Monday, October, 23

Good news! Conversations in English will be scheduled on Monday 23rd and Monday 30th October regardless of the holidays,

On the 23rd, we’ll start with some grammar and focus on present perfect, present perfect continuous and past simple, and how these tenses are to be used.

From mmmEnglish

Present perfect

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGw2-p2WuJk

From Anglo-link

Present perfect and present perfect continuous

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLxnRQZrhc0

Present perfect and past simple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA2_i2yDaAo

Then, we’ll have a glance at the history of some inventions and see how playing and entertainment had a role in driving technical innovation.

from TED talks

https://www.ted.com/talks/steven_johnson_how_play_leads_to_great_inventions#t-432985 (6.39)

To conclude with, we’ll listen to, and read the lyrics of three unforgettable Beatles’ songs – and perhaps sing along. 

Norwegian Wood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnN4f73yvno

Help : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cueulBxn1Fw

Yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbKqt77P-gs

I look for seeing you on Monday night, same place, same hour.

Bye for now.

Jean-Louis