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We love shopping

2011-10-20T09:41:00.001-03:00

What do you like shopping for? Listen to six people giving their opinions by clicking here. You can also read the scripts clicking on Transcript. Enjoy.

Steve Jobs introduces the iCloud, plus golden phrases

2011-10-07T08:48:00.001-03:00

Watch one of Steve Job´s last presentations introducing the concept of iCloud to an enthusiastic audience. Before watching the video, make sure you understand the meaning of "hub" and "digital hub", which appear several times along his presentation.

Some golden phrases, Steve Job´s style:

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”

“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.”

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”

“There’s a phrase in Buddhism, ‘Beginner’s mind.’ It’s wonderful to have a beginner’s mind.”

“We think basically you watch television to turn your brain off, and you work on your computer when you want to turn your brain on.”

“I’m the only person I know that’s lost a quarter of a billion dollars in one year…. It’s very character-building.”

“I would trade all of my technology for an afternoon with Socrates.”

“We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?”

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”

On nurturing creativity: Elizabeth Gilbert

2011-09-29T17:55:00.000-03:00

Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. Watch her presentation below, or by clicking here to make use of its interactive transcript.

The 4 ways sound affects us: Julian Treasure

2011-09-21T22:20:00.000-03:00

Playing sound effects both pleasant and awful, Julian Treasure shows how sound affects us in four significant ways. Listen carefully for a shocking fact about noisy open-plan offices by clicking here. You can read its interactive transcript on the homepage too.

Or you can directly watch the video below, without the transcript. Have a good time.

Green Lantern

2011-09-20T20:22:00.000-03:00

Watch the trailer of Green Lantern and do the comprehension exercise suggested on the home page. Have fun by clicking here.

The danger of a single story: Chimamanda Adichie

2011-09-20T17:27:00.000-03:00

Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding. Watch this fascinating presentation by clicking here (you´ll be able to read its Interactive Transcript as you follow the presentation on TED´s homepage); or by watching the presentation below (without transcript).

The magic of truth and lies (and iPods)

2011-09-20T17:08:00.001-03:00

Using three iPods like magical props, Marco Tempest spins a clever, surprisingly heartfelt meditation on truth and lies, art and emotion. You can also read this presentation using the Interactive Transcript on the right when the presentation is running. Click here (TED´s homepage) for a very good time, or you can watch the same presentation without the interactive transcript below.

Your dream house

2011-09-20T15:49:00.001-03:00

What´s your dream house like? Listen to six people giving their opinions, and do the comprehension exercises on the site. The script is available too. Enjoy!

Getting rid of old stuff

2011-09-20T15:45:00.001-03:00

For intermediate students: Click here to listen to a conversation about moving house and getting rid of old stuff. There are comprehension exercises on the site, and the script of the conversation is available too. Enjoy!

Ballet dancer Carlos Acosta

2011-06-27T11:45:00.000-03:00

Watch and read about Carlos Acosta´s life and success as a ballet dancer. "Carlos Acosta's story reads like a fairytale. The son of a truck driver, he grew up in Havana with 10 siblings, and went on to become the star of the Royal Ballet." Enjoy it by clicking here

Electricity company criticised over communication

2011-03-23T10:46:00.000-03:00

The Tokyo Electric Power Company has been criticised for not telling the public very much about emergency repairs at the Fukushima nuclear power station. Engineers are still trying to cool down the nuclear rods and prevent a major radiation leak.
Listen to the report and do the comprehension exercise online by clicking here.

Pablo Picasso Biography

2010-12-15T10:31:00.001-03:00

Before going into Picasso´s biography, take a look at this 3D version of his painting Guernica.

To watch Pablo Picasso´s interesting biography, follow the links below:

Part 1: http://youtu.be/zXLi9QKaPU4

Part 2: http://youtu.be/KVtmUhk3Rpo

Part 3: http://youtu.be/0hZ9gBb3oAs

Part 4: http://youtu.be/HkULeMbmT2Y

Part 5: http://youtu.be/6TEBz6VdeJY

Part 6: http://youtu.be/M6isENqkodI

Part 7: http://youtu.be/3k1lUBoBBIc

Part 8: http://youtu.be/SubhQ--4u3I

Part 9: http://youtu.be/GR45Owr23Dw

Bed linens

2010-12-15T09:53:00.000-03:00

Interesting vocabulary especially when talking about how to make a bed with style. Enjoy.

