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The History of St Valentine




Homeless hero rescues stranded motorist


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15 Secrets to confidence in any situation




Amazing mind reader reveals his secrets
This is an interesting video linked to the topic of paranormal happenings:



How to do hands-only CPR explained by Vinnie Jones


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How to treat burns and scalds
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Zara Unboxing Haul
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Nature is everywhere. We just need to see it.
Enjoy this interesting Ted Talk suggested by one of your classmates, Loli Villegas. To watch it, click on the photo.



The 7 Sleep Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs
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The gunpowder plot. A simple plan
The 5th of November is the anniversary of the notorious Gunpowder Plot. Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder treason and plot. We see no reason Why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot!



Watch the video and answer the questions. You'll find some background information on the second page.



(Exercises shared by Mariví Santana and Patricia Vargas-Machuca)

Remembrence Day
Jeremy Irons reads "Aftermath" by Sigfried Sassoon

Red white or black poppies? **The History of Thanksgiving**



Ann Hathaway's speech on parental leave
Watch this video and answer the questions. You can watch it as many times as you need.







After watching Ann Hathaway’s speech, I sent an email to my friend Julia in California, who had a baby a few months ago, asking her about her situation regarding paternity leave. I would like to share her answer with you:



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How I Swam the North Pole


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Grit
Watching TED Talks videos is another great way to improve your English. You can watch them with English subtitles.

Interview with James Rodhes
This is an amazing interview with an amazing man whose life was saved by music.



Desert fire: the world cup rebels of Kurdistan
This is a very interesting documentary about the Kurdistan National Football Team and their participation in the World Cup for unrecognised territories.



Can I forgive the man who raped me?
Thordis Elva was raped aged 16. Years later, she emailed Tom Stranger, the man who raped her, beginning a raw, painful healing process documented in their book South of Forgiveness. In this extract, they meet to find a way forward. First, read the article in The Guardian here.

BBC News Review
Working to the news will help you reach the B2 Level. In this section of the BBC Learning English website, you will learn vocabulary and practice your listening skills at the same time. Licence to Kiss 

How to learn something. The first 20 hours
Shared by José Manuel Moreno. Learning a new skill is not as hard as it seems.