Sometimes I like to share videos simply because I found them interesting. The video below comes from ted.com, one of my favourite websites, and subtitles can be turned on if you need them.
The presenter gives us an interesting glimpse into the future of ebooks. Would you like to read books like this, or do you prefer the book in its traditional form?
Hi
Really interesting...thank you Simon...I found another video about the future of the libraries...I think it contains great vocabulary and phrases that would help us in writing,speaking and listening as well....I advise you to listen carefully and write down the useful phrases that they used
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjoJd_uN-7M&feature=related
Posted by: Safaa | May 03, 2011 at 12:16
for example,look at what I could write from the first 38 minutes of the video:-
Libraries are changing faster now than at anytime in the history.The traditional role of the library as a physical space housing racks of books and papers is coming under increasing scrutiny.The library stands at cross roads,but which direction will it choose?
Isn't that amazing?!...I think in this way we can practice listening,writing,and find useful expressions for speaking at the same time...i hope it's a useful idea for you
Posted by: Safaa | May 03, 2011 at 12:27
I loved this presentation... But to answer to your question: I will still love to read a traditional book...
Since I found out here, on ielts-simon.com, about ted.com, I'm checking it and listen to different kinds of topics. So, I am thankful to Simon, once again, for sharing with us a useful and reliable website, not only for Ielts but even for our overall knowledge.
One more thought to add: Simon, thanks for sharing with us fora.tv website.
To Safaa: interesting link to watch, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Cami | May 03, 2011 at 14:04
fantastic website, thanks~~
Posted by: kenny | May 03, 2011 at 15:34
i love the website, its such an amazing. Thankx Simon
Posted by: pallav | May 03, 2011 at 23:22
hi,simon i got my result today and i am very happy.i got 7.5 in speaking and 7 in writing.overall band 8.thank you very much for your advice and lessons.they are very helpful to get these scores.thanks again
Posted by: revathi | May 03, 2011 at 23:32
its a good apple advertisement:)
Posted by: burak | May 04, 2011 at 03:11
Hello Simon,
I'd like to ask you about photosynthesis topic in Reading part. Why is the second sentence True, I don't understand. I thought that it was "False".
"Van Helmont's hypothesis did not take into account that plants consume carbon dioxide."
Posted by: alice | May 04, 2011 at 08:22
Thanks Safaa.
I'm glad you've realised how useful videos can be! I'll have a look at your link, and maybe make a lesson for it!
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Thanks Cami. Yes, ted and fora are great resources, and not just for language learning.
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No problem Kenny and Pallav. I'm happy to introduce ted.com to you!
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Great scores Revathi. Congratulations!
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Hi Burak,
Yes, I agree. I can feel myself being tempted into buying an iPad even though I don't need one!
Posted by: Simon | May 04, 2011 at 09:18
Hi Alice,
He thought that the change in mass was caused by water only: "he hypothesised that the mass of the growing plant must come from the water".
He didn't know about carbon dioxide: "His hypothesis was partially accurate—much of the gained mass also comes from carbon dioxide as well as water." (we know this now, but he didn't know it).
Hope this helps
Posted by: Simon | May 04, 2011 at 09:33
Simon,
I see now.I misunderstood the sentence.
Thank you very much.
By the way, I took the IELTS exam last Saturday but it didn't go well. Reading part was the most difficult part for me but Writing was better than my last exam. I think that I will take the exam again.
Thank you for all your help and guidance.
Posted by: alice | May 04, 2011 at 13:18
No problem Alice. I hope your next test goes better!
Posted by: Simon | May 06, 2011 at 14:53
Hi Simon
How can i turn on the subtitle cos i could't?
Posted by: Pembe | July 28, 2011 at 12:40
Hi Pembe,
I've just tried and the subtitles worked. You need to press "play" first, then the subtitles option appears below the video.
Posted by: Simon | July 28, 2011 at 14:51
thank you Simon i tried but subtitles option didn't appear.I think maybe my internet has a problem.
But thanks again.it's realy nice video.
Posted by: Pembe | July 28, 2011 at 16:07
Hi Pembe
The other solution is to go to ted.com and look for the video there.
Posted by: Simon | July 29, 2011 at 09:05