LISTENING PRACTICE 5

Here is new material for your next listening practice. Remember you can also use material from previous practices or borrow DVDs from the school library.

Deadline: February 3

Tractor lady (4.55)

Dutch actor, Manon Ossevoort decided she wanted a bit of an adventure. So she set out on a journey from Europe to the South Pole... on a tractor! She's been travelling for two years through many countries and had all sorts of interesting experiences along the way. We hear about her journey so far.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/1728_people_places/page24.shtml

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston (5.14)

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has recently returned from a 7-month sailing race around the world. At 68 years old he was the oldest ever competitor in the race but that is not the only sailing record he holds.

In this programme we hear from Sir Robin himself and find out how he's feeling, what he plans to do next and whether or not he thinks his age makes his achievement any more special.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/1728_people_places/page49.shtml

New York City (6.35)

The Frugal Traveler discovers that New York is really a city of small, manageable neighborhoods, and it's not expensive if you know where to go.
http://video.nytimes.com/video/playlist/travel/1194811622333/index.html
Once you're on this webpage, look for the video "Frugal Traveller: New York City" on the list on the right.

Bites in Valencia, Spain (8.54)

Food columnist Mark Bittman, a k a the Minimalist, watches Pep Crespo make paella at a restaurant called L'Alter outside the city.
http://video.nytimes.com/video/playlist/travel/1194811622333/index.html
Once you're on this webpage, look for the video "Bites in Valencia, Spain" on the list on the right.


Bewitched

Samantha gives a dinner party to impress Rex Barker, one of Darrin's clients. ... Rex brings along his date, Babs Livingston, but advances on Samantha in the garden when he gets drunk. To teach him a lesson in treating people with respect, Samantha changes him into a dog. Darrin, thinking only of the possible loss of the account, is furious and Samantha locks him and the dog out. Endora sets a cat on the dog (Big mistake!). Samantha takes Barker to a vet and then changes him back to a man. The next morning, Barker, not having learned a thing from the night before, again makes a pass at Samantha (Very BIG mistake!). Darrin punches him and quits on the spot. Later, Barker apologizes and signs the contract on condition that Darrin return to the agency.
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v8399986DWyTdefh?source=searchVideoRec-mll

Merry Christmas

Sleeping habits quiz

We all need sleep, but do you know how to sleep well, manage insomnia or why sleep is important? Test your knowledge with our quick health quiz and get tips for a good night’s rest.

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/quiz_Sleep?Open

I have a dream

First read a text about Martin Luther King and answer the comprehension questions.
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/michel.barbot/hotpot/mlk/comp.htm

Then, listen to Martin Luther King's famous speech whle you read it. Single out the 14 differences between the script and what he actually says. When you have finished, click on "Next" at the bottom of the page and do the next activity.
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/michel.barbot/hotpot/mlk/dream1.htm

LISTENING PRACTICE 4

I am giving you new material for your next listening practice. Remember you can also watch / listen to materials I uploaded for previous listening practices.

Deadline: January 13.

Bewitched
Darrin is buying a new house and wants Samantha to check it out. Samantha ... and Endora go to 1164 Morning Glory Circle and have a lot of fun rearranging the place with magic. Of course, they also have new neighbors, nosy Gladys Kravitz and her do-nothing husband Abner Kravitz. Gladys knows that she sees something funny going on at the Stephens' new house, but Abner doesn't believe her

http://www.veoh.com/videos/v8395870GJ8nx3Sk?source=searchVideoRec-mll

Frasier

Six months after moving back to Seattle to start his career as a radio psychiatrist, Frasier is forced to take in his father Martin, a disabled former police officer, and his dog Eddie, and to hire Daphne Moon, a housekeeper and physical therapist.

http://www.veoh.com/videos/v813659rrZz4ArR?rank=51&jsonParams={%22numResults%22%3A20%2C%22rlmin%22%3A0%2C%22query%22%3A%22frasier%22%2C%22rlmax%22%3Anull%2C%22veohOnly%22%3Atrue%2C%22order%22%3A%22default%22%2C%22range%22%3A%22a%22%2C%22sId%22%3A%2250589123143273370%22%2C%22offset%22%3A40}&searchId=50589123143273370&rank=52

British breakfasts (5.25)
In this edition, we sit down to a traditional British breakfast in a smart London restaurant and then, an ordinary café!

We find out what the great British breakfast is made of, and why it is becoming more and more popular, especially in London, to eat breakfast in a café before arriving at the office for a hard day's work!

Our guests are an American anthropologist, a top chef in a London restaurant, and the author of new book called 'Egg, Bacon, Chips and Beans: 50 Great Cafés and the Stuff That Makes Them Great'.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/1557_london_extra/page7.shtml

Stress (4.48)
Stress, it's all part of modern life, and certainly part of life in London. In this programme, Jackie asks Londoners what's making them feel stressed and how they cope with it. We also look at some of the language used to talk about stress.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/1128_london_life/page14.shtml

How to get a good night's sleep (4.10)
How To Get A Good Night's Sleep: This films shows you what you can do to make sure you get a good night's sleep. VideoJug presents you with some simple steps on how to sleep well, from your bed to your diet, our aim is to help you sleep better at night.

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep

Bert and Ernie

Ernie eats cookies in bed. Bert is not amused!


Watch Bert and Ernie Sesame Street Cookies in Bed in Entertainment Videos  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Karaoke

Singing songs is a great way to improve your pronunciation. Why don't you try the karaoke on this webpage? I chose the song Mamma mia to start with, but there is a very wide range of songs available.
If you go down a little you will see the video of the song and the complete lyrics, so you can read them in advance before you try the karaoke.
Enjoy yourselves!!

http://www.karaokeparty.com/en/song/114/abba/mamma-mia

I'm afraid this song has been removed from that webpage. But there are lots of them you can still enjoy. Give it a try!!