Energy

Energy demands are increasing all over the world because the world's population is growing and the economies are developing. However, non-renewable energy sources like coal and petroleum which are the most used will eventually end and this poses a serious problem. Search for ways in which the European Union is dealing with the problem. What projects and tragets are set to improve energy efficience and implement other sources of energy. Leave links and your personal comments.

"Inconvenient truth"

An Inconvenient truth by Al Gore is a lesson on environment: Have you ever watched it? Which aspects did you find more interesting? Do you agree with the author's point of view?

Home

Home is a documentary by Yann Arthus Bertrand about our planet.
You can watch it online at http://www.home-2009.com/us/index.html and leave your opinion on the film.

Global warming

Is global warming a natural phenomena or is it caused by man? What are its main causes and consequences?
have you ever heard about greenhouse gases?
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/youth/air/air_greenhouse_en.html
Check this information on climate change
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/pubs/pdf/climate_change_youth_en.pdf

What can you do to stop global warming?
Find out some suggestions form the EU at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/climat/campaign/pdf/toolkit_en.pdf

New communication and information techonologies

Can new communication and information technologies make communication easier or more difficult? Explain your point of view.

Graffiti artists

Are you a graffiti artist? Have you ever drawn any graffiti? What kind ? Did you do it alone or in groups? What was your intention? Did you intend to pass on a message? Did you choose any particular place? What is your opinion on graffiti? Leave a picture and your comment on your personal experience to share with other students.

English for bartenders - CI

Hello students from TRB
I've found this cool site especially for bartenders with lots of exercises for you to practise your language skills and enjoy.
After practising, say which aspects were more interesting or useful.
Do the solutions help you learn more efficiently? how do you rate the level of the language of the exercises? OK, easy, difficult, very difficult?