Here you can see the videos we watched in class:
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
C1 - Starting to prepare de exams: Mediation
This is very clear explanation of what mediation is and it gives you a sample to show you how to do it. Let's start with this: click here. Comunidad Castilla-La Mancha has this link about mediation but remember we use other charts for assessment.
If you want to know how it's measured, here is it a summary of the chart we usually use as examiners: click here
If you want to know how it's measured, here is it a summary of the chart we usually use as examiners: click here
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
B2.1 - Unit 1B: Comparatives and superlatives
We've already seen this grammar point in class, but I want you to do some more exercises to practise so here are there some:
In the class we also saw expressions with double comparative such as The sooner, the better or The more, the merrier. If you need further explanation about this grammar point, go to this link (although it's a bit thick for your level). After checking the grammar, do these exercises to practise a bit more: first click here and then do this one and this other exercise.
Another use for the double comparative is just emphatic like in this sentence: she has more and more friends so she´s happier and happier
Another use for the double comparative is just emphatic like in this sentence: she has more and more friends so she´s happier and happier
Apart from comparing qualities, we may compare quantities. In that case we use:
- MUCH / LITTLE / LESS / THE LEAST for uncountable (singular) nouns: much sugar, little money, less effort
- MANY / FEW / FEWER / THE FEWEST for countable (plural) nouns: many people, few books, fewer pens
We may need some practise with less and fewer so here are you some exercises: exercise 1, exercise 2, exercise 3, exercise 4, exercise 5; for useing much and many you can go to: exercise 1, exercise 2, exercise 3, exercise 4.
Monday, September 30, 2019
C1 - Use of neither/nor, either/or and so
In class we worked with Neither do I and So do I. Let's do this activity connected to banking and money to practise this grammar point and to increase specific vocabulary:
Extra Activity
We are going to practise with SO and NEITHER and the vocabulary related to banking. Try to find 5 sentences to make your mate say a comment agreeing or disagreeing such as the ones you can see in these examples:
Neither / nor explanation: click here and this is a video you can use as well.
Extra Activity
We are going to practise with SO and NEITHER and the vocabulary related to banking. Try to find 5 sentences to make your mate say a comment agreeing or disagreeing such as the ones you can see in these examples:
- I prefer to use my credit card to pay in cash when I travel ---- So do I
- I've never been in the red in my account ---- Neither have I
- I've never applied for a loan ---- I have but I haven't paid it back yet
- I can manage to pay my monthly statements ---- So can I
- I never use an ATM when I go abroad ---- I do, especially if I need cash
- I'm rarely broke ---- So am I but I'm always short of money I've never been in debt
VOCABULARY:
(MAKE) PROFIT WITHDRAWS ATM TO DEPOSIT MONEY STATEMENT INSTALLMENTS TO CHARGE A FEE TO PAY OFF IN DEBT TO BE BROKE TO OWE
Sunday, September 29, 2019
That's English! - Module 7 - lesson 1: Our planet (B1.2)
Introduction
This unit is focused on improving your vocabulary in order to be more accurate when you describe a place, especially about geographical features. Let's start with this vocabulary and here you can find some exercises to do:
This unit is focused on improving your vocabulary in order to be more accurate when you describe a place, especially about geographical features. Let's start with this vocabulary and here you can find some exercises to do:
General Questions
Work with your partner and answer these questions. Give as many details as possible:
- Where were you born? What was it like?
- Describe the best place you've ver been to. Be precise and descriptive.
- Tell us an anecdote that happened to you or a friend of yours while staying abroad or in another city.
- Do you prefer to live in the countryside or in a city? Why?
- To get relaxed do you go to the country or to the seaside? Why?
- Describe the most beautiful landscape you've ever seen.
- What city in the world is your favourite? Why?
Activity 1
To start with here are you a listening exercise about Canada. Pay attention the way they describe the country and the use of adjectives. Do the exercise here
Activity 2
Work with your partner(s) and describe a place you've visited and say why you like it. Try to be as precise as possible and use the vocaburay you've learnt about geographical features. Don't forget to use adjectives to express your emotions in your description such as:
amazing - spectacular - gorgeous - lively - incredible - breath-taking - vast - peculiar - outstanding -unspoilt - unique - impressive - awesome - astonishing - bustling
This is a good example of a description of a well-known place: Paris. To do the listening comprenhension, click here and then use it as a model for your own descriptions.
