Πέμπτη 27 Φεβρουαρίου 2014
The Muppets Get With The Times, Post Selfies On Instagram
The Muppets Get With The Times, Post Selfies On Instagram
The Muppets (or Disney's marketing executives) have created an official
account on the social network to promote the upcoming movie "Muppets
Most Wanted." The Muppets may have been "born" in 1955, but when it
comes to taking selfies, they act like teenagers .
The Muppets (or Disney's marketing executives) have created an official
account on the social network to promote the upcoming movie "Muppets
Most Wanted." The Muppets may have been "born" in 1955, but when it
comes to taking selfies, they act like teenagers .
Τετάρτη 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2014
LISTEN TO A BOOK : BEATRIX POTTER'S TALES
Who was Beatrix Potter? Watch this story, one of our 'British tales' videos about characters and people from British history, to find out!
English KS1: The Tales of Beatrix Potter
A selection of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved tales are brought to life for a young audience by an all-star cast, including Jim Broadbent, Sally Hawkins, Miranda Richardson and Alison Steadman.
BIOGRAPHIES written for kids
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BIOGRAPHIES for KIDS
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BIOGRAPHIES for KIDS
Famous Leaders for Young Readers
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FCE Speaking: Practice tests and tips
FCE Speaking: Practice tests and tips for students preparing for the First Certificate Speaking test.:
If you've signed up for the First Certificate in English exam and need help with the Speaking test, then this page is here to help. You'll find below an overview of the oral exam plus tips to help you do your best on the day of the FCE test.
If you've signed up for the First Certificate in English exam and need help with the Speaking test, then this page is here to help. You'll find below an overview of the oral exam plus tips to help you do your best on the day of the FCE test.
Τρίτη 25 Φεβρουαρίου 2014
Κυριακή 23 Φεβρουαρίου 2014
modals revision
MODALS :
General characteristics of modal auxiliaries
Uses of modals to express ability
Uses of modals to express permission and prohibition
Uses of modals to express certainty and possibility
Uses of modals to express deduction
Uses of modals for offers, requests, suggestions
Expressing wishes with 'wish', 'if only', etc.
General characteristics of modal auxiliaries
Uses of modals to express ability
Uses of modals to express permission and prohibition
Uses of modals to express certainty and possibility
Uses of modals to express deduction
Uses of modals for offers, requests, suggestions
Expressing wishes with 'wish', 'if only', etc.
Negative prefixes
Negative prefixes - Log’nLearn, a new way to learn English:
able
unable
interesting
uninteresting
usual
unusual
comfortable
uncomfortable
helpful
unhelpful
prepared
unprepared
AND MANY MORE ......
able
unable
interesting
uninteresting
usual
unusual
comfortable
uncomfortable
helpful
unhelpful
prepared
unprepared
AND MANY MORE ......
The Week In Numbers
The Week In Numbers: Earth's Population In 2050, Life-Saving Poop Transplants, And More | Popular Science
$16,000: the cost to turn a 1988 Ford Fiesta into a Transformer
$16,000: the cost to turn a 1988 Ford Fiesta into a Transformer
Σάββατο 22 Φεβρουαρίου 2014
History’s Most Bizarre and Beautiful Encyclopedia
Codex Seraphinianus: History’s Most Bizarre and Beautiful Encyclopedia, Brought Back to Life | Brain Pickings:
In 1976, Italian artist, architect, and designer Luigi Serafini, only 27 at the time, set out to create an elaborate encyclopedia of imaginary objects and creatures that fell somewhere between Edward Gorey’s cryptic alphabets, Albertus Seba’s cabinet of curiosities, the book of surrealist games, and Alice in Wonderland. What’s more, it wasn’t written in any ordinary language but in an unintelligible alphabet that appeared to be a conlang — an undertaking so complex it constitutes one of the highest feats of cryptography. It took him nearly three years to complete the project, and three more to publish it, but when it was finally released, the book — a weird and wonderful masterpiece of art and philosophical provocation on the precipice of the information age — attracted a growing following that continued to gather momentum even as the original edition went out of print.
In 1976, Italian artist, architect, and designer Luigi Serafini, only 27 at the time, set out to create an elaborate encyclopedia of imaginary objects and creatures that fell somewhere between Edward Gorey’s cryptic alphabets, Albertus Seba’s cabinet of curiosities, the book of surrealist games, and Alice in Wonderland. What’s more, it wasn’t written in any ordinary language but in an unintelligible alphabet that appeared to be a conlang — an undertaking so complex it constitutes one of the highest feats of cryptography. It took him nearly three years to complete the project, and three more to publish it, but when it was finally released, the book — a weird and wonderful masterpiece of art and philosophical provocation on the precipice of the information age — attracted a growing following that continued to gather momentum even as the original edition went out of print.
NEWS OF THE DAY :GREEK POEMS ON LONDON TUBE
Verses of Sappho will be heard on Thursday night at the Keats House museum during the inauguration of the event «Greek Poems on the Underground».
