Listening better

Listening is a very important skill both professionally and in personal life, but most people are not too good at it.


Here are some tips to help you listen to other people better.

Ten Tips To Become A Better Listener

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Thanksgiving Day

Answer the following questions about this video:

>How were the guys who fled from England called? and the ship where they sailed?
>When and why did it happen?
>What is the name of the first place they arrived in?
>Which troubles did they go through in America?
>Who helped them?
>How was and is it still celebrated?

Thanksgiving History Lesson

pb {Fire Xscape} | Vídeo MySpace

Pump it!

Find some tricks you need to take into account when writing a composition:

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month

Read the questions below and try to find the answers in this video:

>How's this day called in UK? and in USA?
>What happened that day?
>Which king set this day in memory to those who died?
>What is the name of the main battlefield?
>Which symbol stands for this important day in the calendar?

Learn About Remembrance Day

2 minutes
          silence
                  are usually kept
                                     to show respect
                                                          for those who died ...

... take yours if you like!

Are we human or are we dancer?

What's the meaning under cover in this title? Does it say anything to you? ...

Watch this video of the latest hit of the art-rock band `The Killers´ and find out.



You have worked on terms like `freedom´ and `slavery´ in Citizenship class these days ... how are they related to the following phrases in the song lyrics?

> Cut the cord
> Looking for the answer
> You've gotta let me go
> Will your system be alright ...?
> ... no message we're receiving ...
> ... is your heart still beating ...

Do you care how you look like?

This is kind of a project! It's called a Scavenger or Treasure Hunt and it will help you to build up your vocabulary about descriptions. Besides, you are asked to learn about some past and present subculture movements round the world. You will need to make an extra effort and work out solutions to people's strong opinions about appearances. This is due on Mon, 30th november.

Click on the link bellow, read carefully and follow the instructions:

THE RIGHT IMAGE

Bonfire Night

Watch and pay attention to every detail in this video.

Answer the following questions:

>Who was Guy Fawkes?
>Which year did he try his plot?
>Which historical reasons are behind?
>How did he end up?
>List some of the words you have learned in this video and add them up to your vocab booklet.