Here are some
recommendations for anyone looking to practise their English while
doing something fun or interesting over the summer. All of the
following resources are free and available online.
Current
affairs topics
See the following
places for information about recent events:
(all
ages)
BBC news directed at
younger people, and explained in simpler terms.
"Brexit"
(all
ages)
The latest news about
the historical "Brexit", the decision made by the UK to
leave the European Union. Includes news articles and explanatory
videos.
(Bachillerato
& older)
This is an academic
blog about European affairs. It has a lot of impartial analysis about
the "Brexit" and how it may affect the future of both the
UK and EU.
Shakespeare 400th Anniversary
(all
ages)
This link will take you to our blog article from April this year
celebrating the 400th
Anniversary of Shakespeare's death. At the bottom you will find
several links to different resources concerning Shakespeare's life
and works.
US Presidential
elections 2016
(all
ages)
"For Dummies" A site which summarises the key beliefs of the Democrats and the Republicans, the main American political parties.
General
websites
Keep up to date with
the latest Spanish news and sport while learning English:
(all
ages)
(Bachillerato
& older)
This is a blog-style
website with regular contributions explaining many different topics
in a fun and entertaining way. The history of time, why people are
sports fans, the future of the human race, how to name a baby, types
of friendships, your life in weeks, travelling to the third world,
and much, much more.
(4ºESO
& older)
Futurelearn offers
free, short online study programmes. Of particular interest is be the
'Teaching and Studying' section, which has several courses connected
with preparing for university, making course/job applications, and
doing interviews. There are plenty of other courses on all sorts of
topics, like science, history and sport too. I recommend this site to
anyone who is considering going to university abroad or just looking
to fill their time with something interesting.
Audiovisual
resources
(all
ages)
(4ºESO
& older)
(4ºESO
& older)
(Bachillerato
& older)
Fun
& games
QuizUp (smartphone
app)
(all
ages)
Compete in short
quizzes on hundreds of different topics against people from all over
the world, as you try to earn medals and be the top in your country.
(all
ages)
Here you will find
several mobile apps for all ages, focussing on learning and
practising different areas of the English language through fun,
games, videos, and more.
A great list! Thank you!
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