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ROBOTS-
An article on a futuristic hotel in Japan, which could complete a lesson on robotics or be studied after reading the book of short-stories�I,Robot� by Isaac Azimov or watching the film by Alex Proyas.
Level: advanced
Age: 15-100
Type: reading
Downloads: 44
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The Open Window - a short-story by Saki
The Open Window is a story using a �trompe l�oeil� technique in painting. You can study one painting by Ren� Magritte (Open Window) along with the text.
Level: advanced
Age: 17-100
Type: lesson-plan
Downloads: 39
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Bullying
This listening activity can be used in a more general lesson on bullying and how to prevent it. It is an opportunity to revise the expression of advice and suggestion.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-15
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 38
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ELLIS ISLAND
Ellis Island interactive tour is an enjoyable way to get familiar with the realities of Ellis island during the great waves of immigration. There are activities of reading as well as of listening as the pupils have to report about the testimonies of people who went through the island (see the audio parts at the different stops). Each pupil is assig...
Level: advanced
Age: 15-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 25
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INVICTUS
Script from �Invictus�, Mandela at the National Sport Council. He is asking to restore the emblems of The Springboks.
Level: intermediate
Age: 15-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 21
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THE NORMAN CONQUEST
This animated video of the famous Tapestry of Bayeux is a very nice way of introducing the topic of the Norman Conquest and its influence on the English language.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: lesson-plan
Downloads: 19
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THE ROARING TWENTIES
A good introduction to the topic of the roaring twenties and the specific vocabulary of the period.
Level: advanced
Age: 17-100
Type:
Downloads: 18
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1970 Musical)
A very good adaptation of Dickens�novel: a Christmas Carol starring Albert Finney as Ebenezer Scrooge. Very nice to watch at Christmas and the song (I like life)can be done in class as follow-up work.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-12
Type:
Downloads: 16
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EDUCATING RITA
The work to be done involves watching the movie by Lewis Gilbert and includes the commentary of the first scene in class (Scene 1, act 1) and some homework to be handed out to the teacher on scene 5 (act II) (Material: two scripts from the movie by lewis Gilgert adapted from the play by Willy Russel+ commentary + homework)
Level: advanced
Age: 17-100
Type: lesson-plan
Downloads: 15
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EXTREME SPORTS
A very topical issue since the video features two very popular sports among dare-devils: parkour and white-water rafting. It is a nice introduction to the topic of extreme sports.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 15
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