Thati 2017-2018 by Nika Picco https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017 by Nika Picco en-us 2017-03-08 01:48:31 UTC 2024-05-21 18:51:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png From DNA to Big Brother fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/158540770 1. DNA http://bigthink.com/big-think-tv/the-deadly-important-insights-of-big-data
2. Big data is watching http://bigthink.com/think-tank/big-data-is-watching-you
3. China is watching, too https://www.technologyreview.com/s/602987/china-turns-big-data-into-big-brother/
4. Audio http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1306/130613-surveillance_1.mp3
5. George Orwell's "1984" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9JIKngJnCU]]> 2017-03-08 01:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/158540770 Brains change shape in space (done) fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/158540772 1. PDF http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1702/170205-brains.html
2. Article https://www.inverse.com/article/27330-astronaut-brain-change-shape-space
3. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ93qXXYRpU (Neuroplasticity)
4. Video 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SXJq_RP3V4
5. Wider connection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYac7_w47uo (Virgin Galactic)]]> 2017-03-08 01:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/158540772 Are you a "weekend warrior"? (done) fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/158540773 1. Jumble http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1701/170112-weekend-warrior-drag15.html
2. Audio summary http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1701/170112-weekend-warrior-l.html
3. News Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD5nn-Pv9Uw
4. Article http://www.abbott.com/marathon/life-lessons-from-running-a-marathon.html
5. TED https://www.ted.com/talks/christopher_mcdougall_are_we_born_to_run]]> 2017-03-08 01:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/158540773 Bill Gates warns of bio-terrorism (x) fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/158540774 1. Bill Gates Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDNoRAiSDjw
2. Big Think Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bJyMCrddqo
3. Article http://wapo.st/2kIyDxK
4. Audio summary (BNE) http://bit.ly/2lDkCki

]]> 2017-03-08 01:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/158540774 ET's Phone Home (done) fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/158541471 1. Film clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xZif3WmG7I
2. Audio news clip http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1703/170307-trappist-1-l.html
3. Jumble http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1703/170307-trappist-1-drag24.html
4. Article http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2017/0227/Could-the-TRAPPIST-1-exoplanets-harbor-alien-life
5. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_U-r1sjohc
6. Homework https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK2iJe7AM_Q
7. Challenge http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1703/170307-trappist-1-dictation-01.htm]]> 2017-03-08 01:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/158541471 Do you live in a bubble? (done) fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/160224021 1. Online filter bubbles http://ed.ted.com/lessons/beware-online-filter-bubbles-eli-pariser
2. How Facebook and the filter bubble helped Trump win http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/11/how-facebook-and-the-filter-bubble-pushed-trump-to-victory.html]]> 2017-03-15 12:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/160224021 How to recognize a dystopia fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/160224275 1. http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-recognize-a-dystopia-alex-gendler#watc
2. Apple, Inc. 1984 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zfqw8nhUwA
3. Brave new world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raqVySPrDUE
4. Brave new world castes  https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/72/03/87/720387167009a6fa16b3d76879c10b40.jpg
5. 1984 Summary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9JIKngJnCU]]> 2017-03-15 12:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/160224275 Are good looking people jerks? fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/160229151 1. Videos and discussion http://ed.ted.com/featured/RzvvnqGI#watch
2. Article https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/science-choice/201504/what-is-confirmation-bias
3. More vidoes ]]> 2017-03-15 12:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/160229151 Confidence means knowing we are all fools fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/160229234 1. Videos and speaking http://ed.ted.com/featured/vlxwKabO
2. The Essence of Confidence https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/thicken-your-skin/201509/the-essence-confidence

]]> 2017-03-15 12:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/160229234 No fly zone fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/163370208 1. Article http://money.cnn.com/2017/03/28/news/companies/laptop-ban-airlines-international-air-transport-association/
2. Audio http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1703/170329-laptop-ban-l.html
3. Presidential powers https://youtu.be/5l02sK5LovI
4. Man dragged off airplane http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1704/170416-united-airlines.html]]> 2017-03-29 10:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/163370208 USA bombs Syria, Trump guy "bombs" on live TV fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/166045609 *** 1st rule of fight club https://youtu.be/dC1yHLp9bWA
1. 1st rule of politics https://goo.gl/dM8IXE
2. Cnn Video https://goo.gl/Umqt6I
3. Audio - 1 million Syrian kid refugees http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1308/130824-refugees_1.mp3]]> 2017-04-12 10:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/166045609 Balenciaga's Ikea bag (x) fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/168241459 1.The world's cheapest $2000 bag https://www.google.com.br/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2017/04/19/style/balenciaga-ikea-bag-trnd/index.html
2. Video https://youtu.be/g1kMbhdIQCM
