Presentation of the project at the "Jornades de Llengües Estrangeres", Tarragona, November 2009.
Chicago, 1929
"Chicago, 1929" is a webquest for intermediate (or above) students created as a final project within the course: "webquests: a methodology to use the Internet in the classroom", by webquestcat.org. It is based on a collaborative task in which students will learn about 1920's America, Dixiland music and the film "Some like it hot". The final product is a video/audio file in which the students discuss the issues of that period from different points of view, as if it was the intoduction to the upcoming screening of the film in a TV programme called "Top of the Classics". Hope you enjoy it!
and... Nothing else matters
I'm sure you've heard this one a thousand times but... do you know what James Hetfield is talking about?
Here, there is a short review of Metallica as a band as well as a song activity. Enjoy it!
Woksheet - Metallica & "Nothing else matters"
Text taken from Wikipedia
Has Bono found what he's looking for yet?
Watch this clip by the most important Irish pop band of all time and do the set activities.
What are they looking for?
Read the lyrics here or watch this video:
What are they looking for?
Read the lyrics here or watch this video:
G'day Elke!
Watch the following video about Elke, a tiny Francois leaf-monkey recently born in Taronga Zoo (Sydney, Australia) and do the multiple choice activity:
1. Elke is...
a) the only male Francois leaf-monkey born in Australia.
b) a female monkey born in Australia.
c) the only Francois leaf-monkey born in Vietnam.
2. The Francois leaf-monkey is...
a) native to Vietnam and Italy.
b) native to Vietnam.
c) native to Australia.
3. There are...
a) around 2,000 Francois monkeys left.
b) around 1,000 Francois monkeys left.
c) around 3,000 Francois monkeys left.
KEY: 1b, 2b, 3b
If you want to know more about Francois leaf-monkeys, click HERE
1. Elke is...
a) the only male Francois leaf-monkey born in Australia.
b) a female monkey born in Australia.
c) the only Francois leaf-monkey born in Vietnam.
2. The Francois leaf-monkey is...
a) native to Vietnam and Italy.
b) native to Vietnam.
c) native to Australia.
3. There are...
a) around 2,000 Francois monkeys left.
b) around 1,000 Francois monkeys left.
c) around 3,000 Francois monkeys left.
KEY: 1b, 2b, 3b
If you want to know more about Francois leaf-monkeys, click HERE
Lost: the series #3; 'What's your name?' 'Jack'
Jack wakes up and finds himself in a desert island after a plane crash...would Jack be a good leader for the survivors? Answer why after watching the video and doing activity (1):
(1) Choose which personal characteristics describe him :
lacking in drive Having none or not enough desire/energy
wavers in the face of problems To become weak or unsteady
approachable Friendly
corrupt Willing to use their power to do illegal things
nondescript Having no interesting or unusual qualities
down-to-earth Sensible and practical
not very inspiring Not exciting and encouraging you to do or feel sth
lacks gravitas Gravitas= the quality of being serious
charismatic Having charisma
dignified Calm and serious
aloof Not friendly or interested
idealistic Having a strong belief in perfect standards
tireless Putting a lot of hard work into sth over a long period of time
trustworthy That you can rely on to be good (reliable)
resolute Showing great determination
(2) discuss the following questions in pairs?
a) can you think of other famous characters who could be described using the adjectives or the phrases above? e.g. Indiana Jones, ...
b) which qualities are important for (i) a doctor, (ii) a fireman, (iii) a soldier, (iv) a PM?
(1) Choose which personal characteristics describe him :
lacking in drive Having none or not enough desire/energy
wavers in the face of problems To become weak or unsteady
approachable Friendly
corrupt Willing to use their power to do illegal things
nondescript Having no interesting or unusual qualities
down-to-earth Sensible and practical
not very inspiring Not exciting and encouraging you to do or feel sth
lacks gravitas Gravitas= the quality of being serious
charismatic Having charisma
dignified Calm and serious
aloof Not friendly or interested
idealistic Having a strong belief in perfect standards
tireless Putting a lot of hard work into sth over a long period of time
trustworthy That you can rely on to be good (reliable)
resolute Showing great determination
(2) discuss the following questions in pairs?
a) can you think of other famous characters who could be described using the adjectives or the phrases above? e.g. Indiana Jones, ...
b) which qualities are important for (i) a doctor, (ii) a fireman, (iii) a soldier, (iv) a PM?
