RISK & DANGER (intermediate)

Select the best answer.

LAMBERT, THE SHEEPISH LION (elementary)

Watch the video and do the exercises.

MAN (all levels)

Say just one word, the first one that comes to your mind.

WORLD WATER DAY 2015

International Women's Day 2015

Because you are a man?

NATURAL DISASTERS (lower intermediate)

Learn the names of some natural disasters with the help of this video:

Learn a bit more about them with this other video and its dialogues:

Can you name any other natural disasters? What happens when they occur?

VALENTINE'S DAY IS COMING!

Like it or not, here it is again!

For those of you who enjoy it, here are some songs and activities.

This worksheet is for those who don't.

(Source of text: www. marieclaire.com)

Just one question before going on:

How much do you know about Valentine's day?

Take this quiz and find out!
  (Click on the hearts)

Click on the picture to find out how Valentine's day is celebrated in the UK. You'll also find some activities to check your understanding of the text.

  (Created and offered by the British Council)

How about a video now?

Do you know why the name of the video is Cupidon?

And, of course, some love songs!

And, finally...

THE END.

Just one more...

PRESENT SIMPLE + ROUTINES (elementary)

This video will help you to learn the structures of the simple present tense in the affirmative, negative and interrogative forms.

For further practice, click on the following picture.
 You'll find a video and activities by the British Council.

Don't forget to do the exercises!

Here is the answer key for you.

SONGS by One Direction

Go over the picture with your mouse and click on the icons that will appear to find information and videos of some hits by this favourite band.

ASCOT

Have you ever heard of Ascot?

It is a small town situated about twenty-five miles west of London. It is known worldwide thanks to a major social event in Great Britain: the Royal Ascot Racehorse, which takes place every month of June since 1711. The royal family attend the meeting and arrive each day in a horse-drawn carriage.

Such a prestigious meeting requires an elegant attire. Here is a video with some tips in case you are invited!

Hats are a very important accessory for women in Ascot. Now, some are really elegant and  others are... simply crazy! Take a look at them! Do you think you can describe them?

Which one's your favourite?

SONG: Happy, by Pharrell Williams

Here's a fun song to learn:

How about learning how to dance it, too?

CAT DUET by Rossini

Imagine two cats sitting on a roof, talking.
What could they be saying?
Listen to them and transcribe their dialogue.

THE SIMPSONS (advanced)

Watch their episodes with subtitles!

REPORTED SPEECH I (intermediate)

What exactly is Reported Speech? What is it used for? And how to use it?

You can find some answers in this worksheet, which offers you information and exercises with an answer key.

You'll find additional information and practice in this video.

A tricky issue with reported speech is the difference between the verbs SAY and TELL.

This video may help you.

A great occasion to use  Reported Speech is when gossiping.

Just take a look at these videos!

Here is part II.

Can you make up the rest of the story?

Imagine the dialogues. Write them down and tell a friend or classmate.

JENNIFER LOPEZ (intermediate)

Watch the following video and try to answer the questions below.

1. What is the meaning of these expressions?

• "no price tag is too pricey"
• "no luxury is too luxurious"
• "only the best is good enough"
• "mind boggling material possessions"

1. What does Jennifer mean with "my own personal glam squad"?
2. What is "first class pampering"?
3. What do you know about Creme de La Mer? What is it?
4. Why is Jennifer Lopez called "an economy in herself"?
5. What is the meaning of the sentence "her assistants are at her beck and call"?
6. Name some of Jennifer Lopez's assistants.
7. Explain the meaning of "it takes a village keeping J. Lo looking the way she looks".
8. What is a "dream team of the beauty industry"?
9. Why is J. Lo's makeup sometimes priceless?
10. Explain the meaning of "24/7".
11. What kind of decoration does Jennifer Lopez ask for in hotels?
12. What is a food-and-water dish for?
13. Find the meaning of "flawless diamonds".
14. Which brand of cars is J. Lo's favourite?
15. How does she shop for clothes?
16. What kind of fur does she prefer?
17. What products does Jennifer Lopez commercialize?
18. Explain the meaning of "she's so sizzling hot".
19. What fields of industry did she explore?

Listen to one of her hits.

PRESENT PERFECT: Have you ever...? (intermediate)

The Present Perfect is not so terrible as it may seem, believe me!

Just take a look at this worksheet and you'll master all its possible uses.

How about listening to a song now?

These are the lyrics.

Can you tell the use of the Present Perfect in this song? What is the singer asking you?

Pay a visit to this site (click on the picture below) and you'll find a listening and some additional practice.

THE INTERNET: A FRIEND OR A FOE? (intermediate)

Watch this video about the internet:

• What message does it try to convey?
• Do you think its point of view is correct or do you consider it an exaggeration?
• Tell your experience:

1. Do you spend more time with your friends or messaging them?
2. What is the first thing you do in the morning after you wake up?
3. What is the last thing you do before going to bed?
4. Do you always take your mobile phone with you?
5. Is it a problem if you leave it at home unintentionallly?
6. Do all your friends have one?
7. What about your parents? And your grandparents?
8. Do you also have a computer?
9. What is the main use you give it? (homework, listening to music, playing games online, shopping, searching for information, chatting, etc.).
10. How many times a day do you send a message online?
11. Have you got online friends that you have never met?
12. Would your life be the same without all these devices?

Now take a look at this other video in which YouTubers react to Look Up:

What do you think?

AVICII (song & lyrics)

• Who is Avicii? Is it a band or a solo singer?
• What is his real name?
• Where is he from?
• When did his career begin?
• Which other hits does he have?
• What is this song about?

SPORT (intermediate video and activities)

Ths video shows an inspiring story of tenacity. Watch it and answer the questions.

• Where does the story take place?
• Who are the protagonists?
• What are the favourite pastimes around them?
• What dream do they have?
• What difficulties do they find?
• How do they overcome them?
• Was it easy?
• Did they have support?
• What opportunity came for them?
• Did they accept it?
• How did it go?
• What happened after that?

These questions are for you:

1.  Do you have a dream?

2.  What would you do to make it come true?

Click below to play a game on extreme sports offered by the British Council :

Click on the picture for more on extreme sports.

Keep going!

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION (intermediate)

What do you look like?
What would you like to look like?

If your answer was the same for both questions, you are satisfied with your appearance. But that is not often the case. Most people would like to have a smaller nose, bigger eyes or a flat stomach. They would like to be taller or look like a famous model or singer. These are days of an intense cult to the body, and that makes many go to the gym or even undergo cosmetic surgery to get the body of their dreams.

How far can one go? Take a look at the following video.

Can you describe her? (hair and hairdo, eyes, lips, waist, clothes, etc.)

Give your impressions about her appearance.

(You can find information on how to describe people here and here).