Article on the allegorical science fiction film ʺDistrict 9ʺ by Neill Bloomkamp, in which aliens are stranded in Johannesburg - and experience a new form of Apartheid.

FrameFun is a simple yet powerful tool to put a frame, a border and a shadow around your pictures.

Classical Latin went extinct, yet we still know how to pronounce it (YouTube 2017).

22-minute podcast by leonardoenglish.com We have been recycling for decades, yet only 9% of the world's plastic has ever been successfully recycled. Free podcasts; to have access to the transcript and vocabulary you have to register

Using literature to engage teens in meaningful discussions and reflection about abuse may be a less familiar approach to some teachers. The following information may be helpful to you and your students as you prepare to discuss these sensitive yet important topics.

Through facts, expert opinions, and Flash activities, the PBS-site shows that most of our assumptions about race are wrong, yet the consequences of racism are very real (2003-20).

Why there has been no declared war since World War II, yet the US has been almost constantly engaged in military action? (USA: Bill of Rights Institute 2020)

The U.S. Constitution says nothing about political parties. Yet they soon became a significant part of the governmental system, and sometimes a controversial part, as illustrated by Washington 1796 (USA: The American Presidency Project 2020).

As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility of improved life for everyone (TED Talk Lesson 2017).

Heads Up English has four ready-to-go lessons for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. All the materials are for upper-level learners, and can be used to focus on any language skill set. Yet the materials are adaptable, and may be used for less advanced learners, too.