Game theory 101: the prisoner´s dilemma explained

2010-09-08T11:25:00.002-03:00

The Prisoner´s dilemma: let´s find the equilibrium solution to a prisoner's dilemma using the strict dominance solution concept.

Now, enjoy the whole thing in action according to Dilbert:

Game Theory and the cigarettes industry

2010-09-08T11:15:00.003-03:00

Neil Armstrong: first astrounaut to set foot on the Moon

2010-08-09T11:06:00.001-03:00

Watch this interview to Neil Armstrong about his landing on the Moon. Enjoy.

World's Quickest Personality Test - Richard Wiseman

2010-08-06T10:59:00.000-03:00

Follow the instructions by Richard Wiseman and you´ll quickly find out what kind of person you are. Enjoy!

This time for Africa

2010-07-20T17:25:00.000-03:00

Watch the video and complete the lyrics below. Enjoy!

This time for Africa – Shakira

You're like a soldier
Choosing your battle
Pick yourself up
And dust yourself off
Get back in the saddle

……………….. on the front line
………………..'s watching
You …………….. it's serious
We are getting closer
This isn't ………………..

The pressure's on
……………. feel it
But you got it all
………………… it

When you fall get up, oh oh
If you fall get up, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
´Cos ……….. …………. …………………..
Tsamina mina, eh eh
Waka waka, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
………….. …………… for Africa

……………….. to your God
This is our motto
Your time to shine
don't wait in line
Y vamos por todo

…………….. are raising
Their expectations
Go on and feed them
This is your …………………….
No hesitations

Today's your day
I see it / I feel it
You paved the way
Believe it

If you get down get up, oh oh
When you get down get up, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa

Steve Jobs at Standford University

2010-06-10T13:52:00.002-03:00

Watch this enlightening speedh by Steve Jobs, with subtitles in English to work with your teacher.

Here is Part 1:

And here is Part 2:

Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci.

2010-06-04T09:38:00.000-03:00

Watch this video about the world-famous Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci. Enjoy.

What your signature says about you

2010-02-15T09:40:00.000-03:00

A graphology expert explains what your signature might be saying about you. Enjoy.

An interview to Norah Jones

2010-02-12T11:52:00.000-03:00

Watch Norah Jones talking about her music, her beginnings and her future in music. Enjoy!

Unforgettable

2009-11-11T22:26:00.000-03:00

Enjoy a beautiful son by Nat King Cole and his daughter, Natalie Cole, and complete the lyrics clicking here.

One Thousand Words

2009-10-22T17:26:00.000-03:00

Watch this excellent film by Ted Chung. Enjoy it.

How do we know what others think?

2009-10-14T12:54:00.001-03:00

Sensing the motives and feelings of others is a natural talent for humans. But how do we do it? Here, Dr. Rebecca Saxe shares fascinating lab work that uncovers how the brain thinks about other peoples' thoughts -- and judges their actions. Don´t miss this interesting presentation.

If you want to watch the presentation and follow the script at the same time, enter HERE

I´m like a bird

2009-10-08T12:22:00.003-03:00

Watch pop singer Nelly Furtado singing I´m like a bird, clicking HERE

Now, do the listening activities HERE Enjoy!

The power of the mind

2009-09-14T12:51:00.000-03:00

Watch this expert of hypnosis buying things with blank money... by clicking here . Enjoy!

Lateral Thinking

2009-08-19T13:31:00.002-03:00

Are you creative? What triggers your creativity? Watch this presentation where Dr.Edward De Bono discusses creativity and lateral thinking.