This is a good example of a description of a well-known place: Paris. To do the listening comprenhension, click here and then use it as a model for your own descriptions.
If you want to know more adjectives related to nature, there is an exercise to help you: click here
Activity 3
This listening exercise is very easy but it's a good exemple to see what you could do to describe your own country. First, do this exercise (click here) and now try to expalin to your mate(s) the geographical features and climate of Spain/your country or a place you know well.
Activity 4
In your textbook, in page 9 exercise 6 you are asked to describe the place you grew up. Besides, tell us how much or little that place has changed. When your mate is working, make questions to get more details and make the conversation more lively. Use questions such as:
- Where is it exactly and how long did you stay there?
- Have you ever come back there? If so, what feelings did you have? If not, why not?
- What kind of memories do you have related to that place? What did you like most and least about your birth place?
Activity 5
Work with your partner(s) to explain the main differences between the north and the south of Spain, or between the coast and the plateau in our country. Then we'll share your opinion aloud.
Activity 6
According to what you've read on your textbook, choose what place of the world you'd like to visit and what place you couldn't go to or you wouldn't stand going to. Give reasons for your choice.
Here you are an example. If you want to know more about Australia, go to this video.
Here you are an example. If you want to know more about Australia, go to this video.
Hope these activities have been useful. See you in class next\ week!
Welcome to That's English! - NB1.2: module 7 and 8
Great to see you again and welcome to the newcomers! My name is Pilar Álvarez and I'll be your teacher during this school year.
From now onwards we'll be working with a lesson every week . You should have seen the lesson before coming to class, especially the grammar points and the vocabulary in order to practise. This blog is for all the students of module 7 and 8 and here I'll show you what we're going to work in class: activities, grammar exercises, videos, extra material...
These activities, especially the ones for practising speaking skills, are the base for the oral exam you'll have at the end of each module. You may prepare this exam with the general questions and the exercises given in the blog.
It is also very important to bring your composition of the unir we'll work un class every single week as I'll be able to give you feed-back to improve it. You can take any exercises about writing from the textbook or from the general questions given or suggested on the book. Be constant and do the composition every week and you'll see your progress.
You know that it's not compulsory to come to class, but it'll be very useful and it's the best way to practise your speaking, to solve your doubts, to get in contact with other mates and so on. We expect you'll attend class as much as possible to improve your English.
To finish with, remember you should check the web page to be informed about the exams, holidays, any changes and what lesson we're having. This blog is only for learning purpous.
Thank you for your attention and hope to see you in class!
From now onwards we'll be working with a lesson every week . You should have seen the lesson before coming to class, especially the grammar points and the vocabulary in order to practise. This blog is for all the students of module 7 and 8 and here I'll show you what we're going to work in class: activities, grammar exercises, videos, extra material...
These activities, especially the ones for practising speaking skills, are the base for the oral exam you'll have at the end of each module. You may prepare this exam with the general questions and the exercises given in the blog.
It is also very important to bring your composition of the unir we'll work un class every single week as I'll be able to give you feed-back to improve it. You can take any exercises about writing from the textbook or from the general questions given or suggested on the book. Be constant and do the composition every week and you'll see your progress.
You know that it's not compulsory to come to class, but it'll be very useful and it's the best way to practise your speaking, to solve your doubts, to get in contact with other mates and so on. We expect you'll attend class as much as possible to improve your English.
To finish with, remember you should check the web page to be informed about the exams, holidays, any changes and what lesson we're having. This blog is only for learning purpous.
Thank you for your attention and hope to see you in class!
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
C1 - Environmental Issues
On September, 22 we celebrated the World Car-Free Day and there were different demonstrations headed by youngsters and teenagers. In lesson 1B we're dealing with age; this is a good example that it's not a matter of age to be aware of the major problems of our planet. This is a video of Greta Thumberg and her fight against gobal warming and it's amazing how a teenager can manage to tell the truth to the rulers of the world: click here
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