Hi! today we have corrected exercises 1, 2 and 3 on page 35 from the workbook, to remember I wish and if only, and then we have done the speaking activity on page 140 from the book.
After that, we have practiced the listening skill with two different exercises, one to fill in the gaps with the missing words, and the other a multiple choice activity to choose the best answer a, b or c. These exercises are similar to those you may have in the exam.
Finally we did the vocabulary exercise about embarrassment on page 60 from the book.
See you!
viernes, 18 de diciembre de 2009
Básico 2 R, Thursday 17th December
Hi!
today we have corrected the exercises about be going to and present continuous and expressions with look from the workbook (pages 22-23). Then, we have revised the use of will and shall and we have done section 3B on page 131 from the book. After that, we have done the pronunciation exercises on page 31, the contraction 'll and the difference between won't and want. Finally we have done the listening exercises on the same page.
See you!
today we have corrected the exercises about be going to and present continuous and expressions with look from the workbook (pages 22-23). Then, we have revised the use of will and shall and we have done section 3B on page 131 from the book. After that, we have done the pronunciation exercises on page 31, the contraction 'll and the difference between won't and want. Finally we have done the listening exercises on the same page.
See you!
miércoles, 16 de diciembre de 2009
Básico 2 LL and I, Wednesday 16th December
Hi!
today we have corrected the exercise on page 24 from the workbook. Then, we have done the speaking exercises a and b on page 31 from the book and we have explained some new expressions. After that, you have done a speaking activity in pairs where you have to talk about something related to the future for 30 seconds. Finally I have handed a photocopy about New Year's resolutions and we have done the activity and talked about the typical resolutions for the new year. On the other side of the photocopy you have an activity on the tale A Christmas Carol to revise present, past, and future. You can have a look at it if you want.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
See you on the 8th of January.
today we have corrected the exercise on page 24 from the workbook. Then, we have done the speaking exercises a and b on page 31 from the book and we have explained some new expressions. After that, you have done a speaking activity in pairs where you have to talk about something related to the future for 30 seconds. Finally I have handed a photocopy about New Year's resolutions and we have done the activity and talked about the typical resolutions for the new year. On the other side of the photocopy you have an activity on the tale A Christmas Carol to revise present, past, and future. You can have a look at it if you want.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
See you on the 8th of January.
martes, 15 de diciembre de 2009
Avanzado 1 Z, Tuesday 15th December
Hi!
in the first hour we have worked with Scott today. You have talked about the financial crunch and Christmas.
Then, in the second hour I have explained the expressions I wish and if only (page 59 from the book) and we have done exercises 1 and 2.
As homework you have to do exercises 1, 2 and 3 on page 35 from the workbook.
We have agreed to read the two first stories from the book Jigs and Reels. On January the 7th, the first day after Christmas, I'll ask whether you have read them or not, and we'll set a date to talk about them.
See you!
in the first hour we have worked with Scott today. You have talked about the financial crunch and Christmas.
Then, in the second hour I have explained the expressions I wish and if only (page 59 from the book) and we have done exercises 1 and 2.
As homework you have to do exercises 1, 2 and 3 on page 35 from the workbook.
We have agreed to read the two first stories from the book Jigs and Reels. On January the 7th, the first day after Christmas, I'll ask whether you have read them or not, and we'll set a date to talk about them.
See you!
Básico 2 R, Tuesday 15th December
Hi!
today we have revised the different ways of talking about the future, and then, you have done a speaking activity where you had to talk to all your classmates, it was with a photocopy where there were some plans written, and you had to ask people if they were going to do that and ask for further information.
After that, we have worked on page 30 from the book, we have read the YOU sentences on the example and then we have matched the pessimist phrases from exercise b to the plans.I have explained the future with will and shall. Finally, in pairs, you have written some more examples of plans and what a pessimist will say.
Homework: workbook page 22 and page 23, exercise c, and 2 Vocabulary.
I have handed two photocopies about the future to do at Christmas, and we have also agreed to read the introduction and the first story of the book Ghastly Ghosts! for January the 7th, the first day after the holidays.
See you on Thursday!
today we have revised the different ways of talking about the future, and then, you have done a speaking activity where you had to talk to all your classmates, it was with a photocopy where there were some plans written, and you had to ask people if they were going to do that and ask for further information.
After that, we have worked on page 30 from the book, we have read the YOU sentences on the example and then we have matched the pessimist phrases from exercise b to the plans.I have explained the future with will and shall. Finally, in pairs, you have written some more examples of plans and what a pessimist will say.
Homework: workbook page 22 and page 23, exercise c, and 2 Vocabulary.
I have handed two photocopies about the future to do at Christmas, and we have also agreed to read the introduction and the first story of the book Ghastly Ghosts! for January the 7th, the first day after the holidays.
See you on Thursday!
lunes, 14 de diciembre de 2009
Básico 2 LL e I, Monday 14th December
Hi!
today we have corrected the exercises about be going to and present continuous and expressions with look from the workbook (pages 22-23). Then, we have revised the use of will and shall and we have done section 3B on page 131 from the book. After that, we have done the pronunciation exercises on page 31, the contraction 'll and the difference between won't and want. Finally we have done the listening exercises on the same page.