Mr. Obama

2009-06-30T11:18:00.003-03:00

Watch this bit of Democratic Senator Barack Obama, making his first speech as President-elect of the United States after defeating rival John McCain. Pay attention to his tone of voice, choice of words, body language and other details that render charisma and an image of leadership. Do you find any differences and similarities with our local political leaders?

Friends

2009-06-25T18:31:00.001-03:00

The cast of Friends is interviewed before the end of the show. Enjoy.

Advice before getting a dog... for Mr. Obama!

2009-06-24T13:25:00.005-03:00

Mr. Cesar Millan, a very well-known dog trainer --also known as "the dog whisperer"-- gives five tips to the Obama Family before they adopt a dog and head to the White House. Listen to his advice.

Artificial islands

2009-06-16T23:10:00.002-03:00

The World Islands, are a collection of man-made islands shaped into the continents of the world, located off the coast of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It will consist of 300 small private artificial islands divided into four categories - private homes, estate homes, dream resorts, and community islands. Take a look!

Cheating spouses

2009-06-02T23:40:00.001-03:00

Imagine that you're dining at a fancy restaurant, when suddenly, across the room, you see something that makes you do a double take. You see your good friend's significant other with a complete stranger ... and it's clear that dessert isn't the only thing on their minds... Would you tell your wronged friend? Watch this program on this controversial issue. Enjoy!

Hydrangeas

2009-03-26T23:23:00.002-03:00

Hydrangeas can be a fickle flower, but good care can bring fantastic blooms. They are also great for drying. If you like gardening, you will enjoy this video with some tips to have a very nice garden.

Lost generation. Lost generation?

2009-03-14T19:36:00.001-02:00

Enjoy this very interesting video. A different way of expressing ideas depending on how you word them.

Parkour: Extreme discipline

2008-12-17T11:41:00.003-02:00

Is this a sport, a way to make contact with your environment, or just a crazy discipline? Watch these people practising Parkour or free running.

Troy trailer

2008-11-19T11:25:00.001-02:00

What do you know about the legend of Troy? Watch the trailer of the film and discuss the vocabulary with your teacher and companions. Enjoy it.

Matilda

2008-11-17T22:09:00.001-02:00

About gifted children... watch the first scenes of Matilda, written by Roald Dahl and directed by Danny De Vito. Enjoy it!

Funny chocolate commercial

2008-11-12T11:57:00.001-02:00

Funny! Enjoy it.

Funny Commercial

2008-11-12T11:52:00.001-02:00

Watch and enjoy!

Keep walking

2008-10-27T23:53:00.004-02:00

A very interesting message in a Johny Walker commercial. Enjoy it.

Acupuncture

2008-10-14T22:21:00.005-03:00

Acupuncture may sound a bit intimidating at first, but there's a wide range of benefits associated with acupuncture, and the applications can be a relaxing experience. Learn more as we see a real treatment and meet an acupuncture expert. Watch the video clicking here, and you can also read the script of the video on the same page as well. Enjoy it!

The train project

2008-09-28T22:55:00.004-03:00

British humour,unique in its kind. Enjoy this funny sketch!

Do you speak English?

2008-09-28T22:47:00.002-03:00

British humour is very special. Enjoy this short sketch.

Welcome to Beijing

2008-08-25T23:35:00.003-03:00

After the Olympic Games, let´s listen to this song in Chinese, with subtitles in English. Enjoy it.

Blogs in plain English

2008-08-21T15:14:00.001-03:00

A video for people who wonder why blogs are such a big deal. Very interesting material. Enjoy it!

Dynamite surfing

2008-07-28T00:18:00.002-03:00

What do you do when you want to go surfing in Copenhagen? Very creative, low budget commercial. Enjoy it.

I feel Good!

2008-07-27T23:59:00.002-03:00

Enjoy I Feel Good by James Taylor, and dance along with this fun animation. Enjoy it!

Argentine Senate rejects farm tax

2008-07-22T23:25:00.005-03:00

Read the following report by BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7511111.stm). Very good material to exchange opinions with your peers and teacher. Thanks a lot to prof. Miriam Puyada for this contribution!

