THE QUEEN

As a class activity, during this week ,we'll be watching some fragments from the very famous film 'THE QUEEN ', based on the tragic event of Lady Di's car crash in Paris and the following turmoil caused by the Queen's reluctance to pay her tribute and give her a proper funeral.
You have some listening activities and speaking pairwork in the I.E.S. Miguel Delibes webpage, section of the English Department.
What is important about the film:
-Get some knowledge about the Royal Family, as they are still a very important element in the British society
-Balmoral Castle (Scotland)
-Royal family's outdoor activities
and of course, LAST but NOT LEAST: the pure BRITISH ENGLISH ACCENT just for the sake and pleasure of listening.

SPEAKING PRACTICE DO YOU AGREE or DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS? -I do not think teenagers are responsible enough to drive -I want to get my driving licence as soon as possible -They should teach everyone to drive in the sixth form at school

GETTING AROUND

Now we are working with USEFUL English: GETTING AROUND PLACES, how to give directions. VOCABULARY BANK: bus lane traffic jam pedestrianized area subway/underground (British and American English) zebra crossing highway code full/provisional driving licence fine parking ticket traffic warden speed limit jump the lights road rage confident/dangerous drivers pavement/sidewalk (British and American English) Culture: In London, cars drivers have to pay to drive into the city centre. This Congestion Charge costs &8 a day, about 10 euros. The L-plate is an international sign for learner drivers. It began in the UK in 1935. Once you have a British driving licence, you don't have to renew it until you are 70.