A Brief History of Writing

We use it so much that it's easy to think that writing has always been around. But like most things it had to be invented. Watch this Young explorers video from the British Museum for a brief history of writing. 

From the British Museum.

How to make a Mummy: TEDEd Video

How did Egyptians make mummies? You've read it in our coursebook, now watch it in the following TEDEd video.

King Tut and His Treasures

The pharaoh Tutankhamun is one of the most famous Egyptian rulers in history. Known by many as 'King Tut,' Tutankhamun is most famous for the incredible treasures in his tomb. Watch the video and do the activities to learn more about this famous pharaoh. 

Lesson idea and activities from Around the World in English.

Project Time: A famous landmark

In Unit 1, Lesson 3 of our coursebook there is a mini-project. Students have to choose one of the six famous landmarks discussed and make a poster about it. 

We decided to work on google slides and make cooperative presentations which we proudly present: 

The Romans

Team 2

Tajmahalakia

Team 4

The Birds

Project: Unsolved Mysteries

It took us a long time to organise, present and evaluate our projects but we had loads of fun. Congratulations to all the teams for their hard work!

The Incredibles

Three Birds were sitting



The Scammers

The Eye of the Tiger

Mpampoures XD



Homeless

Singles vs Taken

Basketball Boys

Pompeii: A City Frozen in Time

You've listened to the story, you've read the text. Now it's time to see it for yourselves: what was the eruption like and what is the city like now?

Project Time: Unsolved Mysteries

You are going to investigate one of the world mysteries in order to make a presentation to your class.

Some tips on what ΝΟΤ to do when you prepare your presentation:

Summerhill, the free school

Imagine a school where pupils don't have to go to lessons, where they're encouraged to play, and where they make the rules themselves. Welcome to Summerhill. 

This is Britain: Schools in Britain

What are schools like in Britain? What time do they start? Do students have to wear uniforms? Watch the video and find out.