Today you learned a new concept and a new word – ubuntu. Ubuntu?
No it’s not "left-leaning Sudoku, U2's latest album and not even fish-friendly sushi"… Read the BBC news report about ubuntu.
You also listened to the first part of Steve Jobs commencement address (=speech) at Stanford University, 2005. I strongly advise you to watch the whole video. You’ll learn a lot … and not only English.
terça-feira, 28 de abril de 2009
quinta-feira, 16 de abril de 2009
Semana das Línguas - Avalon Theatre
Wednesday, next week, we’ll watch a (quite) free adaptation of Macbeth by the Avalon Theatre Company. Quoting:
»Our touring production of Macbeth, a fifty five-minute presentation, is a “play within
a play.” Set in Dunsinane Castle, Scotland in 1606, students will watch Shakespeare directing actors who are rehearsing his new play, Macbeth. Avalon Theatre’s professional actors, playing multiple roles, will perform key scenes from, Macbeth bringing to life some of the most famous and powerful language ever written. At the same time the audience will find much to laugh at as our professional actors get into all sorts of problems with the story and with each other.»
I’m sure you’ll enjoy the play. What's more some of you will actually get the chance to participate very actively…
For those of you who are really into literature check this site:
Shakespeare's plays online
As for the exercises we did in class related to the actual Avalon performance you can find them in: http://www.avalontheatrecompany.com/PDF/Macbeth%20Study%20Guide.pdf
»Our touring production of Macbeth, a fifty five-minute presentation, is a “play within
a play.” Set in Dunsinane Castle, Scotland in 1606, students will watch Shakespeare directing actors who are rehearsing his new play, Macbeth. Avalon Theatre’s professional actors, playing multiple roles, will perform key scenes from, Macbeth bringing to life some of the most famous and powerful language ever written. At the same time the audience will find much to laugh at as our professional actors get into all sorts of problems with the story and with each other.»
I’m sure you’ll enjoy the play. What's more some of you will actually get the chance to participate very actively…
For those of you who are really into literature check this site:
Shakespeare's plays online
As for the exercises we did in class related to the actual Avalon performance you can find them in: http://www.avalontheatrecompany.com/PDF/Macbeth%20Study%20Guide.pdf
segunda-feira, 13 de abril de 2009
Welcome back
Summer term has just began, but don't worry ... it is really very short :-)
This time we will start with some hard work. In the first lesson be ready to write an article (see below) and don't forget to bring your GRAMMAR. You'll need it.
WRITING AN ARTICLE
Write an article covering these points to be published in a magazine for young adults.
Pick Topic 1 OR 2.
TOPIC 1
Is advertising necessary in our society?
Is counter-advertising legal? Is it useful?
Some people believe that counter-advertising is a key contribution to raise awareness. Others claim that it contributes to tarnish public spaces and the media.
What are your views on the subject?
TOPIC 2
Is de-growth a myth? Can the world function without over-consumption?
This is not a black and white situation. I guess black is over-consumption and white is under-consumption. Neither is going to work in the economic system we have today. Over-consuming made the system fail. Under-consuming will also have a negative effect. What then?
Some interesting sites for you to research at home:Advertising / Degrowth
http://www.act-responsible.org/public/
http://www.by-flash.com/act/
http://www.adbusters.org/category/tags/degrowth
This time we will start with some hard work. In the first lesson be ready to write an article (see below) and don't forget to bring your GRAMMAR. You'll need it.
WRITING AN ARTICLE
Write an article covering these points to be published in a magazine for young adults.
Pick Topic 1 OR 2.
TOPIC 1
Is advertising necessary in our society?
Is counter-advertising legal? Is it useful?
Some people believe that counter-advertising is a key contribution to raise awareness. Others claim that it contributes to tarnish public spaces and the media.
What are your views on the subject?
TOPIC 2
Is de-growth a myth? Can the world function without over-consumption?
This is not a black and white situation. I guess black is over-consumption and white is under-consumption. Neither is going to work in the economic system we have today. Over-consuming made the system fail. Under-consuming will also have a negative effect. What then?
Some interesting sites for you to research at home:Advertising / Degrowth
http://www.act-responsible.org/public/
http://www.by-flash.com/act/
http://www.adbusters.org/category/tags/degrowth
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