ANZAC DAY: it should never happen again...
What is ANZAC DAY for the Australians and New Zealanders and what are these biscuits doing here ? By the way, which is the Australian (Aussie) flag? That's right, the one in the middle. The other one is the New Zealand flag...pretty similar, aren't they?
Now, get into teams of four people, visit the following website
and search for the following information AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE:
1) what does ANZAC stand for?
2) what happened on 25 April, 1915?
3) what is the relationship between these biscuits and ANZAC DAY?
2) what happened on 25 April, 1915?
3) what is the relationship between these biscuits and ANZAC DAY?
Whoever finds all the information first wins!!!
You can also do this multiple-choice activity after watching the video:
1. According to the video, crowds gather around war memorials across the nation and in Sydney there is a parade where soldiers....
a) follow their captain.
b) follow their former campaign flags.
c) carry candles.
2. According to the video, in Canberra crowds carry ____ at the dawn service
a) flags
b) candles
c) books
3. In Brisbane around _____ went to Anzac Square.
a) 14, 000 people
b) 15, 000 people
c) 13, 000 people
4. ANZAC Day is important for Australians because it is the anniversary of the first major
military action fought by troops from the ________ Federal Commonwealth of Australia _______.
a) 14-year-old/during the Second World War
b) 13-year-old/during the First World War
c) 14-year-old/during the First World War
KEY: 1b, 2b, 3b, 4c
Have a toast on Saint Patrick's day!
Everybody has cheered and toasted on March 17th, which is St. Patrick's Day, but how much do you know about the origins of this holiday and its traditions? Do all the worldwide well-known customs associated with this day come from Ireland?
PART 1. Read this text, adapted from history.com, and do the comprehension activities. Then check your answers.
PART 2. Watch this video and do this multiple-choice activity. Click here to check your answers.
Cheers!!
PART 1. Read this text, adapted from history.com, and do the comprehension activities. Then check your answers.
PART 2. Watch this video and do this multiple-choice activity. Click here to check your answers.
Cheers!!
Run! Godzilla waking up!!
Watch the following video and complete the information below in pairs. You will need to read the following article first (HERE)
- date of eruption
- place of the volcanic eruption
- level of danger
- number of undersea volcanoes in the area
- phenomena before the explosion
- geological characteristics of the area
- date of eruption
- place of the volcanic eruption
- level of danger
- number of undersea volcanoes in the area
- phenomena before the explosion
- geological characteristics of the area
I wouldn't get too close...
Watch the following video after discussing with your partner what you would do if you saw a white shark while surfing....(type 2 conditionals)
....and now watch the video....any other alternatives?
....and now watch the video....any other alternatives?
The Lord of the Rings...(alternative endings)
Have you watched The Lord of the Rings? This trilogy of films has won 17 oscars! All three films were filmed in New Zealand and the director is Peter Jackson. Well...if you have watched the last film of the trilogy, what do you think about the ending? did you like it? what would you have changed?
Watch the following video with a different ending...actually, I like it!
Watch the following video with a different ending...actually, I like it!
Dungeons & Dragons: the traditional game
Are you a fan of Dungeons & Dragons? Watch the following video and decide if the sentences are true or false:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7729189.stm
1) For Chris O’Connell, Dungeons and Dragons means to be able to be the star of your favourite film or novel.
2) Dungeons and Dragons is the first role play in the world, created in 1984.
3) One of the easiest things in the game is finding the feats for your character.
4) For Graham Wilkes, creating his own character was quite time-consuming.
5) Only people from the same country can connect and play the game on the internet at the same time.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7729189.stm
1) For Chris O’Connell, Dungeons and Dragons means to be able to be the star of your favourite film or novel.
2) Dungeons and Dragons is the first role play in the world, created in 1984.
3) One of the easiest things in the game is finding the feats for your character.
4) For Graham Wilkes, creating his own character was quite time-consuming.
