Tingo!

Are there any words that exist in your language which you can't find a good English translation for?

Are there words or expressions you've learnt in another language which you particularly like and which don't really translate into your language?

What are some of your favourite 'sounding' words in English or your own language?

What does the word onomatopoeic mean? Do you know any onomatopoeic words in English or your own language?

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The Straight Man

BBC - What's On - Programme Information for The Straight Man: "Nicholas Parsons presents a potted history of the 'straight man' or 'stooge' in comedy double acts. "

An interesting way to get students to think about relationships, ways of interacting with others. In their friendships: who is the 'straight man' or 'stooge'? Do friendships often need a chalk and cheese element: one outgoing personality who wants to yak, another who's happy to listen?

Always connect

Could this Guardian Unlimited | Microsite | Always connect be used as a way of creating shared-writing in
class?