Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 10 August 2016 > Webpicks
Roald Dahl’s books are popular with young readers and adults alike. In this his centenary year, why not put some Dahl magic into your teaching? Most pupils know at least some of his works, whether from books or the popular film adaptations. You can exploit this prior knowledge, drawing on their memories for all sorts … Continue reading “Teaching with Roald Dahl”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 03 August 2016 > What's On
If there was a prize for the best film title of the year, it would definitely go to Race, the story of Jesse Owens’ victories at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. That single word manages to embody the many facets of a story which encompasses sport, politics and the triumph of the human spirit. The film … Continue reading “Race”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 29 July 2016 > What's On
In honour of the Roald Dahl’s centenary, and Steven Spielberg adaptation of Dahl’s book The BFG, London and other British cities is playing host to fifty “Dream Jars” representing the dreams of well-known personalities. In The BFG, the titular Big Friendly Giant collects and mixes dreams, which he blows into children’s bedrooms. Celebrities from Steven … Continue reading “Giant Dreams”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 22 July 2016 > Webpicks
At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, a refugee team competed for the first time in Olympic history. These videos can bring this inspiring story to life in your classroom. From A1+ This video is a good introduction since the only mention of the team being refugees is the first screen – if you start … Continue reading “Olympic Refugee Team Teaching Tools”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 20 July 2016 > In the News
More than 200 countries participated in the Olympic Games in Brazil in August. At the Opening Ceremony, each team marched behind its national flag. But right at the end, just before the host nation, came a team that is unique in Olympic history: a team of 10 refugees from four countries. They marched behind the … Continue reading “An Olympic First: a Refugee Team”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 15 July 2016 > Webpicks
The Battle of the Somme in 1916 was a tragic turning point in World War One for British and Empire forces. There are many on-going commemorations planned from 1 July to 18 November. And the British Legion, British Council and other organisations have prepared excellent tools to help teachers use this theme in the classroom. … Continue reading “Battle of the Somme WWI Webpicks”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 06 July 2016 > In the News
Queen Elizabeth II is now officially Britain’s longest reigning monarch. On 9 September, 2015, she overtook Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years, seven months and two days, from 1837 to 1901. Elizabeth ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, after the death of her father King George VI. He, as a second son, … Continue reading “Queen Elizabeth II: Longest Reign”
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