Sunday 24 May 2009

Cours d'anglais articles et videos

Art historians claim Van Gogh's ear cut off by Gaugin

The 1 millionth English word to be announced in June will it be "defriend" or "noob"

Belgium City Plans Veggie Days - The Town of Ghent is going Vegetarian once a week

British Millionaire is giving away his fortune - "I want to die penniless" he says

Obama goes for a hamburger with VP Biden. The President prefers mustard to ketchup.

Sunday 10 May 2009

Stephen Fry's letter

British actor, comedian, writer and presenter Stephen Fry. Led a troubled life as a young man. An arrogant youth, confused and trying to come to terms with his sexuality (he is gay) the angry 16 year old was out of control.

35 years later Stephen has written a heartfelt letter to his 16 year old self. Moving and beautifully written you can find it here on The Guardian's website.

Stephen Fry's letter to himself as a 16 year old.

If you're unfamiliar with Stephen Fry here's a sketch he made with his comedy partner Hugh Laurie (Dr House) in the 1980s. From "A Bit of Fry and Laurie"