3. Luxury goods http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1004/100414-luxury_goods.mp3]]> 2017-04-25 21:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/168241459 Canadian high school criticized for teaching girls etiquette (x) fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/169651891 1. Article http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39348155
2. Pdf http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1704/170418-womens-studies-m.html
3. Audio http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1704/170418-womens-studies-l.html
4. Big Think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dNbWGaaxWM ]]> 2017-05-03 12:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/169651891 The opposite of etiquette - swearing can be good for you fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/170979757 1. Audio http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1705/170508-swearing-l.html                 
2. Video http://www.today.com/video/today/55182965           
3. Article http://observer.com/2017/05/swearing-benefits-strength-study/
4. Comparison https://marchexdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/rude_polite_ranking.gif                         ]]> 2017-05-10 11:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/170979757 HACKERS fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/171938606 1. Global Cyber Attack http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/14/technology/global-cyberattack-explanation/
2. Trump FBI Connection
http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1705/170512-fbi-boss-l.html
3. Puzzle http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1701/170101-hacking-drag15.html
4. Listen and Repeat http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1701/170101-hacking-dictation-01.htm]]> 2017-05-15 19:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/171938606 HACKERS Wannacry X fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/172321828 1. Global Cyber Attack http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/14/technology/global-cyberattack-explanation/
2. Trump FBI Connection
http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1705/170512-fbi-boss-l.html
3. PDF exercises http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1705/170512-fbi-boss-m.html
3. DON'T FREAK OUT - Video
A) Business of Cybercrime https://youtu.be/Pm1Wgd9bbOk
B) Digital Warfare https://youtu.be/hIE6zXKqHEc]]> 2017-05-17 13:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/172321828 Color can kill x fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/173597941 1.History's deadliest colors http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-s-deadliest-colors-j-v-maranto#watch
2. Article 1- The deadliest makeup http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/09/ingredients-lipstick-makeup-cosmetics-science-history/
3. Article 2 - Another color might hit the banned list http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/could-this-wallpaper-kill-you-victorian-britains-lethal-obsessio/
4. Audio - Cleopatra's lead eyes http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1001/100108-eye_make-up.mp3]]> 2017-05-24 11:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/173597941 Social media depression fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/173600589 1. The best Netflix episode ever https://youtu.be/zfHcpDVyFrI
2. The psychology report http://www.bbc.com/news/health-39955295
3. The audio
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1104/110401-facebook_depression.mp3
4. The Challenge (and good news, too) http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1704/170422-exercise-dictation-01.htm
5. Five ways social media is changing your brain http://ed.ted.com/featured/qQzsdX2Y
6. Truth behind Instagram photoshttp://www.boredpanda.com/truth-behind-instagram-photos-cropping-chompoo-baritone/]]> 2017-05-24 11:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/173600589 The strange case of the flamingo skeleton X fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/177235589 1. Flamingos jumble  http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1705/170526-flamingos-drag15.html
2. Flamingos audio http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1705/170526-flamingos-l.html
3. Shoes change human legs http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1007/100719-high_heels.mp3]]> 2017-06-22 19:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/177235589 Trump loses Iron Man fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/177235607 1. pdf http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1706/170605-paris-agreement-m.html
2. audio http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1706/170605-paris-agreement-l.html
3. Elon Musk in Space https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/sep/27/elon-musk-spacex-mars-colony
4. Who is Elon Musk? http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2015/05/26/elon-musk-in-90-seconds.cnnmoney/index.html]]> 2017-06-22 19:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/177235607 The threat of North Korea X fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/177235617 1. Imprisoned Teen released, but in a coma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er7uhMkQzro He died http://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/22/us/otto-warmbier-funeral/index.html
2. The North Korea Threat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g9j_ZkuJig
3. Puzzle http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1704/170420-north-korea-tensions-drag15.html
4. Homework http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1704/170420-north-korea-tensions-dictation-01.htm]]> 2017-06-22 19:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/177235617 Artificial blood and stem cell burgers, what's next?! fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/178514931 1. Audio http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1703/170327-blood-l.html
2. Article https://goo.gl/PyhtjS
3. Watch and discuss http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-are-stem-cells-craig-a-kohn#watch
4. http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1308/130808-stem_cell_burgers.html]]> 2017-07-11 22:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/178514931 What is cool? X fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/178516407 1. Defining it https://ed.ted.com/featured/xgmepk0G#review
2. New trend in fitness http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/workout-clothes-gear/new-wearable-technology-could-replace-your-old-fitness-tracker
