MY BLACKBERRY IS NOT WORKING!

Watch this hilarious sketch at a greengrocer's where a man complains about his blackberry not working properly!

Watch all the words employed with double meaning and discuss them with your classmates and teacher.

Here you are some clues to start with:

* a blackberry
* to run out of juice
* to be frozen
* an orange
* to boot
* a date
* to crash
* an apple
* an eggs-box (pay attention to the pronunciation of this word)

Look up the words in the computer terms dictionary to help you understand the meaning.

Now get ready to do the gap-fill exercise that follows while watching the video.

By the way, do you know what the origin of the word blackberry is? Read the explanation by clicking on the word and give your opinion on this issue. Remember this is just one of the possible explanations.

HALLOWEEN

What don't you know about Halloween? Click on the pumpkin to get all the information you need about this celebration and the custom related to it.

DICTATION

Get some training on listening and writing with dictation exercises. 

Click on the image, choose your level and the topic and have a go! 

LIFE EXPECTATIONS

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE BEFORE IT'S ALL OVER?

Play the video and find out the things some people would like to accomplish before they die.

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• Mention as many things as you can remember from the interviews.

• Now think about the things you hope to accomplish in your lifetime and share them with your classmates and teacher.

 

SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION SYSTEMS

Have you ever wondered what the key to success at school is?

What makes an educational system good?


Let's have a look at the Finnish education system which is at the top of world rankings.

Play the video and then discuss with your classmates and your teacher the different aspects related to it: