Click on the image below to access this interesting website I told you about yesterday in class.
You can search videos by the topic you are most interested in, activate the subtitles in English while you are watching, get the transcript or even download the video.
It's a really amazing option to practise your listening skills!
It may seem a little too long but it really gives you food for thought.
The video was made by a former Greenpeace activist and has been shown in many schools all over the USA. It claims that too much consumption is bad for the planet.
However, as you can see in the second video, such presentation of facts has aroused a lot of controversy among certain politicians, who don't agree with some of the activist's views.
Take a few minutes to watch both videos, have some listening practice, and post a comment to share your opinion with us!
Internet activist Julian Assange serves as spokesperson for WikiLeaks, a controversial, volunteer-driven website that publishes and comments on leaked documents alleging government and corporate misconduct.
Assange studied physics and mathematics at the University of Melbourne. He wrote Strobe, the first free and open-source port scanner, and contributed to the book Underground: Tales of Hacking, Madness and Obsession on the Electronic Frontier.
His Wikipedia entry says he is "constantly on the move," and some speculate that his role in publishing decrypted US military video has put him in personal danger. A controversial figure, pundits debate whether his work is reckless and does more harm than good. Amnesty International recognized him with an International Media Award in 2009.
As Julian Assange is held in solitary confinement at Wandsworth prison, the anonymous community of hacktivists takes to the cyber battlefields. Read more by cliking here...
The controversial website WikiLeaks has been collecting and posting highly classified documents and video. Founder Julian Assange, who had reportedly being sought for questioning by US authorities and has been imprisoned, talks to TED's Chris Anderson about how the site operates, what it has accomplished -- and what drives him. The interview includes graphic footage of a recent US airstrike in Baghdad.
And now...have your say!
What do you think of the situation created by the leaks? What about Julian's attitude? And what about the government's reaction and him being charged with sexual harassment? ...coincidence? ...revenge?
Speak your mind and let us know how you feel about this controversial issue!
In one of our last lessons, the name and fame of this singer came up in our conversation, and I promised I would post some information, including the interview with Ellen Degeneres that Pilar told us about. So here you have it! What do tou think about the question giving title to this post? Leave a comment and have your say!
Lady Gaga, definitely makes the news any way possible, from bizarre outfits and performances on stage, to walking the streets nearly nude. She is known for her avant garde clothing style, and open lifestyle. See her dress made of meat on the left picture!
Who is Lady Gaga? She was unknown a year ago. Now she is on everyone's lips. Lady Gaga has already won a few awards, and is nominated for 13 awards from the Grammys, MuchMusic and MTV for her song Poker Face.
Lady Gaga born, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta in 1986 is from New York. She is a singer, songwriter, musician and performer.
Lady Gaga began her career as a songwriter, writing songs for Britney Spears and The Pussycat Dolls; while establishing herself as a performer in the New York underground club scene. At the same time Lady Gaga was writing material for her own debut CD, The Fame.
Lady Gaga’s is musically inspired by glam rock artists such as David Bowie and Queen; to pop singers like Michael Jackson and Madonna. Lady Gaga's CD The Fame, heavily reflects her inspiration, lifestyle, and her personality.
(Source of the text: front-page.blogspot.com . Picture: www.poprosa.com)
