IMM Sound – It’s Immersive This is an article about 3D sound in the cinema. Before we start let me ask you some questions. When I went skiing last season I had to get kitted out with loads of new things. What did I buy? I bought a new computer last week and tomorrow […]
Christopher deCharms looks inside the brain You are going to view a presentation from Ted.com. Neuroscientist and inventor Christopher deCharms demonstrates a new way to use to show brain activity — thoughts, emotions, pain — while it is happening. In other words, you can actually see how you feel. 1. Questions: Just […]
NY Times – October 15 2011 Those Scan Results Are Just an App Away http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/business/medical-apps-to-assist-with-diagnoses-cleared-by-fda.html?_r=3 EVEN in the vast world of apps, Dr. Patrick J. Gagnon has one with an unusual distinction: it had to be cleared for use by the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Gagnon, a radiation oncologist, uses the app when […]
BBC.com Samsung’s ‘future-proof’ voice-controlled television A “smart” internet-connected television that has the ability to have its hardware upgraded every year has been unveiled by Samsung. Source: Samsung was one of many companies that unveiled new connected TV facilities at CES Q: There is always a lot of unveiling at trade shows. What does […]
How revolutionary were you in 2011? In this exercise we “find out” how revolutionary who were in 2011. For Upper Intermediate students: Interactive quiz: Whether it was the thousands in Tahrir Square demanding the removal of President Mubarak or the crowds rioting London’s streets, many of the key stories of 2011 had an undercurrent of […]
Rosell Says Rajoy Can Manage Spanish Economic Overhaul from Bloomberg TV What is an overhaul? Intro: Dec. 2, 2011 (Bloomberg) — Juan Rosell, chairman of Confederacion Espanola de Organizaciones Empresariales, Spain’s main business group, talks about Prime Minister-elect Mariano Rajoy’s plans to overhaul the Spanish economy. He speaks from Madrid with Owen Thomas on Bloomberg […]
The English We Speak: “Cheesy” Intro: Cheesy has a few different meanings in English and is a great word to add to your vocabulary. 1. Let’s listen to the BBC’s take on it, before you start what do the following words mean? Vocab: crackers flavour a festive mood cheerful pantomime snobbish blushing […]
Describing Actions with Interpretative Dance Lesson Topics: Understanding mime – describing actions – listening comprehension – Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3I6koQl2v0 Intro: The rules of the game? Listen to the presenter explain the rules and complete the sentences below… What are his instructions? 1. We play…. 2. Illustrate the ….. 3. Pippa and Ruth will be wearing ____________ […]
Odysseus’ Gambit on Vimeo – Using chess terms in everyday English Intro Questions:Do you play chess?Do you know the rules? The names of the chess pieces?What is a gambit? In this video the character tells us about his life. A large part of his life is spent playing chess. He uses a lot of chess terms […]
John Lewis Christmas Advert 2011 Intro: John Lewis is a chain of upmarket department stores operating throughout Great Britain. The first John Lewis store was opened in 1864 in Oxford Street, London. In recent years there is a tradition to see and talk about the new advert. 1. Read about the song used in the […]
