Monday, April 13, 2026

Mood Food: What Foods Make You Happy? (Hint: It's Not What You Think)

 

"Mood Food" refers to nutrient-dense food that positively impact emotional well-being, brain health, and cognitive function, effectively acting as "food for the mind". By supplying essential nutrients like Omega-3s, vitamins, and antioxidants, these foods boost neurotransmitters and manage energy levels to reduce stress and improve mental stability.

 Read: What Foods Make You Happy?

Video watching comprehension questions + KEY

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Bookclub: Tales of the Unexpected, by Roald Dahl. Wednesday April 15th and Monday April 20th

 

Check the dates of your next booxclub session above. We will be discussing two stories from Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady and Lamb to the Slaughter. 

Find below a link to five stories (the ones we have just read included) in case you want to indulge yourself with more classic Roald Dahl's twisted endings...

Tales of the Unexpected_five stories

English Sayings and Proverbs

 

Find below the full document wih the English sayings and proverbs we've been going over in class this week. 
Keep in mind the wise proverb soon learnt, soon forgotten as a deterrent to binge-learning all this in one sitting... just take your time to savour the cognitive and cultural frames behind them instead.