Emma Watson on Gender Equality

Maybe you've heard of Emma Watson because she was this very smart witch in the Harry Potter movies, maybe you've seen her in one of her more recent movies - and perhaps you know that she was appointed UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in July 2014. -

The 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development

Emma Watson is also a strong supporter for reaching the 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development, especially Goal #5: Gender Equality.


Have a look at this video and then follow this link to go to the Gender Equality website, have a look at all the material there and write a short text about your impression. Joining the good cause is optional, but recommended.

#FromWhereIStand - Take Part In a Project For Gender Equality - https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/FromWhereIStand/ from World's Largest Lesson on Vimeo.

Wie werde ich Präsident der USA? (NDR)

You certainly need some clear information on how a US president is elected. Here's a pretty accurate description - and it's in German, too!
(The link takes you to the public Facebook page of "Norddeutscher Rundfunk".)

"Wie werde ich Präsident der USA?" (NDR)

Stephen Fry welcomes you to Heathrow

In case you've been wondering what to do and how to behave when visiting Britain - here British comedian, author and actor Stephen Fry gives you an introduction (valid also if you don't land at Heathrow Airport, or even come by car, train or coach).

What do you wish you had learned in college?

Scientists answer the question "What do you wish you had learned in college?" - Maybe there is something that can still influence you. Can you sympathize with one of these statements?

A feelgood video to enjoy (and think about)

Dear students,

Maybe this video is even appropriate for this season, when it is emphasized by so many that Christmas is about love.

Have a look at this. If you feel inspired, you could write a short comment (or even a long one) on whether you liked it, and why you think this video was produced for an insurance company. What are the motives of the company to commission a video like that?

Female computer scientists - communicative, charming, and successful

If you are reasonably good at Maths, if you are comfortable with thinking about and using technology - you ought to consider studying Computer Science (German: Informatik). The demand for computer scientists is huge and still growing. Have a look at this video which contains interviews with mostly female computer scientists, and interesting data and statistics.


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Cambridge Certificate: Sample Papers

If you are among those who are considering taking the CAE exam in March, have a look at this website. Here you can download sample papers in the most recent test format (zip-compressed files), so you'll get a realistic idea of what might await you when you take the exam yourself.

If you would like to access the material from a different computer than where you are reading this, you can use this shortened URL: http://2.gp/caesample

Cambridge English: CAE (Advanced)

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.