Similes crossword

A crossword for intermediate and advanced level students:

http://www.english-online.org.uk/games/crossword.htm

Idioms with nationalities

Here is a list of common expressions with nationalities used in spoken English with their definition:

1-To go Dutch: to split the bill in a restaurant between everyone who ate together.

2- It’s all Greek to me: this phrase is used when don’t understand or have no knowledge on a topic.

3- Chinese whispers: a metaphor for mistakes and inaccurate information which comes from rumours or gossip.

4- Pardon my French: This expression is used to apologise usually before, or after, we say something rude or impolite: a swear word.

5- A Mexican Standoff: This is expression is used when two groups can not agree on what to do next. Often used to describe a situation in business where there is gridlock. 

6- A Young Turk: Used to describe a young rebel who is part of a group/organization and can’t be controlled

Vocabulary exercises

Here is a website where you'll find some vocabulary exercises at intermediate level.

http://www.world-english.org/intermediate-vocabulary.htm

Test your vocabulary

This is a website where you can take a small test to see how many (approximately) English words you know:

http://testyourvocab.com/

Top 10 Misused English Words

Refute, Instant, Less...Do you use these words in the right way?

http://listverse.com/2011/06/07/top-10-misused-english-words/

Learning Chocolate

This is a great vocabulary website with sound recordings. You can first study and then practice!

http://www.learningchocolate.com/

Ken Robinson

Here's a new TED talk by Sir Ken Robinson -

World Cup 2010

We're sure that you are all enjoying the World Cup from South Africa.

Our students in San Donato have predicted that Brazil will win the competition? Do you agree?

Here's a link to a video from FIFA explaining the Robben Island Football League

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/video/video=1245727/index.html

Video Karaoke

A new site allows you to watch your favourite English pop videos and sing along too!

http://tubeoke.com/

Pancake Day

Today's pancake day - So - if you're not too busy watching the Milan-Manchester United match - why not try this recipe from English chef Phil Vickery?

Here's a link to more pancake recipes

Naples pizza

Here's an interesting news article from the BBC about the famous pizza of Naples.

BBC World Service

Visuwords

Here's a link to an interesting online visual dictionary - Visuwords

A History of the World

The BBC has a new website which tells the history of the world through 100 different objects. The site is very interesting and interactive. There are also games you can play.

A History of the World

Winter vocabulary

As the weathermen are predicting snow in Milan this week, we can safely say that winter has arrived.

Why not visit the BBC Learning English website to test your winter vocabulary?

BBC - Weather Quiz

Don't forget to visit our website - IH Milan

Merry Christmas

Everyone is getting ready for Christmas - Why not try the following recipe for Christmas Chocolate Cookies from British TV cook Nigella Lawson?

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

It's traditional for the American President to pardon a turkey for Thanksgiving.

Here's footage of President Obama doing just that yesterday.

Explore the treasures of Iraq

You can practise your English and learn all about the fascinating history of Iraq at the virtual museum of Iraq site.

Wander round the halls, read descriptions of key exhibits and look at short video clips.

The Flatmates

The BBC Learning English soap opera The Flatmates is now available on their YouTube site

Listen and Learn

Here is a link to a blog that gives you lots of useful listening practice - Listen-to-English

Man on the Moon

American newsman Walter Cronkite died this weekend. Here are his thoughts on the historic moon landing.