I don't know if you've ever heard of this fascinating woman's life and her wonderful teacher, but it's a story worth knowing.
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Some years ago, a student told me about a book he had read and enjoyed very much. This is a Ted Talk by the writer of that book, Eddie Jaku....
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The video above is a simplified version of the famous story by Beatrix Potter. - Can you tell me what Lucy always lost? - What kind of creat...
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I do hope you enjoy this cover by two very talented young friends. And please do share if you can.
Amazing story and how important it is don't accept that anyone telling us that we can't do what we want!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Gaby.
ReplyDeleteI'd say: it shows how important it is not to let anyone tell us that we can't do what we want.
Thank you for sharing this video! It tells the story of Helen Keller in a very clear and engaging way, showing how she overcame being deaf and blind with determination and the support of her teacher. I think it’s especially important because it highlights values like perseverance, resilience and the power of education. It’s not only a great listening activity, but also a very inspiring story with a meaningful message. 😊
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment, Elisa. I love Brad Melzer's little books. You can find more on his webpage: https://www.ordinarypeoplechangetheworld.com/. And you can listen to him reading some on YouTube. I have shared the one about The Beatles here on the blog.
DeleteHe also writes thrillers, but I haven't read any of those.