I, too, sing America

Read the poem by Langston Hughes. Who is the "I" of the poem in your opinion? When do you think was the poem written? What words would you use to describe the speaker's feelings and emotions?
Do you know any famous American "darker brothers"? Who are they?

Here is another poem by the same poet. Do you like it?

Dreams
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.

Back to school!

Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Watch this video and learn about the life of Queen Elizabeth II. What is she celebrating these days? You may find some more information about her here. In your post write some interesting facts you have heard or read about the Queen.






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Cleaning the world

Is it possible to clean the world in one day? Watch this video.

What do you think? Where and when did it all start? What can you do to help it? What do you and your family members do to protect the environment? Could you do more?

Our favourite fairy-tales

When we were little girls and boys we all loved the magic world of the fairy-tales.

Do you think fairy-tales are only for the young children? Have you read any fairy-tales recently?

What about Harry Potter books? Do they have any fairy-tale elements?

What was your favourite fary-tale when you were younger? Why did you like it?


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Merry Christmas!

Fashion

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"Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new," said once the American writer H. D. Thoreau. Do you agree? What clothes that are in fashion do you like wearing this season? What do you like wearing in general? Why?
Here you can see some interesting ways of wearing your scarf.

Tea time - English style

 

Today we have prepared and drunk some excelent tea with milk - English style. Not to mention the delicious scones! How did you like our lesson? And the tea? Do you drink it often? What is your favourite drink? Have you learned anything new about this British tradition today? What?
You can learn more about tea time in Britain here.

Halloween - October 31

Listen to the Halloween parade song.

You can learn more about Halloween traditions in Britain here.

Do people in Slovenia celebrate Halloween as well? If so, how?

Sunday and late-night shopping

Do you or your family sometimes go shopping on Sundays or late at night? Why? Do you think that shop assistants agree or disagree with Sunday or late-night shopping?

Check the opening hours at Harrods, the most famous London's department store.

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New school year is here!

The royal wedding

Have you seen the royal wedding that took place on the 29th of April in London? Who got married? What do you know about the young couple? What do you think of bride's dress? Click here to watch what happened.

Would you like to live a life of a prince or a princess? Why (not)?

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Easter is here!

Happy Easter holidays to all of you! You can learn about Easter in Britain here.

Sunny or rainy?

What will the weather be like tomorrow in some of the cities around the world? Find the information on BBC Weather and answer the questions. What will be the minimum and maximum temperatures? Will the weather be better or worse than in Slovenia?

What will you do at the weekend if the weather is sunny and warm?

Valentine's Day

Have you got a crush on anyone? Does he /she know about it? Why (not)? Do you think Valentine's Day is a good opportunity to let him / her know how you feel?

Oliver Twist - a theatre performance

Today we have seen the famous Dickens' story in the theatre. Did you like the performance? What did you like best? Who was the best actor in your opinion? How often do you go to the theatre? Do you sometimes go to the theatre with your parents? Where do you go to and what kind of plays do you see? www.mladinsko.com/predstave/premiere201011/

A new beginning

Christmas is here!

Click here to open your Christmas card! Do you send or get Christmas cards? Who do you send cards to?

December, December ....

December is here, winter is near .... Do you like December? Why (not)? What comes to your mind when you hear the word December?

Look at this advent calendar and learn about how Christmas is celebrated around the world.

Charlie Chaplin

Today we talked about Chaplin and saw a short film. Watch this Charlie Chaplin' s video and find some more on this webpage. Find one famous scene from the The Great Dictator. What is he doing and why?

Do you find him funny? Why (not)? Do you like some other comedians better? Who is your favourite comedian or actor (actress)? Why do you like him/her?