Tuesday, April 29, 2014

NEW WAYS TO LEARN ENGLISH

Publishing companies are trying hard to find new ways to engage young people to learn and study English. The traditional course book, although still valid, is getting old in this digital era.
Here is a proposal by MacMillan: Pulitzer. Watch the video to find out more...
And this is only one example.... What will the future bring in the next few years?

Thursday, April 24, 2014

SIBLING RIVALRY

Siblings can have good and/or bad relations. Here are a couple of examples read by our language assistant Stephanie. The first one is about the famous tennis players Venus and Serena Williams and the second recording is about the also well-known siblings Lisa and Bart Simpson.


UNSUNG HEROES

Heroes are not just those in the movies.
We all know everyday heroes that make our lives a little bit easier and better. Watch the video below and you will see what I mean.
Unmissable!!

Monday, April 21, 2014

USING EVERYDAY EXPRESSIONS

These days our students are making some videos using the everyday expressions in English.
Most of them are using a website called Dvolver but some students prefer other options. Here is a video made by Beatriz Quintero.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

FAMOUS HOAXES

Stephanie has prepared a new bulletin board for April. This time is about famous hoaxes that were even on the news around the world. She has found out information about: Nessie, burgers for left-handed and flying penguins.
This is our contribution to April's Fools' Day.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

EXPLORING BEYOND LONDON

Many people think London is the only gem when talking about England. Obviously, this is not quite true. On the video below there are many other things to do, see, live and explore beyond London and central England...

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNGSTERS

Every April 2nd the world celebrate International Day of Books for Children and Youngsters. We need young readers for future generations. No matter if we read much or little, classic or modern, serious or funny stuff, on paper or on a screen... Reading a basic skills that makes us more human and through reading we can live other lives.
Here is a video about a girl who HATED books (but just at the beginning!!)

HAPPY APRIL'S FOOLS DAY

Remember that in Anglo-Saxon countries April 1st is the traditional day for jokes. Even the prestigious BBC dared to trick viewers with this video. Can you spot the trick?? It is easy as ABC.