450th birth anniversary of ...

 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/ 
This year we celebrate the 450th birthday anniversary of one of the English greatest writers. Who? What do you know about him? Are there any of his works translated into Slovenian? Have you read (or seen on film, in theatre) any of his works?  Find an interesting quote and post it bellow.

What would you like to become?

What are some of the most interesting jobs that you know? Why do you find them so interesting? What about  the least interesting jobs?

When you grow up, would you like to be a doctor? Or perhaps a teacher? :) Why (not)? 
What would you like to be and why? 


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Waste art

At one of our English lessons we have recently seen some amazing pictures of the so called "waste art" done by Chris Jordan. You can find more interesting pictures and information here. Click on each picture to see what is it made of.
What do you think about the pictures?  Which information was new to you? 

English around the world

Have you ever been to any English speaking countries? Where and when did you go there? Did you speak English there? Who with?
If you haven't been to England yet, would you like to go there? Why? What would you like to see or do there?
You can learn more about Great Britain here .

Clothes make the man

What clothes and colours are in fashion this winter? Do you wear fashionable clothes? Do you have your own unique style? What do you like wearing? Is there anything you don't like? Why?
Check this video for some tips on smart casual looks.

This is what Oscar Wilde once wrote about fashion and clothes: 
“Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.” 
"You can never be overdressed or overeducated.”                                                                                                                                       www.examiner.com

Are you a shopping addict?

How often do you go shopping? Do you go shopping on Sundays or late at night as well? Why (not)? What about shopping in London? Would you like to go there? What would you buy in this famous shop?    

What happened this summer?

Hello everybody,  and welcome back to school!

What was the biggest news this summer in Great Britain?
What do you know about the event?


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Dating

Can girls ask boys out? Why (not)? What's your opinion?

(If you are a girl) Have you ever asked a boy out? Why (not)?

(If you are a boy) Has a girl ever asked you out?
Have you ever asked out a girl?

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World weather

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 (Easter) weekend if the weather is rainy or cloudy?

Zodiac and your personality

Do you believe in horoscopes? Why (not)? What is your zodiacal sign? Click on your sign and find out about your personality. Do you agree with what you have just heard? What are you like according to this horoscope? Is this true? Who are some of the famous people born in your sign?

aries taurus gemini cancer leo virgo
libra scorpio sagitarius capricorn acuarius piscis

www.paranormality.com

Great Britain

Have you ever been to England or any other English speaking countries? Where were you and  what did you see there? Did you like it?
If you haven't been to England yet, would you like to go there? Why (not)? 
What do you associate with England or Great Britain? 
You can learn more about Great Britain here. 

Happy New Year 2013

Christmas dinner

Read about Christmas dinner and the Christmas pudding, a traditional British  Christmas dessert. Have you ever tried it? Would you like to try it?
What about the Slovene Christmas dinner? What do you and your family usually eat at Christmas? What's the traditional dessert?

Do you like Christmas? Why?

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.