lunes, abril 20, 2009

1.- FACTS AND FIGURES THAT MAKE US THINK

This presentation was shown to a group of workers and investigators of Sony, at their Executives Conference this year. It is about the world of computing, and information technologies nowadays. It is really amazing.
It makes you think about how much information we have at hand. If you wish to see it in YOutube, click here.

martes, abril 07, 2009

Here is the Mom's song

Dear Moms who are studying english,
this is your song. Specially dedicated to you.
See whether you can shout at your children
in English next time you have a little nasty
argument about the pocket money, or homework.
It must be true that a mom's work never ends.

MY HEART WILL GO ON (TO SING ALONG)

Dear B1-s:
How is everything? are you enjoying yourselves apart from reading texts?
I found this video of the film Titanic, with the lyrics of the song My heart will go on sung by Celine Dion. I thought you might want to listen to it as you are on holiday now.
Sorry I did not have anyone by AC/DC.....

lunes, abril 06, 2009

HOW TO COPE WITH CHILDREN AFTER SEPARATION

This interesting video about how to deal with your children after your separation or divorce was very interesting to discuss in class.
  • Should a couple tell a child about their problems, or should they just pretend that nothing strange is going on between them?
  • What is the best age to talk it over for a child?
  • How should we explain it to him or her?

If you find yourself in this situation, this video may be a hint for you. For the rest of us it can be something to think about. I am open to any comments you would like to make. Click here to see the video.

THEY CLAIM THAT AMERICANS ARE STUPID, WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Here are some of the questions that were asked to some North American people in a survey carried out in the street:
1.- Name a country that begins with U
2.- Who is in the coalition of the willing?
3.- What's the religion of Israel?
4.- What religion are Budhist monks?
5.- Who won the Vietnam war?
6.- Who is Fidel Castro?
7.- How many sides does a triangle have?
8.- What is the currency used in the UK?
9.- In terms of the war of terror, who do you think should be the next country to invade?
10.- Put a number in the following countries: sri lanka, North korea, France


11.- Looking at the map, where do you think the best place to invade Iran would be from?

12.- Kofie Anan is a drink, true or false?

13.- Who is Tony Blair?

14.- Which countries are in the axis of evil?

15.- Palestinians or Israelis, which ones are throwing "the rocks"?

16.- Who was the first man on the moon?

17.- What is a mosque?

18.- How many kidneys does a person have?

19.- What is collateral damage?

20.- How many world wars have there been?

21.- Which state in USA does KFC come from?

22.- Do you know what KFC stands for?

23.- The film STAR WARS was based on a true story, true or false?

24.- What are Hiroshima and Nagasaki famous for?

25.- How many Eiffel towers are there in Paris?

26.- What is Al-Qaeda?

27.- The language they speak in Latin-America is Latin, true or false?

Now you can compare YOUR ANSWERS with the anwers of american citizens to these questions. Click here to see the video.