3. Maya method
4. People want to be trendy but they don't want to be weird!
5. Mere exposure theory - how we went from weird to "I want it, it's cool!"
6. Habituation - people want new (just not too new) - how we accept the fitness trackers, which look like watches]]> 2017-07-11 23:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/178516407 Brain science: A stroke of inspiration fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/179896480 1. My wonderful stroke brain  https://youtu.be/gXN00GAzCko
2. Jumble http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1703/170311-memory-drag24.html
3. Exercises http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1703/170311-memory-m.pdf
4. Videos- choose your own adventure! http://ed.ted.com/lessons?category=memory]]> 2017-08-01 23:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/179896480 Health oddities fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/180591156 1. Topic 1: House dust can make you fat http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1707/170715-house-dust-l.html
2. Video 1: The Dust Bowl (American history) https://ed.ted.com/on/FBPinvVl
3. Topic 2: Coffee drinkers may live longer http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1707/170713-drinking-coffee-drag24.html
4. Video 2Your brain on coffee https://ed.ted.com/on/K2LlK6oW]]> 2017-08-10 10:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/180591156 Netflix and let's all be zombies! fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/182183210 1. Video and Article http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/08/15/binge-watching-tv-shows-sleep-insomnia-study/
2. Cartoons https://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/b/binge-watching.asp
3. Listening
Audio 1 https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2004/200425-netflix-l.html
Audio 2 http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1708/170820-binge-watching-tv-l.html
4. Exercises
a. Jumble http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1708/170820-binge-watching-tv-drag15.html
b. Listen and repeat http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1708/170820-binge-watching-tv-dictation-01.htm
5.ASAP SCIENCE https://ed.ted.com/featured/tJXf06qY]]> 2017-08-22 19:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/182183210 "I knew it, it's a woman driver..." fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/191486846 1. Article: Saudi Arabia lets women drive, 2017 http://edition.cnn.com/2017/09/26/politics/saudi-arabia-woman-drive/index.html
2. Video: Four sisters https://ed.ted.com/lessons/four-sisters-in-ancient-rome-ray-laurence
3. Audio : women allowed to fight http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1301/130126-women_in_combat.mp3]]> 2017-09-26 23:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/191486846 Are you a body with a mind, or a mind with a body? fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/192296978 1. The question: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/are-you-a-body-with-a-mind-or-a-mind-with-a-body-maryam-alimardani
2. Article https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-optical-illusions-trick-your-brain-nathan-s-jacobs
3. Optimism, a brain fail? https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1110/111010-optimism.mp3
4. Can you see? http://www.magiceye.com/gallery/images/121015s.jpg
5. Visual illusions that show how we misthink https://www.ted.com/talks/al_seckel_says_our_brains_are_mis_wired]]> 2017-09-28 23:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/192296978 Is there a jerk at work? fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/193668003 1. Article http://bigthink.com/scotty-hendricks/have-to-deal-with-a-jerk-at-work-here-are-7-tips-for-staying-sane
2. Audio Article: Bad bosses can cause heart attacks https://breakingnewsenglish.com/0811/081126-bosses.mp3
3. Video : fulfilling work https://ed.ted.com/featured/eUPskL0s#review]]> 2017-10-03 22:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/193668003 Catalonia Controversy fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/197268840 1. Audio article: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1710/171005-catalonia-l.html
2. Article https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/13/the-catalan-regional-election-everything-you-need-to-know
3. Video: Origins of Catalan conflict http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41632084
4. Text: Catala Crisis in 300 words http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41584864
5. Quick history: Origins of the Spanish language https://ed.ted.com/on/d01RItAH
6. Extension: History vs Christopher Colombus https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-christopher-columbus-alex-gendler]]> 2017-10-16 10:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/197268840 Women stuck at airport after plastic surgery fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/197272037 1. Audio article https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1710/171013-cosmetic-surgery-l.html
2. Text puzzle https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1710/171013-cosmetic-surgery-sq.htm
3. Quick article http://shanghaiist.com/2017/10/10/south-korea-plastic-surgery.php
4. Video: Asian surgery to look Western https://ed.ted.com/on/koUA4PX9
5. Inspiring Ted Talk: Saving faces https://www.ted.com/talks/iain_hutchison_saving_faces]]> 2017-10-16 10:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/197272037 Baby talk a world language fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/197274275 1. Audio article https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1710/171015-baby-talk-l.html
2. Dictation/Listen and Repeat: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1710/171015-baby-talk-dictation-01.htm
3. Videos
a) How languages evolve https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-languages-evolve-alex-gendler
b) Benefits of a bilingual brain https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-speaking-multiple-languages-benefits-the-brain-mia-nacamulli
c) The "language" of lying https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-language-of-lying-noah-zandan
4. Extension: The linguistic genius of babies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-ymanHajN8
]]> 2017-10-16 10:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/197274275 Antibiotic Apocalypse fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/200220491 1. Infographic - Antibiotics around the world https://assets-auto.rbl.ms/71b7a6d8ab39aa2fe9de0419ba530ea3c218f4bec55507307d4664bc45c325d6
2. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1512/151210-antibiotics-l.html
3. Pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1512/151210-antibiotics-m.pdf
4. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZbcwi7SfZE]]> 2017-10-24 22:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/200220491 Punctuality : Japanese train company apologizes for leaving 20 seconds EARLY! fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/233674380 1. Audio  - https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1711/171118-train-punctuality-l.html
2. Reading playlist 
- Puctuality around the world http://articles.latimes.com/2005/dec/11/travel/tr-insider11
- Infographics http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3708645/Be-half-hour-late-Greece-bang-time-Japan-different-nations-globe-value-punctuality-revealed.html
