Will.i.am

Teenagers from all around the world ask questions to their idol, Will.i.am, at a press conference in London.
Here are som of the questions:

What was the greatest thing you've done in your career as an artist?
One of the biggest things was doing the inauguration of Presiden tBarack Obama and then doing the Queen's jubilee. Those are big moments. Another moment was our first concert that we ever did in front of 20 people when we first started the group. That gave us the belief that we could do other things.

The Hobbit: 3D

An unexpected Journey!
This fantasy-adventure film is perfect for fans of the Lord of the Rings films. A hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, goes to Lonely Mountain with a group of dwarves to take treasure that the dragon Smaug stole from them. They cross dangerous lands, meet strange creatures and fight battles. But will Bilbo get the treasure?

BIG FOOT (STRANGE BUT TRUE)

This "Bootmobile" is travelling around the USA to celebrate the 100th anniversary of famous clothes company, L.L. Bean.
The company specializes in outdoor* clothing, especially boots. Maybe one day it will be famous like other American products. But could the L.L. Bean boot replace Converse?

Speaking Unit 9: HOW TO EXPLAIN AND CLARIFY A SITUATION

Arnau: Hi guys, How was your party?
Pau: Hi Arnau
Francesc: Not bad, thanks. Why do you ask?
Albert: Yes...
Arnau: Because you told me that you were staying in on Saturday
Pau: Who told you that?
Francesc: Júlia said that she'd seen you. How come you didn't tell me about it?
Albert: 'Cause I was only there for a few hours. My sister asked me to take my brother.
Arnau: Are you telling me the truth, Pau?
Pau: Honestly, it's true?
Francesc: Yes, it's true.
Arnau: OK, OK: I believe you. Sorry, Albert.
Pau: That's OK.

Speaking Unit 8: How to console and encourage

Arnau: Hey Albert, you look a bit down. What's the matter?

Albert: Oh, I've just heard that my brother has got a job in London and he's moving away 

Pau: Hello. Oh, right. Sorry to hear that. It isn't the end of the world though. 

Francesc: Yes, he's right, don't take too badly- at least he won't be very far away and you can visit him. London's a really cool city. 

Albert: I know, but I'm really going to miss him.

Arnau: That's true I suppose. 

Pau: Look at it this way - if he hadn't got that job, he'd have been really disappointed
Albert: Yeah, maybe you're right.
Francesc: Cheer up! Come on - let's go to a McDonald's or something
Pau: Yes, let's go to have cheesies!!

Albert: OK. Thanks, Dean. I feel a bit better now

Speaking Unit 7: apologize for a misunderstanding

Security Guard 1 ( Arnau) : Excuse me. Can i have a word with you?
Albert: Yes. Is there a problem?
Pau: What hapen?
Security Guard 2 ( Francesc): We're afraid so. Did you know that this is private property?
Albert: No, we didn't.
Security Guard 1 (Arnau): Didn't you see the sign?
Pau: No, we're afraid not.
Security Guard 2 (Francesc):  Have you been here before to rollerblader?
Albert: No, we live out of town, in Serinyà.
Security Guard 1 (Arnau):  Well, if I were you, I'd look for a different place, you can go to Porqueres Skate Park.
Pau: Ok. Sorry about that. I didn't realize.
Security Guard 2 ( Francesc): That's Ok. Remember for next time. 

LES MISÉRABLES

Victor Hugo's Les Misérables is one of the most popular novels of all time. Now you can see the new musical film. An innocent man, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), escapes from prison and wants to start a new life. But Police Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe) is looking for him. Anne Hathaway also stars in the film as Fantine. And the best thing is... she's a fantastic singer!