The Argentine Senate has narrowly rejected controversial tax increases on agricultural exports that have provoked repeated protests by farmers.
With senators tied 36 to 36 after more than 16 hours of debate, Vice-President Julio Cobos cast the deciding vote to reject his government's proposals.
The outcome is as a blow to President Cristina Fernandez, correspondents say.
Farmers said the taxes would be crippling, but the government said they were needed to fight poverty.

Farmers have won a critical battle but the dispute is not over and Argentina faces some tough days and weeks ahead, says the BBC's Daniel Schweimler in Buenos Aires.
The government has said that it will seek another vote in the lower house, which passed the measures earlier this month.
Food prices
Mr Cobos, who is also leader of the Senate, said it had been "the most difficult day of my life".
Close to tears, he cast his deciding vote.
"They tell me I must go along with the government for institutional reasons, but my heart tells me otherwise. May history judge me, my vote is not for, it's against," he said.
In a Buenos Aires park, hundreds of farmers and their supporters erupted in cheers after watching the vote on big-screen televisions.
Argentina is a major producer of soya, grains and beef, which fetch high prices on international markets.
The dispute between the government and farmers began in March, when President Fernandez's government raised taxes on soya exports from 35% to 45%, and imposed new taxes on other farm exports.
The government argued that they needed to raise taxes on agricultural exports to help build a new Argentina.
It said farmers could afford to pay more, as they were benefiting from high prices.
The authorities also accused farmers and their supporters of undermining democracy by refusing to respect the wishes of the elected government.
However, farmers' leaders said that any profits needed to be reinvested so that Argentina, one of the world's leading agricultural producers, could help to feed a hungry world.

Early bird or night owl?

2008-07-21T18:45:00.002-03:00

Are you a night owl, or an early bird? Do this fun activity clicking here. You can also read the script on the page. Enjoy it.

Travelling light

2008-07-21T18:21:00.005-03:00

Play this entertaining game which requires concentration and careful listening. Have fun clicking here.

Isabel Allende: Tales of Passion

2008-07-14T21:53:00.004-03:00

Novelist Isabel Allende writes stories about passion. Her novels and memoirs tell the stories of women and men who live with passionate commitment. Enjoy her talk.

Commercial with hands

2008-07-09T20:17:00.002-03:00

Watch this low budget, highly creative commercial. How many shapes can you name? Have fun.

Beginner dialogues, Introductions, hello, goodbye

2008-07-09T19:28:00.002-03:00

Introductions

Hello. My name's Peter. What's your name?
Janet.

Where are you from Janet?
I'm from Seattle. Where are you from?
I'm from Madrid.

Are you American?
Yes, I am. Are you Spanish?
Yes I am.

Key Vocabulary
My name is...
What's (is) your name ...
Where are you from?I'm from...
Are you (Spanish, American, German, etc.)? Yes, I am; No, I´m not

Hello and Goodbye - Three Short Conversations

Hello
Hello, Peter. How are you?
Fine, thanks. How are you?
I'm fine, thank you.

Goodbye
Goodbye, Janet. See you tomorrow!
Bye bye, Peter. Have a nice evening.
Thanks, you too!
Thanks.

Key Vocabulary
Hello...
How are you?I'm fine, - OK, - well, thank you
Goodbye, - bye bye
See you tomorrow
Have a nice evening, - day

Beginner Dialogues - Giving and Requesting Personal Information

2008-07-09T19:21:00.002-03:00

Personal Information

What's your surname (family name)?
Smith

What's your first name?
Fred

Where are you from?
Atlanta, Georgia

What's your job? or: What do you do?
I'm a designer.

What's your address?
34 White Street

What is your phone number?
308-6730

How old are you?
54

Are you married?
Yes, I am.

Key Vocabulary
surname, family name,
first name
Where are you from?
What's your job? address? phone (telephone) number?
How old are you?
Are you married?married, single, divorced, separated

Hi, nice to meet you!

2008-07-03T10:21:00.003-03:00

Watch some short dialogue sequences and do a multiple-choice here with information from the video. Have fun.