Homework for Wednesday: workbook page 24 exercise 1 (predictions with will)
I have handed two photocopies about the future to do at Christmas, and we have also agreed to read the introduction and the first story of the book Ghastly ghosts, to comment on it on Friday 8th January, after the holiday.
See you on Wednesday, it is our last class day before Christmas, because on Monday the 21st we are having the Christmas party.
See you!
today we have corrected the exercises about be going to and present continuous and expressions with look from the workbook (pages 22-23). Then, we have revised the use of will and shall and we have done section 3B on page 131 from the book. After that, we have done the pronunciation exercises on page 31, the contraction 'll and the difference between won't and want. Finally we have done the listening exercises on the same page.
Homework for Wednesday: workbook page 24 exercise 1 (predictions with will)
I have handed two photocopies about the future to do at Christmas, and we have also agreed to read the introduction and the first story of the book Ghastly ghosts, to comment on it on Friday 8th January, after the holiday.
See you on Wednesday, it is our last class day before Christmas, because on Monday the 21st we are having the Christmas party.
See you!
viernes, 11 de diciembre de 2009
Básico 2 LL and I, Friday 11th December
Hi!
today we have revised the different ways of talking about the future, and then, in pairs, you have done the speaking activity on page 116, planning a holiday. Afterwards, you have done another speaking activity where you had to talk to all your classmates, it was with a photocopy where there were some plans written, and you had to ask people if they were going to do that and ask for further information.
After that, we have worked on page 30 from the book, we have read the YOU sentences on the example and then we have matched the pessimist phrases from exercise b to the plans. Finally, in pairs, you have written some more examples of plans and what a pessimist will say.
Homework: workbook page 22 and page 23, exercise c, and 2 Vocabulary.
Have a nice weekend!
today we have revised the different ways of talking about the future, and then, in pairs, you have done the speaking activity on page 116, planning a holiday. Afterwards, you have done another speaking activity where you had to talk to all your classmates, it was with a photocopy where there were some plans written, and you had to ask people if they were going to do that and ask for further information.
After that, we have worked on page 30 from the book, we have read the YOU sentences on the example and then we have matched the pessimist phrases from exercise b to the plans. Finally, in pairs, you have written some more examples of plans and what a pessimist will say.
Homework: workbook page 22 and page 23, exercise c, and 2 Vocabulary.
Have a nice weekend!
jueves, 10 de diciembre de 2009
Avanzado 1 Z, Thursday 10th December
Hi!
today we have corrected the last two exercises on the conditional photocopy and we have commented on some examples. Then, we have talked about women in politics and we have done the listening exercises on page 58 and we have explained what quota system is ( a system to ensure that a certain number of women go on the candidates list for an election) and we have discussed whether you were for or against this system.
See you on Tuesday!
today we have corrected the last two exercises on the conditional photocopy and we have commented on some examples. Then, we have talked about women in politics and we have done the listening exercises on page 58 and we have explained what quota system is ( a system to ensure that a certain number of women go on the candidates list for an election) and we have discussed whether you were for or against this system.
See you on Tuesday!
Básico 2 R, Thursday 10th December
Hi!
today we have revised the different ways to talk about the future: present continuous, be going to and will + infinitive, and we have seen some examples on the text about the airport stories, pages 28-29. After that, we have read the grammar reference on page 130 and we have done the exercises from section 3A on page 131. Finally, we have done the speaking activity on page 116, you had to decide which holiday you prefer and then make plans using present continuous or be going to.
In the second hour Scott has been in class and he has done some activities related to Christmas and be going to.
See you on Tuesday!
today we have revised the different ways to talk about the future: present continuous, be going to and will + infinitive, and we have seen some examples on the text about the airport stories, pages 28-29. After that, we have read the grammar reference on page 130 and we have done the exercises from section 3A on page 131. Finally, we have done the speaking activity on page 116, you had to decide which holiday you prefer and then make plans using present continuous or be going to.
In the second hour Scott has been in class and he has done some activities related to Christmas and be going to.
See you on Tuesday!
miércoles, 9 de diciembre de 2009
Básico 2 LL and I, Wednesday 9th December
Hi!
today I have explained the differences between present continuous, be going to and will + infinitive to talk about the future, and then we have read the summary on page 130 from the book. We have done exercises a and b from section 3A on page 131.
In the second hour Scott has worked with you to practice be going to and talk about Christmas. See you on Friday!
today I have explained the differences between present continuous, be going to and will + infinitive to talk about the future, and then we have read the summary on page 130 from the book. We have done exercises a and b from section 3A on page 131.
