I’ve very recently discovered “Portlandia”, a sensational TV series which is shot in and near Portland, Oregon (USA). Before you watch this episode, take a look at the exercise below: 1) What’s your view on weddings? How do you think weddings should be like? 2) What […]
PRE-TASK: What differences are there between accents (both in your native language and in the English language)? Are some accents “better” than others? How so? What differences are there between formal and informal registers? When do we use them? TASK: Watch the video and answer […]
this video is only suitable for upper intermediate or advanced learners of the language.
A) Before you listen to the song do the following matching exercise: clubs (♠) diamonds […]
The Happiness Formula (short listening exercise) A) Have you ever thought about what makes us happy? B) Watch this short video taken from the BBC TV programme “The Happiness Formula” and complete the following statements: The capital of the consumerist world is… We should reexamine […]
Brain Divided (B1 to C2 level) PRE-TASK QUESTIONS Have you ever been on a first date with someone? What are the typical feelings and thoughts that we have on our first dates? What does “brain divided” mean to you? TASK Watch the animated short film and […]
A) Have you ever touched an elephant? Can you guess what a blind man can say about an elephant and what it looks like? B) Listen to the story and check your predictions. What parts of the elephant did they touch? Why […]
The following is a list of activities based on different talks published on the TEDTalks website. Read the questions before you watch the videos. It will help you to understand better. 1) “We´re all hiding something. Let´s have the courage to open up” a- What […]