Last practice before Tuesday's Exam

Have a look at this test before the exam.

London Secret Garden

London is full of green spaces, but there is one many people walk by on a daily basis, unaware of its existence. A serene hideaway, it’s tucked within the remains of St. Dunstan-in-the-East, a church that was bombed during World War II. Visit this sweet spot.

Dirty Phones?

In this science experiment, some British teenagers discover how dirty their phones really are...

And yours?

Food Waste Rebel

We waste at least a third of the world's food. National Geographic Emerging Explorer and activist Tristram Stuart says "ridiculously strict" cosmetic standards among consumers play a major role. His solution: Eat foods often considered too ugly to sell. Stuart works to inspire people to join a "food-waste revolution," with initiatives like volunteer harvest programs and free communal feasts of food that would otherwise be wasted

For more National Geographic Society .

Ing form or Infinitive form?

After certain verbs we use the -ing form, and after other verbs we use the infinitive. Sometimes we can use either form and there is no change in meaning. Occasionally we can use either form and there is a change in meaning.

Have a look at the image, watch the video, then read the conversation and answer the quiz.

Warrior Women

Game of Thrones is a TV series known for its battle scenes. 

In this video, watch two of the show's most popular actresses preparing to film their characters' dramatic fight scene.

Passive Voice

We use the passive, rather than the active, to show that we are more interested in a certain part of the sentence. The passive is usually formed by the verb to be + past participle.

First watch the video and pay attention to the sentences highlighted, then read this paper with the sentences explained, finally try the exercises to practice passive voice. 

Berlin Wall

In August it will be 63 years since construction workers began tearing up streets and erecting barriers in Berlin, and in November 35 years since its demolition. That night marked the beginning of one of history’s most infamous dividing lines: the Berlin Wall. Construction continued for a decade as the wall cut through neighborhoods, separated families, and divided not just Germany, but the world.

Doggy Emotions

Do you think your dog knows when you're happy, sad or angry? 

Watch this video to find out what scientists have discovered about the relationship 

between dogs and humans.

An Extra Video for Easter

This is only for you to improve your pronunciation apart from learning some expressions, of course.

The International Day of Forests

 Forests, and the wood they provide, are very important in many areas of our lives. 

Watch this video to find out more.

When you finish, read this post about International Day of Forests 2024, in National Taday, it is important as you could find answers for the questionnaire.

How Easter Eggs are Made?

Easter eggs are special eggs that are often given to celebrate the Christian holiday of Easter. 

Sometimes they are made out of chocolate. Have you ever eaten an Easter egg? 

Watch this video to find out how they are made.

Why is the Ocean Salty?

Do you know why the ocean is salty? If not, watch this video and you'll find out. 

8th March: Changing Science Forever

This video honours the great women of science who have changed the world forever!

How many of these famous female scientists do you know about?

Why Are There Leap Years?

Just about every four years, calendars have one extra day tacked on to the shortest month of the year. It’s called a “leap year” and it’s maybe the strangest thing we do on the calendar! But, why? Who came up with leap years, and why do we have them??

Tik Tok and Climate Change Misinformation

Are you a Tik Tok user? Do you believe everything you get on social media? 

Watch this video and find out how Tik Tok is tackling with climate change misinformation.

Intelligent Animals?

A big animal is chasing you and wants to eat you ... What do you do?

Watch this clip to see how a cobra protects itself.

"I have experienced bullying"

Bullying happens to different people in different places. If it’s happened to you, you’re not alone. In this video, teenagers who have faced and overcome bullying talk about their experience.

 

Cyberbullying; Let's Fight Together

Cyberbullying is a problem that everyone who uses the internet needs to be aware of. This video was created for schoolchildren in the UK to watch to warn them about the dangers of cyberbullying. 

Perfect

Aerosmith: I Don't Want To Miss A Thing

Did you know that the singer and the girl starring the film are father and daughter?

Goo Goo Dolls – Iris

The Most Expensive Nannies In The World

This week we go inside the most exclusive school for nannies in the world. They are not just trained to cook and sew, they also learn self-defense techniques and driving in dangerous conditions. It’s Mary Poppins, with a little James Bond thrown in for good measure.

Knowing about the Moon

How much do you know about the moon? Is it older or younger than the Earth? Where did it come from? Watch and find out!

How to do CPR on an Adult - First Aid Training

If you need more info about this procedure or some other emercency ones, have a look on St John's Ambulance channel

See what happens inside a body when you do a CPR:

Martin Luther King Jr

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and sometimes referred to as MLK Day) is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr..  It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, so this year it was on 15th January.

King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. The campaign for a federal holiday in King's honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed three years later. 

At first, some states resisted observing the holiday as such, giving it alternative names or combining it with other holidays. It was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.

He Named Me Malala

These days you can see some quotes of significant leaders and activists for peace as on 30th January we celebrate the School Day for Non-Violence and Peace. This is a good moment to learn about one of those important people.

He Named Me Malala is a film about the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai. Learn more about her incredible life story by watching this trailer.

The Dark History of Mount Rushmore

Between 1927 and 1941, workers blasted 450,000 tons of rock from a mountainside using chisels, jackhammers, and dynamite. Gradually, they carved out Mount Rushmore. 

Today, the monument draws nearly 3 million people to South Dakota’s Black Hills every year. 

But its façade belies a dark history. Learn more about it.

Making snow for the Olympics

 What happens if there's no natural snow at the Winter Olympics or other sporting events? Well, snow is made! Find out who was making the snow at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. 

What Causes Body Odour?

Most of us don’t need more than one whiff to identify that generally unpleasant, characteristic smell we call body odour. But it’s a surprisingly complex phenomenon, influenced by our genetic makeup, age, diet, and hygiene. 

So what is this odour, exactly? Where does it come from? And can we do anything about it? Mel Rosenberg dives into the stinky science of body odour.

*Perhaps you have noticed that in the video 'odor' is used instead of 'odour'...BE or AE?

Just Dance

Do you ever play ‘Just Dance’? The game company who make it have brought out a version that can be played by people in wheelchairs. Watch the video to find out more.