Shakespeare not just for the Graduation Exam

The date of the graduation exam for 4th graders is just around the corner and the upcoming weeks can be a stressful period for all students.

You may say…it’s high time you started cramming for the final exam. Does it really help? This hasn´t been conclusively proved, yet.

You start to panic, your mind usually goes blank and things can downhill very quickly. You obviously won't have time to cover everything.

Most of us are connected 24/7. Here is my study tip to help you get a grip on Shakespeare. The best way is to join a free online course:

Exploring English: Shakespeare, from Monday 18 April 2016 to Sunday 29 May 2016.

The British Council’s team of educators will guide you through the course and you will get the opportunity to share your ideas and opinions with people from all over the world.
Improve your English language skills, learn about Shakespeare’s life and plays, increase your confidence, and get ready for your final exam.

Here is the link:

https://www.britishcouncil.cz/en/events/exploring-english-shakespeare

In the end…my favourite quotation:

"Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven."

                                                                     William Shakespeare

AND THE OSCAR GOES TO…

These days we are talking about film industry, awards and stuff in our classes. The Oscars, BAFTA, the Razzies, etc.

Each year millions of people tune in to see if their favourite actor, film and director had been nominated and picked up the top award. The gold statuette prize, called an Oscar, is the highest honour in the movie industry. It can turn an actor into a legend or a movie into a classic.

The Golden Raspberry Awards, often shortened to the Razzies is an award ceremony in recognition of the worst in film.

A few tudents came up with an idea to make films and organise a competition on the BEST and the WORST movies.

The categories copied the Oscars and the Razzies. Best /Worst - Screenplay, Picture, Actor/Actress in a Leading Role, Actor/Actress  in a Supporting Role, Special Effects, Stunts, Camera and Director.

Students teamed up and made films on different topics of their own choice.

The nominees were all the films the students shot. The best ones have been awarded...received recognision and got the best mark.We were enjoying the lesson and had lots of fun.
The best films have been uploaded to the school YouTube storage space.

Better English more Opportunities

English is the most commonly used and an important language in today’s global society. Knowing English will make you more employable in every country in the world. It’s the language of business, the internet and modern culture. Having a confident grasp of English is essential in helping you get the most out of your career. 
It is good to make English your hobby and improve your English through different activites you enjoy.
The British Council has a wide range of free online resources to help adults, teenagers and children learn English. The resources include videos, mobile apps, games, stories, listening activities and grammar exercises.
Boost your confidence, improve your language skills, have better English and grasp the opportunity.

Some good tips:
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-english-language-culture