Russia is the world’s largest country and home to hundreds of historic sites with great artistic riches. It also has one of the longest train rides in the world, the Trans Siberia Railway Line and a nightlife fuelled on vodka. Moscow is … Continue reading Russia
The internet has become the focal point for almost all forms of communication in the world. That said, does it still have the same power and authority as books and the written word? Some would argue that it no longer … Continue reading Publishing
As the world is becoming more interconnected and awareness arises from the happenings from the furtherest corners of the Earth, then we will eventually encounter famine. We are lucky in many ways, we have the internet, a roof over our … Continue reading Famine
“Space, the final frontier”, “it’s life, but not as we know it”, and “incoming transmission Captain” are all legendary quotes from some of our favourite sci-fi series. Since the early days of Frankenstein the genre of science fiction has captivated … Continue reading Science Fiction
A crisis is brewing, but surprisingly, I am not referring to climate change, wars or even famine. Pensions, while a thoroughly uninteresting subject is something all of us will need to plan for. We are not getting younger so we … Continue reading Pensions
Fossil fuels are used in abundance, but what about nuclear? Since the Fukushima disaster in Japan the popularity of nuclear energy has waned. Such is the fear of the mineral that no new power plants are being built (or planned … Continue reading Nuclear Energy
The internet has changed and grown in many ways over the years. Most recently, it’s all about video and content delivery. How people get their news and entertainment has clearly changed. Why do people insist on using televisions when there … Continue reading Netflix / Streaming Services
How much would you pay to reattach your finger? In the United States it greatly depends, but the average would be over $30,000, while in the UK or in Canada they wouldn’t pay a single penny. Does that sound right … Continue reading Medicine
We all seem to be chasing after money these days. Who wouldn’t love to have a few extra zeros after the wage slips? Well, not if it is a result of inflation. An economic mechanism which silently eats away at … Continue reading Inflation
Language level: B1+ Aim: Talking about evolution. Learner type: Young learners; Teens; Adults Time: 45 – 60 minutes Activities included: Discussing quotes, conversation questions, presentation, image discussion Topic: Evolution Language: Any Materials: Text and images Download the PDF talking points page: Ethics ESLTalkingPoints PDF … Continue reading Evolution
When was the last time you walked past a shop window and tempered the urge to splash out? It isn’t often for most of us to put off spending for another day, why have we become so attune to splurging … Continue reading Consumerism
Advertising has now permeated through our lives, from the traditional TV to the modern Internet. This advanced lesson focuses on how advertising has shaped us culturally and if it has also imparted cultural stereotypes. The images included can be used … Continue reading Advertising