Interviewing Kate Winslet on Steve Jobs Movie

Beattie interviews Kate Winslet about strong women, technology in film-making and 

what it was like to make the Steve Jobs movie.

Climate Crisis

In this video, climate activists Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot tell us how we should use nature to tackle the climate crisis. 

Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the exercises.

Lottery Comedy

A bored park keeper dreams of buying a luxury caravan. One day, he discovers a way to make his dream come true. However, to get the money he will have to do something very strange.

2nd BAC Grammar Review

We Stand With Refugees

Becoming a refugee is something that could happen to any of us. In this video, famous people from around the world talk about the importance of helping people who are escaping difficult situations.

Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the exercises. 

Having a Snack in Space?

It’s a common, everyday American food. But in space, even the ordinary things are amazing! 

Watch how this astronaut makes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in space.

What We Have Forgotten

In this video, natural scientist Janine Benyus tells us about what we've forgotten about the natural world.

Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the exercises.

And have a look on this chart for some of the exercises:

False Friends

Papa English: Verbs with Infinitive or Gerunds

This time we'll revise those verbs followed by ING or INF, remember some other verbs which are exceptional:

• My parents let me stay out late on Saturday night (let + bare infinitive)
• He is so funny, he always makes me laugh.  (make + bare infinitive)
• I'm looking forward to seeing you again  (to + ing)
• He is used to getting up early in the morning (to + ing)
• She got used to sharing a flat with her classmates (to + ing)

Apart from these verbs, you'll see some verbs which change their meaning or intention  depending of the following form (ING /INF):

• He stopped to drink some water.
• He stopped talking after 3 hours

Try this kahoot, you can find the correct pin in our Aula Virtual

Relative Pronouns Kahoot

 

Remember to do it before 20th April, you will find the pin to play in our Aula virtual

Ukrainian Schools prepare Kids for Possible Attack...now Real

The looming threat of a Russian attack means many Ukrainians are taking steps to stay safe. 

Schools are preparing children for the possibility of war.

Grammar Snack: Modal Verbs for Obligation and Advice

We use have to / must / should + infinitive to talk about obligation, things that are necessary to do, or to give advice about things that are a good idea to do.

Have a look to the video and do the exercises so that you understand the differences.