a) Where was St. Patrick originally from?
b) Explain the two most popular myths about St. Patrick, mentioned in the video.
c) Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated in March 17th?
d) Which city was the first to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in America?
1) BBC Shakespeare Animated Tales - Romeo and Juliet - Ending scene
2) Romeo + Juliet (1996) - Ending scene
Here are two videos of the same scene from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" that we have been rehearsing and playing in class. Now, watch these videos and answer to the following questions:
1. What is the main difference between these two videos -other than one of them is animated?
2. Do you think it is a good idea to adapt a classic play so the plot takes place in our time?
3. Imagine you are a director and you are asked to perform "Romeo and Juliet". Would you be faithful to the text or would you adapt it to our time? Would you also change the setting, the plot or the ending?
4. Find other songs or movies where there appear "Romeo and Juliet".
"The Social Network", directed by David Fincher (2010)
Watch the official trailer of the movie "The Social Network" and the video from the BBC on "How has social media changed your life?". Think about the following questions to discuss in class: 1. How useful do you think the Internet is?
2. Which of the following social media networks do you know/use?
a) Facebook b) Tuenti
c) Twitter d) Myspace
e) Blogger f) Flickr
g) Yahoo h) MSN
i) Fotolog j) Other
k) E-bay l) E-mule
3. How often do you use them?
4. Are you aware of the privacy issues?
5. Do you find them useful? What do you use them for?
6. Are you afraid your privacy can be damaged?
7. What do you think are the main advantages or disadvantages?
Now click on the following link to watch a piece of news about the burglary risk from social media sites.
FRIENDS was a very popular tv show in the 90s and was on for 10 seasons, ending in 2004. The show is about the everyday lives of 6 friends.
Please, post your answers to the following activities by specifying the number of the Exercise and the answer to each question on it.
Exercise 1: Now, let's see what you know about the show; answer to the following questions:
1. In which city does the show take place?
2. What are the names of the main characters?
3. What is the relationship between them (are any of them dating/married, or relatives)?
Exercise 2: Once you've watched this hilarious episode, answer TRUE or FALSE to the following questions about it:
1. Phoebe and Monica are taking self-defense classes.
2. Ross took karate lessons.
3. According to Ross, "unagi" is a type of sushi.
4. Ross scared the girls in his apartment.
5. Chandler thinks "unagi" is an eel.
Exercise 3: What's the meaning of the following underlined expressions that appeared in this episode?
1. "kicking a guy in the crotch all morning, really takes it out of you"
2. "I dare you!"
3. "state of total awareness"
4. "girlish screams"
5. "are you aware that unagi is an eel?"
6. "that woman tripped you and then pinned you to the floor"
Watch this video while you listen to the song. Answer the following questions:
1) Do you think this is a happy song?
2) What is the main message of the song?
3) Did you already know this song?
4) Do you like Katy Perry?
5) What are her most famous songs?
