STONEHENGE

Who built the ancient monument? When was it built and to what purpose?

 

What was the role of the Druids?
What have modern studies discovered about the construction of Stonehenge?
Watch this video and complete the worksheet the teacher will provide you with.

 

The Truth about Stonehenge

Accent accent accent...

Can you understand any English speaking person without difficulty?

If so, congratulations. There aren't many people like you.

And that is no mean deed...
Let us introduce you to a lady who can reproduce 17 different British accents. YES! 17 without changing continent!!!

One Woman, 17 accents

Can you notice the contrast? Which one/ones do you find more difficult to understand?

Can you reproduce as many different Catalan or Spanish accents?

The Bard of Avon

The greatest and most famous author in the English language.

Playwright, poet and actor.

Have you guessed his name? If so...
Watch the video and collect some facts about his life and masterpieces.

England's National Poet

Complete the activity sheet as you watch.

British Council - Shakespeare
Lots of videos and informationa about William

TEA OR COFFEE, MADAM?

Tea, my darling. Always a nice cuppa!!

Allegedly the favourite drink of the British, for others just some tasteless dirty water. 

Regardless of the group you belong to, let us tell you some relevant facts about what once was one of the most expensive items man could afford to buy.

That hot beverage: A Report

Get ready to complete some activities about the information you are watching.

SHERLOCK HOLMES... 

THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS DETECTIVE

Surely the name sounds familiar to you. But how much do you know about him? Was he a real person or just a fiction character?

If you hesitate to answer these questions, wait and watch the following video.

 Sherlock Holmes : A Report 

BBC Watch & Learn

Interesting, isn't it? 

Now you can complete the activities your teacher has prepared for you.



Ok, Now, you have already answered the first questions .
But... Has there ever been a real Shaerlock Holmes or is the sleuth a complete invention by its creator?

 

The real Sherlock Holmes

Write a list of the features Conan Doyle "copied" from some real people he knew in order to create the famous detective.

But that is not all, some interesting data on our favourite sleuth.

 

12 mysterious facts

And, finally a visit to the museum especially devoted to his figure

Sherlcok Holmes museum