THIS NEW BLOG IS BORN TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A SITE TO WORK ON AURAL AND ORAL SKILLS: LISTENING AND SPEAKING.
YOU WILL FIND NOT ONLY EXERCISES BUT ALSO ATTRACTIVE AND ENTERTAINING ALTERNATIVES TO LEARN WHILE HAVING FUN.
If I had to enumerate the different uses some cotton thread could have, this would certainly not be it!!!
Unbelievable but true, eyebrow threading is quite the thing in India and it is getting more and more popular around the world. It is an ancient technique devoted to hair revomal and the good news are it causes no pain while respecting all skin types. Indeed, it is time to have a go at this interesting and useful beauty treatment !
Spain has little salons offering this service, such as Sundara ("beautiful" in Sanskrit) in Madrid, Barcelona and Seville....
Definitely, the least popular destination touristwise in the UK, but not for that, the less interesting place to visit. It is true that we are often unfair with Wales, a country of rich culture and history, known for their gifted singing skills and breathtaking scenery, by not praising the country as it really deserves. Not in vain, 9 million people visit Wales every year and enjoy 641 castles, three National Parks, plenty of gorgeous "blue flag" beaches and a welcoming population of 3 million inhabitants, very much outnumbered by the 11 million sheep :D
I have previously devoted some posts to London Markets in the blog, but never to a different and funky type of market such as Car boot Sales. Theyare not exclusive from the capital, I know! As a matter of fact, you can find them in places ranging from tiny villages to big cities. But as I have just said, the topic of London markets led me here today.
By their name, I bet you have already guessed it out. Yes! They are markets on wheels and run by private sellers. They very much look like spanish "mercadillos", with two main differences: the seller profile and the stuff sold. In Car boot sales, you will find proud (or tired) owners of a wide selection of products such as houseware, antiques, collectables, books, toys, shoes, music...you name it!. This is also intimately connected to a common practice in the UK: charity / second-hand shopping. You can find a considerable amount of second-hand shops in the high street of even the smallest village you can think of. It is a cultural thing and there is a great business niche based on ethical, social and environmental grounds.
As for where to go to participate in this kind of "open air recycling-based shopping", the sales take place in particular places and under particular permissions. Actually, there are some directories guiding your options when considering this type of purchase: Car boot junction is a general UK directory, while Time out is a more specific site devoted to London.
I'll leave you with an example of what a car boot sale is like. You'll have the chance to have a close-up experience by examining the items sold, the venue aspect as well as listening to some of the sellers' stories :)
When we feel attracted to another person, there is much more science involved in that actual moment than we think. This video can help understand how our body really behaves and tests a potential partner when we set an eye on someone ;)
I can't think of a sweeter way to get to know about this legend but by means of a four-year-old girl's voice. Listen to her enthusiastic telling of the story and find out why Saint George is England's patron saint, celebrated on 23rd April.
It is a well deserved celebration! What are we without our planet?
NASA has had a fantastic initiative to combine Earth Day activities and people's beloved hobby: selfies!!!
You can still participate and join the initiative by uploading your own selfie :)
Do you feel like listening to inspiring talks about EARTH? Click on this TED TALKS LINK and enjoy the special playlist offered and compiled on the topic.
Oxford boasts this attractive Culture site, CULTURE MANIA, in which to read about interesting facts and assorted topic articles, and what is more!, you can filter content by course level or difficulty. Pretty useful!
You can start having a taste by reading this article about a year in Spain told by a foreigner. If you find an expression in green on the way, put your mouse over it and you will get a definition so that you try and guess the meaning before cheking it up in the dictionary :)
For 27 years, Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for believing and fighting for a free and equal society. When he was released in 1990, he led the charge for a multi-racial democracy. He became South Africa's first black president and a world leader in peace and social change. He was able to put an end to the apartheid. His death in Johannesburg last Dec. 5, 2013 meant a great loss for the world.
Apartheid was the name given to South Africa's brutal policy of segregation that lasted from 1948 to 1994. Under Apartheid, mixed marriages were prohibited, and every individual was classified by race. There were separate beaches, separate buses, separate toilets, separate schools and even separate park benches. THIS VIDEO will explain what Apartheid was in detail and the following one will show you the history of Apartheid, its harsh legacy and its abolition. 46 years of history in 90 seconds!
It is not a secret how interesteing and appealing TED's talks are! There are a myriad of different speakers and subjects covered. This post is to show you one I especially like. I am a fan of British Chef Jamie Oliver and have followed his cooking-related adventures, which include a fight for healthy and nutritious food not only at a family level, but also in schools and similar institututions.
Truth is that he has recently won a more than noteworthy case against McDonalds (read article here) for using "pink slime" in its burgers. You can learn about "pink slime" in this shocking video filmed during Jamie's Food Revolution show in America and that EVERYBODY should watch. I hope you enjoy Jamie's talk about teaching kids to eat wise :)
Do you remember 6 minute English clips?
I told you about it some months ago, but yes...memory tends to play tricks on us :P
I'll play conscience here by suggesting this section's last post under the title WHEN DOES ADULTHOOD START? Don't you have 6 minutes to listen to some English today?
Click here to have access to the 6 Minute English BBC page.
