Tacoma Narrows Bridge

Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a suspension bridges in the United States of America.It opened to traffic on July 1,1940.Its length was 5939 feet.It was very active in the wind so it uncontrollably moved like traveling on a giant roller coaster.Thus,it earned the nick name “Galloping Gertie”.Sadly,it collapsed on November 7,1940.That was just four months after the opening.It was reported that no one died in that collapse.

I downloaded a video clip on the swaying bridge from www.youtube.com.This is the true clip.It is not a movie.Imagine you are driving on the bridge like that.

CLICK HERE : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-zczJXSxnw&feature=fvw

Resources:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-zczJXSxnw&feature=fvw
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tacoma_Narrows_Bridge_destruction.ogg

Scare Tactics

A: Are you scared?
B: Yes,I am scared.
A: You shouldn't be. .....because you are on the Scare Tactics.

This is a short conversation commonly found on the Scare Tactics TV series.I have watched this program since the first season.I think it is the fourth season now.It is a hidden camera show.Unsuspecting victims are put into terrifying situations set up by their lovely friends or family in tandem with producers.The victims would be in terrifying scenes such as a strange monster,a terrible accident,or a violent crime being committed.They are rarely angry because their beloved persons set the situations up.Americans like to do something strange like these,but it is never found something like these in Thailand.These are the different cultures between the two countries.We need to learn to deeply understand their cultures.Anyway,I hope no one ever does that to me because I am easily scared.

I have two clips of the Scare Tactics TV series.They are available on www.youtube. com.I love the first clip.I laugh when I watch it.What do you think of them?

CICK HERE :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ95oA7nKXc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqylSwytF1Y&feature=PlayList&p=8D979BD72BC5530E&index=5

Resources:
1.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ95oA7nKXc
2.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqylSwytF1Y&feature=PlayList&p=8D979BD72BC5530E&index=5

Talking Cats

This topic is for my lovely students who always spend days and nights studying hard. It is about talking cats.I want you to sit,watch the clip downloaded from www. youtube.com and relax.Then,you will recognise that happiness is what all people truly want.After you had read a very difficult text about freegans,you felt tired.I know you need a different topic that you can reach for.Thus,I choose this clip because it may help you smile.I can say that I feel good whenever I watch this clip.I love the black cat.The one that talks too much.What about you?

CLICK HERE:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhgVIbO83o4

Resource:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhgVIbO83o4

Freegans

The term Freegan is the combination of two words - Free and Vegan.Vegans are ones who do not eat any animal products at all,but some freegans are called meagans because they consume meat and other animal products that would have gone to waste.

There are many freegans in America and England.These foragers are neither homeless nor destitute.They just reject the culture of wasteful consumption.They subsist on what people throw away.They do not like the way people throw a lot of food in good condition.According to freegan standards,the food thrown away by the stores are either nearing the end of their sell date or are bruised or damaged but they are still good to eat.Thus, they find food in the garbage of restaurants,grocery stores,and supermarkets.

Some freegans get free food by pulling it out of the trash.The others waits for a burly crew of a supermarket to toss bulging black bags filled with the day's trash at night.They gingerly open and dissect the contents inside the bags,then they take what they can eat or what they can use homes.They have the ideas that they save their environment and support their community.

What do you think about freegans?

CLICK HERE:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_i7DUbFbkk

Resources:
1. http://www.treehugger.com/food-waste-freeganism.jpg
2. http://www.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/freegan-salvage-food-trash-0309
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeganism
4. http://frugalliving.about.com/od/bargainshopping/p/Freegan.htm
5. www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_i7DUbFbkk

A Ninja Cat

I found a funny video clip available on the youtube website.It shows a stalking cat,but I think it is acting as if it was a ninja.The cat is so cute!I can not stop smiling.It moved a little closer when the camera was out of her view.Then,it kept freezing where it stood when the camera peeked out from the hidden place.It is so funny.I love the two big curious eyes.

