Jul 3, 2010
"Dear Diego: It is high time that we critics say sorry, and thank you.
We misjudged your appointment as coach. We believed that Julio Grondona, the 78-year-old president of Argentina’s soccer federation, had lost all sense of reason in asking you, a fading icon without a coaching badge, to pick up a broken national team and lead it through this World Cup.
Well, so much for so-called expertise.
Whatever happens between Argentina and Germany in Cape Town on Saturday, your team has been the joy of this tournament."
This is the beginning of the apology letter written by a jounalist from The New York Times to Maradona.
Jun 21, 2010
South Africa History On Line
South Africa is hosting the World Cup this year. How much do we know about South Africa. I've come across this site which fully explains different aspects of the country that is in everyone's eyes these days.
Click on the tool bar on the top of the page and get to know about Places, People, Culture & Society, Politcs & Governance. And if you're a teacher, I'm positive you'll find the Classroom Resources really helpful.
What are the articles and topics you've found most interesting?
What did you learn that you didn't know before?
What aspects (format, design, tools, activities) did you like most in this site?
Jun 20, 2010
Father's Day
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And to get to know about the history of Father's Day, click here.
Did you know that Father's Day is celebrated on different dates around the world? Have a look at this chart.
Here are the ways some people celebrate Father's Day.
If you are or were a father, how would you like your children to surprise you?
And to get to know about the history of Father's Day, click here.
Did you know that Father's Day is celebrated on different dates around the world? Have a look at this chart.
Here are the ways some people celebrate Father's Day.
If you are or were a father, how would you like your children to surprise you?
May 27, 2010
Football World Cup 2010
Now that the Football World Cup Southafrica is coming in a few days, let's do some research on some football vocabulary:
1. Click here for a three-level quiz from the BBC Learning English site. Read the instructions before starting. How well did you score?
2. Try this game. You'll love it. I guess you'll beat me. Ready?
3. Here's a list of useful words to talk about football. You can't miss them.
4. Have a look at this football pitch.
Reading the latest news directly from the FIFA page or the BBC page is an excellent way of keeping your English updated. Enjoy it!
1. Click here for a three-level quiz from the BBC Learning English site. Read the instructions before starting. How well did you score?
2. Try this game. You'll love it. I guess you'll beat me. Ready?
3. Here's a list of useful words to talk about football. You can't miss them.
4. Have a look at this football pitch.
Reading the latest news directly from the FIFA page or the BBC page is an excellent way of keeping your English updated. Enjoy it!
May 22, 2010
May 1, 2010
Crime & Sex Discrimination in South Africa
After a very long break, I'm coming back with renovated enthusiasm and energy. Here is the first post this year to illustrate the topic of Law and Order, Crime and Punishment. Have a close look at the video, make your own conclusions and post your comments here. Look forward to reading them.
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