Listening Practice

 Dear readers,

I stumbled upon this Youtube channel which is great for practicing the listening skill !!

Listening: Smart tech and climate change

 Smart technology is becoming more and more commonplace in people's homes, but could it help with the fight against climate change? Listen to Sam and Neil talk about it.

Listening: Environmental issues our planet is facing

Watch the video and find the answers to the following:

1. How old is the earth?
2. How old is the human race?
3. List 4 general problems mentioned in the video related to the sea, the animals, the ocean and climate change

50 easy ways to save the planet and Extra vocabulary

 Dear students,

Have a look at a list (taken from the Guardian) with 50 easy ways to save the planet. Really point 16 and 34 are just grossed.  

1     Cut fossil fuel emissions

2.     Emit harmful greenhouse gases

3.     Smog

4.     The hole in the ozone layer

5.     Reduce one’s carbon footprint

6.     Do our bit to save the planet.

7.     Raise awareness of the effects of climate change.

8.  Cut down on meat.

9.  Have a detrimental effect on the planet

10.  Take urgent action to

11.  Switch to renewable energy sources

12.  Stand up for endangered species

13.  Take responsibility for our actions

14.  Strive to be more energy-efficient/greener

15.  Reduce, reuse, recycle

Vocabulary: Recycing and weather

 

Speaking about BOOKS

 

Vocabulary: books, novels, stories