Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 22 November 2019 > Webpicks
A Thanksgiving intergenerational project in the U.S.A. would make an excellent language activity anywhere. StoryCorps is an innovative oral history project that has been recording ordinary Americans having conversations with people they love since 2003. The concept is simple: the mobile StoryCorps recording booth sets up in a town. Anyone who wants to can come … Continue reading “Thanksgiving Stories”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 17 November 2017 > Webpicks
As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s a good time to introduce, or remind pupils about this major event in the U.S. calendar, and give them a little refresher about the foundation of the United States. These video and audio resources are just what you need. You can find these videos and audio recordings with interactive comprehension … Continue reading “Audio and Video Resources for Thanksgiving”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 22 March 2017 > Webpicks
If you’re looking for audio and video on Valentine’s Day, or to talk about feelings any day, we have what you need. There is are several articles, videos and audio recordings with interactive comprehension activities about Valentine’s Day and love in the Banque de ressources anglais cycle 4. To see the resources, register now or … Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Digital Resources”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 03 February 2017 > Webpicks
Talking about emotions can be hard when you are a teenager — even more so when the feelings are about love and romance, and you have to talk about it in another language! This video of American teenagers talking about crushes is an excellent conversation starter for A2-A2+ classes. Why not use it for Valentine’s … Continue reading “Valentine’s Day: Talking about Feelings”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 01 February 2019 > Ready to Use
In this A2 article your students will learn about the population of New Zealand and its national day, Waitangi Day on 6 February. You can decide to work on it either at the beginning of February to match the celebrations or as part of a unit devoted to national days in English-speaking countries. Although this … Continue reading “Waitangi Day, New Zealand’s National Day”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 12 December 2018 > Celebrate
Christmas Jumper Day has been a big charity event in the UK for several years. The U.S. is catching up with Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. Either way, it’s a great way to get in the Christmas spirit and make a donation to a children’s charity. Christmas Jumper Day in the UK is organised by the … Continue reading “It’s Christmas Jumper Day!”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 03 May 2018 > Pedagogy
La troisième édition de la Semaine de langues vivantes se déroulera dans des établissements scolaires du 14 au 19 mai 2018 autour du thématique “Partageons les langues”. C’est l’occasion de sortir les langues des salles de classe, ou d’y faire rentrer des langues ou des locuteurs différents. Quelques idées d’activités d’établissements participants aux éditions précédentes … Continue reading “The Week of Languages 2018”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 02 March 2018 > Webpicks
St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, is a great time to inject some Irish culture into your classroom, with these videos, audio and interactive activities. Happy St Patrick’s Day – some of the figures may be a bit approximate in this promotional video, but it’s great for becoming familiar with some Irish traditions and traits, and … Continue reading “St Patrick’s Day on the Web”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 03 May 2018 > Celebrate
May 4 is international “Star Wars” Day in honour of the pun on this date: “May the fourth be with you.” In the movies the phrase “May the Force be with you” is used to wish an individual good luck and good favour with The Force. Since it began in 1977, Star Wars, an epic … Continue reading “May the Fourth Be With You”
Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 25 October 2017 > Ready to Use
This spooky A1+ audio activity is an original way to celebrate Halloween. The scene is Blood Manor, a haunted house attraction in New York. There are lots of ghoulish sound effects. And pupils will be asked to practise listening for and producing “H” sounds (and also focus on when not to add a “phantom H” … Continue reading “Blood Manor: Halloween House”
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