- Brazil and punctuality, agree or disagree? http://ngl.cengage.com/assets/downloads/rft_pro0000000019/issues_for_today_3_su.pdf
3. Fluency + Speaking Exercises https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1711/171118-train-punctuality-m.html 
4. Bonus: Bilinguals' perception of time https://youtu.be/L2sw-oRR2D8
]]> 2018-02-21 11:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/233674380 Law and Society: New York Prisoners get free tablets fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/233674408 1. Audio - https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1802/180203-tablet-computers-l.html
2. Articles
- Inmates file grievances - http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/inmates-free-tablets-file-grievances-abuse-article-1.3791849
- CNN - https://edition.cnn.com/2018/02/01/us/new-york-inmates-tablet-trnd/index.html
3. Video playlist + activity
 - Prisoner Hat Riddle https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-solve-the-prisoner-hat-riddle-alex-gendler#watch
- Prisoner Boxes Riddle https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-solve-the-prisoner-boxes-riddle-yossi-elran
]]> 2018-02-21 11:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/233674408 New year, new you? fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/233675208 1. Intro - Cartoon http://www.englishblog.com/2014/01/cartoon-new-year-resolutions.html#.Wp55PHXwYnQ
2. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1601/160103-new-years-resolutions-l.html
3. Article https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/resolution-ideas
4. Video https://ed.ted.com/featured/UzQNmoGG#review ]]> 2018-02-21 11:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/233675208 Disease X threatens the world fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/242257240 1. Intro Cartoon http://www.usnews.com/dims4/USNEWS/3ce415e/2147483647/resize/534x/format/png/quality/85/?url=%2Fcmsmedia%2Fad%2Fc0%2Fda8317064b8990c339b1a7f0e494%2F20141008edohc-a.tif
2. Article - 
Speed read https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1803/180313-disease-x-reading_100.htm
Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1803/180313-disease-x-l.html
Jumble https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1803/180313-disease-x-drag15.html
4. Pronunciation Pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1803/180313-disease-x-m.html
5. Video Comprehension https://ed.ted.com/on/b6v8CZfb
]]> 2018-03-15 10:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/242257240 Etiquette - Swearing or bad words can be good for you fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/246850193 1. Audio http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1705/170508-swearing-l.html                 
2. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ77_6XpnUg        
3. Article http://observer.com/2017/05/swearing-benefits-strength-study/
4. Comparison https://marchexdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/rude_polite_ranking.gif
5. http://coraldelrio.com/british-slang/                         ]]> 2018-03-28 12:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/246850193 Chocolate and Cheese fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/248447538 1. Intro - Infographic https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTmPqiaLY86j8lQYQm49HG-LQGV5V16m0Zzt9FgpxZsP1g2pYA1BesDxRFPAA
2. Audio 
a) Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1707/170709-snortable-chocolate-l.html 
b) https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1710/171025-cheese-l.html
3. Video https://www.google.com.br/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-bread-fluffy-vinegar-sour-and-swiss-cheese-holey-erez-garty&ved=2ahUKEwiA77Gfpp_aAhUGGJAKHaZ-DrQQFjABegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw3I1ohd3JCc6egc6wvh60Fi
PDF's
Chocolate https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1707/170709-snortable-chocolate-m.html
Cheese - https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1710/171025-cheese-m.html
]]> 2018-04-04 11:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/248447538 Beautiful places fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/250982944 1. Egypt article https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ancient-egyptian-necropolis-contains-message-from-the-afterlife/
b) audio https://www.textivate.com/4x4-qjgkn10
c) video https://youtu.be/ox1Gr44LLgE
2. Thailand https://youtu.be/EXpLVlJLHp8
a) pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1803/180307-beach-m.html
b) audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1803/180307-beach-l.html
3. Spain gallery https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/spain-photos/
a) audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1801/180118-spain-l.html
b) pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1801/180118-spain-m.html
]]> 2018-04-12 03:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/250982944 Short Story and Irony: The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/251374273 1. Intro - Comics https://infograph.venngage.com/p/108320/three-types-of-irony-by-amy-gooden
2. Story https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/a-23-2005-10-25-voa6-83125537/124606.html
3. Discussion http://webs.anokaramsey.edu/stankey/Eng2230/Docs2230/Romantic/Poe_Cask.htm
4. Video - Thug Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JN-JmpWfg0
5. Audio - Zombies https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1701/170110-zombies-l.html]]> 2018-04-12 22:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/251374273 Food joke becomes North Korea meme fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/257195320 1. Intro, Kids try Korean Food https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uHQZhSkDAs
2. Article http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-43918330
3. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1804/180430-cold-noodles-l.html
4. Video, Koreatown in Canada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBqm6b7-Afk
5. Politics, Koreas split (Scottish narrator) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0E9Kel8BtE&t=103s 
6. Asia connection - china vs USA trade war https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1803/180325-trade-war.html]]> 2018-05-02 11:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/257195320 Take a selfie at Disney? fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/257195343 1. Article, smartphones  https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/theme-parks-smartphones/index.html
2. Audio, selfie sticks https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1506/150630-selfie-sticks-l.html
3. Photos, secrets of Disney employees http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2702555/Don-t-point-pick-trash-don-t-bend-never-break-character-10-secret-rules-working-Disney-s-Magic-Kingdoms.html
4. Video, creepy theme parks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC7N2BzqISA
5. Bonus, Banksy theme park http://flavorwire.com/533916/banksy-unveils-his-biggest-ever-exhibit-dismaland-the-worlds-most-depressing-theme-park]]> 2018-05-02 11:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/257195343 Gorilla vs Smartphone in Hawaii fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/260410682 1. Comics: 1) https://goo.gl/5wc6pw  2) https://goo.gl/RiT1ui 3)https://goo.gl/8Y4XzD --> alludes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7iYZPp2zYY
