30 October 2011

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

There are plenty of Halloween games and activities to do online.
Try the old Halloween entries on the toolbar on the left ».
Here are some more links:

24 October 2011

READING IS FUN

Practice your reading and improve your English on the websites below:
  • Read and listen to conversations to practice speaking : Easy  

SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET

One of the most famous stories between 2 teenage lovers Romeo and Juliet.
Celebrate St Valentine's Day ( 14th February) and Shakespeare Day ( 23rd April) or watch it anytime on:

  • You Tube ( animated BBC film) - 5:58m for the lines "Romeo O Romeo Wherefore art thou Romeo?"

  • the modern movie Romeo + Juliet, 1996 ( with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes)



Enjoy other Shakespeare's stories on You Tube - BBC Shakespeare Animated Tales.

14 October 2011

DEALING WITH CONFLICT

Sure, you know the band BLACK EYED PEAS...

Listen to their 1st major hit: "WHERE IS THE LOVE?" Here is the official music video ( 2003):


Read the lyrics attentively here ( use a dictionary or watch the translated version)

Got the message?
ANSWER the questions by referring to the lyrics:
  1. What is the song about? war/ politics/ passion / generations/ treason / racism / justice...
  2. How does the singer feel?
  3. What's wrong with the world / with the people?  
  4. Is there any hope?