Inkblots on the mind
Do the Rorschach inkblots reveal anything about our minds or is it just a load of mumbo jumbo? Level: higher • Category: listening, reading, writing, discussion • • • • • • • • • • • • “The experiment is very simple, so simple that at first it provokes interest and head-shaking everywhere.” Hermann […]
Hey Joe!
Who’s the greatest guitarist of all time? It’s Jimi Hendrix, isn’t it? Listen to his music, follow the lyrics and learn about the man. Level: medium • Category: listening; reading; pronunciation • • • • • • • • • • • • If English isn’t your first language, you probably know lots of music […]
Daily Rituals – How Artists Work
Real-life 5-part conversation about the book “Daily Rituals” by Mason Currey complete with transcript and language highlights. Level: higher • Category: listening, reading, vocabluary • • • • • • • • • • • • Listening to genuine conversations can be a more difficult task than listening to something that’s scripted. In real life, […]
The Real History of GoT
Everyone’s talking about Game of Thrones again! But where did they get the ideas for this world of bloodthirsty, warmongering, backstabbing kings and queens? Level: higher • Category: reading; listening • • • • • • • • • • • • If you’ve been following even a little of the Game of Thrones saga, […]
Real Business Emails
Emailing in a second language can be demanding: how you approach your contacts can have a huge effect on how they feel about receiving your email and how they respond. Level: higher • Category: writing; vocabulary; reading • • • • • • • • • • • • The vast majority of business correspondence […]
A night at the ballet
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker has become part of US tradition and is the introduction to the world of ballet for many Americans. Level: medium • Category: reading • • • • • • • • • • • • The Nutcracker is perhaps best known for the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, which you can […]
The World of Dreams
What do you dream about when you dream? And what could it possibly mean? Level: basic • Category: reading; vocabulary • • • • • • • • • • • • Over the centuries, people have thought about what dreams are. Are they random thoughts or do they contain messages that we can learn […]
Before Banksy there was…
Dive into the world of Jean-Michel Basquiat through this TED Ed introduction to his life and art. Level: higher • Category: listening, reading, writing, discussion • • • • • • • • • • • • “I like kids’ work more than work by real artists any day.” Jean-Michel Basquiat was the first street […]
I need some cash!
If you go to the UK, you may need some money. Here’s how to deal with cash machines. Level: basic • Category: reading; vocabulary • • • • • • • • • • • • Watch the video above. 1. What are three other ways of saying “cash machine”? 2. Write down the sentences […]
Would I Lie To You?
Can you tell when someone’s lying? That’s the idea of this comedy TV show. Level: basic • medium • higher • Category: listening, vocabulary, grammar, reading • • • • • • • • • all levels • • • • • • • • • “Would I Lie To You?” is a popular TV panel show where comedians tell each […]