How to combat insomnia

Paloma, one of our B2 ESL learners, is talking about this health issue and about some other health topics, too!

On time

What can you see in the image below? Can you describe it in pairs?

This image comes from a short film called On Time.

Before watching the film, discuss the following questions:

What do you think the short film is about? 

What story does the short film tell? 

What do you think you will see and hear in the short film? 

How does the image relate to the short film? 

Why is the short film called On Time?

Now, watch the film and compare your answers to the previous questions with what you see and hear in the film.

Did you like the film?
How did it make you feel?
Does the film have a message?

You are going to watch the film again; this time, concentrate on Arthur, the main character, and use adjectives to describe how he is feeling at different stages in the film: 

• at the beginning, when he is looking at the photo
• when the salesman shows him the case
• when he talks to the woman
• when he signs the contract
• when he boards the plane

Now, in pairs, talk about these questions:

Would you like to have this case?
How could the case be useful?
Could the case be used in a bad way?

Finally, ask each other this set of questions:

Time expressions questions by

Lesson by Kieran Donaghy at Film English

Pronouncing homophones

Read the sentences, practise your pronunciation, and think of homophones. 

Can you say what the meanings of the homophones are?

The crossroads of the world

Click on the hotspotsaround the image below, explore the content, and learn more about this wonderful American landmark.

Then, when you are ready, write your impressions and conclusions below, inside the Comments textbox. Include at least the following items:

What new knowledge you have gained about Times Square.

Explanation of the major theme, events and minor topics and issues.

Your discoveries as regards places and events.

Dates and historical knowledge.

Finally, when you are ready, go to our Talkgroup and make a tree-minute speech on Destination: Paradise; follow the instructions you will find there.

Augmenting The Union Jack

What is the Union Jack? 

If you were told to think of songs that have something to do with this flag, would you be able to hum at least one?

Would you like a tip? Then you need your smartphones or tablets together with Aurasma.

Get the App: Get it on Google Play, or on the App Store.

Scan the Flag below, and unveil the tip! Then, leave your comments about what you have discovered. Don't forget to build up your answers and encourage others to reply and chat! More tips are also welcome, OK?

Finally, find out more information about the Story of the United Kingdom and the Union Flag.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of augmented reality gadgets and apps?

After working with Gadgets, Apps and AR, these are some of the conclusions the C1 bunch have jumped into.

Nacho

Juanjo



María P.




Ana




María T.

Orlando




Miguel