In the second hour Scott has worked with you to practice be going to and talk about Christmas. See you on Friday!
viernes, 4 de diciembre de 2009
Básico 2 R, Friday 4th December
Hi!
today we have done the vocabulary section on page 29, expressions with look, look after, look for, look forward to. After that, we have done the listening exercise on page 29. Then, you have worked in groups to organise the events in a story about a terrible journey and then we have listened to the story to check if you were right or wrong. Finally, we have explained some differences between present continuous, be going to and will to talk about the future, but we're going to explain it in detail next week.
Don't forget your compositions!
Have a nice weekend!
see you on Thursday!
today we have done the vocabulary section on page 29, expressions with look, look after, look for, look forward to. After that, we have done the listening exercise on page 29. Then, you have worked in groups to organise the events in a story about a terrible journey and then we have listened to the story to check if you were right or wrong. Finally, we have explained some differences between present continuous, be going to and will to talk about the future, but we're going to explain it in detail next week.
Don't forget your compositions!
Have a nice weekend!
see you on Thursday!
jueves, 3 de diciembre de 2009
Avanzado 1 Z, Thursday 3rd December
Hi!
today we have done the speaking and vocabulary exercises 1 and 2 from page 58. After that, we have done the vocabulary exercises on the photocopy I handed on Tuesday (on the other side of the story of Coco the clown). Then, in groups, you have created different political parties with your own manifesto, promises, etc.
Finally we have started correcting the conditional exercises, though there are two exercises left to correct next day.
Remember that tomorrow I can't come, so there is no class!!See you next Thursday, have a nice weekend.
today we have done the speaking and vocabulary exercises 1 and 2 from page 58. After that, we have done the vocabulary exercises on the photocopy I handed on Tuesday (on the other side of the story of Coco the clown). Then, in groups, you have created different political parties with your own manifesto, promises, etc.
Finally we have started correcting the conditional exercises, though there are two exercises left to correct next day.
Remember that tomorrow I can't come, so there is no class!!See you next Thursday, have a nice weekend.
Básico 2 R. Thursday 3rd December
Hi! today we have corrected pages 26-27, grammar, vocabulary and reading sections, and then we have done the pronunciation and listening section.
After that we have started unit 3. First we have talked about airports, problems that you may have at an airport... and then we have read the texts on pages 28-29 and we have filled the gaps with the misssing questions from exercise b. Tomorrow we will continue with this texts.
See you!
After that we have started unit 3. First we have talked about airports, problems that you may have at an airport... and then we have read the texts on pages 28-29 and we have filled the gaps with the misssing questions from exercise b. Tomorrow we will continue with this texts.
See you!
miércoles, 2 de diciembre de 2009
Básico 2 LL and I, Wednesday 2nd December
Hi! today we have corrected pages 26-27, grammar, vocabulary and reading sections, and then we have done the pronunciation and listening section. After that, we have done the listening exercise on page 29. Finally, you have worked in groups to organise the events in a story about a terrible journey and then we have listened to the story to check if you were right or wrong.
Don't forget your composition for next week.
Have a nice weekend!
Don't forget your composition for next week.
Have a nice weekend!
martes, 1 de diciembre de 2009
Avanzado 1 Z, Tuesday 1st December
Hi!
today we have spent the first hour with Scott, he has talked about the environment, and you have done a listening activity and commented on some vocabulary.
After that, I have explained briefly the structure of the narrative text, and you have to write a story for next week, choosing this beginning or this ending:
beginning: I could never forget that cold morning...
ending: back in my room, I felt confused. "I must have been dreaming" I thought to myself.
Afterwards, I have handed a photocopy about politics vocabulary and we have done an activity in pairs to match the beginnings and endings of different sentences.
Don't forget the conditionals photocopy for Thursday.
see you!
today we have spent the first hour with Scott, he has talked about the environment, and you have done a listening activity and commented on some vocabulary.
After that, I have explained briefly the structure of the narrative text, and you have to write a story for next week, choosing this beginning or this ending:
beginning: I could never forget that cold morning...
ending: back in my room, I felt confused. "I must have been dreaming" I thought to myself.
Afterwards, I have handed a photocopy about politics vocabulary and we have done an activity in pairs to match the beginnings and endings of different sentences.
Don't forget the conditionals photocopy for Thursday.
see you!
Básico 2 R, Tuesday 1st December
Hi!
today we have corrected the workbook, page 19. After that, we have watched the dvd to do the exercises on page 24, At the Conference Hotel, and then you have done a speaking activity related to a hotel in pairs.
then, we have worked with the example of writing on page 25, the story behind a photo, we have checked the prepositions, and you have to write a similar composition for next week, using past continuous, and at least one of the words we explained: but, because, so, although.
As homework for Thursday you have to do the grammar, vocabulary and reading sections from pages 26-27.
See you!
today we have corrected the workbook, page 19. After that, we have watched the dvd to do the exercises on page 24, At the Conference Hotel, and then you have done a speaking activity related to a hotel in pairs.
then, we have worked with the example of writing on page 25, the story behind a photo, we have checked the prepositions, and you have to write a similar composition for next week, using past continuous, and at least one of the words we explained: but, because, so, although.
As homework for Thursday you have to do the grammar, vocabulary and reading sections from pages 26-27.
See you!
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