2P3L6 Listening B1

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• Studiejaar 2

English Listening B1

Lesson 5

12 March

11 March

Commonwealth Day

What is the Commonwealth?
(NL: Gemenebest)

Commonwealth

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries, working together in different areas. 

The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.

12 March

1894 

The American pharmacist John Pemberton starts selling Coca-Cola, a a stimulating medicinal drink with leaves of the coca plant.

12 March

1968

Mauritius gains independence from the UK. 

Colonised by the Dutch, French and British from the 17e century. 

Mauritius stayed in the Commonwealth with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. On this day in 1992 the country became a republic.

Where is Mauritius situated?

What is Mauritius known for?

Today's lesson 

• Attendence
• Toets en oefenexamen
• Listening Practise What does it mean to be a refugee?
  
• Listening practise Difficult situations
• Homework

What does it mean to be a refugee?

What does it mean to be a refugee?

Listening B1

Difficult situations

Homework

B1 Listening 

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See you next time!!!