Somewhere over the rainbow

2008-06-19T15:24:00.002-03:00

Enjoy this wonderful song interpreted by great Eric Clapton. A real jewel. Work on vocabulary with your teacher and have a great time.

Survival English

2008-06-16T19:24:00.000-03:00

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USA and international news

2008-05-17T13:17:00.001-03:00

Alisa Miller (head of Public Radio International) talks about why the US media is actually showing less and less international news. Eye-opening stats and graphs. Very interesting indeed.

I´ll wait for the next

2008-05-15T23:18:00.000-03:00

This short film is in French, with subtitles in English. We hope you enjoy it. It is one more film released on Pangea Day. Don´t miss it!

Dancing Queen - Short film

2008-05-15T23:11:00.000-03:00

Another very original film made with a cellular phone camera, released on Pangea Day. Watch it and get surprised!

The Ball - Short film

2008-05-15T23:00:00.000-03:00

Watch this short film released on Pangea Day. Don´t miss it! Talk later about it with your teacher and companions in your class. Enjoy it.

Ticket to ride - The Beatles

2008-05-08T14:26:00.000-03:00

A classic of all times. Watch these very young Beatles singing A Ticket to Ride. Work with your teacher on listening activities, or read the lyrics by clicking here. Enjoy the ride!

What are you doing today?

2008-04-23T19:17:00.000-03:00

Watch this short conversation and work with your teacher on vocabulary and pronunciation. Enjoy it!

Simple Past and Present Perfect

2008-04-23T19:12:00.000-03:00

Watch the different dialogues with people asking to the questions: "What have you done this morning?" and "What did you do yesterday?" Word with your teacher on vocabulary and useful expressions. Have fun!

Al Gore on climate change

2008-04-17T14:16:00.000-03:00

Watch this thought-provoking presentation by Al Gore on climate change. Very interesting material, especially for high-level English students.

Phonetic symbols!

2008-03-17T16:08:00.000-03:00

Don´t be afraid of them. Phonetic symbols appear in all English dictionaries, and they help you pronounce better. If you click here, you can see a chart with the alphabet of phonetic symbols. Then, when you click on any of the symbols, you will listen to the its pronunciation and to a word which contains this sound as an example. Have fun investigating the world of phonetics together with your teacher, or in you free time.

Talking about yourself

2008-03-11T16:27:00.000-02:00

A young man talks about himself and tells us many things. Listen to him clicking here. and complete the quiz on the page. You can also read the script and do other exercises below on the same page. Have fun.

What kind of music do you like?

2008-03-11T16:07:00.000-02:00

Listen to six people from different nationalities talking about the kind of music they like. There is a quiz exercise to complete as you listen, and you can also read the tapescript and work on vocabulary and expressions with your teacher. Get to work just clicking here. Have fun.

Hotel room

2008-03-11T16:02:00.001-02:00

Do this fun listening game by clicking here. You can also read the tapescript to check your understanding and work on some vocabulary with your teacher. Follow the instructions and have fun.

May 10th, 2008, Pangea Day

2008-02-27T22:53:00.000-02:00

And what exactly is Pangea Day? Well, to solve the mystery just click on the picture above, or here, and also here to watch some interesting video presentations about this international experience. Buenos Aires city will hold a public event at Ciudad Cultural Konex. And by the way, anyone with broadband connection will have access to the films and speeches on that special day. We hope you find it interesting and why not, inspiring!

Listen to the messages.

2008-02-23T10:38:00.000-02:00

This is great listening practice. Press the "listen and answer the questions" button on your screen and then press "start", listen, and do the exercises suggested on the page. You can also listen without focusing on the exercises, and work on vocabulary and pronunciation. To start working, click here. Good luck.

Cool commercial

2008-02-21T18:32:00.001-02:00

Enjoy this commercial and try to name all the animals which appear on it. Which is the message in your opinion?

Coolest Car Ever - Click here for more amazing videos

Typically European, or typically Italian?

