The Victorian Era
Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 01 June 2020 > Webpicks
Learn more about the Victorian Era that Oscar Wilde lived in with this short slideshow.
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Book Notes: On the Come Up
Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 28 May 2020 > What's On
On the Come Up is the second novel written by Angie Thomas, after The Hate U Give. It is set in the same universe. Angie Thomas tells us a powerful coming-of-age story about hip-hop, freedom of speech and fighting for your dreams. The story features Bri, a 16-year-old African American girl trying to overcome obstacles … Continue reading “Book Notes: On the Come Up “
Book Notes: The Hate U Give
Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 28 May 2020 > What's On
The Hate U Give (THUG for short) was published in 2017. The setting, events, and characters of this coming-of-age story are largely inspired by Thomas’s own life. It was a number-one New York Times Best Seller, made the 2017 National Book Award Longlist, and was adapted into a movie in 2018. The protagonist is Starr Carter, a … Continue reading “Book Notes: The Hate U Give”
Activist New York
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Monday 25 May 2020 >
This worksheet guides pupils to explore the online version of an exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York. “Activist New York” looks at the history of protest movements in the city from the 17th Century to today, fights for workers’ rights, civil rights, votes for women or free speech. The “Political and … Continue reading “Activist New York”
Harry Potter Reads Harry Potter
Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 13 May 2020 > What's On
What more pleasant way to pass the time while practising listening to English? The Harry Potter website, Wizarding World, is having some famous faces and voices read the chapters of the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The readings were kicked off by none other than Harry himself: actor Daniel … Continue reading “Harry Potter Reads Harry Potter”
Our Girl Lollipop
Posted by Speakeasy News > Tuesday 12 May 2020 > In the News
Millie Small’s global hit song “My Boy Lollipop” was one of most visible manifestations of the influence of Caribbean migrants’ music on the British music scene. The Jamaican singer has died at the age of 73. Small started her music career in Jamaica, before Island Records founder Chris Blackwell became her manager and took her … Continue reading “Our Girl Lollipop”
Sioux Want to Stop Covid-19 Entering Reservations
Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 11 May 2020 > In the News
Two Native American tribes are in a standoff with South Dakota governor Kristi Noem over checkpoints the tribes have erected to try to limit exposure to Covid-19 on their reservations. The tribes say it’s a question of life and death since centuries of neglect mean their medical services are too limited to cope with an … Continue reading “Sioux Want to Stop Covid-19 Entering Reservations”
Downton Abbey: Masters and Servants
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Monday 11 May 2020 >
This document aims to allow you to work on the trailer of the upcoming movie Downton Abbey at a B1 level. A perfect accompaniment to Shine Bright Terminale File 4 Masters and Servants. Downton Abbey was originally a British historical period drama television series that aired from 2010 to 2015. It was set as a … Continue reading “Downton Abbey: Masters and Servants”
Meet the Authors: Shine Bright Webinars
Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 07 May 2020 > Pedagogy
Les auteurs de Shine Bright Terminale and LLCE cycle terminal ont répondu à vos questions lors de deux webinaires en ligne. > Mercredi 13/05 à 17 h : Corinne Escales et Lynda Itouchène : Comment adapter l’enseignement de l’anglais à tous les profils de classe avec Shine Bright Terminale ? Merci à tous ceux qui ont assisté … Continue reading “Meet the Authors: Shine Bright Webinars”
Double Pulitzer for Colson Whitehead
Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 06 May 2020 > What's On
African American novelist Colson Whitehead has joined an exclusive club of only four authors who have won Pulitzer Prizes for literature for two different novels. After 2017’s The Underground Railroad, Whitehead has been awarded the 2020 prize for The Nickel Boys, set in the Civil Rights era and based on the true story of a … Continue reading “Double Pulitzer for Colson Whitehead”