Merry Christmas !

We've had a good time today at the EOI's  X-mas party, so thanks for coming! The only thing left to say now  is ...
Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Be happy!

Are you a good liar?

Are you good at lying? Or... Are you good at spotting a liar? Learn the telltale signs.

 

What is a white lie?

This is a more complete version

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And if you go to TED LESSONS, you'll find some multiple choice quetions and further reading.

(By the way, I discovered the other day with 3A that I'm not bad at lying ;-)

Snakes in a cafe

The "BBC Learning English has a section called "words in the news" where you can find videos like  this.

You can watch the video twice, the second time with subtitles.
CLICK HERE to see the content on the BBC site and you'll find the script and some vocabulary work (the link on the video gives an error message).
Slow and easy!

NASA wants you

NASA is on a journey to Mars, so it's on the lookout for the next generation of space pioneers.



He wants the best and the brightest.
Do you have to be an engineer? Do you have to be a pilot? Do you need perfect eyesight?


It look like it's not really necessary

•  NASA : Read the requirements

Hey, but you'll need to speak English, that's for sure.
Applications will be accepted from Dec.14 through mid-February. NASA is expected to announce its newest astronaut candidates in 2017. Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut?

Rosa Parks

The other day we watched a video on some icons of our time in L3. This is a mini biography of Rosa Parks, a civil rights activitst. Today is the 60th anniversary of the day she decided not to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Montgomery.

• This is another VIDEO and some reading

 L2 are also reading about this, so here's an easier video