Tuesday 25 June 2013

The canterville ghost- Chapter 1

"The Canterville Ghost" is a popular short story by Oscar Wilde, widely adapted for the screen and stage. It was the first of Wilde's stories to be published, appearing in the magazine The Court and Society Review in February 1887. It was later included in a collection of short stories entitled Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories in 1891. 
Source: Wikipedia
 Listen to chapter one. 


Friday 21 June 2013

Chaga and the Chocolate factory-New ending

Chaga and the Chocolate factory...
After reading the short story "Chaga and the Chocolate factory" some students wrote a new ending to the story. Or you can read the stories here.

Saturday 15 June 2013

The environment- Film scripts

Some of the students wrote some stories that can be roleplayed or filmed. You can read here some of the stories written.

Tuesday 28 May 2013

London

After New York, we can return to Europe and send a postcard from London!

Make your own slideshow with music at Animoto.

Tuesday 21 May 2013

The city that never sleeps!

Travelling can be really exciting. Just have a look at this video about one of the most exciting cities...










Monday 20 May 2013

The Great Gatsby

This love story is set in the 1920s - a period of jazz and decadence. Jay Gatsby, a poor army officer falls for Daisy who marries a rich man while Jay is overseas. After the war, Jay becomes a multi-millionaire focusing on making money, throwing parties and enticing Daisy to return to his life. 


Or you can watch the film at the cinema!




The History of Great Britain

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament Source:Maurice
                                                    
Great Britain was the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century and played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science.
 
The first half of the 20th century, the UK was involved in two World Wars. The  UK rebuilt itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding member of NATO, and of the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy.
 
Source: http://www.visitbritain.com/en/About-Britain/History/

Thursday 16 May 2013

The flabbergasting world of...English

English can be fun if we try, as everything else. Here you can look at sites, videos, play some games and practise some of the grammar you have learnt...