Between now and early April, six posters with verses from seven poems will be put up in London’s subway system, while the poems will also be posted on hundreds of trains, with millions of passengers able to read them in English.
The event is part of the activities for the Greek EU Presidency, in cooperation with the Greek Embassy in London and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture.
The Keats House was the home of the great British Romantic poet John Keats (1795-1821). During the event, the poem of John Keats dedicated to Homer but also the composition of his great friend Lord Byron devoted to the islands of Greece along with verses by Nikos Gatsos, Constantin Cavafy and lyric poet Anyte (3rd century BC) will also be heard.
source: ΑΜΝΑ
The
poems’ subject matter ranges from love and the natural world to myth
and history, with the Greek verses translated into English and presented
in a bilingual form.
The poems were selected by the writer Judith Chernaik and the poets Gerard Benson and Cicely Herbert.
- See more at: http://www.lgr.co.uk/news/greek-poetry-on-the-tube/#sthash.C47yVN1q.dpuf
The
poems’ subject matter ranges from love and the natural world to myth
and history, with the Greek verses translated into English and presented
in a bilingual form.
The poems were selected by the writer Judith Chernaik and the poets Gerard Benson and Cicely Herbert.
- See more at: http://www.lgr.co.uk/news/greek-poetry-on-the-tube/#sthash.C47yVN1q.dpuf
The
poems’ subject matter ranges from love and the natural world to myth
and history, with the Greek verses translated into English and presented
in a bilingual form.
The poems were selected by the writer Judith Chernaik and the poets Gerard Benson and Cicely Herbert.
- See more at: http://www.lgr.co.uk/news/greek-poetry-on-the-tube/#sthash.C47yVN1q.dpufΤετάρτη 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2014
Asking for a favour
Favours in English
Favours in English
- Asking for a favour
- Would you mind doing me a favour?
- Could I ask a favour of you?
- Could you help me with this, please?
- Could you hold this for me, please?
- I was wondering whether you could write me a recommendation letter?
- Could you lend me a hand with this, please?
- Have you got time to help me solving this math issue?
- If it’s not too much trouble, could you ask her for me?
- Preparing to ask for a favour
- Are you busy this week? I’ve got to finish this project and I need you experience.
- I’ve got to move house this week, I don’t suppose you could help me out.
- About that favour you owe me, could you take care of my sister?
- I am not very good at this, could you handle it?
- I need to call in that favour I did for a while ago.
- You know a lot about computer programming, don’t you? Could you show me some of your code sources?
- You’re perfect at this, could you help to understand what’s the difference between the passive and the active voice?
- I know this might sound a bit cheeky, but could you tell your husband to forgive me about what happend yesterday?
- You’re strong, aren’t you? Could you help me move this heavy piece of furniture from there?
- Thanking someone
- You’ve saved my day.
- Thanks a million.
- You’re a true friend.
- I really owe you one.
- I’ll buy you a drink sometime.
- I’ll return the favour one day.
- I’ll do the same for you one day.
- You’re an absolute lifesaver!
- Agreeing to do someone a favour
- Yes, I could help with that.
- No problem at all.
- Of course! what can I do for you?
- It would be a pleasure.
- Saying no
- I’m afraid I’ve got to go to a wedding.
- I’m sorry but I can’t because my little brother will visit me and I need to pick him up from the airport.
- I’m not available on Monday. It’s the beginning of the week, you how busy it is.
- I’d like to be able to help you but my father won’t let me stay with you tonight, especially tonight.
- When was the last time you ever did anything for me?
- No, I don’t think so!
- No!
- No way!
- I won’t help you out, forget it!
from: http://englishlearningbox.com/speaking/favours-in-english/
Τρίτη 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2014
Talking about MOVIES in English
Vocabulary – Talking about MOVIES in English · engVid:
Let’s cut to the chase — we all love movies. We love to talk about our favorite movies, but don’t have the right words. In this lesson we’ll go over some common movie vocabulary that you regularly hear, as well as some slang and Hollywood lingo that will help you understand your favorite stars talk about what they do.
Vocabulary – Listening
Let’s cut to the chase — we all love movies. We love to talk about our favorite movies, but don’t have the right words. In this lesson we’ll go over some common movie vocabulary that you regularly hear, as well as some slang and Hollywood lingo that will help you understand your favorite stars talk about what they do.
Vocabulary – Listening
Κυριακή 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2014
Write a short story
Do you enjoy writing stories? Check out this
great activity to learn how to use
different tenses, adjectives, adverbs, linking words and even
punctuation to make your stories more interesting! Why not try and write
one yourself ?
A short story | LearnEnglishTeens
great activity to learn how to use
different tenses, adjectives, adverbs, linking words and even
punctuation to make your stories more interesting! Why not try and write
one yourself ?
