INEQUALITY IN THE WORLD

TRUTH OR HEARSAY?

Antivaxxers claim that Covid is not real, flatearthers contend that the Earth is flat, climate change deniers profess that human activity has nothing to do with global warming, right-wing extremists purport that immigrants steal our jobs, Barça supporters assert that Messi is the best player in the history of football and Trump alleges that the US elections were rigged.

But how can we be sure? Where can we draw the line between evidence and rumours? The infodemic can be difficult to cope with, as we all know.

CHECK THIS OUT!

https://worldwidetrivia.com/2017/04/23/true-false-trivia-facts/

https://worldwidetrivia.com/2017/05/21/true-false-general-trivia-quiz/

https://www.thefactsite.com/100-strange-but-true-facts/

INEQUALITY IN CHARTS

 YOU CAN READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://www.fastcompany.com/90706530/these-10-charts-starkly-show-the-state-of-inequality-in-2021

2021: THE YEAR IN REVIEW

How to Analyze Charts

EXAMPLE OF A C2 LEVEL SPEAKING PRODUCTION - CAMBRIDGE PROFICIENCY EXAM

 

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE EXAMINERS' TIPS AND COMMENTS

How behavioural science can lower your energy bill, by Alex Laskey

LAS TABLAS, IN ENGLISH

PRESENTING DATA USING STATISTICS AND GRAPHS

 

TED TALKS: HANS ROSLING

THE REALITY BEHIND THE NUMBERS: THE WORLD HAS BECOME A BETTER PLACE

 

WORST CASE SCENARIO: PREPARATION FOR A TRIP TO LA PALMA

TOURISTS ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO VISITING LA PALMA. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE? WHAT SHOULD THEY BE PREPARED FOR?

ARTICLE HERE: https://english.elpais.com/spain/2021-10-26/weekend-getaway-to-la-palma-the-volcano-tourists-flocking-to-see-the-eruption.html

ARTICLES TO MEDIATE AND SUMMARISE FOR YOUR FELLOW CLASSMATES

In a mediation activity, we would read the text, select the essential information, summarise and rephrase in our own words, adapting the message to our audience and to the purpose of the communication. The final result of this activity should not exceed the time limit of 5 minutes or the length limit of 100 words. Preparation time 10 minutes. These are not exam conditions, just some class practice. Here are the three articles:

https://hbr.org/2020/09/what-to-do-when-your-mind-always-dwells-on-the-worst-case-scenario

https://www.usgs.gov/center-news/volcano-watch-canary-islands-mega-tsunami-hypothesis-and-why-it-doesn-t-carry-water

https://www.nature.com/articles/543295a

WORST CASE SCENARIOS LISTENING TRANSCRIPT

Scenario 1

Here’s a worst-case scenario. You’re on business in another country and you need to get back for the weekend because it’s your sister’s wedding. But there’s a terrible snowstorm during the night and your flight home is cancelled. What should you do?

OK. The first thing is prevention. Always be aware of the weather conditions where you’re going and, for your own peace of mind, check the weather reports before you travel in case there are any bad forecasts. Checking that your flight operator or travel insurance company covers you for such eventualities is also a good idea. Any reputable company should be obliged to look after you in these circumstances, although I’d say generally, avoid using low-cost operators, because asserting your rights can be more difficult with them.

What to do about it is more tricky. I’d strongly advise against finding alternative routes home. The chances are that everyone else is thinking the same thing and that boats, buses and trains will also be affected by the weather conditions. So the best thing is to sit tight and wait it out. Try to make friends with someone else in the same situation. It may be helpful if you’re having to spend hours waiting at an airport and will keep you in a better mood when you go to speak to the harassed ground staff. Lastly, if it’s going to be a lengthy wait at an airport, consider finding an executive airport lounge and paying the €30 or whatever they ask for non-members.

 

Scenario 2

How do you protect yourself against the possibility of leaving all your valuables in a local taxi? OK. The first thing I would say is: always take your time when getting out of a taxi. Check you have everything, then get out and pay the driver. Secondly, opt for official taxis over less regulated operators – and ask for their business card so you have the taxi operator’s number. That way, your driver will be easier to track down. And always label all your belongings. That will ensure that should an honest person find them, they can return them. Lastly, tip your driver well – one good turn deserves another. And if you do find you’ve left something, call the company immediately and explain what’s happened.

STUDY FLASHCARDS KEYNOTE 2.2 IDIOMS OF HOPE AND FEAR

 

An erupting volcano on La Palma in the Spanish Canary Islands has forced authorities to evacuate hundreds of homes, as the lava gushes towards the sea.

When this video was broadcast, they didn't know that...

Back then, they couldn't possibly imagine that...

Sir David Attenborough's Address to World Leaders at COP26 – Speech in Full

 

HALLOWEEN COSTUME COMPETITION

STUDY FLASHCARDS - KEYNOTE 2.2 - FUTURE, EXPRESSIONS AND (UN)CERTAINTIES

 

STUDY FLASHCARDS KEYNOTE 2.1 SPEECH IMPEDIMENTS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING

TED TALK: HOPES AND FEARS

 

CREATIVE ROUTINES

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MULTILINGUALISM IN THE EU

 

CLASSROOM NOTES

 Facebook’s popularity will hit rock bottom due to privacy concerns

Going to the cinema is a trend that will decline/dwindle/subside due to Netfix

It has already plummeted due to the pandemic

The average lifespan will skyrocket in the near future/in the short run

The vast majority/lion’s share of my friends own their own flat

I spend commuting a negligible portion of my time

The lion’s share of my siblings wear glasses due to their dwindling eyesight

None of them have a cat

STUDY FLASHCARDS 1.2 EXPRESSIONS WITH STATISTICS