This podcast from Saarland University offers challenging listening opportunities for upper intermediate to advanced learners and fascinating topics to do with the English language and culture. Published bi-weekly, with a growing archive of more than 100 episodes, the podcast can be used in the context of traditional, e-learning, or blended learning courses as well as self-study approaches. The short 4-7 minute audio episodes can serve as basis for autonomous micro-learning and are available with optional visual illustration.
Dieser Podcast bietet eine bunte Themenvielfalt und Hör-Herausforderungen für fortgeschrittene Englischlerner und Informationen rund um die Englische Sprache das Sprachenlernen und englischsprachige Kulturen. Es handelt sich um ein rein englisch-sprachiges Angebot, das teils Bezug zum deutschen Sprachraum nimmt, meist aber von Hörern aller Muttersprachen genutzt werden kann. Das zugehörige YouTube-Angebot verwendet darüber hinaus auch (Bewegt-) Bildmaterial zur Illustration des gehörten.
William Shakespeare 400th anniversary: 60 everyday words and phrases you never knew came from the playwright
23 April 2016: the day that marks 400 years since the death of playwright William Shakespeare. The Bard’s legacy is still strongly felt around the world, with his influence upon the English language showing little sign of relenting.
Open method of coordination (OMC) working group of EU Member States’ experts on ‘cultural awareness and expression
The role of the European Commission is to address common challenges, such as limits to the mobility of cultural professionals, barriers to finance, and skills deficits.
Level: A2-B1Age: 14-17 (but activities included which may appeal to younger learners)This kit was designed by Turkish materials writers.The material below includes activities for you to print and copy, the complete text, and teachers' notes. The kit needs to be used selectively as each contains activities likely to appeal to different age groups.