The History of English in Ten Minutes

The Open University produced ten great short films about the History of English. Why don't you see them here?

 

History of the English Language (1943)

This fascinating film from the British Council film archive was made in 1943 and traces the history of the English language from thousands of years ago up to the twentieth century! 

 

Pancake Day

Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday and Pancake Day) is the day preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is determined by Easter; its date changes annually.

 The expression "Shrove Tuesday" comes from the word shrive, meaning "confess." Related popular practices are associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the penitential season of Lent. The term Mardi gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. (Wikipedia)

Classroom Innovation GTA 2012

This is a short video which show us the difference between an innovative and non-innovative teacher.

Word on the Street

If you liked Britain is Great, here we have another interesting collection of videos about new aspects of young British culture.

Word on the Street.