"THE SOCIAL NETWORK" THE MOVIE.

 This film will probably show us how this new ways to make friends and enemies started.
The Social Network is a 2010 drama film about the founding of the website facebook and the resultinglawsuits
In 2003, Harvard University student Mark Zuckerberg has the idea to create a website to rate the attractiveness of female Harvard undergraduates after his girlfriend Erica Albright breaks up with him. Mark hacks into the databases of various residence halls, downloads pictures and names of female students and, in a few hours, using an algorithm for ranking chess players supplied by his best friend Eduardo Saverin, he creates a website called "FaceMash", where male students can iteratively choose which of two girls presented at a time is more attractive.read more


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THE PORTRAIT OF DORIAN GRAY ( By Oscar Wilde)

We are considering the possibility to take you to the theatre to watch this play.
Some notes on the plot:
Dorian Gray is a young and handsome man living in nineteenth-century, in England. He likes enjoying life very much and he indeed does so. However, his soul is not as attractive as his face and he does as he likes without minding the consequences of his acts. He hurts people’s feelings all the time, even forcing one of his lovers to commit suicide....
Some notes on the author:                       


FAST FACTS
Birthname: Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde
Birth date: October 16, 1854
Birth place: Dublin, Ireland
Death date: November 30, 1900
Death place: Paris, France
Burial: La Pére Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Grey
• Although a proficient and versatile writer, Wilde only wrote one novel during his lifetime: “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” published in 1891.

THE PORTRAIT OF DORIAN GRAY

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AMAZING PICTURES

Don't miss this marvel we live in.

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GUY FAWKES NIGHT IN LONDON

Fireworks Night in London (also called ‘Guy Fawkes Night’ and ‘Bonfire Night’) is an annual celebration held on November 5th (five days after Halloween) that remembers the audacious failed attempt of Guy Fawkes to blow up the Houses of Parliament with gunpowder and kill the English King, James I, in 1605.

LONDON FIREWORKS

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STREET ARTISTS

 ISN'T IT BRILLIANT?

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Overdose

With school, tennis lessons, swimming lessons, art classes, homework and piano practice, a young boy leads such a regimented life that he has no more time just to be a kid.

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LATEST NEWS

HAVE YOU HEARD OF PAUL THE OCTOPUS?
Paul the octopus, an unlikely star of the 2010 World Cup who 'predicted' the outcome of eight matches, has died at an aquarium in Germany.

PAUL THE OCTOPUS

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STORIES FROM THE UK

The 2012 Olympic Games are being prepared. Have a look and find out if you would like to be a volunteer.

LONDON 2012

AND MEET THE MASCOTS

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EDUCATION IN UK AND USA.

click here 
I just want to give you some information about the systems in both countries. 

and here 

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UK vs USA

A video explaining some of the differences in American and British words, phrases and slang.

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IRELAND

ISN'T IT NICE AND RECOMMENDABLE?

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E-BOOKS

 Something that is becoming popular is reading e-books. Here it is a link to browse and maybe you find something you want to read.
 Myebooks









TYRONE THE HORRIBLE

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THE NEXT OLYMPIC GAMES

 How old will you be by 2016?

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A GUIDED VISIT TO MADRID

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ENGLISH PRACTICE

DO YOU WANT TO CHECK YOUR ENGLISH?

DO IT ON YOUR OWN. CLICK HERE
 

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FUTURE

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JUST A SONG

The Real Canadian Songbook: Michael Buble: Home


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"FAKE MISSIONS"

 WOULD YOU TAKE PART IN ONE OF THESE FAKE
MISSIONS?

No Underwear: APRIL FOOL'S DAY

"For our latest mission, over 1,000 people rode the subway without underwear or pants in New York City. Our annual No Pants Subway Ride has been a tradition for years, and we decided it was time to up the ante. Riders spread out over four different subway lines to surprise and delight everyday New Yorkers riding the train. Enjoy the video first and then go behind the scenes with our mission report and photos. We have blurred out the private parts of all the riders to keep the documentation safe for work".
And here’s the original video in case you missed it:

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INCEPTION, the movie.

Do you like science fiction films? You might see this film now on cinemas.
 In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a highly skilled thief is given a final chance at redemption which involves executing his toughest job till date, Inception.    
Full synopsis

INCEPTION, trailer.

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TEENAGERS HABITS.

Do you sleep enough?

For teens, too little sleep may equal too many snacks.

 HEALTH

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Balconing!!!!

What does it mean? balconing???

 

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September round the corner!

To start training your English, read this simple text and do the exercises. You`ll see how easy it is!