5) Only people from the same country can connect and play the game on the internet at the same time.
6) However, the computer game does not allow to socialise with other people as you would do with the board game.
In Search of a Midnight Kiss
Don't miss this awesome indie movie filmed in just a few days before New Year's Eve in the streets of Los Angeles.
Download worksheet #1
Download worksheet #2
Download key worksheets 1 & 2
Posted by Rosa M. Monné
Download worksheet #1
Download worksheet #2
Download key worksheets 1 & 2
Posted by Rosa M. Monné
What would you do?
Here is what you could do with this video:
1) play it until you see the following question: What would you do?(at 0.24")
2) sts use type 2 conditionals to give their opinions
3) play the rest of the video
1) play it until you see the following question: What would you do?(at 0.24")
2) sts use type 2 conditionals to give their opinions
3) play the rest of the video
Skin Cancer: watch out!
Watch the following video and answer the following questions:
1) How old was Jenny when the doctor told her that she had skin cancer?
a) 23 years old
b) 26 years old
c) 30 years old
2) How long had she used a sunbed for?
a) for less than three months
b) for less than six months
c) for less than two months
3) How did she feel when she was told that she had cancer?
a) terrified and sick
b) only worried
c) not really upset
4) How many people does skin cancer kill in the UK?
a) 2,000 people
b) 3, 000 people
c) 2,500 people
5) Why was she lucky?
a) because her cancer was not caused by the Sun
b) because her doctor was very smart
c) because her cancer could be treated
KEY: 1b,2b,3a,4a,5c
A Similar Solar System? Where?
Did you know that there is a similar solar system to ours somewhere out in space?
Watch the following video to find out!
1) How long would it take to go from our planet to the new solar system recently discovered?
a) 43 light years
b) 50 light years
c) 41 light years
2) How many planets orbit the star?
a) 6
b) 5
c) 4
3) How big is the planet whose moons might be habitable?
a) 40 times bigger than the Earth
b) 45 times bigger than the Earth
c) 46 times bigger than the Earth
4)How long has it taken to find this massive planet?
a) 19 years
b) 18 years
c) 17 years
key: 1c, 2b, 3b, 4b
Watch the following video to find out!
1) How long would it take to go from our planet to the new solar system recently discovered?
a) 43 light years
b) 50 light years
c) 41 light years
2) How many planets orbit the star?
a) 6
b) 5
c) 4
3) How big is the planet whose moons might be habitable?
a) 40 times bigger than the Earth
b) 45 times bigger than the Earth
c) 46 times bigger than the Earth
4)How long has it taken to find this massive planet?
a) 19 years
b) 18 years
c) 17 years
key: 1c, 2b, 3b, 4b
More on solar energy...
Here is a gap-fill activity on solar energy research carried out by MIT (click here). Perhaps you could combine this activity with the videocast on "Renewable Energy: Let's give it a go!" (multiple choice listening activity).
Phobias... Aagh!
Are you afraid of anything? Have you got any phobias? Watch this hilarious sketch about a bunch of people who meet at a phobia convention. Please download here the attached worksheet.
US Airways Plane Crashes in Hudson River
Watch the following video about a plane crash which took place not long ago and answer the questions here
Renewable Energy: let's give it a go!
Watch the following video about solar energy research in Spain and answer the following questions:
1) Heat from surrounding solar panels is concentrated...
a) at the top of the tower.
b) at the bottom of the tower.
c) at the middle of the tower.
2) The heat at 35 storeys high generates...
a) steam which drives cars.
b) steam which drives turbines.
c) a white liquid which makes electricity.
3) Scientists are planning to install several solar panels...
a) near a village in Spain.
b) around the tower.
c) in California.
4) According to the project director, you can also turn turbines...
a) manually.
b) reflecting heat into a central tube, also known as parabolic trough technology.
c) using bigger solar panels.
5) According to the reporter, in five years they're planning to generate enough electricity for a city like...
a) Madrid
b) Seville
c) San Diego.
