Thursday 19 February 2009

BECOMING JANE INTERACTIVE EXERCISES


If you want to improve your listening skills and enjoy a good British film you should see "Becoming Jane". The film tells the real story of well-known novelist Jane Austen, and her love story with the lawyer Tom Lefroy. On the following link you have a collection of interactive activities that will help you understand the film and learn new vocabulary. In the section "After the film activities" you have a choice of writing, discussion and follow-up activities.
Enjoy the film and... if you feel inspired, read some of her famous novels such as "Sense and Sensibility", "Emma" or "Pride and Prejudice".

Tuesday 10 February 2009

IMPROVE YOUR PRONUNCIATION WITH "CHINSWING"


Do you want to improve your pronunciation and your speaking skills? Follow this link and join in the online discussion at CHINSWING. You must log in before you can use this exercise. Have a go! It's can be good fun!