Cycle scheme

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BLACK EYED PEAS

  The song" I GOT A FEELING" is the most downloaded song ever on iTunes. The song has sold over 5,561,000 copies in the United States to date and is the highest selling digital single in the US
The Black Eyed Peas from left to right: will.i.am, Fergie, Taboo and apl.de.ap
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Electro hop, hip-hop, hip house, R&B, alternative hip-hop, rap rock
Years active 1995–present
Labels Interscope, A&M
Associated acts Juanes, Atban Klann, Cheryl Cole, Esthero, Dante Santiago, Sergio Mendes, The Pussycat Dolls, Macy Gray, Kid Cudi, Meanz of Operation, David Guetta, Wild Orchid, Stefanie Ridel, Renee Sands, Slash
Website www.blackeyedpeas.com
Members
will.i.am (1995-present)
apl.de.ap (1995-present)
Taboo (1995-present)
Fergie (2001-present)








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THE 4TH OF JULY IN THE USA

Independence Day also known as 4th of July is the birthday of the United States of America. It is celebrated on July 4th each year in the United States.
read more. 
Americans are very patriotic people, they sing the NATIONAL ANTHEM everywhere either well or badly.

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IDIOMS.

An idiom is an expression,word, or phrase that has a figurative meaning that is comprehended in regard to a common use of that expression that is separate from the literal meaning or definition of the words of which it is made.
 For example: in the English expression "to kick the bucket" a listener knowing only the meanings of kick and bucket would be unable to deduce the expression's true meaning: to die.
Here we have two more useful examples.

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The latest "box office hit" movie

 Does every teenage girl enjoy Twilight? 
Of course many do.
They have read hundreds of pages and now they won't miss the third movie at the cinemas. Just an example:
"Twilight is one of the most moving books I have read in a long time. It kept me thinking about it long after I read the last page. Its heartbreaking romance and suspenseful twists made it hard for me to put the book down. Twilight allows the reader to experience a whole new outlook on vampires and how they interact around mankind. After reading this book I recommend it to anyone who would enjoy reading about an incredibly suspenseful romance."


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CHESTER, UK


Chester is one of England's beautiful historic cities, located in the North West of England in the county of Cheshire. Chester has something for everyone.  It is worth visiting on holiday.


history of Chester


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Game: World Cup Strategic Shoot Out

 Ever wondered what it takes to kick the perfect penalty? This Open University game uses academic research into the science behind penalty-taking, giving you the chance to step into a manager's shoes during a nail-biting penalty shoot out.


WORLD CUP STRATEGIC SHOOT OUT

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Taxes to fight the crisis

The Robin Hood Tax is a tiny tax on banks, hedge funds and other finance institutions  that would raise billions to tackle poverty and climate change, at home and abroad.
 This tax on banks – not you or I - has the power to raise hundreds of billions every year. It could give a vital boost to the NHS(National Health Service) , our schools, and the fight against child poverty in the UK – as well as tackling  poverty and climate change around the world.



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SUMMER REVIEW.

 Now, since Summer is round the corner, I'll invite you to click here and browse this site so as not to forget your English.
It is easy but it might be useful.

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WORLD CUP 2010

 Tomorrow is the debut for "LA ROJA". Some people say that Spain will pass with flying colours. Good Luck!
Let's listen to the OFFICIAL ANTHEM: "WAKA WAKA"


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Partly Cloudy



Partly Cloudy is a Pixar CGI animated short film directed by Peter Sohn and produced by Kevin Reher. It was shown in theaters before Pixar's feature film Up and is a special feature on its DVD and Blu-ray release.

All day long, cheerful cloud people in the sky make cute and cuddly babies, such as human boys and girls, kittens, puppies, and other creatures and give them to storks for delivery to the expectant parents. However, one lonely gray cloud named Gus has the task of creating animals who are cute, but not so cuddly. His delivery stork named Peck gets the worst of it, being bitten by a crocodile, butted by a bighorn sheep, and pricked by a porcupine. When Peck sees that his next delivery is to be a baby shark, he grows more than a little fearful, and flies away. Feeling rejected, despondent, and angry, Gus unleashes a brief thunderstorm, then begins to cry with rain pouring from below him. Peck soon returns with a football helmet and shoulder pads, created for him by another cloud to keep him safe, proving that he was never going to abandon the gray cloud. Gus instantly cheers up and gives Peck an electric eel to deliver, which shocks him despite the protective equipment; this time, though, Peck remains in good (but slightly frazzled) spirits.

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George and Rosemary

This animated romantic comedy about two golden-agers proves that passion is not exclusively for the young. With humour and empathy, it tells of George's affection for his female neighbour and the outcome of his decision to quit daydreaming and take action.



