Straightforward Upper-Intermediate U5: Orlan

You can watch a video about the famous performance artist Orlan. After watching, try to answer these questions:
According to Orlan, how important is it for an artist to be extravagant and exhibitionist?
Do you think her work is interesting and intelligent? Do you think her work says anything about our society?

Flap your arms!

Dedicated to 4C. I am sure you will remember what the word "flap" means from now on.
If you can't help to look for a deeper meaning in this sketch, then think about the coming maturita exam: Nothing is impossible provided you have the right motivation. In the end, you will fly :)

Monty Python's Flying Lesson


(Translated into normal speech: DO study a little bit)

Advertising

It is not only products that can be advertised, sometimes it can even be a sport. (Topic: My favourite or my least favourite advertisment; Straightforward Intermediate, Unit 5)

An ad for a nose gel, which "attacks, before it (a virus) has a chance to spread and develop".
Or as it says, attack is the best form of defence.

Musicians (The Lost Tribes of London)

(Extra video material to Straightforward Upper Intermediate, 3A)

Jimi Hendrix, who died aged just 27 in 1970, is still revered as one of the greatest rock guitarist ever. With his band, the Jimi Hendrix experience, he created innovative music that still sounds extraordinary today. Among his hit records were Purple Haze and All Along the Watchtower.

Janis Joplin was a female US singer with a very strong and striking voice. She died of a drug abuse in 1970. (Cry Baby and Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin)

Johny Rotten was the lead singer if the Sex Pistols, the most influential and most parent-shocking punk band. Most live concerts ended up in chaos and riots (if they weren't cancelled before they even started). They had a number of hit records between 1975 and 1979 including Anarchy in the UK, Pretty Vacant and God Save the Queen. (Sinatras My Way by Johny Rotten)

The Cure are a UK band that have survived from the 1980s to the present day. Their lead singer is wild-haired Robert Smith. Although mainly an album band, they have had a number of hit single records including Lovecats and Friday I'm in Love.

Siouxie and The Banshees were a successful punk band from the 1970s, led by a female singer Siouxie Sioux. (Kiss Them for Me)

Marilyn Manson is a contemporary singer who often wears Gothic make-up and clothes.

Unusual journeys

Two follow-up videos for 2AB/Straightforward Intermediate Unit 2.



Apparently, this somewhat controversial video has not been accepted among some Slovaks with great enthusiasm (see - or rather not - the steamed comments on youtube :) ). The author, Michael Palin, is an excellent British comedian and writer known for his rude humour, so consider this and be merciful to him :)

Having talked about unusual journeys and giving up your job to do something more exciting, here is Matt Harding's story in Slovak, video included. Via gobl.blog.sme.sk  Absolutely gripping.

The Rhino Song

Class PRIMA attention!
The Rhino Song competition is on the way! :)
See and listen to the song and answer the questions:

1. How many tails has Mr. Rhino got?
2. How many feet and toes has the rhino got?
3. How many horns has it got?
4. How many friends has Mr. Rhino got? Who are they?
5. How many eyes has he got and how are they?
6. Where does he live?
7. How many rhinos make a herd?
8. Where do the big horns grow? (grow=rásť)

Guess what these words mean:
9. munch.........
10. unicorn.......



Ask your teacher for more :)

The Dinosaur Song

Today there is something special here for our beloved Prima, Sekunda and maybe even Tercia students.
Or just simply for anybody brainy :)



Can you guess what these mean:
walk
swim
fly
some ate plants
some ate meat
big as tree
brain like pea
jaws
claws
teeth
bones
growl, groan and moan

Do you think it is important to learn English?

THink again :)