Our class singalong

Clear your throats...it's karaoke time!!!!!! And now...let's follow the proverb...laughter is the best medicine...

Man vs Wild ( North Australia)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdurRoT7rLs

 

LET'S PLAY!!

Adjectives

Tenses

Revise the vocab below.

PET SPEAKING

Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools Speaking Description

  Paper Format: The paper contains four parts.

  Timing: 10–12 minutes per pair of candidates.

  Task Types: Short exchanges with the interlocutor; a collaborative task involving both candidates; a 1-minute long turn and a follow up discussion. The standard format is two candidates and two examiners. One examiner acts as an interlocutor and manages the interaction by asking questions and setting up the tasks. The other acts as assessor and does not join in the conversation.

  Marks: Candidates are assessed on their performance throughout the test. There are a total of 25 marks for Paper 3, making 25% of the total score for the whole examination.

 Part 1 - Questioning by interlocutor

 Part 2 - Simulated situation

 Part 3 - Extended turn

 Part 4 - General conversation

And now that we know the different parts...let's have a look at some tests, shall we?



 

Amanda Todd

Every week I show you some videos or pieces of interesting  news I've read/seen on the internet. The video you're about to watch is quite shocking. I've been thinking about showing it to you or not, because I don't know how sensitive you all are. I think you should be aware of the dangers you are exposed to on the internet ( horrible comments, cyberbullying, pictures, etc), so that's the main reason why I've decided to play the clip. After watching it, we'll share our opinions on the topic.

The sad news is that she commited suicide 5 weeks after uploading this video.

Please, if you know about somebody being bullied ( at school or anywhere else), take action, don't look away.

CREATIVE HOMEWORK

You're going to spend 4 boring days at home,no school, awful weather... Since I know you love English...why don't you practice your writing a bit?

Write 7 mini compositions about the prompts below. You are familiar with this activity since we did some writings two weeks ago.

 Remember when we talk about imaginary things/ hypothesis, we use would + infinitive.

 Be original and creative!

HAND IN ON MONDAY!

1) Imagine you found a secret door in the back of your classroom. Where would that door lead, and would you go inside?

2) Write a short manual about "how to be a good friend".

3) Write a short story that begins with "I can't take it any more! I have to tell you that..."

4) What is the best thing you've learnt about yourself this year?

5) Have you ever seen someone get bullied or picked on at school? How did you feel? Did you react in any way? Why or why not?

6) What would you do if you were your English teacher for a day?

7) Describe yourself in 5 adjectives. Explain why you picked those adjectives.

This is art!

What can you do with a biro apart from writing? Check what this artist is able to do...

If you want to know more, visit his site.
bbc news


I couldn't resist...for those who love drawing, I hope you learn from the next video





T he water drop is just amazing...


One more...

Are you brave enough???? Halloween is coming to get you!!!

I'm not sure how much you know about Halloween or should I say "All Hallow's Eve"? Do the quiz and find out...

Tired of being bored? Click on the links below. You'll have fun and learn new things about this tradition.

As I can check each day that your English is improving a lot, I have selected from intermediate to advanced activities for you to do. You know you are the best, don't you???

Unfortunately, the answers to the questions are available for you. I trust you so DON'T YOU DARE CHEAT!!

Reading

Listening

Treasure hunt

We'll have the chance to listen to Michael Jackson's Thriller in class ( of course, if you aren't afraid of zombies!)

By the way, I own the DVD he was preparing when he died...

Have a nice rainy weekend

VISIT SCOTLAND

A kilt is a knee-lenght garment worn by men in Scotland. Although it was common to wear them in the 16th century, nowadays they are used on formal ocassions such as weddings. Have a look at the pictures. What do you think? Like it or hate it?

  Tartan ( cuadros escoceses) is usually the pattern used in kilts. It is said that men don't wear any underwear. There is no rule that states a Scotsman should wear nothing under his kilt, but it has become a tradition on his own.

  Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish containing the heart,liver and lungs of a sheep.

  Deep-fried Mars bars!!Did you know that this dish originated in Scotland?

  The Fringe, which is considered to be the world's largest arts festival, takes place in Edinburgh every August for 3 weeks. You can see/enjoy paintings, books, street musicians, films, comedy, magic tricks, music...and much more.

   Scottish Gaelic is a Celtic ( celta) language native to Scotland.

 Do you like the sounds a bagpipe make? I love them!

 

My goodbyes

Well, it's been both a hard and long year. You've finished Secondary education and you are starting a more difficult one in less than 3 months. You must study harder and daily. I'm available in case you have doubts, alright?

Thanks for the party yesterday ( I was moved although I didn't show much- too stressed!). It was great to have a "party" with my dear students, the ones I've spent 5 hours a week for the past 9 months. Thanks for the presents too, I wore them last night ( if you didn't notice).

Enjoy the summer, relax , download some podcasts in English and listen to them while sunbathing, please.

Maybe I'll be your teacher again in 2 years-Proyecto Integrado ( just "maybe", 'cos this year I wasn't supposed to teach you English and I did)

I'm writing this being aware that "perhaps" nobody will read it, but I'll continue writing anyway.

Mónica, Erica, Estefanía, Paco y María...you're leaving us! Have a nice time wherever you are and remember you can come and visit us whenever you want, ok? Well, not while in  class- at break time :)

Y cómo no!Acabo con una canción del mejor grupo...hope you like it!

SMILE FOR PAULA!

Aunque lo comenté en clase esta mañana, lo volverá a decir. En nuestro cole hay una niña pequeña de menos de 1 año y medio que sufre dos enfermedades "raras". Para poder financiar el coste del estudio y su posible tratamiento la familia está recogiendo tapones de plástico ( suavizante, botellas, etc). En el colegio van a vender unas papeletas ( sortean un queso, un jamón y algo más) que tienen de donativo la cantidad de 1 euro.

