English Central

Introducing English Central (for those of you still not familiar with it)
A fun and easy way to practice you English.
 
To start earning points enroll at:  obs2012  
But don't forget you must register first

Once in my class, click on BROWSE at the top of the page and choose any videos you like.
Try to do as many videos as you can. I'll be checking regularly to see how are doing!

There are hundreds of new videos awaiting you. And in case you've forgotten how it works, here is a video.

Debating the Death Penalty

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Next week we will be debating the death penalty in class.
In order to prepare for the debate you should first do some research. Find out as many facts as you can, read and listen to other people's opinions, get familiar with the vocabulary. You will find a great number of sites dedicated to the subject, both in favour and against.



And here is your last chance to express your own views on the subject.
Deadline: 3rd March.









British actor Jeremy Irons talks about the death penalty .



Listen and fill in the gaps.

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

Deadline: 12th February
Check out your marks here

Spanish Corruption Scandal

And we make international headlines again!

Galileo, the Father of Modern Astronomy

Brian Malow, from Time Magazine, talks about Galileo and astronomy.

1. Why does Malow compare Galileo to Elvis or Oprah?
2. Why was 2009 declared International Year of Astronomy?
3. What does Malow say would have happened if he had been an astronomer?
4. When and were was the telescope invented?
5. What, according to the astronomer interviewed, is the hottest thing in science right now?
6. What are exoplanets?
7. What will Kepler do that no other telescope has managed to do before?
8. What happens every Friday and Saturday at the Chabot Space & Science Centre?
9. What experience does astronomer Dr Marcy from Berkeley  think you will never forget?
10. What does Brian Malow suggests you should do? (and why not listen to them,too?)

Who Wants to Become a Millionaire?

A game to help you practise your modal verbs. Good luck!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Every third Monday in January, people in the United States celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Here is a brief biography of one of America's most admired leaders.

Lance Armstrong Admits to Doping

A few months ago we talked about Lance Armstrong. Now he has made the headlines again. In an interview with the famous television presenter Oprah Winfrey, he finally admits to doping.

1. 'I didn't invent the culture, but...' Can you finish Armstrong's sentence?
2. What substances does Armstrong admit to taking?
3. As a leader of the team, a) was he pressured  by directives into taking drugs?  b) did he bully others?
4. What does he promise to do for the rest of his life?
5. What is, according to him, a major flaw?
6. Would he be willing to go to a truth and reconciliation commission?