We Are All Going Against The Grain: Ruby Bridges Ted Talk

A fascinating story. Worth listening to.

Do you understand the expression below?

 To answer the call of nature.

If you don't know what it means, watch the video:

What is the meaning of the highlighted expression in the post below? And what is the correct answer?

If Harry doesn't mend his ways, he could

 a. get some new ones

 b. end up in jail

 c. be very successful

A Brief History of the English Language (B2.1 & C2.2)

Click on the link below to read an article about the evolution of the English language. 

https://www.speakup.es/magazines/language/anglopolis-when-does-english-become-english_1020

What's the meaning of this proverb?

 

FREE POETRY COMPETITION (A2, B2.1 & C.22)

To enter this competition (open to all levels), you have to write a free verse poem on an A4 and give it to me by April 30th.

Your poem can have up to 15 lines. It can be handwritten or typewritten and you can illustrate it if you feel like it

To learn more about free verse, click here:

https://writers.com/how-to-write-a-free-verse-poem#:~:text=free%20verse%20poem%3F-,A%20free%20verse%20poem%2C%20also%20known%20as%20a%20vers%20libre,specified%20length%20or%20formal%20requirements.

US ELECTIONS UNSPUN

Hello from Washington, where politicos are digesting the news that in Georgia, a judge dropped some of the 2020 election-tampering charges against Donald Trump (but left the door open for a more clearly written re-indictment). On Tuesday, Trump and Joe Biden locked up enough delegates to secure their presidential nominations in primaries. You can now call them “presumptive nominees”, if you so desire. (More fun facts about delegates below!) 

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It was also a big day in Washington, as Robert Hur – of Biden-is-elderly-and-forgetful fame – appeared on Capitol Hill to discuss his report on the president’s handling of classified documents. Here’s my deeper dive into that hearing. It was a typically partisan spectacle, and a reminder of how everything is being sucked into the 2024 presidential vortex. The race can get a little confusing, so remember you can ask me questions here and I'll do my best to offer clarity.

To continue reading, click here: 

https://view.email.bbc.com/?qs=0a1d87328b059ab9cf93a258017220258eba7561c1bbcac65fe44aafb874fd3d1e07cbc2bb2bbe0f02d22f96d41fdd002c480761a17f410dc277eac1ac77914416a17e98e57504a91abef1f8ee8559e0

"Computer Says No...". Little Britain.

Class exercise: A.2.

Do you already do all this? Are you planning to change any of your habits? Discuss.

 

Teacher Makes SHOCKING ERROR But His Response is PRICELESS

Madeleine Liljestam - I Can't Make You Love Me (Bonnie Raitt Cover)

It's worth listening to this cover (Madeleine describes it as raw, but I think it's moving, spectacular, sweet ... I have no words). And if I could find the right words, they'd all be positive. 💜 🤘🏻

Turn down the lights
Turn down the bed
Turn down these voices inside my head
Lay down with me
Tell me no lies
Just hold me close, don't patronize
Don't patronize me

'Cause I can't make you love me if you don't
You can't make your heart feel something it won't
Here in the dark, in these final hours
I will lay down my heart and I'll feel the power
But you won't, no you won't
'Cause I can't make you love me, if you don't

I'll close my eyes, then I won't see
The love you don't feel when you're holding me
Morning will come and I'll do what's right
Just give me till then to give up this fight
And I will give up this fight

'Cause I can't make you love me if you don't
You can't make your heart feel something it won't
Here in the dark, in these final hours
I will lay down my heart and I'll feel the power
But you won't, no you won't
'Cause I can't make you love me, if you don't

Do you agree?

- Do you finish all the books you start?

- Do you agree with this quote?

- Can you finish this sentence: 'So many books, so little...'?

Would you?

Watch the video and tell me if you'd be as brave as Dr Rosa Vasquez. 

Would you like to lead a life like hers?

Are you adventurous?

Are you afraid of bees?

Are you allergic to bees?

In your opinion, why are bees important?

Why is the Amazon rainforest important?

Have you ever travelled to the Amazon?

WATERLOO (Abba)

Listen to the song and if necessary read the lyrics and tell me what it is about. Thanks!

My, my
At Waterloo, Napoleon did surrender
Oh, yeah
And I have met my destiny in quite a similar way

The history book on the shelf
Is always repeating itself

Waterloo
I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo
Promise to love you forevermore

Waterloo
Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo
Knowing my fate is to be with you
Wa-Wa-Wa-Wa-Waterloo
Finally facing my Waterloo

My, my
I tried to hold you back, but you were stronger
Oh, yeah
And now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight

And how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose

Waterloo
I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo
Promise to love you for ever more

Waterloo
Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo
Knowing my fate is to be with you
Wa-Wa-Wa-Wa-Waterloo
Finally facing my Waterloo

So how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose

Waterloo
Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo
Knowing my fate is to be with you

Wa-Wa-Wa-Wa-Waterloo
Finally facing my Waterloo
Ooh-ooh, Waterloo
Knowing my fate is to be with you

Wa-Wa-Wa-Wa-Waterloo
Finally facing my Waterloo
Ooh-ooh, Waterloo...

Songwriters: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson, Gerd Muller-schwancke. For non-commercial use only.

Data From: Musixmatch

Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves [Ft. Aretha Franklin] (Official Video)

Bookmark competition winner

Hi everyone,

We have the results of the bookmark competition. 

1st place: Pilar L. - A2A

2nd place: Gabriela G. - A2B

Thanks, girls. Congratulations.

And thank you to all of you who took part.

See you in class,

MJ

Chloe explains Down's syndrome

English Conversation: Ordering Food in the Restaurant (A2)

On this channel you can find lots of other conversations about everyday life.

Frank Sinatra-New York,New York-Lyrics

1. Do you like old songs like this one?

2. What do you think this song is about?

3. What is the American dream?