HOW TO BE BRITISH

HOW TO BE BRITISH

Before watching this video by "Amigos Ingleses", do you think these statements are TRUE or FALSE?

British people talk a lot about the weather. 

British people are very direct when they want something.

British people find it difficult to say "sorry"

British people use less formal expression than Spanish people.

British people often push in queues.

British people like to make the most of sunny days.

Now watch the video and discover if you were right or wrong:

                                                                                                                                              Thanks to "Amigos ingleses" for the video

EASTER

Easter is celebrated by most people, religious or not, in countries like Britain, Ireland or the US.

Watch the video and learn about traditions like the Easter bunny or Easter eggs:

How is Easter celebrated in your country? Are traditions similar or different to the ones in English speaking countries?
Which ones do you like best?
Post a comment with your opinion.

OUR HEARTS ARE WITH LONDON TODAY 🙁

Sad news from London today. This is a short video about it and you can watch more of them if you go to the BBC website. (There's a link on the right column)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39356436

I invite you to post a comment if you want to.

BBC video goes viral

This BBC video has recently gone viral on social networks and tv channels. Have you seen it? 

What's happening in the video? How would you describe the situation? Who are the people who appear in the video?

Although the video is funny, there has also been been somebcontroversy related to some people's prejudice. Do you know why? Watch the following video and give your opinion.

Can you name any common stereotypes related to women?
If you can't think of any try to finish the sentence "women are good at..." What does it come to your mind?

Have a looking at the following UN campaign:

http://www.itsnicethat.com/news/un-women-egypt-ddb-dubai-ic4design-210217

What's the aim of the campaign? Do you think it is necessary? Why? Why not?

Write about a film that you really enjoyed. It can be one you have recently seen or an old one. Remember to use vocabulary related to films. You can watch this video to learn some vocabulary. (You'll be really surprised about how Brad Pitt changes in the video ;-))

Include the following information: 

• some general information about the film (title, genre, director...)
• actors/main characters
• short description of the plot
• other interesting aspects about the film: soundtrack, costumes, make up, setting...
• your opinion about the film / why would you recommend it?

Article about our city in The Times

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-big-weekend-zaragoza-tpx88m3h7