We talk about 'fair play' in sport, but is it fair how World Cup workers were treated during the construction of the stadiums? And what about overpopulation in our planet? We've got so many serious problems around and we don't know how to sort them out. If I could change the world...
Have a look at articles below and listen to Eric Clapton's song!
Some activities for you to do:
English in a Minute: How to use 'access' (BBC Learning English)
A listening exercise for you to do: Qatar's World Cup Workers (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
Learn HOW TO MAKE SMALL TALK (BBC Learning English)
News Review about overpopulation in our planet: World population hits 8 billion (BBC Learning English)
The English We Speak: Fever pitch (BBC Learning English)
And now some related articles for you to read:
Revealed: 6,500 migrant workers have died in Qatar since World Cup awarded (The Guardian)
‘Our dreams never came true.’ These men helped build Qatar’s World Cup, now they are struggling to survive (CNN News)
Qatar facing renewed calls to compensate migrant workers over uninvestigated deaths (The Guardian)
Families seek answers over Qatar World Cup workers' deaths- BBC News
Here's my musical hint to solve all these problems: Change the World by Eric Clapton. Here's a version with the lyrics for you to sing along!!
How to use phrasal verbs in English (Fluency TV English)
"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"
Mind Your Language - Better to have loved and lost
