Retailers try to keep the holiday momentum going

   After Christmas Day, it's time to hunt for bargains, to exchange your presents or get a refund:

You can watch it again with subtitles here

Merry Christmas

Just wanted to wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. There's a section called Christmas stuff with a christmas carol and more.

Remember lessons will start on January 10th.

All the best!
Victoria

Sky News Headlines Dec 18, 2010

Here's the news video for the listening comprehension we did the last lessons:

Listening exercise: Inflation is pushing up the price of Christmas food

Try and answer the following questions after watching this news item:
1.- What's the government's inflation target? Are they meeting it?
2.- What's the reason for the rise in the price of brussels sprouts, mince pies & christmas pudding?
3.- What percentage of people are going to be spending the same amount of money as usual this Xmas?
4.- What are shoppers doing to deal with the seasonal price rise?

The airtraffic controllers' strike in the news

Here's a link to an article in the Independent, which may interest you.

And if you prefer video:

Another brick in the wall

Here's the video for the famous Pink Floyd's song if you want to watch it again.