How did you get on your exams?

YEAR 1

Group A

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Group B

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YEAR4

Group A

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Group B

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Year 1: Speaking test

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Check Your Progress 2

Check Your Progress 2

Year 4: Check your progress 2

Did you do the exercises on page 37?

Click here if you want to check your answers.

Christmas party at the school

Remember that on December 22 we're having a Christmas party at 18.30.

Come along and enjoy a karaoke evening, taste our popular Christmas desserts and have fun singing Jingle Bells with other students. If you still don't know the lyrics, click here and have a look at the lyrics of the best known Christmas Carols or watch this video:

See you around.

Year 1: summary of the classes

Monday 30 November

- We corrected exercises on the possessive s p.125

- Students learnt the vocabulary of the family, p.145

- Pronunciation practice, p.23

-Listening practice, p.23

- Remember that for the Writing Test you'll have to write something similar to the e-mail that you have on page 26

Wednesday 2 December

-Practical English 2: At a hotel, p.24

- We corrected exercises in the Revise and check section, pages 26-27

-At Carina's time students practised the vocabulary of family and jobs

Are you still having problems with the possessive s ? Click here if you need some more practice for the exam.

Year 4: Test Dates

Here you are the test dates for this term:

-Writing and Reading: Thursday 10 December

-Listening and Use of English: Tuesday 15 December

- Speaking: Thursday 17 December

Year 4: Summary of the classes

Week of November 24-26, 2009

-SS did revision exercises on future forms, section 5 p.22.

-SS went through an e-mail and checked it for spelling mistakes, p. 31. Then I checked their answers and we read some rules for spelling on page 141.

-SS extended and revised their knowledge of the vocabulary of computer and science doing the Science and computers quiz, p.31 and the exercises on page 131.

- Listening practice: SS listened to part of a science-fiction story, p. 28

- Julia talked us about the history of Thanksgiving day and explained the way Americans celebrated this holiday.

- Pronunciation practice: the letter y, p. 31

- We started File 2C, entitled Hooked on Caffeine, and worked on sections 1 and 2, p.32.

- HOMEWORK

Group A: Check your punctuation section, p.141

Group B: You have to read the text Confessions of a Coffee addict, p.33

Year 1: Test Dates

Here you are the test dates for this term:

-Writing and Reading: Wednesday 9 December

- Listening and Use of English: Monday 14 December

-Speaking: Wednesday 16 December

Good Luck!!

Year 1: Summary of the week

Monday, 23 and Wednesday, 25 November

-We finished File 2C.

-Julia talked us about Thansgiving day, which is celebrated on the last Thursday of November.

-We corrected exercises on a/an, this/these, that/those c.143

-We started File 2D and studied the possessive s, p. 22 and 124.

-Group B only: Students learnt family vocabulary and started compliting two family trees, p.145.

-HOMEWORK

Group A: section 2D, exercise b, p.125

Group B: section 2D, exercises a and b, p.125

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Year 4: Summary of the class

-Last Thursday SS gave in their homework, p.21. Then, we corrected exercises on page 23 and went through the differences between first and second conditionals, Section 5, p. 25.

-You have to read the text 10 things you probably never knew about the common cold for homework. Try to guess any new words from the context or look them up in a dictionary, if however you don't comprehend the text, let me know on Tuesday.

-(Group A only) At Julia's time we were reading the article Unhealthy America by Nicholas D. Kristof, who revealed how precarious America's health care system was.

- SS listened to four people talking about alternative medicine, p. 26

-(Group B only) We went through linkers and connectors and SS completed text 2 on page 142.

HOMEWORK: (Group B only) Write a for and against composition entitled What are the advantages and disadvantages of the public health service in Spain? (instructions p. 26). Remember you have to use as many connectors as possible and the vocabulary of health and medicine.

Deadline: Thursday 19 November (If you aren't coming to class, you can send me your compositions to my e-mail address)

Year1: Summary of the class

Wednesday 11 November

Grammar:

-We corrected exercises on page 143.

-We studied and revise present simple in questions. Then students did exercises 2B A and B, p.125. If you're still having problems with the present simple, watch the following video and do these exercises:

Pronunciation practice:

- We listened to some consonant sounds and, p. 17.

Speaking practice:

At Carina's time, students practised the present simple in positive and negative sentences by describing two brothers, copy p. 189.

Listening practice: Students listened to conversation on page 18 (file 2B).