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PHONIC READING PRACTICE

Learn to read, write, spell & speak English with phonics & Instant Sound .

Click inside a box          Click for a worksheet.                         
to open a page.

Learn to read on line

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60 Seconds in Scotland

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A vision of London

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LOOKING UP "ODD" WORDS

 

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Simple Plan - Your Love Is A Lie

Información personal
Origen Montreal
Quebec, Canadá Bandera de Canadá
Información artística
Género(s) Pop punk[1] [2] [3]
Punk Rock
Pop rock
Rock alternativo
Período de actividad 1999 - actualidad
Discográfica(s) Atlantic, Lava Records
Web
Sitio web www.simpleplan.com
www.simpleplanfoundation.org
Miembros
Jeff Stinco
Sébastien Lefebvre
Pierre Bouvier
David Desrosiers
Chuck Comeau



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World cup 2010.

June has finally arrived, and with it South African English month on the Macmillan Dictionary Blog.  South Africa, What’s your English? In case you’re wondering what South African English sounds like, take a look at this video first!

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Spain - 2010 FIFA World Cup

I know you like football, you are a fan of the Spanish squad, one of the best teams ever. Have a look at this  presentation. 
Are you looking forward to watching the matches?

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Listening task

13-Year-Old Climbs Everest (23rd May, 2010)

BEFORE READING / LISTENING

1. TRUE / FALSE: Read the headline. Guess if  a-h  below are true (T) or false (F).

a. A 13-year-old becomes the youngest person ever to climb Mt. Everest. T / F
b. The boy wants to climb the highest peaks on six continents. T / F
c. He called his mother once he reached the top of Mt. Everest. T / F
d. The boy’s family are backing their son to reach his goal. T / F
e. The boy decided to climb the world’s highest peaks when he was four. T / F
f. His first hike was a happy occasion full of laughter. T / F
g. The boy wanted to give up climbing after going on a 6-mile hike. T / F
h. The boy climbed Everest to encourage kids to lode weight. T / F

 Listen to all about it

Now read and do the activities if you feel like it.

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Play football

Play on line and be the winner.
Description (Tutorial) of 2010 WORLD CUP:
Pick one of available national teams and prepare for the FIFA 2010 world cup

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Are Your Jeans Sagging? Go Directly to Jail.


Saggin' — young men wearing their pants with the waistband closer to their knees than their hips — has been around for years. But a growing number of adults are deciding they've had enough. In Dallas, an interesting mix of politicians, hip-hop artists and white businessmen are announcing a citywide 
 campaign with a simple message: Pull Your Pants Up.
 
And the lyrics:
you stand up straight, bet your pants fall.
Might as well walk around with your pants off.
Pull 'em up, pull 'em up, pull 'em up.
Be a real man. Stand up.
Is that your underwear, man? Pull your pants up.

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Environment in danger!

The gulf oil spill

Have you heard about a terrrible oil spill in the Mexican Gulf, in the USA? 

Click here and  you will be able to  draw a picture of the situation in your mind.  

danger!

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Have a look at a MOTHER'S day



Here you have a parody of the oberture of the opera  William Tell . I couldn't help  posting  it here because it is fun and because it is always a good idea to see life from a different point of view, "walking in your mum's shoes,as they say in English.

Here you have  some very, very simple activities.

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Watch the news

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A soap opera "THE FLATMATES"

soap op·er·a
–noun
a radio or television series depicting the interconnected lives of many characters often in a sentimental, melodramatic way.

Origin:
1935–40, Americanism ;  so called because soap manufacturers were among the original sponsors of such programs

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THE FLATMATES

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Listening task



Listening Lessons

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Words in the news

New research on the power of smiling.
We all know that smiling is important when meeting new people. However, new research suggests that different types of smiles affect what people think of us.



Reporter:
Jonny Hogg

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English tricks

We are going to learn some new words. ( el inglés que se escucha en la calle)

Slack 

Lisa, where’s your homework? 

Uhmm, I didn’t do it. I’ve been slacking.

(Lisa, dónde están tus deberes?
Uhmm, no los he hecho. He estado haciendo el vago)

Pass with flying colors

Stop studying! You are prepared enough, you’ll pass with flying colors, trust me.
(Para de estudiar! Estás suficientemente preparado, aprobarás con los ojos cerrados, confía en mí)

Catch up on something

I’ve been traveling and now I have to catch up on my reading.
(He estado viajando y ahora tengo que ponerme al día con la lectura)

Take it easy

A: I have so much work to do!
B: Just start from the beginning and then we’ll see. Take it easy.

(A: Tengo mucho trabajo por hacer!
B: Solo tienes que empezar por el principio y luego ya veremos. Tómatelo con calma!)

