Child Labour

Child Labour is work that harms children or keeps them from attending school. Growing gaps between rich and poor in recent decades have forced millions of young children our of school and into work. Here you are some resources to learn more on the topic:

• a video
• a worksheet
• a PowerPoint presentation

Rubric to improve writing

Do you check your writings before handing in them? Here you are a useful rubric to help you.

Pay it forward

Christmas should be about sharing, giving, loving... "Pay it forward", although very sad, is a beautiful story that tells the story of Trevor, a young boy who attempts to make the world a better place after his teacher gives him that chance. The video below and its accompanying worksheet will help you to discuss the topic in class.

The Christmas Truce

The Christmas truce was a series of widespread buy unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front around Christmas 1914. Watch these videos and its accompanying slides to learn more on the topic.

Ethical Christmas

It has been too long since my last post but I have come back...!

Christmas is coming, so next posts will be related to it. Lately this celebration has become more and more commercial. It is a waste of money, food... Would you like to enjoy Christmas in a different way? Take a look at the following slides and discuss the topic with your classmates. 

Campamentos de Idiomas Inturjoven

Inturjoven ha presentado su oferta de Campamentos de Verano con una gran variedad de actividades, entre las que se incluyen campamentos de inglés en Dublín y cursos de idiomas, dirigidos a jóvenes a partir de 14 años.

Algunas de las oportunidades que ofrecen los Cursos de Idiomas en el Extranjero son: inmersión lingüística, movilidad internacional, formación y plurilingüismo.
Se trata de cursos de alto nivel a precios muy asequibles, impartidos en más 100 prestigiosas escuelas de idiomas alrededor de más de 20 países como Gran Bretaña, Francia, Italia, Alemania, Rusia y Estados Unidos.
Los cursos cuentan con la garantía, calidad y experiencia de Inturjoven y suponen una oferta de inmersión lingüística y una fórmula segura de aprendizaje.

Podéis encontrar en este enlace toda la información: INTURJOVEN. 

Jane Austen

Jane Austen (16th December - 18th July 1817) was an English novelist whose romantic novels, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her realism and biting social commentary have gained her historical importance among scholars and critics. One of her most famous novels, Pride and Prejudice has reached its 200 birthday.

That's why it is a great opportunity to read it.  By clicking here you can download the book.

On its anniversary many comics and cartoons have appeared. If you prefer them, you are lucky. Here you are a great comic!

And you can also watch the film:

For more information on Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice, click on the following links:

• Español
• Vida
• Orgullo y Prejuicio
• Citas de Orgullo y Prejuicio
• English
• Life
• Pride and Prejudice
• Quotes from Pride and Prejudice
• Français
• Vie
• Orgueil et Préjugés
• Citations Orgueil et Préjugés

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Curso GRATIS de inglés

La empresa Languages4you que organiza Cursos de Idiomas en el Extranjero ha convocado un concurso para darse a conocer. El premio: ¡un CURSO GRATIS de inglés en Manchester de dos semanas para dos personas (Alojamiento incluido). Si quieres más información, pincha aquí.