After so many years of wars, especially the First and Second World wars, we managed to reach the summit with the European Union (EU). It wasn't an easy way, but when we thought he had sorted all the difficulties out, the Brexit came and the figure of Angela Merkel turned up to get over it successfully (Listening exercise for you to do: Angela Merkel ,6 Minute English, BBC Learning English) . Now this elderly German lady, who came from the cold (East Germany), is about to retire from politics.
Here some articles for you to read and video to watch:
- Federal Chancellor awarded Charles V European Prize (Bundesregierung)
Angela Merkel, 14th Carlos V European Award (Fundación Yuste)
Germany's Angela Merkel receives Spain's Carlos V European Award (DW News)
What will Germans miss about Angela Merkel? - BBC News
Europe is losing its moral compass – how will it find its way without Merkel? (The Guardian)
Apart from Angela Merkel, how much do you know about Germany??
Lucy teaches us how to introduce ourselves (English with Lucy)
And when talking about the European Union this version by Miguel Ríos of one of Beethoven's Ode to Joy comes to my mind: Song of Joy ( in Spanish ) and here's a version with the lyrics for you to sing along...
Some activities for you to do:
News Review: Earthshot Prize: Prince's new awards (BBC Learning English)
Listening exercise for you to do: Do you normally tip? (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
Space-International Law : The future of companies & The people vs Big business (BBC Learning English)
LINGOHACK >>>
Episode 211013 / 13 October 2021 >>> Dying seabirds mystery - Language related to 'death'.
Need-to-know language: mass death, emaciated, toxin, starvation & make it.
