Fifty-Fifty Day on 10 May is a global event encouraging discussion about a gender-balanced world. What would our lives be like if both genders participated equally in all aspects of it? A free film and discussion guide and online Q&A session aim to spark a conversation. Award-winning documentary maker Tiffany Shlain explains that she was … Continue reading “Make It Fifty Fifty”
Fair Trade is in the air in May. The international “Celebrate Fairtrade” challenge runs from 12 to 14 May and France is celebrating la Quinzaine du commerce équitable from 13 to 28 May. As it approaches its 30th anniversary, the Fairtrade movement is spreading fast, both in terms of sales to consumers, and the number of producers who … Continue reading “Fair Trade Celebrations”
Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot are back for “Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2”, an adventure through the cosmos to try and track down Peter Quill’s mysterious father. If you’ve seen “Volume 1”, you’re guaranteed to be interested in its sequel. After Iron Man, The Hulk, etc… Marvel has continued its big-screen adaptation of … Continue reading ““I am Groot!”: My Kingdom for a tape!”
Award-winning novelist Colm Tóibín’s The Testament of Mary will be adapted for the Théâtre de l’Odéon in May. The Irish author will be at the Irish Cultural Centre on 2 May to read from Testament and from Nora Webster, his latest novel, which, like Brooklyn, is set in his home town of Enniscorthy. If you … Continue reading “Irish Novelist Colm Toibin in Person and on Stage”
Jamaica is famous for reggae, and in particular Bob Marley. But Jamaican music has a long and complex history, and is much more influential than seems credible for a nation with a population of less than 3 million. In music, as in athletics, Jamaica punches well above its weight. An exhibition at the Philharmonie demonstrates … Continue reading “Jamaican Rebel Music”
Bien souvent, lorsqu’on imagine un cours de langue réussi, le premier élément qui vient à l’esprit, c’est la qualité des documents proposés aux élèves. LE document motivant et adapté, combien de longues heures les professeurs débutants passent-ils à le chercher ? Combien de fois l’insuccès d’un cours est-il expliqué par la pauvreté, la difficulté ou l’inadaptation … Continue reading “Au-delà de la recherche du document parfait”
Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most recognized voices in jazz history. Named “The First Lady of Song,” Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for almost 60 years. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy Awards and sold over 40 million albums. This year, she would have turned 100. … Continue reading “Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady Of Song”
Jack Savoretti is a fabulous singer and songwriter. But more than that, he’s an inspiration to young musicians. In the age of the Pop Idol ideal of instant fame, Savoretti has done it the hard way and is convinced that has made him a better musician. You may not recognise Savoretti’s name… yet. But after … Continue reading “Jack Savoretti: Listen Up!”
The British government, led by Theresa May, has called a general election on 8 June, reversing the promises the Conservatives have made since the Brexit referendum vote on 23 June 2016. Although the Conservative government had called the Brexit referendum, its Prime Minister and many of its ministers campaigned leaving the E.U. When the “leave” … Continue reading “Theresa May Calls for a Snap Election”
Editions Nathan is organising English-teachers’ afternoons in Nice, Paris, Lille, Nantes, Lyon and Toulouse between 26 April and 10 May. The events include informative talks about teaching, tea and distribution of the latest collège textbooks: Thumbs Up 6e and Give Me Five 5e-3e. If you’d like to go along, follow this link for details and … Continue reading “English Teachers’ Afternoons”