The CIA & the Capture of Nelson Mandela

Edward Snowden on FRANCE 24

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

3'40''
 [... But what’s really changed, most dramatically from the world of 2013 to the world of today (9 sept 2019) is everybody is aware that Facebook is up to no good, that Google is up to no good... ]

4’05

[... It’s technology that’s enabling this and making it all possible for the first time. ...]

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Enjoy the whole video that was released on youtube on Sept. 9, 2019.
Time flies but those 6 years have been for the best.
Except for Julian Assange who is in Belmarsh Prison (U.K.)

I'm glad Edward Snowden is able to move more or less freely in Russia. 

Why? Why do we want to learn English?

So very British !
A Mister Duncan in England started his channel in March 2008. https://www.youtube.com/user/duncaninchina   
Today, he’s had So ! Speak English With Misterduncan (he still had hair left.) is one of the zillion ways the Internet has to help you learn English. Make good use of your time,
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 "Why do we need to learn English ?
One of the reasons why we need to speak English nowadays is because the world.is becoming smaller thanks to the Internet and our developing global economy, more and more people are using English as a common way to communicate with each other. »

Learning anything is difficult and English is no exception.
Learning English takes time and patience. Relax and take it easy.

 Vocabulary

       English is part of your body ! Daily practice

      Don’t be afraid of mistakes     Your attitude… No pain, no gain! 

      Practice everyday and be confident !

Repeat ! « I CAN DO IT »"
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Here is a comment. Go figure why I picked it !

« I remember having watched these videos of the amazing Mr Duncan teacher almost ten years ago, and in that time I could barely understand a lesson or two... However I kept up with the learning process since then! Watching videos here and there, from him and from different people, subscribed to different channels, listening to audios, participating in live chats, doing lots of readings, writing emails, and so on and so forth! I've faced lots of struggle along my way... But finally, after all that time invested on the process, now I can say my skill level has increased just as my abilities, and I can clearly, not just understand English, but communicate in the language as well! I know I still don't do it perfectly, but definitely way better than I used to do. It's such a joyful and pleasant experience knowing that what teachers like Mr Duncan say sooner or later with commitment and constancy come true! Thank you Mr Duncan for your lessons and for cheering people up to keep learning! Blessings!! »

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Connections : Past and present struggles

Find out what U.S. Sports landmark of the last 50 years is shown in the trailer.

1. President Nixon makes Title IX a reality (1972)

2. Wilma Rudolph wins three gold medals (1960)

3. Women’s soccer wins its second World Cup (1999)

4. Billie Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs (1973)

5. All-American Girls Professional Baseball League forms (1943)

6. The WNBA tips off (1997)

7. Kathrine Switzer becomes first woman to compete in Boston Marathon (1967)

8. Danica Patrick becomes first woman to win IndyCar Race (2008)

9. UConn women’s basketball wins 90 in a row (2008-2010)

Here is a biopic, movie, film... Based on a true story.

Discover engdom.com for your benefit, English learners!

Discover engdom.com
This site is what I'd call a real treasure trove.
Here are some links. 
Visit, explore, use everyday and you'll improve your English!

Here is an example with male and female job words

http://engdom.com/6-minute-vocabulary-male-and-female-job-words/

and another that will help you learn how to ask for and give directions.

http://engdom.com/bbc-how-to-ask-for-and-give-directions/

Thanks to the British Council and to the BBC. Above them all, thank you EngDom

Brexit will be delayed

The independent is a U.K. online newspaper. Used to be a paper version.
Here is what they say. Great video and article

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexil-bill-delayed-eu-withdrawal-vote-commons-revolts-tory-rebels-labour-theresa-may-a8006831.html

CONSENT : Easily understandable with tea instead.

I thought in the midst of the Harvey Weinstein story, posting this video could be appropriate. 
(Voc. brackets: Journalists tend to call what they are working on 'a story'. Judicial courts,deal with cases. In politics, they refer to narratives or story-telling.)

Sure, everybody likes a good story. Here is one.