Writing practice:

-Completing a form

Homework for next Wednesday:

Write a short composition about you (instructions p. 13)

Year 1: Summary of the class

- Last Monday we were reading the text Typically British? on p.16

-We studied the present simple in possitive and negative sentences. Then, students did exercises A and B, p.125.

-At Julia's time, students completed the form A typical _____family choosing the words that fitted a typical Spanish family best, p. 17. Then Julia told us what things were the same/different in a typical American family.

-Homework:

Vocabulary Bank Verb phrases on p.143

Year 4: specially /especially

Are you still having problems with these adverbs? The following sites may help you distinguish these confusing adverbs:

http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000287.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/learnit/learnitv265.shtml

Year 4: Summary of the classes

Tuesday

-We corrected exercises on adverbs
-We started studying File 2A, which deals with the vocabulary of health and medicine and revises first and second conditionals.
- SS completed Vocabulary Builder 5 Health and Medicine, p.130.
- Julia told us that there wasn't a public health service in the USA and she explained us how the American private medicine worked.

Thursday

- We finished correcting exercises on vocabulary, p.130
-Reading and listening practice: Help! My friend's choking and The day my little boy swallowed a tomato, copy 1C 13.
-Vocabulary: Illness and Treatment, copy 147
-Speaking practice: At Julia's time SS did four different roleplays to practise the vocabulary of medicine. The As pretended to be a family doctor and The Bs a patient.
-SS did the questonnaire Are you a hypochondriac?, p. 22

Year 1: Summary of the classes

-Practical English lesson: On a plane, page 12

Students learnt vocabulary for drinks and how to offer and accept them.

At Carina's time students roleplayed a dialogue between a waiter/waitress and a customer so that they could practise the new vocabulary. Then, some students volunteered to roleplay the dialogues in front of their classmates.

- Revision: What do you remember? and What can you do? pages 14-15

- We started studying File 2

-Homework

Group A, You have to read the text Typically British? on page 16

Group B, You have to complete the form on page 13

Year 4: Happy Guy Fawkes!

If you want to learn more about the origin of Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night click here.

You can also watch this video that tells the story of Guy Fawkes Night and why British people celebrate it on the evening of 5 November.

Year 4: Adverbs

Were adverbs about to drive you crazy?

Take it easy and click on the links below to find supplementary explanation of adverbs and exercises.
I hope this helps:

- Types of adverbs

- Position of adverbs

-Exercises

-Exercises on position of adverbs

Year 4: Summary of the classes

-Reading practice: Danger! Sense of humour failure, page18.

-Listening practice: jokes, echo questions, tag questions and So/ Neither do I.

-Grammar: Adverbs pages 19-20 and adverbs bingo.

-Homework
Group A: exercise A page 20 and exercises D and 2A copy 2C 29.
Group B: exercise B page 20 and exercises on adverbs page 129.

Year 4: Happy Halloween!

Julia's time:

Since Halloween was coming, Julia read The Black Cat aloud, a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, the master of horror stories. If you want to learn more about the History of Halloween, click here or watch this video:

Year 1: Summary of the class

Grammar

-We corrected exercise on irregular plurals and we did exercises 1, 2 and 3 in Grammarway 1 pages 6-7.

-We studied demonstratives this, that, these, those. Then, we did exercise C on page 11 and section 1D on page 123. Do you need more practice on demonstratives?

This/ These

That/Those

Vocabulary

- We revised classroom language on page 11 and we went through the copy on classroom routines language where you have a list of expressions that can help you in class.

-We learnt that we can use the verbs borrow or lend when asking for things. Since some of you confused them, why don't you click here and do the exercise?

Julia's time

Julia explained us how Americans celebrated Halloween. Then, we did some exercises to practise the vocabulary of this terrifying holiday.

If you want to learn more about the history of Halloween, click here.

Year 4: Jokes

Sometimes understanding jokes in English may be pretty difficult.

If you want to get used to English and American humour, just take a look at these websites, where you'll find lots of cartoons.

Click here to view cartoons

Click here to view and listen to more cartoons

Year 4: Summary of the classes

Tuesday

- Listening practice: We watched a video about a festival of concerts called the Proms. Then, SS answered a few questions about the festival and did a gap-fill exercise to learn some common English expressions.

- We started File 1C, which will help you to revise and extend your knowledge of adverbs and the vocabulary of jokes and humour, and we did activities A, B, and C on page 16.

