1. “You have the right to remain silent“
2. “The trial“

READ AND LISTEN
Crime in the city of Clio.
You can complete this exercise in two different ways:

1. Read and listen and then answer the questions (Comprehension questions). 
2. Listen and, without looking at the text, complete the questions.  

VOCABULARY
Fill-in the GAPS: Crime.
Learn some phrasal verbs related to crime .
Crossword: Topic -crime-. Self-assessment: answers.
Some crime cartoons. 

ORAL PRACTICE
Lots of conversation ideas about “crime”.
Are some parts of Avilés considered more dangerous than others? Which parts?
Are you apprehensive about walking outside after dark?
Do you always lock your house? How about your car?
Do you know anyone who has been mugged?
Do you know someone who has been a victim of a violent crime?

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.

Watch the trailer of the film My blueberry nights.
What is the story about? Where does it take place? What can you remember about the actors’ and actresses’ appearance?

After all the hard work you’ve done, you deserve relaxing while you read the lyrics and listen to one of Norah’s songs: “The Nearness of You”.

ORAL PRACTICE. Work in groups of three people:
Norah Jones’ songs are very romantic. Do you think you could meet the love of your life in three minutes? What is your opinion about speed dating?
Have you ever been on a blind date? Do you know anyone who has?
What other methods are there to meet people? Which one do you prefer?
Tell the other members of the group a romantic story. It can be a real story, the plot of a film or book you have enjoyed, etc.
(If you are listening, make sure to interrupt and make follow-up questions).

CENTRO EUROPEO DE LENGUAS MODERNAS DE GRAZ - AUSTRIA (CELM) http://www.ecml.at/

El Centro Europeo de Lenguas Modernas de Graz es un órgano complementario de la División de Políticas Lingüísticas del Consejo de Europa, creado en 1994 bajo la forma de un Acuerdo parcial ampliado del Comité de Ministros. España formalizó su adhesión y su compromiso económico en noviembre de 1999. El CELM opera dentro del marco de cooperación cultural y educativo del Consejo de Europa y su función es llevar a cabo la puesta en práctica de políticas lingüísticas y promover innovaciones en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de lenguas.
Los objetivos del centro son:
-Recoger y difundir información sobre la enseñanza y aprendizaje de las lenguas en todos los estados miembros.
-Crear redes de expertos a nivel europeo.
-Apoyar la formación de  agentes multiplicadores (de difusión): formadores de profesores, profesores, expertos en currículos y en  evaluación, especialistas en nuevas tecnologías, investigadores y responsables de políticas educativas.
-Estimular y facilitar el debate en torno a la enseñanza y aprendizaje de las lenguas a nivel europeo.
Cada actividad del Centro se enmarca dentro de un plan cuatrianual. Este enfoque permite el desarrollo completo de las actividades, desde la teoría a la práctica, y su puesta en marcha en los diferentes países. El Programa 2004-2007, segundo programa a medio plazo, se desarrolla en torno al tema general “Enseñanza de las lenguas para la cohesión social en una Europa multilingüe y multicultural”.

Cuando lees la información oficial sobre el ECML, crees que nunca vas a ser un posible candidato a unos de esos talleres y no te presentas. ¡Gran error! yo sólo soy la actual coordinadora TIC de la EOI de Avilés y he sido invitada.

¿De qué trató mi taller? Se titulaba “Web journals in language education / blogs dans l’enseignement des langues vivantes”, se desarrollaba simultaneamente en inglés y francés con la ayuda de traducción simultánea a través de cascos y pretendía difundir un proyecto internacional que se había desarrollado durante unos tres años entre centros de distintos países europeos utilizando los blogs para comunicar entre sí a estudiantes de toda Europa. Si quieres saber más, pincha aquí: http://www.ecml.at/mtp2/BLOGS/ o entra directamente en la Web del Proyecto: http://blogs.ecml.at/.