Feeling good

What makes us feel good? Talk to each other to find three things that make everyone happy.

Follow the presentation below to discover more recipes for happiness.


Sources: Graham Hill on Ted Talks & Gold Advanced

The letter that announced his birth

Click here to access a video in which Russell Brand reveals the mystery of the dog's dinner in the letter that announced his imminent birth, concocts a missive to the creator of a future utopia, and explains why letter-writing remains so important in the age of instant messaging. 

 

source: Clodagh

Getting Ready for the Writing Test

Use the presentation below to find useful language for the task types in the Writing Test.

Advanced wt tasks 2015.doc from iccic

What are you grateful for?

What things are we grateful about? Do we take a lot for granted? The presentation and video below will help you answer these questions.

Gratitude from iccic

Source: Film English, by Kieran Donaghy

Talking cats

Report the dialogue between these two cats:
 

 Use the words:

     

  Now check that you got the right message: 

source: Jamie Keddie  http://lessonstream.org/2007/09/04/if-cats-could-talk/

Writing your cover letter

The cover letter below is unapologetically honest and people on Wall Street are calling it one of the best letters they have seen. 

 

and now, click here to read some of the responses on a long thread... 

A 'Panic Reset Button'  can help you remain calm during the job interview

source: Jacqui

Active Reading

Use the following presentation to improve your reading skills.