Copyright ©2015 Emmeline May and Blue Seat Studios


Follow up article; from across the pond. June 10th, 2016... With this very Amercian title:

"The very British video helping Americans understand sexual consent."

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/06/10/the-very-british-video-helping-americans-understand-sexual-consent/?utm_term=.aac2fec957e0

Very different methods of cleaning

Do you watch TV?

Get ready to talk about reality TV, what you think of it, your experience, etc...

Now watch this French documentary. It's 55 mn long. But it's worth the time.
Watch it, prepare an oral description and make a presentation to the class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amzLnvfaeJM 
Dreaming is ok, reality beats fiction sometimes.

Movember

MOVEMBER is tweet trending in France! I wandered on the thread and saw TED TV.

If you haven't bookmarked it yet, you've got to discover TED TV. 

It’s a great free TV where people from all over the world come to talk about different issues and experiences. 

One of my favourite speech is this one:

 “My stroke of insight”

https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight

And I also watched this to learn more about Movember which is now trending in France but not in the U.S. #Comey is #1 trend just now… FBI director James Comey.

So anyway, I watched this to know more about Movember… raising money, moustache, prostate cancer,setting up a charity.

https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_garone_healthier_men_one_moustache_at_a_time

GET OUT , a horror movie

Related article:
https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/the-current-debate-sharp-politics-in-get-out

GAMING TO PAY THE RENT

http://mashable.com/2014/10/07/gaming-to-pay-the-rent/#:eyJzIjoidCIsImkiOiJfdWVodDk5ZTZlM2toYXhqdCJ9

And thank you for your comments.
See comments post below

Carl Sagan .

"You Are Here on the  Pale Blue Dot ... on our tiny world, that small planet."

                                          This is a famous video by Carl Sagan

"Our posturing, our imagined self-importance, the delusion that we have some privileged position in this universe are challenged by this pale light, the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known."

Carl Edward Sagan (/ˈseɪɡən/; November 9, 1934 – December 20, 1996) was an American astronomer, cosmologist, astrophysicist, astrobiologist , author, science popularizer, and science communicator. in astronomy and other natural sciences. He is best known for his work as a science popularizer and communicator. 

Learning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9MtAfDswzQ
 Just chose to put a pic instead of the video. It is craftily preventing from allowing me to integrate it! Never mind, justwatch the link! Thanks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9MtAfDswzQ

U.S. : How to get a passport

Great map and great 1'53'' video http://uk.businessinsider.com/renew-us-passport-24-hours-new-york-agency-2015-8 about IMMIGRATION in the U.S. The U.S. is a country of immigrants too. "Realizing your passport has expired days or even hours before a flight can be costly, and it can potentially ruin your travel plans. Most people make the mistake of paying expeditors who charge up to $500. The New York Passport Agency, with an average 4.5 star rating on Yelp, can turn your paperwork around the same day for just $170." http://uk.businessinsider.com/baml-immigration-state-map-2015-8?r=US&IR=T

Six things

6 Things Not to Say in an Interview 

 

http://info.theladders.com/career-advice/avoid-these-words-in-job-interviews?utm_source=wednesday_newsletter_email&utm_medium=email&utm_term=interview_chechecklist&utm_content=amanda_article&utm_campaign=wednesday_newsletter

 

 

New ways to see.

That new way to see is just one of many human ways to marvel at the beauty of the world.
We've got to remember that we can all be  _________ blind to something.
It doesn't make the world less fascinating.

Work on your Oral comprehension here:

http://www.franglish.fr/COBAC/
Mr Yvan Baptiste allows you to improve! Take advantage of it.
I've also put it under the label "Oral Comprehension". Of course!
Do use all those links daily!
Thanks again and always Sir.

A biology course and some.

The things you can find on the web... Even lectures from inspired Stanford professors.
It is both entertaining and invigorating.  I hope you enjoy it.
It's about ... hormones, boundaries, human biology and thinking.
Quite a journey for animals... and some tool!