And so the year draws to an end…. and so does the decade !
We are constantly bombarded with news and social media events but how much can you actually remember?
This quiz takes a different angle on the traditional end of year quizzes……. we’re sure you know the answer to the straight forward questions but this Thinking Person’s Quiz goes beyond the surface and calls on your wider general knowledge skills, using mathematics, logic, history and of course English vocabulary !
This quiz covers geography, mathematics, English language, history, science, astronomy, chemistry ….. in short, its the total Thinking Person’s Quiz and a great way to improve your general vocabulary.
If you are a teacher, or if you are doing this quiz with a friend, take your time to discus the events, give your opinion and reminisce about the events.
We wish all our learners a happy, positive and successful 2020.
It’s a podcast with pictures, learning tips and clues. In short, it’s just a helping hand to help you understand the conversation and the context.
This is Animated Podcast number 2 in a series of 10, in which each one has a specific focus and gets progressively more challenging.
The second one, Calculate your Carbon Footprint, is a conversation around the World Wildlife Quiz which asks lots of How questions; how many, how much, how far, how big etc.
Who is it designed for ?
It’s a perfect opportunity for new learners (pre-intermediate) to focus on adverbs of frequency to talk about everyday actions and activities, and also learn everyday vocabulary.
It’s a great way for Intermediate learners to consolidate knowledge.
Enjoy and Welcome to the English Podcasts Youtube Channel !
All countries have regional food specialities; France is famous for its regional cuisine and world wide renowned foods but what about the UK ? What types of dishes do you associate with the UK ?
Sue is from Derbyshire and she has a bit of difficulty trying to name 5 regional specialities !
Do you know where Derbyshire is ? Google it to find out !!!
She mentions 5 regional specialities, listen to the podcast and then take a look at these pictures and try to find the correct name for each dish.
How does Sue describe this tart?
What does Sue really like about this meal ?
What makes this cheese so green ?
When do we eat this particular cheese ?
What does Chris say about this Northern speciality?
A Milestone Birthday celebration in Toulouse – a time to reflect, an occasion to celebrate, or a time to dread, or even an occasion to ignore.
Milestone birthdays — from turning 21 to the big 50, 65 and beyond — hit some people very hard.
They can be days fraught with emotion, other people let them glide by without bemoaning the passage of time.
It’s a state-of-mind issue when people can view this as a choice in how they look at it, some can look forward, some look, backwards and some just live for the moment.
What’s healthy to ignore, are the negative aspects of these milestones: This means I’m old and decrepit. It’s all downhill from here.
For many people, birthdays, especially the big ones, make them think about how their life is progressing — or not going as well as they hoped. They can be wake-up calls to improve on health or ditch bad habits.
Sometimes we get so busy we don’t stop to think about what we want out of life and some people spend time re-examining their life goals.
People can ask themselves:
What do I want to do with the years I have left?
What do I want to do with my career?
Is there something I want to do in my life that I haven’t done yet?
Regardless of the birthday, it’s a time to celebrate accomplishments, friends and family – and that is exactly what Susan did.
It can be also be a time to hit the bucket list.
After listening to Susan talk about what she did for her milestone birthday celebration, test your comprehension with this quiz.
Milestone Birthday Vocabulary Quiz
After listening to the podcast "Celebrating a Milestone birthday" try this
quiz to check your understanding of vocabulary and meaning.
The Thinking Person’s non-football quiz about Russia.
So, after one week of watching the Football World Cup and the endless attempts by journalists to make interesting reports and write entertaining articles about Russia, what have you learnt about this country ?
Forget the football are you a champion at general knowledge ? Test yourself with this Thinking Person’s non-football quiz.
Don’t worry about the offside rule concentrate your energy on improving your ability to make an educated guess !
Has all the buzz about Russia inspired you to put the country on your Holiday Bucket List? Take a look at some of these Bucket List suggestions, what do you think ? Tempted ?
1. Party like a Russian in Moscow
This is truly a city that never sleeps, hosting some of the wildest parties and most lavish theatre performances. In a country where buying a ticket to the ballet or opera means planning months before the performance, make sure not to miss the hype and experience the legend of the Bolshoi Theatre. Later, you can continue the night on to the streets in the centre, where you’ll find some of the most classy nightclubs.
2. Buy amber in Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad is the most western city in Russia and possibly also one the most European-looking ones. Due to its unique location on the shore of Baltic sea, it is known as the amber capital of the country, as most of these semi-precious stones come from that city. So once you are done with your fan duties and you can get some memories shaped in amber stone to take home with you.
3. Experience White Nights magic in St Petersburg
Every June, The Venice of North, as St Petersburg is sometimes called, holds a huge festival to celebrate ‘white nights’ – the whole month without a proper night. Due to the northern location of the city, in June, the day almost never ends, and the nights look more like an overcast day. The whole city is out partying and enjoying rooftop terraces and some fine dining, and the culmination of the month is the beautiful Scarlet Sails festival – a spectacular music, light and theatrical performance right on Neva river.
4. Visit ‘The Motherland Calls’ in Volgograd
As one of the most important cities in the south of Russia, Voldograd is a popular tourist destination. The city’s fame is linked with the biggest memorial complex in Russia: The Motherland Calls. Dedicated to the Stalingrad battle of the Second World War, this statue is one of the tallest in the world and undoubtedly one of the most impressive.
5. Be inspired by space in Samara
If you’re fascinated by the history of space exploration, and Russia’s role in the space race, head to the Museum of Space History in Samara. Filled with information about Russian space expeditions and development, rockets and other spectacular equipment, this museum is a great getaway for several hours between the World Cup matches.
6. Taste Caucasian cuisine in Sochi
Sochi is a multicultural city offering plenty of different cuisines and dishes, although Caucasian cuisine is the most beloved by locals as well as tourists. The rich taste and original recipes make the dishes totally irresistible, and walking around the city, you’ll catch the scent of spices and grilled meat, along with the distinctive flavour of fresh lavash bread. Spend time with friends at Sochi’s Caucasian restaurants and enjoy great food.
The Intelligent Person’s Russian Non football Quiz
Forget the football, are you a champion at general knowledge ?
Of course if you want to learn some football vocabulary, click on this link and if you want to try some more of our Thinking Brainy Quizzes, click here.