I have a cat named Night.She is a lazy cat.Like my dog,she sleeps all day.She does not like to play.I sometimes let her watch a clip showing cats'activities;however, she is the same Night.Everything can not change her habits.

What about you,my students? Do you have pets? And what do you think about the ninja cat clip?

CLICK HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzzjgBAaWZw

Resource:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzzjgBAaWZw

Tornado

Thailand is a wonderful land.There are no natural disasters,like hurricane, volcanic eruption,tornado,earthquake,or landslide in our country.Consequently,my students do not have their pior knowledge about them.Actually,they are so lucky.

I have the interesting video clip downloaded from www.youtube.com.It is about a tornadoe.Why do I choose it? This is because there is a content of a tornadoe in my students'textbooks.I believe that learning by watching the real situation can help them imagine the unseen disaster.

A tornadoe is a violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.Tornadoes are rated according to the damage they can do on a scale.The most violent tornadoes are capable of vast destruction with winds around 200 mph.The colors of tornadoes vary depending on sizes, directions of sunlight and types of debris they are picking up.They are dreadly dangerous to be on their ways since they can destroy everything into the air such as large buildings,huge trees and large vehicles.

CLICK HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43VoMesUd2Q&feature=related

Resource:
1. http://cfc.whtm.com/blogs/getcat.cfm?catid=82
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43VoMesUd2Q&feature=related

Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Ghosts scare people who believe that they exist in the world.I am not sure if one of my students has ever seen ghosts in his life.It is a kind of supernatural when we talk about ghosts.It is very hard to explain the ghost events to ones who do not believe in it.Do you believe in ghosts? I really wonder whether my dear students who are fearful of the spirits dare to watch the clip I downloaded from www.youtube.com. Thus,I warn you not to do so because I worry that you may not be able to sleep at night.If you are brave enough,you can watch the clip.Do not forget to share your ideas with me,and tell me what you think about it.I

CLICK HERE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnH9OJP6FTk&feature=related

Resource:
1. http://www.artdiamondblog.com/archives/harry_potter/
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnH9OJP6FTk&feature=related

Farting In Public

I have two clips today.They are the funny clips from the "Just For Laugh" TV program.I want to attach just only one,but I do not want reject the other.I choose both of them because I am sure you will be happy when you watch them.I like the woman working out in the gym,but my cousin likes the woman picking her purse under the tree.How about you? Which one do you like? Tell me.

CLICK HERE:
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXhia0RzALo&feature=related
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA269CVyUfc&NR=1

Resource
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXhia0RzALo&feature=related
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA269CVyUfc&NR=1

In One Minute

Picture by Brandon Mcconnell

Time is precious for ones who think every minute is essential.I am sure that they rarely want to waste their time.They can do something incredible in one minute.One minute can completely change their lives.One minute can show their competence and potential hidden inside.One minute can change the world because of their power.
I try to think of one minute that once strongly influenced my life ,and I find out that there are a lot.I am pleased to have some because I can change my life and some of my students'lives.Taking a minute to comment a topic on my blog can change your English skill.
I downloaded a video clip about a man who can paint fabulous painting in one minute.Brandon,the spray painting artist,shows the world how he cares for the time and his work.You are great.I give you two thumbs up.I learn how to paint fast, organize well and build a positive attitude toward the time from you.I wonder if my students can do something awesome like Brandon's painting in one minute.Raise your hand if you dare to do.

CLICK HERE:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CFPg1m_Umg

picture resource:
http://www.spraypaintingafantasy.com/spraypaintingfriends.htm
Video clip resource:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CFPg1m_Umg

I Knew I Loved You

Congratuations! You can make it.I know that you need to read my posts and write your own comments every day. You know what you get. Anyway,I will tell you that you get knowledge,discipline,responsibility,self-esteem and my love.I want to share a song sung by Savage Garden with you.I downloaded from www.youtube.com.I do not know whether you like it.This may be the last song for some students who will not visit my blog in the future because their tasks completed.I have a few reasons why I choose this song,but I will not tell you.You may have some answers. Tell me then.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjbDuXZ8gTo