2008-01-23T22:40:00.000-02:00

Are we, Argentinian citizens, similar in our attitudes to the typical European, or are we perhaps like the typical Italian? Enjoy this funny video, which invites you to think a bit about our reality as well. Click HERE and have fun!.

Terracota warriors

2008-01-13T11:50:00.000-02:00

What do you know about the Terracota warriors in China? Listen to this podcast to know about them. Click here and get to work. You can also learn more about these amazing statues by clicking here. Enjoy it.

Source: Madrid Young Learners, here.

Angry? Upset? Frustrated?

2008-01-13T11:36:00.000-02:00

Listen to this anecdote of someone who feels... frustrated, upset, angry, or maybe relieved, happy? You can listen and read as well. Get to work by clicking here. Have fun!

$100 Laptop: this is not a toy.

2007-12-24T18:34:00.000-03:00

When the idea of One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) — popularly known as $100 Laptop — was first announced in 2005, nobody thought it was possible. Two years later in November 2007 the little computer that could went into mass production in China, and is now called the XO laptop. Read the whole article clicking here. Also, watch the presentation of this surprising laptop. Very interesting material.

Happy New Year

2007-12-22T20:00:00.000-03:00

May you have all the happiness

and luck that life can hold—

And at the end of all your rainbows

may you find a pot of gold.

~"lucky" Irish toast

Dead Poets Society scene

2007-12-19T12:26:00.000-03:00

"Just when you think you know something,

you must look at it in another way"...

Watch this unforgettable scene from the film Dead Poets Society, when Professor Keating shows his students a new perspective into literature, and life. If you haven´t watched this movie, get the chance to rent it over the weekend. It´s a classic, and absolutely worthwhile seeing. Enjoy it.

Handwriting

2007-12-19T12:06:00.000-03:00

Does your handwriting reveal aspects of your personality? Listen to an interview with an expert on the topic here, do a listening comprehension quiz by clicking here, and read the tapescript here to have a good look at vocabulary and expressions. Have fun.

Christmas Routine

2007-12-19T11:48:00.000-03:00

Listen to this dialogue about Christmas traditions in Canada. You can also read the script by clicking on "transcript" on the web page, and do a listening comprehension quiz as well. Click here, and get to work. Merry Christmas!

Darwin´s Surprise

2007-12-14T11:34:00.000-03:00

When the sequence of the human genome was fully mapped in 2003, researchers discovered that our bodies are littered with fragments of retroviruses. These dangerous viruses managed to embed themselves in the DNA of our ancestors millions of years ago. They are called endogenous retroviruses, because once they infect the DNA of a species they become part of that species. One by one, though, after molecular battles that raged for thousands of generations, they have been defeated by evolution. Like dinosaur bones, these viral fragments are fossils and they reside within each of us, carrying a record that goes back millions of years. Read the complete article by clicking here, and listen to its audio version here. Excellent material for those of you interested in science and evolution.

Friends: Joey doesn´t share food!

2007-12-13T17:42:00.000-03:00

Watch this scene from Friends where Joey has to share food with his date. Have fun!

Voodoo Doughnuts!

2007-12-12T18:23:00.000-03:00

Do you feel like tasting a delicious voodoo doughnut? Listen to this report by Speak Up Magazine. You can read as you follow the listening for vocabulary and expressions. Click here. and enjoy your doughnut!

Manners Inc.

2007-12-12T17:56:00.000-03:00

This is a link to one of the audio-articles of Speak Up Magazine. When you are on the page, click on the "play" button to listen to the conversation, and you can also read at the same time as you listen to the report. Enjoy it by clicking here.

Superstitions and money

2007-12-12T17:41:00.000-03:00

Do you consider yourself superstitious? Listen to a conversation between two friends on this topic (click on the MP3 icon on the page). The first minute of recording contains general comments, and the conversation itself starts on minute one. You can listen to it several times, an you can also read the transcript (by clicking on the PDF transcript or Word transcript icons on the page), to help you with vocabulary and expressions. Click here and get to work. Have fun!

World population in real time

2007-12-12T17:01:00.000-03:00

Do you want to know how our population increases by the second? Click here and see by yourself!

