In this unit you will be introduced a familiar topic: REFUGEES, MIGRANTS, ASYLUM SEEKERS.

We are going to read a quite long text in order to get information about these people who are sent away from their home countries for a number of reasons.

The unit starts with black  and white pictures which students are asked to describe thoroughly and express their point of view.

Unit 2 – Do we all live in the same world?

♦ Coursebook 

Unit 2. Coursebook

Θάλασσα: Η ταινία της Ύπατης Αρμοστείας (κλιπ της ταινίας υπάρχουν στο βιβλίο)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nnloq4zy14

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♦ Reading 

A teenage refugee champions girls’ education

https://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/teenage-refugee-champions-girls-education

Teenage Syrian Refugee Champions Girls’ Education https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV2DICoNlxA

Μeet The ‘Malala’ Of Syria – BBC News

https://yohttps://youtu.be/UKf7gx9BSAUutu.be/UKf7gx9BSAU

 What are the similarities and differences between Muzon and Mesfin?

Find out!

• https://sites.google.com/site/seniorhighschoolelt/b-lykeiou/unit-2-similarities-and-differences-between-muzon-mesfin (by English Language Learning site by Lina Kalliontzi)
• Kahoot T/F Statements
• Vocabulary Practice I
• Vocabulary Practice II
• Quiz – Wordwall

 Grammar

Reported Speech 
Reported speech

https://blogs.sch.gr/bouboureka/?cat=1099740 ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ 2: οι ενότητες του βιβλίου

https://blogs.sch.gr/bouboureka/files/2025/10/2019-01-11_B3_Renaissance.pdf (η ενότητα 3)

https://youtu.be/3drEpQROKV8?t=14 (Renaissance-Overview-Goodbye-Art Academy, 8:26)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxEhLZ8tW3E ( 6:19)

Leonardo Da Vinci

Historic Figures Leonardo da Vinci by the BBC (text from the book) here

https://youtu.be/yRK_uCMwZPY?t=158 (5:36)

Why is the Mona Lisa so famous? - Noah Charney

PART B: GRAMMAR THEORY & EXERCISES 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zkttng8#zxng3j6

https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/active-passive-voice/

https://learhttps://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/b1-b2-grammar/passivesnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/b1-b2-grammar/passives

httphttps://myenglishteacher.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Lesson-and-exercise-.pdfs://myenglishteacher.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Lesson-and-exercise-.pdf

a)

https://www.iep.edu.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2018-11-30_B4_Learning_to_fly.pdf

https://youtu.be/KBE4BVnLDLs?t=97  (2:24)

b) SONGS

Learning to Fly: Understanding the Phrase

https://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVhNCTH8pDswww.youtube.com/watch?v=nVhNCTH8pDs  PINK FLOYD

It serves as a metaphor for starting anew, breaking free, and overcoming the fear of leadership

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - Learning To Fly  https://youhttps://youtu.be/s5BJXwNeKsQtu.be/s5BJXwNeKsQ

"Learning to fly" metaphorically signifies embarking on a challenging journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and newfound independence, often requiring one to "find their wings" without prior experience. It represents overcoming obstacles, embracing radical life changes, achieving a sense of freedom, or navigating a risky new beginning. 

• Embracing Change and Risk: It symbolizes navigating unknown or challenging circumstances, often with the risk of falling, to achieve a higher state of being or success.
• Overcoming Limitations: Similar to a baby bird leaving the nest, it represents developing inner strength, confidence, and independence to move beyond one's "earthbound" status.
• Resilience in Growth: It highlights the struggle of growth—the "coming down" or harsh reality—and the necessity of perseverance to continue rising despite challenges.
• Transition and Transformation: In contexts like personal development or career changes, it represents taking control, such as stepping into a new leadership role or changing life paths. 

   

  C) Paul McCartney’s Blackbird.

  httpshttps://youtu.be/5mJYYVM-nj4?t=12://youtu.be/5mJYYVM-nj4?t=12

  D) Jonathan Livingston Seagull
• https://youtu.be/AuEflV5Tto8?t=917 (live your passion purpose through moonshot thinking: Jonathan Livingston Seagull explores self-perfection, individuality, and the pursuit of one’s passions. It encourages readers to follow their hearts and make their own rules, even if it means going against the norm).
• https://youtu.be/WJpAmYWPBeE?t=198 

  Jonathan Livingston Seagull Explained With 8 Lessons!