6) The main goal now is to bring production costs...... and ...... power storage time when the Sun isn't shining.
a) down/boost
b) up/boost
c) down/lower
KEY: 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6a
1) Heat from surrounding solar panels is concentrated...
a) at the top of the tower.
b) at the bottom of the tower.
c) at the middle of the tower.
2) The heat at 35 storeys high generates...
a) steam which drives cars.
b) steam which drives turbines.
c) a white liquid which makes electricity.
3) Scientists are planning to install several solar panels...
a) near a village in Spain.
b) around the tower.
c) in California.
4) According to the project director, you can also turn turbines...
a) manually.
b) reflecting heat into a central tube, also known as parabolic trough technology.
c) using bigger solar panels.
5) According to the reporter, in five years they're planning to generate enough electricity for a city like...
a) Madrid
b) Seville
c) San Diego.
6) The main goal now is to bring production costs...... and ...... power storage time when the Sun isn't shining.
a) down/boost
b) up/boost
c) down/lower
KEY: 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6a
Ice Caps Melting? Oh, c'mon....
Watch the following video on melting ice caps and answer the following questions:
1) The ice caps shrink in....
a) summer.
b) spring.
c) winter.
2) One of the consequences of this is....
a) that the Northwest Passage is closed.
b) that the Northeast Passage is now open.
c) that the Northwest Passage is now open.
3) Scientists say that...
a) as more ice melts, the ice around becomes stronger and melts at a slower rate.
b) as more ice melts, the ice around becomes weaker and melts at a slower rate.
c) as more ice melts, the ice around becomes weaker and melts at a faster rate.
4) According to some scientists,
a) this is something we had not seen in thousands of years.
b) this is something which happens every year.
c) this will happen again in two thousand years.
KEY: 1a, 2c, 3c, 4a
1) The ice caps shrink in....
a) summer.
b) spring.
c) winter.
2) One of the consequences of this is....
a) that the Northwest Passage is closed.
b) that the Northeast Passage is now open.
c) that the Northwest Passage is now open.
3) Scientists say that...
a) as more ice melts, the ice around becomes stronger and melts at a slower rate.
b) as more ice melts, the ice around becomes weaker and melts at a slower rate.
c) as more ice melts, the ice around becomes weaker and melts at a faster rate.
4) According to some scientists,
a) this is something we had not seen in thousands of years.
b) this is something which happens every year.
c) this will happen again in two thousand years.
KEY: 1a, 2c, 3c, 4a
Nuclear Power Stations: do we really really really want them?
Watch the video on this website and answer the questions below:
1) What was spilt into the ground?
a) sulphuric acid
b) liquid containing uranium
c) water and sodium
2) How much liquid was spilt?
a) 13 m3
b) 30 m3
c) 3 m3
3) What type of incident is it?
a) level 1
b) level 2
c) level 3
4) The liquid contained...
a) 8 gr of unenriched uranium
b) 12 gr of enriched uranium
c) 12 gr of unenriched uranium
5) Who will investigate the cause of the accident?
a) the French Army
b) the French Nuclear Safety authorities
c) the Swiss Nuclear Safety authorities
key: 1b, 2b, 3a, 4c, 5b
As a follow-up activity, we could discuss whether we really need nuclear power stations.
1) What was spilt into the ground?
a) sulphuric acid
b) liquid containing uranium
c) water and sodium
2) How much liquid was spilt?
a) 13 m3
b) 30 m3
c) 3 m3
3) What type of incident is it?
a) level 1
b) level 2
c) level 3
4) The liquid contained...
a) 8 gr of unenriched uranium
b) 12 gr of enriched uranium
c) 12 gr of unenriched uranium
5) Who will investigate the cause of the accident?
a) the French Army
b) the French Nuclear Safety authorities
c) the Swiss Nuclear Safety authorities
key: 1b, 2b, 3a, 4c, 5b
As a follow-up activity, we could discuss whether we really need nuclear power stations.
Gosforth Hall Hotel
Is the Gosforth Hall Hotel real? If so, how much does a double room cost per day?
And the story of the Catholic priest in Room 11?
Would you like to spend a night in this hotel? Why (not)?
Leave a comment with your name and your answers!
And the story of the Catholic priest in Room 11?
