yang has asked Chinese tourists to behave better when they go overseas.
Mr Wang wants to make sure that all Chinese people give a good image of China when they visit other countries."
(breakingnewsenglish.com)
CAN
Hotel Transylvania & Mr. Popper's Penguins: Modal for Ability/Permission CAN - a lesson plan
"Hotel Transylvania is an awesome movie. Funny, somewhat scary, and with lots of interesting lessons to teach.
Mr. Popper's penguins is an effective family movie, but the penguins are fantastic!"
(moviesegmentstoassessgrammargoals.blogspot.fr)
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MUSIC
Sad music helps mend broken hearts (May 18, 2013) - a lesson plan with audio
"New research suggests listening to sad music can help overcome the heartbreak of an ended relationship..."
(breakingnewsenglish.com)
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Mixtape - a lesson plan
"This lesson is designed around a short film called Mixtape by Luke Snellin and the theme of music. Students speak about music, write a narrative and watch a short film."
Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2)
Time: 60 minutes
(film-english.com)
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SYNONYMS
45 Synonyms for “Old” and “Old-Fashioned”
"Our culture’s attitude toward age is reflected in the often-pejorative meanings of words synonymous with old and old-fashioned, though some are neutral or even reverent. Here are forty-five words that refer to people, places, and things that are, or are considered, old or old-fashioned. (Unrelated senses are also listed.)"
(dailywritingtips.com)
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A NEW PAGE :
Introduction - Explanations - Uses - Pictures - Problems - Debates - The future of Google Glass -
Interactive activities - Lesson plans - Cartoons
THE GREAT GATSBY
The Great Gatsby / The Roaring Twenties
by Ghislaine Bourrachot (Ac. Clermont-ferrrand)
(lewebpedagogique.com)
POLICE
DASH CAM VIDEO: Police Pursuit
"Portland Police Traffic Officer Mark James attempts to catch up to a traffic violator."
- with a surprise!
(YouTube)
SHAKESPEARE
Hamlet Mash Up (2013)
"198 movies and TV shows quoting Hamlet in less than 15 minutes.."
Details below the video on YouTube.
(YouTube)
ENERGISING CLASSES
Energising classes
"Do you have days when your learners seem tired or lacking in energy? How do you re-energise them?
Watch Dale's tips and let us know your ideas below!"
(teachingenglish.org.uk)
Getting the whole class talking
"The following activities are designed to get everyone talking. They can be used with all levels
because the language required to communicate is determined by the students..."
(teachingenglish.org.uk)
UK vs US spelling
UK vs US spelling: Separated by a Common Language [infographic]
To download high resolution poster click here.
(grammar.net)
CINEMA / LESSONS
Free Handout + MP3 + 8 Online Quizzes on The Great Gatsby
(lessonsonmovies.com)
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Free Handout + MP3 + 8 Online Quizzes on Argo
(lessonsonmovies.com)
Free Handout + MP3 + 8 Online Quizzes on Skyfall
(lessonsonmovies.com)
Free Handout + MP3 + 8 Online Quizzes on Forrest Gump
(lessonsonmovies.com)
Free Handout + MP3 + 8 Online Quizzes on The Avengers
(lessonsonmovies.com)
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INSECTS / FOOD
United Nations asks us to eat insects (May 16, 2013) - a lesson plan with AUDIO
"A new United Nations report says the we should all eat insects. The report is from the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization.
It is called 'Edible Insects: Future Prospects for Food and Feed Security'."
(breakingnewsenglish.com)
Reuters Video: Insects an alternative to meat
+ TRANSCRIPT + Related articles
"Edible insects are being promoted by the United Nations as a low-fat and high-protein food for humans, a new U.N. report says. Sharon Reich reports."
(englishblog.com)
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FAMOUS SPEECHES
Speaking Frog: Videos of Famous Speeches
Speaking Frog is "a site which features videos and transcripts of speeches by famous people, past and present, real and fictional.
The nice thing about the site is that the videos and transcripts are presented side by side, so that you can read the transcript, or refer to it, as you watch...."
+ LINKS + Related articles
(englishblog.com)
LABOUR / SLAVERY
Cartoon: After Bangladesh
BACKGROUND + THE CARTOON + EXPLANATION + NOTE + Related articles
(englishblog.com)
SONGS / CAN / PRESENT PERFECT
Nas - I can
(YouTube)
+ LYRICS :
"I know I can (I know I can)
Be what I wanna be (be what I wanna be)
If I work hard at it (If I work hard at it)
I'll be where I wanna be (I'll be where I wanna be)..."
(azlyrics.com)
Heather Small - Proud
(YouTube)
+ LYRICS :
"What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It's never too late to try..."
(metrolyrics.com)
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EXCLAMATIONS
Comic strips in Brussels (exclamations)
"Look at the slideshow, listen carefully and play the game (Hangman)."
Created by Renée Maufroid. (Ac. Lille)
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