Idiomas e innovación

Sarah Palin, the Republican candidate to being vicepresident has been criticised for spending a lot of money on clothes.
Listen to what she has to say about the topic.

Who pays her clothes?
Which accesories does she refer to?
Who has paid her wedding ring? How much did it cost?
What does she say about her earrings?
Does she love talking about her wardrobe? Explain.

During her interview, she refers to “The double standard”. What does it mean?
Are you a fashion victim? How much money do you spend on clothes?
Describe all the items of clothing you are wearing today.

Fashion and anorexia: ABCNews article.
What does this article suggest to you?
Talk about fashion and eating disorders.

 Should schools forbid certain types of food?

Read this article and give your opinion about it. “School bans sugar in tea”.
If you were a dietitian, do you think you would agree with this article? Why?
Have you ever eaten lunch at school? What did you eat? Was it a good experience? Tell you partner about it.
What do you consider to be “healthy food” and why? What is your opinion about the Spanish diet?

Can alcohol affect your sleep? You’ll be able to answer after watching this video.
Print the questions for the next two listenings.
According to the speaker, can alcohol affect your sleep? Explain.
What time should you drink wine before you go to bed? Why?
Which positive effects of red wine does the reporter refer to?
Check the KEY.
Oral Practice:
Do you agree with what you have heard?
Would you like to add any other positive/negative effects of alcohol?

Could you be suffering a chronic sleep disorder ? Check this video to find out.

How many Americans have problems with sleep?
What are the differences between acute insomnia and chronic insomnia?
What percentage of Americans snores?
What have you learnt about sleep-walkers or about restless-leg syndrome? (choose one)
What is narcolepsy?
Check the KEY.