Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 09 November 2016 > In the News
Donald J. Trump has been elected the 45th President of the United States of America as part of a Republican landslide that sees the party keep its majority in both Houses of Congress. It has been an election campaign full of surprises. In the run-up to the primaries last autumn, no one seriously expected Donald … Continue reading “President Trump”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Tuesday 08 November 2016 > In the News
On 11 November, the House of Commons debating chamber will be full as usual. But the elected representatives present will be a lot younger than the usual MPS. It is the annual sitting of the UK Youth Parliament: more than 300 11-18-year-olds will debate five subjects that were chosen in a vote by almost a … Continue reading “Young Brits Speak Out in Parliament”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 07 November 2016 > In the News
This is it. After more than a year of one of the most vicious campaigns in living memory, Americans will finally go to the polls on Tuesday 8 November. Or will they? Only about 65% of Americans are registered to vote. Of those who are registered, there tends to be a high turnout for Presidential … Continue reading “The Race for the White House: Into the Final Straight”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 07 November 2016 > Celebrate
“Equal Pay Day” is marked on different days in countries but the message is the same: women are paid less than men for equivalent work, and it’s time to raise awareness of this gender pay gap. In France, Equal Pay Day 2016 is being marked on 7 November. In the UK it’s the 10th. That’s … Continue reading “Equal Pay Day”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 07 November 2016 > Webpicks
A simple video to introduce the topic of the gender pay gap. In France, Equal Pay Day 2016 is being marked on 7 November. In the U.K. it’s the 10th. That’s the day when women effectively stop earning — they work the rest of the calendar year for free. That is of course just a … Continue reading “Equal Pay Day Video”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 03 November 2016 > What's On
See a play in English… at the cinema! The National Theatre Live brings broadcasts of acclaimed West End productions to cinemas around the world. Coming up in France, performances in Valbonne, Aix en Provence, Strasbourg and Paris. London is a mecca for excellent theatre productions, and the National Theatre’s productions starring the crème de la … Continue reading “National Theatre Live”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 03 November 2016 > Shine Bright Collège Webpicks
Thursday 3 November is anti-bullying day in French schools (Journée nationale “Non au harcèlement”) and 14-18 November is anti-bullying prevention week in the U.K. This selection of sites and videos from across the globe will help you broach this important subject in the classroom. The Education nationale’s Non au harcèlement site has excellent resources in … Continue reading “No to Bullying”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 02 November 2016 > Pedagogy
Two schemes administered by the British Council offer funding for school exchange projects: up to £10,000 per project. Applications for the next awards of funds must be in by 10 November, the following deadline will be in May 2017. The Lefèvre and Charles de Gaulle Trust grants are awarded to French and British schools working … Continue reading “Funding for School Exchanges”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 02 November 2016 > Webpicks
It’s been nine years since the final book in the Harry Potter series. But now Harry Potter is really back with a vengeance! Here are some useful online resources for working with Harry Potter. You can find articles about the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play, and visiting the Harry Potter studios in London … Continue reading “Teaching with Harry Potter”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 31 October 2016 > Webpicks
Armistice Day, or Remembrance Day, commemorates the end of World War I on “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month”: 11 November 1918. In the UK, Canada and Australia, it is synonymous with the Poppy Appeal to raise money for war veterans. This page written for British primary school kids has a very easy … Continue reading “Poppy Day on the Web”
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