You crack me up

“You crack me up”

 (“Me parto de risa contigo”, “Me muero de la risa contigo” o  “Me mondo de risa”)

Heads up 

A: Heads up! The teacher is coming! 

B: Wow! that was close, thanks for the heads up!

(A: Cuidado! Se acerca el profesor!
B: Vaya! por poco, gracias por el aviso!)

Piss off!

  A: I like your new shoes, did your mom get them for you?  

  B: Piss off!

 (A: Me gustan tus nuevos zapatos, te los ha comprado tu mamá?
 B: Que te den!)


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Games for elementary students

Here you have to remember where each word is located and find its pair.
Matchwords Games

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Varied quizzes for elementary students

 You can practice your English here.

click here and make your choice.

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U2

 U2 performing at Madison Square Garden in November 2005, from left to right: The Edge; Larry Mullen, Jr. (drumming), Bono, and Adam Clayton
Background information
Origin Dublin, Ireland
Genres Rock, alternative rock, post-punk
Years active 1976–present
Labels Mercury, Interscope, Island
Associated acts Passengers, Virgin Prunes
Website u2.com
Members
Bono
The Edge
Adam Clayton
Larry Mullen, Jr.

U2 are a rock band from Dublin, Ireland. The group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion).

The band formed at Mount Temple secondary school in 1976 when the members were teenagers with limited musical proficiency. Within four years, they signed to Island Records and released their debut album Boy. By the mid-1980s, they had become a top international act. They were more successful as a live act than they were at selling records, until their 1987 album The Joshua Tree,[1] which, according to Rolling Stone, elevated the band's stature "from heroes to superstars".[2]

Their 1991 album Achtung Baby and the accompanying Zoo TV Tour were a musical and thematic reinvention for the band. Reacting to their own sense of musical stagnation and a late-1980s critical backlash, U2 incorporated dance music and alternative rock influences into their sound and performances, abandoning their earnest image for a more ironic, self-deprecating tone. Similar experimentation continued for the remainder of the 1990s. Since 2000, U2 have pursued a more conventional sound, while maintaining influences from their previous musical explorations.

U2 have released 12 studio albums and are among the most critically and commercially successful groups in popular music. They have won 22 Grammy Awards,[3] more than any other band,[4] and they have sold more than 150 million records.[3][5] In 2005, the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone magazine listed U2 at #22 in its list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.[6] Throughout their career, as a band and as individuals, they have campaigned for human rights and philanthropic causes, including Amnesty International, the ONE/DATA campaigns, Product Red, and The Edge's Music Rising.

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Outdoor sports

Now it is time to learn something about extreme sports: zorbing, bungee jump... Don't miss it!



In my humble opinion these people, on the next video, are completely crazy. Don't you think so?

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Varied videos



Learn English video watching 

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World Cup South Africa 2010

 
Do you know this flag?
Get ready to learn something about the most "getting-to-be"popular country in the next month.





SOUTH AFRICA: FACTS
* Full name: Republic of South Africa.
* Population: 50.1 million (UN, 2009)´
* Capitals: Pretoria (executive capital); Cape Town (legislative capital);
Bloemfontein (judicial capital).
* Largest city: Johannesburg.
* Area: 1.22 million sq km (470,693 sq miles).
* Major languages: 11 official languages including English, Afrikaans,
Sesotho, Setswana, Xhosa and Zulu.
* Major religion: Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs.
* Life expectancy: 50 years (men), 53 years (women).
* Monetary unit: 1 Rand = 100 cents.
* Main exports: Gold, diamonds, metals and minerals, cars, machinery.
* GNI per capita: US $5,820 (World Bank, 2008).
* Internet domain: .za.
* International dialling code: +27.
(bbc)
Read some more trivial facts 

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Books

I would like to recommend you a book. You will probably like it.
 
Browse "Slam"

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Pet game

Listen to six descriptions of various pets.
click here and play

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Sports game

Can you identify the correct sports?

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Writing tips

Here is some useful advise to put into practice before you write an essay.

Writing tips for English learners 

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Endangered animals 3rd ESO

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Read and listen to short stories


It's entertainig even  for big kids like you, but it doesn't matter when you want to learn.
short stories....

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Wallace And Gromit's Grand Adventure - Fright Of The Bumblebees HD - Gromit Cooks Breakfast - Part 1

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Food in 3º div

 A nice page to learn vocabulary.

Food words

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Look at Beckham: is he in real trouble?

Heel! Becks recovers from tendon surgery by swapping Posh(Victoria)for Coco in Beverly Hills Becks...

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How scaring!!!

Be careful while snorkeling!

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