Me ha llegado un evento de que van a organizar en el Polideportivo un torneo de fútbol el día 29 de junio a las 8 de la tarde. Pondrán una barra con algunas bebidas y tapas. La recaudación irá destinada para Paula.


COLABORAD, PLEASE.

Help!!

Hi there, vuestros compañeros/as de 4º han participado en un concurso para promocionar una zona de Francia. El premio quiero recordar que era una semana con todos los gastos pagados en esa zona. Tenéis que apoyarlos y votarlos, ok? It's very easy...debéis registraros aquí Se llaman 4saisons en caso de que no los encontréis. Cuantas más cuentas registréis, mejor. Help them! They've worked a lot and they're the best so please....click on 5 estrellitas. Thanks to everybody in the French class and the French teacher too. X

Omg!!!You don't know many verbs, do you?

List of verb you must study

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Unit 6

Vocab unit 6 Revise your vocab and practice your grammar...on your left you have lots of online activities

Chicos, por qué no os ponéis las sudaderas de I love Londono alguna que ponga algo de Inglaterra, Irlanda o algo que tenga que ver con el Reino Unido? Alguna camiseta de fútbol tal vez? NO sé si alguien verá esto ahora. I don't think so. C U

Liverpool I miss you!!!!

Awesome To know more about this event, click here Need more reasons to visit Liverpool?

Some pics from our trip to Hastings!

Lip dub songs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5B6DTJ3foA


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Where is my house??

Chicos, meted vuestra dirección y podéis ver la distancia que hay desde vuestra casa al cole. Si le dáis a "street view" , veréis hasta la fachada de vuestra casa.

http://maps.google.es/maps?hl=es&q=cambrigde%20gardens%20hastings&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1366&bih=667&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl


Os recuerdo...4.45 en la puerta del Mercadona.
Bye

Useful info

Useful sentences

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Useful sentences

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What type of person are you?

Cómo unirse a Voxopop

Hi there,

Os escribiré este post en español para que entendáis lo que hay que hacer. Como os comenté en clase, debéis uniros al siguiente grupo de clase. Tendréis que elegir una serie de preguntas que yo os haga ( ya os diré la fecha).

Esta actividad es para evaluar el Speaking, así que es obligatoria. Si alguien no tuviese ordenador o micro,os podéis ir a casa de un amigo o al cole, como os dije.

Instrucciones:
sign up:
escribid nombre ( añadid un número porque supongo que vuestro nombre es común).
Contraseña ( no tiene que ser la misma del mail verdadero)
Repetid contraseña
Escribir mail
Elegid "student"
Elegid Spain
Elegid la foto o el dibujo y dadle a I agree

Después donde pone "Explore" escribís "Spotlight", le pincháis y arriba a la derecha os saldrá "join", le clickáis y ya pertenecéis al grupo!!

LOG OUT para salir.

Una vez registrados cuando volváis a querer entrar...LOG IN, pincháis en la foto y luego en Talkgroup donde aparezca Spotlight ( el nombre de vuestro grupo).

Me temo que para grabar (record) necesitaréis descargaros algo de Java.

Qué lío! Bueno, espero que no os sea muy difícil. Si tuviésemos tiempo, lo podríamos hacer en clase.

Ni qué decir tiene que everybody is welcome to join, although I can't evaluate them, just for practice, right?

Byyyyyyyyyye

http://www.voxopop.com/group/67d92d79-a12b-4c67-8a26-0058a1a45953

200th anniversary of Charles Dickens

This Englishman is considered to be one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian Period. Watch the video that contains some information about his life and career.

Some of you might be familiar with some of his works: Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol ( the movie, maybe?), David Copperfield, a Tale of two Cities, Great Expectations and many more...

He spent some time in Broadstairs, where he wrote some novels. Can you see the huge house with the flag? That's Bleak House, where Dickens lived.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/bleakhouse/animation.shtml

Some great stories on the big screen...check it out!

How to behave in England ( some tips)

Reglas alumnos England

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What would you like to be in the future??

Click here to revise the jobs we saw in class today and many more...

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Valentine's Day

Be my valentine...

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A bit of British culture there...

Currency

Amazing performance!

I've got no comments...just breathtaking!







I especially like this one...

Get gorgeous in a flash!

I was bored stiff surfing the internet when I bumped into this great blog. It reminded me of my female students who are very concerned about their appearance ( a bit vain, I think that's the word). The girl from the blog will teach you through videos and show you a lot of beautiful,different hairstyles...Some seem very easy. I'll try some someday.

Oh, before starting...it's in English (haha,it's like killing two birds with one stone, isn't it?)

If you need a hair straightener you know where you have to go, don't you? ( a bit of free ad there!)

Byeeee

http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/p/hair-style-tutorials.html

"Españoles por el Mundo" ( en la 1ª)in Liverpool tonight. Don't miss it!

The Fonejacker

Hey, anybody there???

Watch the following prank calls / videos from an incredible actor. Enjoy!










http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zogUrLtNxm4&feature=related

The Norman Conquest ( 1066)

England suffered many invasions: the Romans, the Vikings, the Anglosaxons...The last one was in 1066. It took place in Hastings, the place where some of you are going with me in April.

I have looked for some videos to show you some History about this country.

The video talks about the new Norman king, William the Conqueror, who built the Tower of London (near the famous London Bridge).

If we happen to visit it, you must know the Tower was a prison where Henry VIII's second wife was beheaded (under his order) among others. It also keeps the Crown Jewels.

You can see the Beefeaters outside...legend has it that they were called like that because they were given "beef" to eat.

Watch the video about the battle and the other one about the town...Bye!