CNN Student News

Watch the news and take notes. Then read the script and check your notes.

Reported Speech

Dear students,
Here you are a grammar explanation about reported speech  and some exercises. I hope you find them useful.

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April Fool's Day

Hi Everyone,

Today is April the 1st and in many countries this is a special day, do you know why?

1. Read the origins of the day. 

2. Do the  quiz to check your understanding of the text. 

3. Try this quiz  and see if you can spot the April's fool's gags. 

4,. Listen to a  discussion about some of the better hoaxes and learn some vocabulary associated with the day.  

EASTER

Watch this video , do the quiz and learn about Easter and some traditions.

St. Patrick's Day

1.- Watch this video and learn some facts about Ireland.
2.- Learn some vocabulary about St. Patrick and other expressions.

3.- Finally watch a  video   about how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day like an Irishman.

Tips for the oral exam!

Dear students,

I came across two websites that will give you some very useful tips to prepare the monologue and the interaction for the oral exam. Make the most of them!

Animal species 'extinction crisis'.

Listen to Rob and Feife talking about the problem of illegal trade in wildlife.( The glossary has been included).