September! The party is over!

 

Summer is coming to an end and it is time to warm up for the coming school year. No more parties, no more barbecues, sunbathing  or swims at the beach...

 

We slowly go back to our daily routines. Holidays were an excellent break after a long school year to recharge our batteries and become stonger so as to face new challenges. Now going back to our daily routines is a good opportunity to slow down and be ready for higher hurdles in our careers. It will be easier for those who have not completely stopped during the summer holidays, but it will not be impossible for the rest.

 

 

 

Learning English from the News:   Nepal flash floods  & Listening exercise: Climate change and extreme weather (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

 

 

 

 

 

  

Grandpa showing a bunch of teenagers how to play basketball...

 

 

 

  Here's my musical hint for today:    When the party's over by Billie Eilish. Here's a version with the lyrics for you to sing along.  

 

 

  

 

Here are some more activities for my students:

• English in a Minute:  4 meanings of FILTER  (BBC Learning English)

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  Real Easy English: Talking about HOUSEWORK  (BBC Learning English)  

• The English We Speak:  Non-starter   (BBC Learning English) 

• Listening exercise for you to do:   How do we describe smells?  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English) 

 

The Entire History of the Roman Empire in just 20 Minutes    (and about Rome) 

 

 

 

English with Lucy talking about... solving this one mistake 

 

  

 

 

"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"

Learning English with movies -   Pirates Of The Caribbean   & 2   

 

 

 

  Vintage tennis - Legends and legacies:  ES McEnroe Borg fire & ice V.O Hbo  

  

John McEnroe's Funniest Moments After Retirement