Resource:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjbDuXZ8gTo

My Favorite Topic

Dear Students,
I have posted many topics on my blog in order to let my beloved students practise writing skill since I taught you.Some students have done excellent job.Others have some excuses for not posting their comments.I always suggest you write your comments or anything you want to in a piece of paper or in a book as a diary,but I have not got any alternative since then.
This is your last chance.I can not wait for your writing any longer so I want you to choose one of my topics you like the most.Then give me your comments about it.Hurry up my M6/1,5,6,7.There is no time to waste.
Love,
Teacher Pew

Picture Resource:http://graphicriver.net/item/sand-clock/46039

Just Wanna Sleep

Ke,my cousin,sent me a common picture this evening.However,it is so meaningful to me.I love sleeping because I feel strong and lively.Since I have a lot of things to do,and they must be finished by the end of September,I must stay up late every night.That makes me crazy whenever I think about it.I always miss my comfortable bed around 9.00 pm,but it is just a dream.Sitting in front of my computer at night is my real life.Thus,Looking at this picture makes me happy and I feel as if I were in bed.Thanks Ke.
SONG SUNG BY MICHAEL LEARNS TO ROCK : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-u6iOxdNXM

Resource:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-u6iOxdNXM

Buffaloes VS Lions At Kruger

I watched the amazing video cilp and I can not believe my eyes.I want you to view it.I guarantee you will like it and can not wait to share it to your friends.Watch the whole clip.It is the battle of creatures that I have never seen in my life.I downloded it from www.youtube.com.Thanks for the clip.My dear students,tell me what you think about the buffaloes and the lions.Before watching the clip,I want you to guess the winners of the battle.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE CLIP : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU8DDYz68kM&feature=related

Resource:
1.http://www.crookedbrains.net/2007/10/buffaloes-vs-lions.html
2.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU8DDYz68kM&feature=related

The Titanic

Titanic means very big,but I do not intend to write something about the word titanic.I just want to post about The Titanic,the sinking ship on 15 April 1912.The Titanic was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast,the largest city in Northern Ireland.She was designed to compete with the rivals in luxury.For her time,she was the largest passenger steamer in the world.Since she was designed and used some of the most advanced in technology available at the time,she was named the unsinkable vessel.On April 10,1912,The Titanic left Southampton , England, on her maiden voyage to New York City.There were 2,223 passengers and crew aboard the Titanic,nevertheless,carrying only 20 lifeboats with a total capacity of 1,178 people.That was not enough to hold all of the passengers and crew.On 14 April 1912,the fourth day of the journey,she was making around 21.5 knots at speed through the fateful night.In addition, temperature of the loss day dropped below the freezing points.There was a message sending from the steamer Amerika warned that large icebergs lay in the Titanic's path.She hit an iceberg and sank two hours and forty minutes later,early on 15 April 1912.Only 706 people survived the collision with the iceberg and 1,517 perished.

I have a question come in my mind about the sinking ship.I want to know who made this disaster happened.I mean who sank the streamer.You,my students,need to do a research and you will know that there were a lot of people concerning the loss day.

I downloaded video clips from www.youtube.com in order to let you see some pictures,contents presented by Yasmine Holm and JoesZone and listen to a song sung by Celine Dior. Thanks for your useful video clips from which my students can learn something.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE SONG :
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmbw8OycJrE&feature=related

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CLIPS :
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wTlureUMP8&feature=related

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpaqmow4WCQ&feature=related

Resourses:
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Titanic
2. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/titanic.htm
3. http://www.titanicinquiry.org/
4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmbw8OycJrE&feature=related
5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpaqmow4WCQ&feature=related
6. http://www.world-mysteries.com/doug_titanic1.htm