- Julia talked us about American humour and who Americans made jokes about. Then, she told us several jokes and asked SS questions in Have you got a sense of humour? on page 17.

Thursday

-Grammar: echo questions page 17

- Revision: So/ Neither do I

- Listening practice: Understanding jokes page 17

- Pronunciation practice: /dʒ/,/tʃ/ page 17

-At Julia's time SS had to describe two cartoons to their partners (copy 129), who had to choose the funniest caption for each picture.

- Homework: You have to read the text Danger! Sense of humour failure on page 18

Year 1: a/an and irregular plurals

If you want to revise the indefinite article a/an and irregular plurals, check these websites where you can find lots of exercises:

a/an
-http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/nouns_articles/article_a.htm

-http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/nouns_articles/article_a2.htm

-http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/articles/index.php

Irregular plurals

-http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/irrplu1.htm

-http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/plural1/index.php


-http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/plural2/index.php

-http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/plural3/index.php



Do you still need more practice on irregular plurals? If so, watch the following videos.

Year 1

This week we started File 1D, which focuses on the vocabulary of classroom objects and personal possessions. Here you are the summary of the classes:

- Vocabulary: the classroom, common objects pages 10 and 142

-Pronunciation Practice: vowel sounds /ɔː/ /ʊ//ʌ//ɔɪ//ɪə//ʊə/ page 10 and /ɜː//aʊ/ page 9

- Grammar: articles a/an, the and irregular plurals page 11 and pages 6-7 Grammarway 1

- Homework: exercises 1, 2 and 3 Grammarway 1, pages 6-7

Year 4: Summary of the class

- Build your vocabulary section page 14:

In order to learn more words related to the media (TV, radio and newspapers), SS completed texts A and B on page 128. Then, we went through the vocabulary of TV and radio programmes.

-Listening practice page 14 :

SS listened to six short extracts of people giving their opinion on topics such as commercials or celebrities.

-We corrected exercises on word order/question formation photocopy 198.

- I gave the compositions back to SS.

We started classes 34 days ago, dont' you think it's time you gave me your student forms?

Remember deadline: October 29th

Year 4: Grammar Reference

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Year 1

My precious!

If you are having problems with possessive adjectives, it's worth having a look at these websites:

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/inenglish/starter/a_grammar/ine_starter_grammar06/

http://www.oup.com/elt/global/products/englishfile/elementary/a_grammar/file01/grammar01_c02/

Year 1

If you need some more practice on English vowel sounds, try these websites:

Pronunciation video

The Phonemic Chart

Year 1

If you remember, last week we started file 1C. Here you are the summary of the class:

-Listening practice: Filling in a form

SS listened to a conversation between Mario, an Italian student who wanted to join a language school and the school receptionist. Then, SS completed a form with Mario's information.

- Speaking practice: Personal information

SS asked and answered questions to get to know each other better.

-Listening and pronunciation practice: The alphabet

- Grammar: Possessive adjectives page 122

Homework: For next Monday you have to do exercises on possessive adjectives on page 123 ( section 1C exercises A and B)

Listening Exercises

Hi you, enjoying your holidays?

Since I keep my word, here you are the first exercise to improve your aural skill.

Click here to listen to a man asking a woman questions for a survey.

Summer holidays

It's time to say goodbye and wish you a nice holiday. Thank you very much for coming to class and working so hard. I still don't know if I'll be your teacher next year. Anyway, relax and have a rest but don't forget to check the blog from time to time because I'm going to post listenings and exercises so that you'll be ready for the second year.

June test

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Concert day

Remember that tomorrow evening the Trilingual band is coming to the school to sing the greatest hits of music history.

The school will buy food and drinks but your snacks will be welcome too.

You can come with your students from Guadiana Secondary School. You are all invited.

See you tomorrow.

Extra Listening

Click here to listen to a recording about a trip to London.

Listening answers

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Reading Comprehension

Congratulations!!!

You all passed the test, so you don't have to retake this skill in June.

Listening/ Past simple

If you want more practice on this tense, listen to the following recording:



Click here to download the exercises

Past simple

Although I'm going to explain the past simple tomorrow, you can click here if you want to learn this new tense in advance.

If you need some practice on what you've just learnt click here

Past simple

I'll explain this new tense tomorrow but if you want to find out more about the past simple, click here

Homework

For next Thursday, you have to read the article SHOPPING: MEN AND WOMEN ARE DIFFERENT that you'll find on page 43.