2. Discuss info https://goo.gl/Wmwjy9
3. Video intro: Gorilla vs smartphone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm2lfv3_ELc
4. Lesson
a) Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1707/170731-phone-zombies-l.html
b) PDF https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1707/170731-phone-zombies-m.html
c) Puzzle https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1707/170731-phone-zombies-drag15.html
5. Video dictation: Transcribe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g7-52yzuTo]]> 2018-05-14 11:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/260410682 The body's clock fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/262991518 1. Intro - vid https://youtu.be/8Q8djfQlYwQ
2. Graphic - Times of day, your body http://luxreview.com/upload/rich/1462983035_circadian rhythm clock.png
3. Article - https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/10/2/16396486/2017-nobel-prize-award-medicine-physiology-michael-rosbash-jeffrey-hall-michael-young
4. Video - Night owls get lower grades https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPJ0729NVjw
5. Listen - https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1611/161107-daylight-saving-time-l.html]]> 2018-05-23 12:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/262991518 New York the Sao Paulo of North America fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/266080542 1. Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT4RlDl7z3w
-Lyrics https://g.co/kgs/m1p17E
2. The Big Apple https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/07/26/why-is-new-york-city-called-the-big-apple_a_23050000/
-Word cloud https://rlv.zcache.com/new_york_words_cloud_statuette-r72bda30d58c44c6da04464f78ed54273_x7saw_8byvr_324.jpg
3. The History https://web.kamihq.com/web/viewer.html?document_identifier=ac4b7a07-8896-4006-9a8c-bdd32ecfaf23
4. Flea Markets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekbVziEO4EU
-List of the best https://www.timeout.com/newyork/shopping/best-flea-markets
5. Interesting facts https://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/the-usa/new-york/interesting-facts-about-new-york.html
6. Listening: Fashion Capital https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1402/140208-fashion-l.html
-pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1402/140208-fashion-m.html
-puzzle https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1402/140208-fashion-drag15.html]]> 2018-06-07 10:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/266080542 The Strangeness of Love and Marriage fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/267621582 Intro:
a) Wedding photos from hell http://www.smosh.com/articles/25-most-wtf-funny-wedding-photos
b) Weddings gone wild https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie4EWLiB6bM
1. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1806/180605-china-divorce-l.html
2. Pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1806/180605-china-divorce-m.html
3. Puzzle https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1806/180605-china-divorce-drag15.html
4. Video activity https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-we-love-a-philosophical-inquiry-skye-c-cleary#watch
5. Article http://www.businessinsider.com/china-makes-couples-take-exam-before-divorce-allowed-2018-5]]> 2018-06-18 13:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/267621582 Brrr... It's cold today fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/267625097 1. Cartoons a) https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/weather-igloo-eskimo-freezing_temperature-freezing_points-waterbeds-rben107_low.jpg b) https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/weather-global_warming-environmentalist-polar_bear-arctic-coat-jben117_low.jpg c) https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/weather-winter-wintertime-winter_time-winter_conditions-bad_weather-efin3325_low.jpg
2. Video https://ed.ted.com/featured/NUUkZ7N3
3. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1805/180518-cold-cure-l.html
--> Pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1805/180518-cold-cure-m.html
4. Article: Eskimo words for snow https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/there-really-are-50-eskimo-words-for-snow/2013/01/14/e0e3f4e0-59a0-11e2-beee-6e38f5215402_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.b5150ed3b2ba]]> 2018-06-18 13:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/267625097 Eye color fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/267630588 1. cartoons a) https://iread1966.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/bruising.jpg
b) https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/fashion-hangover-bloodshot_eye-colour_code-color_code-eye_colour-mfln6373_low.jpg
2. Audio 1 : changing color https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1111/111106-eye_colour.mp3
Implants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEO9AdZrG9U
3. Audio 2 : dominant color https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1409/140902-blue-eyes.html
4. Videos:
a) how we see color https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-we-see-color-colm-kelleher
b) color blindness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU1krrUM26Q]]> 2018-06-18 13:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/267630588 Why Americans don't watch Soccer fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/269374123 1. Intro cartoon : https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS_-rD52EMmyO394FShzHSYEm5jhWILTTca5af2bFfAkKSBJAg3
Intro ad http://film-english.com/2013/10/07/coca-cola-ad/
2. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1405/140509-coca-cola-l.html
3. Pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1405/140509-coca-cola-m.html
4. Sugar
Video activity 1: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/sugar-hiding-in-plain-sight-robert-lustig#review
Video activity 2: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-would-happen-if-you-didn-t-drink-water-mia-nacamulli#review]]> 2018-07-04 12:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/269374123 The Power of Memes fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/269374130 1. Intro a) https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/640/1*_kDqCG3MBEBgvtprDE99ew.jpeg b) https://i.imgflip.com/1obywx.jpg c) https://virily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/d465cdff909bb9b3327827bf89c0061d.jpg
2. Video https://ed.ted.com/featured/DDWUhTtT#watch
3. Article: The Power of Like https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rewired-the-psychology-technology/201207/the-power
4. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1705/170524-memes-l.html]]> 2018-07-04 12:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/269374130 Love of sports fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/269374676 1. Comic a) https://www.cartoonstock.com/cartoonview.asp?catref=hscn1806
B) https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSBKsG1AQNAyO-Sg9QtEMbcnXXtGs6LRONELEUPdXXtGfqaYU0mmq0w6LNDlA
2. Video activity https://ed.ted.com/featured/ZskVErSE#review
3. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1406/140604-national-anthem-l.html
-->Pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1406/140604-national-anthem-m.pdf
