Uk?, Great Britain? All English? Some answers here...

 

Perfect video to stop confusing political and geographical terms. Even colonialism is presented!!!

I know... this man speaks way too fast, but it is a quality explanation with a pinch of humour and irony (love it) and excellent  images. I hope you find the video informative and entertaining.

How well do you know WALES?

Watch this full programme to get to know more about it.

The History of English in 10 minutes

Right...Here is another attempt to present some cultural and history videos on English. Once more, I don't think I quite made it, but at least you were able to learn something while having a laugh. I did!

INTO HISTORY?

Check this wonderful BBC link. I chose this kid-level resource as a starting base since the language is simpler and images will definitely contribute to a better understanding. Ready? Off you go back in time!

History for Kids (BBC)

Here is a video on the most important cities in the UK historywise and their landmarks. Unfortunatley, the video is a bit biased in my opinion, as no key cities from the north are described or presented in it.

Pronunciation Dictionary

It is very common to come across words we do not know how to pronounce so that we have to go to our dictionaries to see if we can make it with the phonetic transcription. Not easy!!!
Here is an online dictionary that does the hard work for you www.howjsay.com

However, here is some help for those lovers of phonetics. Believe me! They exist!

Did you know...

New Year's Resolutions date back to Medieval Times?

Listen to the following audio clip and you'll know more on the subject: bbc audio clip

What are your New Year's Resolutions?

Conversation Skills

If Speaking is the issue, let me share with you 5 tips to improve your conversation skills 5_conversational_tips

Advent Calendar: online video version

Advent Calendar

Why not going creative? Advent Calendars are usually chocolate wise activities. We can change that and turn more artistic and here is our suggestion to achieve it. I know I'm running late with this, yet, we are still on time! and there will be more Xmas!!!

LONDON, LONDON

If there is a popular destination in Europe or the world!, that is definitely LONDON.
Here is a BBC link to pratise: Reading, Listening and Pronunciation ;)
Click HERE
Unit 1: Transport
Unit 2: Hotel
Unit 3: Cinema
Unit 4: Shopping
Unit 5: Work
Unit 6: Eating out

Meet "The Flatmates" from the BBC

Meet The Flatmates
1) Listen to short audio clips with the help of the text on the right. (You can hide the script if you want) 
2) Do the proposed activities: language Point, quiz, talk...