Last week we studied files 4A and 4B. Yesterday we watched a video about exciting adventure activities such as bungee jumping or parascending, we practised the use of like, hate, + ing and we also studied object pronouns. If you need some more practice on these contents, have a look at these sites:

http://esl.about.com/cs/beginner/f/f_pronouns.htm

http://www.mansioningles.com/Gramatica.htm

Cooking day

Are you preparing any mouth-watering dishes? Remember that we'll also have a 'Karaoke Evening' party on Thursday. I promise that I'll give 'positives' to those who sing (It doesn't matter how well you can do it).We'll have snacks and drinks for everybody. Come along and join the party.

Test results

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Test answers

How did you do in your exam? I hope you pass. I promise I'll have corrected the exams by next week. Meanwhile, you can click here to check the answers

March Test

As you know, the test will take place on Thursday, 26 March from 4.30 p.m. to 6.45 p.m., so be on time please !!!
I remind you that students from Isla Cristina are sitting the Speaking test on Tuesday, 24 March and the rest on Tuesday, 31 March. If you want to practise the contents for the test, just turn to page 39 in your book and have a look at the Can you say this in English? section.
Do you remember the last copy I gave out (exercises on prepositions of time)? Turn it over and you will find a list of questions that I may ask you in the exam (page 196). Good luck !!!

Thursday, 12 March 2009

We have being doing more exercises on adverbs of frequency today. During Matthew's time we have learnt how to say years. We have started lesson 3D and we have learnt how to say what the date is and how to use common prepositions of time. If you need more practice on the contents of lesson 3D, here you can find some interesting resources:
Dates
http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=10984.

http://www.englishclub.com/esl-forums/viewtopic.php?f=208&t=27302

http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/ELEMENTARY/unit13/page2.htm





Prepositions of time

http://www.aulafacil.com/CursoIngles/Ejercicios33.htm

http://www.eslpartyland.com/quiz%20center/preptime.htm

http://www.better-english.com/easier/inonat.htm

Thursday, 5 March 2009

Last Thursday we learnt how to describe people's appearance; we corrected exercises on page 149; students were saying what they do on a typical day, describing their daily routine (pages 30-31). For Tuesday 10th, you have to read the article The Mystery of Okinawa on page 32.

If you need help with adjectives, have a look at this site and watch the video
http://assets.cambridge.org/97805216/64356/excerpt/9780521664356_excerpt.pdf





If you want to review common adjectives and their opposites, have a look at this video

Oh Pretty Woman

I'm sorry but I couldn't play this song in class because we were short of time. Since some of you were interested in listening to the song, here you are the video and the lyrics

Tuesday, 03 March 2009

During the first half of the class, we were in the Lab checking my new blog. As you know it's intended to help you with your English class, so I hope you find it useful.
Then we went back to our class; I gave out a sheet about common classroom language - from now on, you should use it when asking questions in class -; we did section 3 on page 30 and finally, students took the reading test. By the way, if you are having problems with the time, it's worth having a look at these websites.

http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/omexpress/tiempo/hora.htm

http://www.parasaber.com/formacion/aprender-ingles/nivel-1/articulo/aprender-ingles-nivel-hora-minuto-horas-minutos-segundos-dar/5775/

The Case of the Blue Diamond

Congratulations!!!!
All students have passed the reading test.
Good job, I'm very proud of you.

Tuesday, 24 February 2009

Very few students came to class, only 6!! What were you doing? Making the long weekend even longer?
Anyway, we started lesson 3B and we learnt how to tell the time in English. Then we revised the use of have got and we listened to two people talking about things that were important to them. If you want more practice on have got check the following website:

http://www.theyellowpencil.com/gramahavegot.html

Thursday, 26 February 2009

The Case of the Blue Diamond

I remind you that the graded reader test will be on the 3rd of March. You'll have to decide which statements are true or false but you'll also find multiple choice exercises. Good Luck!!!

Test results

I'll have corrected the tests by the 19th of February

Year 1: Grammar Reference

Click here to see Grammarway 1

Homework

For next Thursday, you have to do exercises 1A and 1B on page 23.

Teachers at EOI work their fingers to the bone

Interesting page

The History of San valentin

I would like to buy a hamburger

I hope this doesn't happen in class