The first of a series of lawsuits by young U.S. citizens against state and federal governments over climate change has come to trial. Held v. Montana was the subject of a two-week court case in June. Sixteen young Montanans accused their state of violating their constitutional rights to a “clean and healthful environment”; to seek … Continue reading “Teens Sue Montana Over Climate Change”
After Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile, Agatha Christie’s detective Hercule Poirot, in the shape of Kenneth Branagh, continues to travel across the world solving crimes. A Haunting in Venice is based on Christie’s Hallowe’en Party, and is suitably spooky to work on at this time of year. Poirot, officially retired, is … Continue reading “Hercule Poirot in Venice”
This A2/A2+ level article and audio can be used shortly after the beginning of the year. It can be tied in to a unit reviewing hobbies while using the context of the Rugby World Cup starting on 8 September in France and finishing on 28 October. All through the tournament, match results can be discussed … Continue reading “Time for Rugby”
The Invictus Games, created in 2014 by Prince Harry to help the rehabilitation of military personnel, is holding its 6th edition in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 9 to 16 September. Over 500 athletes from a record 22 countries will be participating, and will be accompanied by the friends and family who are so vital to their … Continue reading “Onwards and Upwards: the Invictus Games 2023”
Step on board the Titanic at an exhibition in Paris. Reconstructions and objects recovered from the wreck help tell the stories of those who were travelling on the ocean liner when it hit an iceberg on 15 April 1912. The exhibition brings to life various passengers and members of the crew who were onboard the … Continue reading “Titanic Stories”
As befits a castle bought by English gentry in 1848, until November, the Château d’Hardelot, Condette (62), is hosting an exhibition of illustrations inspired by Victorian literature from Alice in Wonderland to The Picture of Dorian Gray. And its summer season includes films and workshops on the theme of Lewis Carroll’s heroine. French book illustrator … Continue reading “Victorian Book Illustrations in the North of France”
Shine Bright collège propose de vous accompagner avec de courts webinaires réguliers sur des problématiques concrets. La dernière séance de l’année scolaire a eu lieu mercredi 28 juin. Le thème : Comment bien préparer sa rentrée ? Vous trouverez ci-dessous le replay. Venez à la rencontre virtuelle des auteurs de la collection Shine Bright Collège qui partageront … Continue reading “Les RDV Shine Bright Collège: Comment bien préparer sa rentrée Replay”
Shine Bright lycée propose de vous accompagner avec de courts webinaires réguliers sur des problématiques concrets. La prochaine séance aura lieu mercredi 5 juillet à 17h30. Le thème : préparer la rentrée et sa programmation annuelle en 2de. La rentrée est toujours source de nombreuses questions : comment seront mes élèves ? Quels seront leurs centres d’intérêts ? Leurs … Continue reading “Les RDV Shine Bright Lycée: Préparer sa programmation annuelle en 2de”
Australia will hold a referendum later this year on a change to the Constitution that would give Indigenous Australians a greater voice in the legislature. If approved, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice would be a consultative body which would advise lawmakers on issues affecting Indigenous Australians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who … Continue reading “Australia to Hold Referendum on Indigenous Representation”
Shine Bright collège propose de vous accompagner avec de courts webinaires réguliers sur des problématiques concrets. La prochaine séance aura lieu mercredi 28 juin à 17h. Le thème : Comment bien préparer sa rentrée ? Venez à la rencontre virtuelle des auteurs de la collection Shine Bright Collège qui partageront leur expérience pour bien anticiper la rentrée … Continue reading “Les RDV Shine Bright Collège: Comment bien préparer sa rentrée”