Creative freedom and law restrictions

2007-12-07T18:33:00.000-03:00

Stanford professor Larry Lessig is one of the foremost authorities on copyright issues. In a time when “content” is not confined to a film canister any longer, Lessig has a vision for reconciling creative freedom with marketplace competition. Don´t miss this deep, funny and thought-provoking presentation.

Living in Japan

2007-11-26T12:38:00.000-03:00

Listen to this conversation between two people living in Japan. You can do a quiz, and also read the script to check on vocabulary. Start working by clicking here. Have fun!

Brands and brand identity

2007-11-14T23:15:00.000-03:00

This short presentation deals with the concepts of brand, brand image and logo, and their relationships. Very clear and interesting material.

Addictions!

2007-11-12T10:16:00.000-03:00

What are you addicted to ? Coffee? Sports? Your job, maybe? Do this fun activity listening to people talking about their addictions! You need to click on the faces of the speakers and solve the exercise. You can read the script, which appears below on the same page to get every word they say. Click here. Enjoy it!

Tennis

2007-11-12T10:03:00.000-03:00

Listen and do the exercise following a dialogue about tennis. You can click "transcript" on the page when you finish your exercise, listen again and read at the same time. Excellent activity to gain vocabulary. Listen to it once and again. Click here and have fun!

Do schools kill creativity?

2007-11-02T15:52:00.000-03:00

Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining (and profoundly moving) case for creating an education system that nurtures creativity, rather than undermining it. With ample anecdotes and witty asides, Robinson points out the many ways our schools fail to recognize -- much less cultivate -- the talents of many brilliant people. "We are educating people out of their creativity," Robinson says. The universality of his message is evidenced by its rampant popularity online. A typical review: "If you have not yet seen Sir Ken Robinson's TED talk, please stop whatever you're doing and watch it now." Enjoy it!

Jazz Music

2007-10-30T19:39:00.000-03:00

Do you want to know about Jazz music, its origins and characteristics? Then, click here . You can listen and read the activity at the same time. Very good for beginners. Have fun!

Personal information

2007-10-26T15:48:00.000-03:00

This is a short dialogue to practise names, occupations, and numbers. Click here and listen to the conversation. If you have problems with the vocabulary, you can press "Quiz Script" on the page and you can read the conversation and listen to it at the same time. Enjoy it!

What a Friday night!

2007-10-18T16:13:00.000-03:00

How many things can go wrong on a Friday night? Listen to the dialogue by clickinkg here and do the exercises online. You can also read the script going to "Quiz Script" on the same page. You can use this dialogue to practise conditionals type 3 and reflect on all those things that would - wouldn´t have happened if... Have fun!

A pet looking for a new home

2007-10-17T17:09:00.000-03:00

What´s the story of Lucy, the pet which appears on this video? She is staying at the Burlington Pet Adoption Center, waiting for a new owner. What is this pet like? Pay attention to vocabulary connected to description of personalities,even in a dog! By the way, you can very well adopt her, if you happen to live near the Center.... Have fun!

Football and Riquelme!

2007-10-17T16:56:00.000-03:00

This is for students of English who love football. The announcers on this video make it clear that Juan Roman Riquelme is one of the best players in the world.... and these two goals prove it..... Enjoy the football jargon, and the pronunciation of "r" in Roman Riquelme!. Try to catch those phrases that create suspense just before the goals are scored. Enjoy it!

Telephone complaints

2007-10-17T16:44:00.001-03:00

This short investigation finds that a number of customers -- most of them elderly -- are having problems with their phone bills. Maybe some of you have experienced any of this before? Watch it and enjoy it.

Rugby time!

2007-09-30T13:11:00.001-03:00

Yes, Rugby, why not? Everybody is talking about it these days, so let´s join the crowd. This video is entertaining and it explains the bases of the sport. Great material to practise numbers, descriptions of roles, and to learn about Rugby, of course! By the way, the Argentinian Rubgy team "Los Pumas" is playing the Worldcup Championship in France these days. Good luck to them from Argentina!