4. Children in school https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQuOrBxCqC2N_UkMQcjXQLSIRwKque4BLm-fY4YnaARm3mgfYbJ
5. Losers: a) comic http://www.thedrawplay.com/comic/the-world-cup/
b) Video : Why Americans suck at soccer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PNq0VilJESg
6. Audio 2 : Russia World Cup https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1806/180621-russia-world-cup-l.html
--> pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1806/180621-russia-world-cup-m.html
7. Article : Americans and soccer https://dutchreview.com/featured/american-people-vs-game-soccer-football/
--> superbowl ad worth 5million USD 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPt3uMaqG7c 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxGUmtRLm5g
--> explanation https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=xrKAeOtjgK0]]> 2018-07-04 12:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/269374676 The Google Brain Effect fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/271573061 1. cartoons: a) https://polyglottutor.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/homer-brain-google-effect-300x224.jpg?resize=270%2C202 b) https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTe4piwyxO4BAD3EwZrK_g58mT7Pqk-htfB87Ec3y2xSxNDdjb3Xg c) https://news-cdn.softpedia.com/images/news2/study-mobile-device-proliferation-is-causing-digital-amnesia-486053-2.jpg
2. Articles
  1.  http://www.yalescientific.org/2013/05/is-google-ruining-your-memory-the-science-of-memory-in-the-digital-age/
  2. https://news.softpedia.com/news/study-mobile-device-proliferation-is-causing-digital-amnesia-486053.shtml
3. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1107/110718-memory.mp3
pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1107/110718-memory.pdf
4. Video activities
  1. Comprehension and discussion https://ed.ted.com/featured/7S4PHeYg
  2. Catch a phrase https://youtu.be/Hps_-5Ev1-U
5. Extension audio: improve memory https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1205/120504-brain_power.mp3
pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1205/120504-brain_power.pdf
]]> 2018-07-31 16:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/271573061 Social media: How much is your time worth? fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/273238369 1. Cartoons https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58b9e755ebbd1ad2e8c89217/t/59b708dfe03f38e82f1d5252/1505167627574/1f6e12f3c126b7b3a5899097a6bee8da.jpg?format=300w
Cartoon 2 https://std1.bebee.com/br/pb/77581/be11d92f/900
Cartoon 3 http://www.sandradehaan.nl/images/uploads/2012/Social-Medic-blog.jpg
2. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbXVwqimnio
3. Audio: Social media depression https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1104/110401-facebook_depression.mp3
pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1104/110401-facebook_depression.pdf
4. Activity: Google checks for depression https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1708/170826-depression-drag15.html
5. Comprehension: Social media addiction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1D1URiQcXo
]]> 2018-08-15 12:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/273238369 The end of the Dollar? fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/274538896 1. Images
a) htthttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2014/03/images/prasad.jpg
b) http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/112000/100-Dollar-Bill-Monopoly-Money-112411.jpg
c) httpp://www.marketoracle.co.uk/images/2014/May/dollar-end-2.png
2. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1808/180819-the-dollar-l.html
pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1808/180819-the-dollar-m.html
3. Video activity https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-gives-a-dollar-bill-its-value-doug-levinson#watch
4. Extension: Conspiracy theory https://youtu.be/FG79X7XzWiw
5. Bitcoins video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4g1XFU8Gto
]]> 2018-08-22 12:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/274538896 Political Perks and Privileges fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/274539063 1. Cartoonhttp://liberation.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451d75d69e20134893163ef970c-500wi
2. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1807/180719-pay-cut-l.html
pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1807/180719-pay-cut-m.html
3. Video : Australia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmFieRX3FAg
4. List : Europe's politician salaries https://www.businessinsider.com/salary-politicians-europe-mps-2012-1#19-spains-mps-earn-an-average-base-salary-of-40000-annually-2
5. Article: USA https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/02/27/taxpayers-fund-first-class-congressional-foreign-travel-boom-overseas/98351442/
]]> 2018-08-22 12:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/274539063 The iPad versus Pencil fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/274539185 Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1804/180404-pencils-l.html
Article https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/feb/25/children-struggle-to-hold-pencils-due-to-too-much-tech-doctors-say
Blog https://ideas.ted.com/the-fascinating-reason-that-children-write-letters-backwards/
Video - Let's teach kids to tinker https://www.ted.com/talks/gever_tulley_s_tinkering_school_in_action#t-53138
Video extension - Fear of the iPad https://www.ted.com/talks/sara_dewitt_3_fears_about_screen_time_for_kids_and_why_they_re_not_true]]> 2018-08-22 12:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/274539185 France bans smartphone in school fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/276181554 1. Images a)https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcT03yUN7Z3MLR4n1b_36FsV6GoiMZ0jugXTOCopXS-g_z0OpZye
b) https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcT1SNdzCB0JrHQfDPnP4gd23JQRkeBYJYy-Soq3O23qZLZzjbWm
2. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1808/180804-smartphone-ban-l.html
--> pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1808/180804-smartphone-ban-m.html
3. Video list https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdEp51DO_go
4. Puzzle activity https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1808/180804-smartphone-ban-drag15.html
5. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUMa0QkPzns]]> 2018-08-29 12:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/276181554 Turkey: From "Democratic Dictator" to Trump's feud fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/276181595 1. Images
a) https://wrongologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COW-Russian-Turkey.jpg
b) https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRLA3K6Rk0IlGo6ACaReC6VrGU693iJbxAl35EA92_abKalKUG6
c) Slideshow: Turkey currency crisis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXrCzG7t8vg
2. Video: Historical context https://www.youtube.com/?v=WBZHdbfuFtw
3. Audio
a) Freedom of the Press 2016: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1603/160307-newspapers-l.html
b) Coup Attempt 2016: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1607/160720-turkey-coup-l.html
4. Article: Anti-Americanism in Turkey https://www.voanews.com/a/anti-americanism-rises-in-turkey-as-us-turkish-tensions-escalate/4541086.html]]> 2018-08-29 12:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/276181595 Don't stress: Take that holiday vacation! fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/276181631 Images