Behaviour Analysis

Dear students,
I occasionally listen to a Thai song,Luk Khon Tho Ma,and I can say that I really like it.The singer who sang this song is Pee Saderd.However,I find something strange about the man on the MV.There are a lot of questions on my mind about his behaviours.I will not describe anything but I want you to listen to it and watch the MV carefully.Then,tell me everything you know about him.It is like the behaviour analysis.I will announce the winner tomorrow and I will give that one a present on Friday.Good luck.
Love,
Teacher Pew
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYwY0_fG-ws

Picture Resource:
Resource:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYwY0_fG-ws

The Painting Elephant

My dear students may wonder about this topic.I am not kidding you.This topic is about an elephant that can paint a picture.Actually,many elephants in the north of Thailand have been trained to do a lot of incredible activities since they were young,and then they show their abilities to tourists.Everybody is trained to draw at school,but I never know that elephants can be taught to paint.Therefore,they do not need to work hard in the forests but painting like artists.Fabulous! I used to show this kind of pictures to my American friends and their students when I visited Mansfield Middle School in America.They said what I showed to them was amazing.I know that Thai elephants have got the talents of painting,playing football,dancing, swimming and posting for snaping pictures of them and tourists.who know they can do like those.I think it is better if they are brought back to the north and let them do the activities like the smart one in the clip.This is because I am not happy to see a lot of elephants walking around Bangkok and asking for food from pedestrians at night.Painting is the nice choice because they have shelters,food,hobbies,love and wage(vegetables or fruits).Moreover,their paintings can be sold to the tourists as the souvenirs of the Thailand.I say that they become the stars of foreigners visiting our country and they will not forget the large animals with tiny brushes. What do you think about this video clip? Tell me.
CLICK HERE:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He7Ge7Sogrk

Picture Resource:http://daboysof905.blogspot.com/2007/09/elephant-in-room-is-painting-abstract.html
Video clip Resource:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He7Ge7Sogrk

GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra

I've just watched GI Joe:The Rise of Cobra movie trailer and found that it would be a good choice for my weekend activity instead of being a couch potato at home.Just be glued to the telly.It's not healthy to do so,is it? Okay,now let's talk about the movie.I think all of you might hear about the name of GI Joe.In my case,I've been familiar with GI Joe since I was a kid.Actually,it was a series of cartoon books and toys before a movie.The movie is an extraordinary action-adventure movie with tons of cool tech stuffs.The scene is set in the future in the desert to the polar ice caps.It is about the fight between the military and the corrupt arms dealer. Although I am not a big fan of this movie,I would like to watch it anyway.I will share it with you guys soon.If you like Transformers,I bet you will definitely enjoy GI Joe:The Rise of Cobra.Have a wonderful weekend,kids.
Vocabulary
a couch potato = a person who spends too much time watching television.
a telly = television
a movie trailer= a sample of the movie.

Click Here to Follow a Link Below to Watch the Movie Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaNs64k_2xw

Picture Resource:
http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.reelmovienews.com/
Movie Trailer Resource: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaNs64k_2xw

The Definitions of Love

I am going to give a speech to M1 students on Monday.The topic I decide to present to them is THE DEFINITIONS OF LOVE.I have to research thoroughly because M1 students are young and may need pictures to make some abstract information clear.I am absolutely certain that fifty minute presentation in the afternoon without visual material can bore them.Thus I will let the small children listen to songs downloaded from www.youtube.com shown below because I believe that everybody likes songs.Then,I will connect them to the topic and to their daily lives.I think this will work and help them understand what I am going to convey the messages to them.There are five definitions of love that I try to express to them even though there are more definitions than those.They consist of the love of themselves,environment,the king and the country.M6 students listened to the first song last month and gave me the useful comments.They are Thai songs.This is because it is not my English class,but it is the M1 level meeting.However,I still need my M6 students'opinions about the songs.Tell me what you think about them and which song you like the most.
CLICK HERE
1. Konlafun sung by Karabao Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42SV2_FPKro
2. Chewitsamphan sung by Karabao Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KSYzxabB_A
Tonmaikhongphor sung by Bird
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfgNh9gXeFA&feature=related
Rak Ther Prathet Thai sung by Group of pop singers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrZnR-RDvw0