A short story | LearnEnglishTeens
Movie-making for everyone
Movie-making for everyone | Plotagon
Plotagon is a tool that lets anyone create an animated movie directly
from a written screenplay. Write your story, choose actors,
environments and music. Press play and your movie is done. It's that
simple.
Plotagon is completely free! It is in a beta stage, but you can start using it right now. No ads, no crap.
>Plotagon application for Mac or PC (system requirements).
>Comes with 5 characters and 6 environments.
>Export your movies and share them with the world.
>Expand with characters and environments from the built-in store.
Plotagon is a tool that lets anyone create an animated movie directly
from a written screenplay. Write your story, choose actors,
environments and music. Press play and your movie is done. It's that
simple.
Plotagon is completely free! It is in a beta stage, but you can start using it right now. No ads, no crap.
>Plotagon application for Mac or PC (system requirements).
>Comes with 5 characters and 6 environments.
>Export your movies and share them with the world.
>Expand with characters and environments from the built-in store.
The Story of Albert Einstein
On a Beam of Light: The Story of Albert Einstein, Illustrated by the Great Vladimir Radunsky | Brain Pickings:
The charming visual tale of an introverted little boy who grew up to become the quintessential modern genius.
Given my soft spot for picture-book and graphic-novel accounts of famous lives, including Charles Darwin, Julia Child, Hunter S. Thompson, Richard Feynman, Ella Fitzgerald, and Steve Jobs, I was instantly taken with On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein (public library). Written by Jennifer Berne and illustrated by none other than Vladimir Radunsky — the same magnificent talent who brought young Mark Twain’s irreverent Advice to Little Girls back to life in 2013, which topped the list of the year’s best children’s books and was among the year’s best books overall. This charming picture-book tells the tale of how an unusual and awkward child blossomed into becoming “the quintessential modern genius” by the sheer virtue of his unrelenting curiosity.
The charming visual tale of an introverted little boy who grew up to become the quintessential modern genius.
Given my soft spot for picture-book and graphic-novel accounts of famous lives, including Charles Darwin, Julia Child, Hunter S. Thompson, Richard Feynman, Ella Fitzgerald, and Steve Jobs, I was instantly taken with On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein (public library). Written by Jennifer Berne and illustrated by none other than Vladimir Radunsky — the same magnificent talent who brought young Mark Twain’s irreverent Advice to Little Girls back to life in 2013, which topped the list of the year’s best children’s books and was among the year’s best books overall. This charming picture-book tells the tale of how an unusual and awkward child blossomed into becoming “the quintessential modern genius” by the sheer virtue of his unrelenting curiosity.
Idioms with call
Idioms with call to learn @ English Slang:
within call
within call or within hail {adv. phr.}
1. Near enough to hear each other's voices.
When the two ships were within hail, their officers exchanged messages.
Billy's mother told him to stay within call because supper was nearly ready.
2. In a place where you can be reached by phone, radio, or TV and be called.
The sick man was very low and the doctor stayed within call.
The soldiers were allowed to leave the base by day, but had to stay within call.
Read more ......
Idioms with call to learn @ English Slang:
within call
within call or within hail {adv. phr.}
1. Near enough to hear each other's voices.
When the two ships were within hail, their officers exchanged messages.
Billy's mother told him to stay within call because supper was nearly ready.
2. In a place where you can be reached by phone, radio, or TV and be called.
The sick man was very low and the doctor stayed within call.
The soldiers were allowed to leave the base by day, but had to stay within call.
Read more ......
Idioms with call to learn @ English Slang:
"MONEY" IDIOMS
Keep the wolf from the door. to have enough money to be able to eat and live.
e.g John and his wife didn't earn much, but it was enough to keep the wolf from the door.
Live (from) hand to mouth
to have just enough money to live on and nothing extra.
e.g My father earned very little and there were four of us kids so we lived from hand to mouth
to pinch pennies:
to spend as little money as possible:
e.g When we were first married we had to pinch pennies just to get by.
to spend as little money as possible:
e.g When we were first married we had to pinch pennies just to get by.
Make a killing (informal): to make a lot of money in a short time.
e.g My friend John made a killing on the stock market.
e.g My friend John made a killing on the stock market.
make (both) ends meet
Fig. to earn and spend equal amounts of money. (Usually in reference to a meager living with little if any money after basic expenses.)
e.g I have
to work at two jobs to make ends meet. Through better budgeting, I am
learning to make both ends meet.
Nest egg: money saved for the future.
e.g I often tell my friend Lucy that she should build a nest egg for her retirement.
Loan shark someone who lends money at very high rates of interest
e.g I advised Phoebe not to borrow money from a loan shark, but she didn't listen to me.
e.g I advised Phoebe not to borrow money from a loan shark, but she didn't listen to me.
Chicken feed n. (fam.) insignificant amount of money (= peanuts)
e.g The amount of money I could lend him was chicken feed compared to what he needed.
