Hi there!
Here's a video for you to learn about Thanksgiving Day, which is celebrated today in the US.
27/11/2008
Thanksgiving
Hi there!
Here's a video for you to learn about Thanksgiving Day, which is celebrated today in the US.
19/11/2008
Little Britain USA
Yesterday we saw a couple of Little Britain sketches. Here's the sneak preview ("preestreno") of Little Britain USA. Enjoy!
18/11/2008
Headline English
Hi there! Here's a little exercise for you to do:
- Browse a newspaper in English (you have links on the right column) and choose a headline you would not have understood before studying the vocabulary we're learning in class.
- Now that you know the vocabulary, explain the headline in your own words, with an appropriate complete sentence.
- You may also want to do a bit of research on the political leanings or ideology of the newspaper you chose. That's a type of cultural content worth learning about.
An example has been given in the comment section below.
- Browse a newspaper in English (you have links on the right column) and choose a headline you would not have understood before studying the vocabulary we're learning in class.
- Now that you know the vocabulary, explain the headline in your own words, with an appropriate complete sentence.
- You may also want to do a bit of research on the political leanings or ideology of the newspaper you chose. That's a type of cultural content worth learning about.
An example has been given in the comment section below.
15/11/2008
This song reminds me of ...
Those who came to class on Friday (14 Nov) practised description through free writing while listening to songs. The main objective of descriptive texts is to create a vivid image in the interlocutor's mind.
Write up to 100 words, but please make sure that you check for grammar, spelling, and vocabulary mistakes before you publish your text. There's no excuse not to do so when you're working at home ;-)
If you wish, you can add an Internet link to your song to share with others!
Write up to 100 words, but please make sure that you check for grammar, spelling, and vocabulary mistakes before you publish your text. There's no excuse not to do so when you're working at home ;-)
If you wish, you can add an Internet link to your song to share with others!
06/11/2008
Funky Phrasals
Dear All,
here's a good BBC page for you to learn phrasal verbs in context and to practise them (by listening and doing vocabulary exercises).
here's a good BBC page for you to learn phrasal verbs in context and to practise them (by listening and doing vocabulary exercises).
25/10/2008
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22/10/2008
Songs
Positive songs for dark rainy days ...
Turn the volume up! ;-)
And...
this one can't be missed on a rainy day... Don't expect me to go to class on a rainy day if Jack makes banana pancakes for me...
13/10/2008
New Link
Hi there!
I've added a new link (see links on the right) to a page where you can check the pronunciation of difficult names in English. Names are one of the most complicated things to pronounce and spell, since there are no rules.
No more /sin/ Conneries, please ;-) Hope this page helps!
I've added a new link (see links on the right) to a page where you can check the pronunciation of difficult names in English. Names are one of the most complicated things to pronounce and spell, since there are no rules.
No more /sin/ Conneries, please ;-) Hope this page helps!
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