BBC THE FLATMATES

The Flatmates is a weekly online soap opera for learners of English. If you are a teacher, the resources on the page will help you to exploit the series and its materials in the classroom (lesson plans, cartoon strips and worksheets)

APARTMENT THERAPY

Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan is the co-founder of this popular new York-based home and design site. Refreshing how he can transform the dreariest place into a cosy urban oasis using his eight-step therapeutic cure.

CRAFT GUERRILLA

Love crafts' Are you for sharing your know how? Check out craft guerrillas, stop by their website, or even join them. This Christmas, make it Hand Made! So they say at the East London blog. Pop in and feel inspired for your DIY-ing. (Do IT Yourself). Do not forget the Spanish sister armies. Great Fun.

ASSESSING THE DAMAGE FROM HURRICANE SANDY

The New York Times has recently published a number of graphics on the damage from hurricane Sandy. Check out the Web for news on Oyster Creek nuclear plant in New Jersey.

MOBILE LEARNING

If you are interested on innovation, I strongly recommend 'Mobile Learning: Transforming the delivery of Education and Training', edited by Mohamed Ally in Canada (2009), AU Press, Athabasca University (also online). It contains a comprehensive view of advances, research and applications of Mobile Learning by experts from both European and American Universities. Do not miss the glossary, or the differences between e-learning and m-learning.

CITYBREAKS IN BRITAIN

Most people know about London, but aside from that they are not really sure where else to visit in Britain. Brighton is just an hour away and great for a day trip. Enjoy some fish and chips at the Victorian pier, walk along the pebble beach, and visit the Royal Pavilion. Great shopping and nightlife. At Bath, the spa town famous for its Roman baths, you can enjoy a day of pampering, or walk past the beautiful Georgian houses. It was the home of author Jane Austen.

BBC WORDMASTER

Check this game out to test your vocabulary skills. Three levels and thousands of words to practise. Use the clues if you're stuck, and remember to click listen for the right pronunciation. Great fun.