How to Train Your Dragon

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 06 June 2025 > Ready to Use

Let’s go to Berk and learn how to train your dragon (and your students!) The latest film adaptation of the world-famous novel and this set of A1 activities offer you a chance to train your students in various listening, writing and speaking activities. This resource can either be used as a complement to the opening chapter … Continue reading “How to Train Your Dragon”

Meet the Authors in Toulouse: Bubble Up 2

Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 02 June 2025 > Pedagogy Shine Bright Collège

Après le succès de notre première BD d’apprentissage, Panic in London, le deuxième tome de la collection Bubble Up! sera bientôt dans les bacs: Panic in U.S. History. Le 14 juin, l’auteur William Lafleur (Monsieur l’ex Prof) et l’illustrateur Xuan Le feront une séance de dédicaces à la librairie BéDéCiné de Toulouse. Panic in U.S. History! … Continue reading “Meet the Authors in Toulouse: Bubble Up 2”

Meet the Authors: Shine Bright 6e Webinar

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 23 May 2025 > Pedagogy Shine Bright Collège

Si vous enseignez en 6e, vous avez reçu, ou allez bientôt recevoir, un spécimen Shine Bright 6e. Vous avez été nombreux à assister à notre webinaire le 21 mai pour en savoir plus sur l’ouvrage, webinaire présenté par deux des auteurs de l’équipe, qui ont notamment exploré le thématique, “Comment une approche culturelle authentique adaptée … Continue reading “Meet the Authors: Shine Bright 6e Webinar”

Shine Bright 6e: New Curriculum

Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 30 April 2025 > Pedagogy Shine Bright Collège

There’s a new curriculum for English in 6e from September. Our authors have been busy coming up with themes and documents to correspond to the curriculum and appeal to teachers and pupils alike. Have a look at the introductory video: In the new curriculum, there are 5 cultural axes in 6e, with several “objets d’étude” … Continue reading “Shine Bright 6e: New Curriculum”

Kids Take Over Parliament

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 21 March 2025 > In the News

On 28 February, the average age in the House of Commons debating chamber was a lot younger than normal. Instead of the usual MPs, the chamber hosted the annual sitting of the UK Youth Parliament: more than 300 11-18-year-olds elected by their peers.  The debaters are MYPs: Members of the U.K. Youth Parliament. Any 11-18-year-old … Continue reading “Kids Take Over Parliament”

Wes Anderson Exhibition at the Cinémathèque

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 14 March 2025 > Pedagogy

Wes Anderson is one of those film directors who has such a personal style that you can instantly recognise one of his films, whether it’s live action or animation. An exhibition at the Cinémathèque recreates the singular vision of the director of Moonrise Kingdom, Fantastic Mr Fox and The Grand Budapest Hotel. Wes Anderson was … Continue reading “Wes Anderson Exhibition at the Cinémathèque”

Save the Date: British Short Films Festival in Normandy

Posted by Speakeasy News > Tuesday 22 October 2024 > Pedagogy

The “This is England” festival of British short films based in Rouen and the surrounding region is back. he 2024 edition  will take place from  16 to 24 November. A team of teachers has put together a special programme of screenings and teaching materials for primary, collège and lycée classes.  The festival has created a … Continue reading “Save the Date: British Short Films Festival in Normandy”