a) https://billyvincentrelaxation.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/vacation-relaxation.jpg
b) infographics series https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stress-infographic
Audio:
a) https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1007/100723-stress.mp3
b) https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1702/170217-married-people-l.html
Article: Urban jungle https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/why-looking-at-buildings-can-give-people-headaches/index.html
Video activity: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-stress-affects-your-body-sharon-horesh-bergquist]]> 2018-08-29 12:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/276181631 Digital Age Communication: The Emoji fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/279229007 1. Statistics https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/userlike-cdn-blog/business-emoticons/reasons-for-use.png
2. Science of Emojis https://steemit.com/life/@sirwinchester/emoji-science-facts-statistics-and-what-your-emojis-say-about-you
3. Audio 1 https://breakingnewsenglish.com/0908/090817-facial_expressions.mp3
pdf 1 --> https://breakingnewsenglish.com/0908/090817-facial_expressions.pdf
Audio 2 https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1708/170816-smiley-face-emojis-l.html
pdf 2 --> https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1708/170816-smiley-face-emojis-m.html
4. Video: Emoticon story https://www.ted.com/talks/rives_tells_a_story_of_mixed_emoticons?language=en]]> 2018-09-10 01:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/279229007 An American controversy: Nike's Racism Campaign fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/280294425 1. Images a) funny http://stanfordflipside.com/images/meme.jpg b) less funny https://i.pinimg.com/564x/45/ab/f1/45abf13137c372b88bd558d9d3c6dc5d.jpg
c) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwaVZauzNK8
2. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1809/180908-colin-kaepernick-l.html
--> pdf https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1809/180908-colin-kaepernick-m.html
3. Video: take the knee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V3OtQwLpdw
4. Article https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/08/colin-kaepernick-nike-ad-sales-up
5. Statistics https://www.vox.com/cards/police-brutality-shootings-us/us-police-racism
6. Trump's tweets:
a) https://the-hollywood-gossip-res.cloudinary.com/iu/s--VbJ_NrRz--/t_slideshow/cs_srgb,f_auto,fl_strip_profile.lossy,q_auto:420/v1478803807/slides/2946/oh-say-can-you-stand.png
b) http://www.nydailynews.com/resizer/nwKQdLU2KQo57-7hjlEhceyx6lY=/1400x0/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tronc.s3.amazonaws.com/public/RMVGLLQCL7KTCGMGTQB4UFWLUQ.jpg
c) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKkZZQXXcAIOMD6.jpg]]> 2018-09-12 12:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/280294425 The right to eat... too much fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/286479284 1. Intro a) https://bit.ly/2IaVo5H  b) https://bit.ly/2Q12vRc c) https://bit.ly/2pxDqCd
2. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1809/180920-all-you-can-eat-sushi-l.html
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3. Article http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/09/16/athlete-banned-from-all-can-eat-restaurant-for-eating-too-much.html
4. Video Vocab hunt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czq_QIUQIRY
5. Extras :
Food idioms worksheet https://bit.ly/2ONR6UD
More food idioms https://bit.ly/2zpZzI9]]> 2018-09-27 13:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/286479284 USA x China Trade war fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/286479349 1. Intro a) https://img.caixin.com/2018-04-09/1523276145395344.jpg b) https://asset.barrons.com/public/resources/images/ON-CM422_201804_NS_20180409165854.png c) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DhpaEFPWsAI37bt.jpg d) https://cdn2.creativecirclemedia.com/neni/original/20180404-162120-20180404edhan-a_54281.tif.jpg
2. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1803/180325-trade-war-l.html
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3. Article a) https://edition.cnn.com/2018/09/23/politics/trump-trade-war-china/index.html b) https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/03/trade-war-trump-united-states-explainer/
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4. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvWv4MC8uGc
5. Extension activity https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-silk-road-history-s-first-world-wide-web-shannon-harris-castelo]]> 2018-09-27 13:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/286479349 How doctors become millionaires fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/286479414 1. Images a) https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTLZrD4Z0l2zaK7p8DRvLZcgTqmTMSwGr4jTr2hGjG8x4VdsWvdoAxVBHHxXQ b) https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQa28Yzp100avQ0wkevST7T-zSRqHAroJNoAijXL6YLjCRjIKwle3jjS1cs
2. Concierge medicine https://youtu.be/4AiG3YaAV-w
3. Article Short https://www.forbes.com/sites/russalanprince/2018/01/18/access-a-critical-benefit-of-concierge-medicine/
4. Video activity https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-ancient-egyptian-doctor-elizabeth-cox
5. Audio
1. Access issue https://breakingnewsenglish.com/0810/081015-healthcare.mp3
2. A big bill https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1201/120117-hospital_bill.mp3
6. Stats and facts
a) uninsured percentages - 1 https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSeqeWYRTcTkRIPkH7yZWbqK9vuNmkf4v93D70AWNjVVdrotG740ZStRsn4rw 2 - https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRplIl4fGq6MxE6L9tcx_tRe3EDGoU6Q8ZSK8jaVi6zw4H4GXGh6A
b) reasons opt out https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS_tite05_bI0PEqw5acvF1_A2KedSr0KQVEYSAVL3xuhuhgICRZ5zPH-t-Ww
c) Obamacare basics https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQi_VajmdJqNRqjEIDpzTNhlQlJOougZPCLOMNENQVH6dB1c5-hE93MTP_v

]]> 2018-09-27 13:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/286479414 A Smile is contagious fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/286479485 1. Images a) http://baillement.com/image-ter/replication_bd.gif
b) https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/75561214/when-her-smile-is-contagious-oh-no-think-im-catching-feelings.jpg c)https://image.slidesharecdn.com/heartofhealing2009-100901090335-phpapp02/95/heart-of-healing-2009-11-728.jpg?cb=1283331854
2. Video activity A: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/are-there-universal-expressions-of-emotion-sophie-zadeh
3. Audio : Why are yawns contagious ? https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1709/170903-yawning-l.html
4. Video activity B: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-machines-read-your-emotions-kostas-karpouzis
5. Atlas of emotions http://atlasofemotions.org/#introduction/]]> 2018-09-27 13:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/286479485 Expressions: It's a man's world fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/296382063 1. Comics https://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/m/macho_man.asp
