5. Fictions & Realities
Borrowed Time
re-interpreting the classical western movie… the film backstage: why and how embarking on such an adventure
Los Gringos
The Ocean-Maker
First Date : no words needed !…
FINAL TASK: dubbing a silent movie, giving voice to the inner thoughts of the characters
Banned Books : incredible US standards !
********************* Read the list below, and compare it with the 2018 list on the left and the censorship data. What strikes you ? Top Ten Most Challenged Books for 2017 The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 354 challenges to library, school and university materials and services in 2017. Of the 416 books challenged or banned … Continuer la lecture
Mary Shelley and her monstruous creation
Here is the drama version of FRANKENSTEIN in a series of 10 episodes by BBC Learning English. Each episode goes with the transcript and a page of grammar. You can download both the podcast onto your phone or computer, and the pdf file on Grammar + Vocab (on the right grey TAKEAWAYS FRAME) Episode 1: … Continuer la lecture
WOMEN AT WAR : the British sisters who nursed the French Army
WOMEN AT WAR a very rich site which gives an insight into the role women played during WWI
Get Your Brain Back
Here is a very cunning commercial advertising a new high tech product to « get your brain back » suggesting that past new technologies are already outdated and that you need to buy a new one to avoid the dangers of the old ones. Very smart indeed !!
Aborigenes : Dreamtime Stories, how myths teach us who we are
In Australia, campfire stories will not only lull you to sleep but they’ll also tell you who you are, why you are here and how you should behave. They’ll connect you with the Dreamtime creation myths. Enjoy Aboriginal art and creativity.
Turn your Dream into Reality
DRAW YOUR FUTURE (B2/C1): a video with subtitles to see how you can transform your dream into reality
