Storytime with Brad Meltzer - I am Helen Keller

I Am Martin Luther King Jr by Brad Meltzer

I hope you enjoy this story. There are a lot more by the same author. You can listen to them on YouTube or check his webpage:

Home | Ordinary People Change the World

You can also read the book at your own pace in the A2 virtual classroom.

I Need A New Butt/Bum. A story for children.

Do you understand the meaning of the words 'bum' and 'butt'? Do you know any synonyms?

Do you understand the story?

Do you think it's appropriate for children?

I am Emma Woodhouse - Emma Approved: Ep 1

You are probably aware of the fact that one of Jane Austen's finished novels is called Emma. The original Emma was used to getting what she wanted and thought she always knew best.

This YouTube series is loosely based on the novel and a lot of fun, it seems. If you don't have time for TV shows, watching this could suit you as the episodes are quite short.

I think this is too difficult for A2, but, of course, it's your decision. Besides you can watch it with or without subtitles.

I have some questions about the first episode:

1. What adjectives does Emma use to describe herself?

2. The man in the picture is the ............................ of Cuddly Cupcakes.

3. Emma says in the future she will be like ......................

4. Why is Alex answering her calls?

5. What bombshell does Annie drop at the end of the episode?

Please write your answers in the comment section. If you still have problems with that let me know.

Idioms.

What is the meaning of the highlighted expression? Can you explain and choose the right answer? And do you know all the idioms in the picture?

Sharon always ums and ahs when she

 a. has a sore throat

 b. feels really good

 c. can't make up her mind