What is the difference between "a hearty welcome" and "a cordial reception"? In a brief, action-packed history of the English language, Kate Gardoqui explains why these semantically equal phrases evoke such different images.
Behind the News - ABC Australia (Dec 6, 2016 - with English subtitle)
Behind the News is a high-energy, fun way for upper primary and secondary students to learn about current issues and events in their world. And, if you want to improve your Australian accent, listening to this show can be really helpful.
Discover the new edition of the award-winning course for teaching English as it is spoken. Using content from the BBC, Speakout 2nd Edition builds the skills and knowledge students need to communicate confidently.
Speakout is the English language course that includes video content from the BBC to engage students and make teaching easier.
It follows a balanced approach to topics, language development and skills work. Speaking activities are prominent, but not at the expense of the other core skills of reading, writing and listening, which are developed systematically throughout.
Through life-changing stories, respected thinkers and authentic presentations, Keynote promotes a deeper understanding of the world and gives students the courage and means to express themselves in English. Communication, collaboration and creative thinking drive students towards real 21st century outcomes and encourage them to respond to ideas and find their own voice. Both students and teachers will emerge with new confidence, new ideas and a new determination to communicate in this increasingly information-rich world of Global English.
In this fully subtitled lesson, Misterduncan visits the village of Ironbridge. The Iron Bridge is a bridge that crosses the River Severn in Shropshire, England. A place of historical importance, where a revolution took place that changed the world. This place is the home of the world's first iron bridge. Construction began in 1779 and the bridge was officially opened on New Year 's Day in 1781.
He is an English teacher born in the UK, who has produced numerous instructive videos for English learners and teachers.
