First two timelines of immigration in the United Kingdom to get a global view,
Then three videos to get a closer look at the Windrush Generation and last year’s revelations.
Finally an article from The Guardian about the compensations for Windrush victims
Here are two videos explaining the origins of Saint Patrick’s Day
And a parade in Canada,
You can watch the visual timeline,
or check this interactive timeline.
Two videos to celebrate the 100 year anniversary for women’s rights
Here’s the trailer of Suffragette (2015), about the fight for women’s right to vote in the United Kingdom.
And one more video about how it happened in the United States,
First what happens to all the plastic we throw away,
Then some possible solutions, caterpillars might come to the rescue or innovative ideas,
We could also look at India for solutions
A couple of videos on what this new Marvel superhero is also about
and an article from Time ‘The true history behind Black Panther’s Dora Milaje Warriors” , about what inspired some of the characters.
Unfortunately the news puts this issue rather too often in the headlines, so here are a few videos to discover, better understand the issue, train your oral comprehension and add to your notion presentations.
First a presentation of the gun issues,
Then a short history of the NRA (National Rifle Association) one major actor in the issue.
Now, a little bit more on the importance and power of the media,
And finally, the reactions, possible developments and social media after the latest school shooting,
What makes #NeverAgain different?
https://static01.nyt.com/video/players/offsite/index.html?videoId=100000005761059
Watch this list.
Do you agree with it?
What moments could you add?
Some links to video and audio documents seen in class or to go further and train your oral comprehension skills.
A 6 minute English podcast .
A transition from the American Dream to the men who built America,
https://www.history.com/embed/3406915954
https://www.history.com/embed/4726851561
https://www.history.com/embed/4725827776
https://www.history.com/embed/4725315836
https://www.history.com/embed/4725827742
https://www.history.com/embed/4725315815
And women, almost forgotten…
or famous and influential,