Would you like to spend a night in this hotel? Why (not)?
Leave a comment with your name and your answers!
Mamma Mia!
Watch the movie trailer and try to fill up the gaps with the verbs at the bottom of the page, which can be in the present or the past!
Have fun!
Love, like, hate...
Do you want to watch a video by ef podenglish on likes and dislikes? You'll learn loads!
Phonology: English Pronunciation Chart.
Check out this interesting tool that will help you loads improving your pronunciation skills! You can either check it on line or download the attachment to use it at home.Don't miss out!
History of Halloween.
How much do you know about the origins of this spooky festival? Follow the script and choose the correct words. Then check your answers.
Quantum of Solace... Quantum of what?
Are you a fan of James Bond? So you must know about his last release! Follow the link below and learn about this new 007 film and the meaning of the original soundtrack.
Quantum of Solace... Quantum of what?
Quantum of Solace... Quantum of what?
Why do we need to learn English?
Think about it and then compare your ideas with Misterduncan's. Do you agree with him? Please leave a comment and discuss your blogmates opinions.
The Simpsons Family Tree.
How much do you know about the most famous family on the screen? Practise your family vocabulary with this interactive website and learn a bit more about the Simpsons!
http://www.learnenglish.be/voc1_relatives_study.htm
http://www.learnenglish.be/voc1_relatives_study.htm
What's going on in Trafalgar Square?
Quite a few people were caught in the Trafalgar Square Big Freeze last February. Can you describe what people are doing at the moment? Start like this:
"It's 3.29 in Trafalgar Square. In a few seconds a thousand people are going to freeze. I'm going to describe what they are doing at the moment of the freeze...
...And after that, everybody is cheering and clapping."
"It's 3.29 in Trafalgar Square. In a few seconds a thousand people are going to freeze. I'm going to describe what they are doing at the moment of the freeze...
...And after that, everybody is cheering and clapping."
Positive thinking.
Are you a positive thinker? Is being an optimistic person important for your future life? Can you see yourself happy in 5 years time? Why? What are your plans?Please write a comment answering these questions. Do you agree with your blogmates?
A Smelly Christmas to All with Shrek the Halls!
Enjoy this fantastic Christmas activity with Shrek!!
Watch Part 1.
Watch Part 2.
Activities: BBC article, synopsis, extra activities.
Check your answers! synopsis checker, extra activities checker.
Watch Part 1.
Watch Part 2.
Activities: BBC article, synopsis, extra activities.
Check your answers! synopsis checker, extra activities checker.
Are you keeping your New Year's resolutions?
A new year has started and it's time for New Year's Resolutions and English classes!
Example: "I will study a lot more English this year".
Please leave a comment after you have done your tasks (on Resolutions for the New Year. Download your worksheet here.
Example: "I will study a lot more English this year".
Please leave a comment after you have done your tasks (on Resolutions for the New Year. Download your worksheet here.
My perfect day in Sydney
Can you imagine a perfect day in Sydney? Watch this video and choose the correct options from the attached worksheet. Then check with the key.
Home Rules
Everyone is welcome to take part in this project as long as they're willing to share exploitations of any internet materials.
When publishing a post, it should contain links to all the materials related to the activity.
You must have a blogger account, since the masters will authorize participants who will be able to publish from their own account.
Copying published materials is as easy as doing a "copy/paste" of what you're interested in.
Tagging is the most important part in this project. When you publish a post, you should label it following some of these fields:
When publishing a post, it should contain links to all the materials related to the activity.
You must have a blogger account, since the masters will authorize participants who will be able to publish from their own account.
Copying published materials is as easy as doing a "copy/paste" of what you're interested in.
Tagging is the most important part in this project. When you publish a post, you should label it following some of these fields:
- Main topic: i. e. environment, health, travel, etc.
- Typology of the activity: i.e. video, music_clip, quiz, videocast, podcast, etc.
- Skill: i.e. reading, listening, etc.
- Suitable level: elementary, intermediate, upper-intermediate, etc. (or following the CEFL scale: A1, B2, A2.1, etc.).
Searching for a post related to any of the tags is extremely easy from the main page.
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