Three Bites of a Cherry

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Climate Change: How Do Scientists Feel About It?

Find below an article from Mother Jones magazine focusing on the distinct burden of being a climate scientist right now. Note that you have the opportunity to listen to the text as you read it.
Next week, some students will present a summary of its contents in class, and we will hold a follow-up class discussion.

It's the End of the World as They Know It

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Being Grateful and Showing It

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Topics for the June Oral Exam

Topics for the Oral Exam June 2015

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

UK Elections explained for non-Brits

Here's the video by The Guardian I mentioned yesterday in class.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Arctic: Life in the Deep Freeze

Human Planet is a British television documentary series produced by the BBC with co-production from Discovery and BBC Worldwide. It describes the human species and its relationship with the natural world by showing the remarkable ways humans have adapted to life in every environment on Earth.

After watching the episode Arctic: Life in the Deep Freeze, now it's time to check your answers to the questions discussed in class, so click on the link below to find out!

Answers to the comprehension questions

And if you'd like to watch the Human Planet documentaries online, check out this link:

BBC Human Planet Explorer

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Some Thoughts Inspired by Garry Winogrand's Images

Here follow the minitales, or perhaps better called literary thoughts, inspired by some of Garry Winogrand's images.Thanks Estrella and Carlos for your engaging words.

Sunset,

She is coupled

By the solitude of stuffed animals,

No one stops ...

With a smile in her eyes,

Camouflages her bad luck

By Estrella Gómez

And me...when is my turn? I'm tired of being the third wheel during their date!!

By Estrella Gómez

The American dream flies by

By Carlos Estangüi

And now a few more words about the collection of photographies displayed in the exhibit: For those who didn't get the chance to go see it yet, check out the review written by a former student and still friend, Carlos Estangüi:

Garry Winogrand: An Eye-Opening Exhibition