#3, #17
1. Changing a lightbulb
2. What does it mean? 
3. Manly household tasks
4. Fix things
5.Put things together
6. Division of labor
7. Male and female roles and responsibilities 
2. Activity
Men and women expressions and sayings https://www.englishclub.com/ref/esl/Sayings/Quizzes/Men_and_Women/A_good_husband_makes_a_good_wife_979.php
3. Audio
a) https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1810/181020-tissues-l.html
Pdf --> https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1810/181020-tissues-m.html
Puzzle https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1810/181020-tissues-drag15.html
b) https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1807/180725-titles-l.html
pdf --> https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1807/180725-titles-m.html
Puzzle https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1809/180904-iss-drag15.html
4. Video activity : The Amazons https://ed.ted.com/lessons/did-the-amazons-really-exist-adrienne-mayor
]]> 2018-10-24 11:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/296382063 Elections fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/296407916 Cartoons
a) https://d1yhils6iwh5l5.cloudfront.net/charts/resized/55390/large/04.19.2_17_bear_bull_politics_cartoon.png
b) https://jokideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Funny-politics-cartoon.jpg
1. USA spectrum http://www.razblint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Razblint-Things-I-Love-Information-is-Beautiful-3.jpg
2. Article, Electoral College
https://www.businessinsider.com/ap-founding-fathers-distrusted-popular-vote-to-pick-a-president-2016-11
3. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUS9mM8Xbbw
4. Video activity https://ed.ted.com/lessons/gerrymandering-how-drawing-jagged-lines-can-impact-an-election-christina-greer

]]> 2018-10-24 12:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/296407916 Saudi Arabia, Khashoggi Journalist fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/298894019 1. Cartoons
a)http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/properties/pett/art_images/cg58f436b200deb.jpg
b)https://www.cartoonmovement.com/depot/cartoons/2017/12/21/trump_reviving_the_cold_war___arcadio_esquivel.jpeg
c)http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/properties/bokc/art_images/cg599110d6bc318.jpg
2. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1810/181018-jamal-khashoggi-l.html
pdf --> https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1810/181018-jamal-khashoggi-m.html
puzzle --> https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1810/181018-jamal-khashoggi-drag24.html
3. Videos
1. https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/how-the-first-world-war-shaped-the-borders-of-the-middle-east-1.785667
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veMFCFyOwFI
]]> 2018-10-31 10:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/298894019 Warning expressions: Go the way of the dinosaur fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/301403822 1. Intro https://englishwithatwist.com/2014/10/31/english-skills-10-ways-of-warning-people/
2. About the earth a) wall-e https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHH3iSeDBLo b) Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfGMYdalClU
3. Images a) https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/animals-global-globes-warmings-warms-layer-jmp071102_low.jpg
b) https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/animals-environmentalist-green-endangered_species-wildlife-protect-cman233_low.jpg
4. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1811/181101-wildlife-loss-l.html
pdf --> https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1811/181101-wildlife-loss-m.html
5. Video Activity https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-would-happen-if-every-human-suddenly-disappeared-dan-kwartler
]]> 2018-11-07 10:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/301403822 Cultural expressions: Do "nice guys finish last?" fluencypro https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/308703549 1. Intro https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/business-commerce-mr_nice_guy-nice_guys-nice_guy-offices-reputation-cza0985_low.jpg
2. Audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1810/181016-nice-people-l.html
pdf--> https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1810/181016-nice-people-m.html
3. Comics
a) https://quoteswell.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ac47c3eab791861817326e73f9a33536-dental-jokes-family-dentistry-min-300x231.jpg
b) https://www.cartoonstock.com/cartoonview.asp?catref=mban2829
c)  https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/dating-pi-3_14-numbers-dates-first_dates-nfkn1587_low.jpg
4. Video Activity
a. https://ed.ted.com/lessons/should-you-trust-your-first-impression-peter-mende-siedlecki
5. Article https://paw.princeton.edu/article/psychology-first-impressions
6. Bonus
a) video activity https://ed.ted.com/featured/RzvvnqGI
b) expressions
1-https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41msP4M1o5L._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg
2- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0399/6361/products/Format-artwork_05656df8-6aa3-44f2-9c8f-480f5ed33df4.jpg?v=1520930405]]> 2018-11-28 10:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fluencypro/thati2017/wish/308703549