some pronunciation tips

You  know how I always insist on good pronunciation. This is a little video that can help you to improve your final -s sounds. I want to thank Paz for sharing this with me, and to evaeaston where it is from

current news

This is something I found browsing digital newspapers and I found it quite appropriate for you.

Published in The Guardian

News of the day.

You can know a bit more about this on
 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27662301

or

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/02/spains-king-juan-carlos-to-abdicate

Culture Shock

 We have studied stereotypes recently and we agreed we are different. We are also aware of the fact that there is much more to knowing a country and its people than just visiting it and -hopefully- talking the language. It is important to know certain things not to have to regret awkward situations. I would like you to read the article published in Speak Up Magazine number 314 and then, tell us if you have ever had one of these situations in which things got confused due to culture shock.

Saint Patrick's Day

Today it is going to be you feeding the blog. I would like you to do some research and tell me where it is an important date, why and how it is celebrated, and your experience of that date if you have any.
I might even treat you to an Irish beer if you do a good job.

 

Carnival in our town

as seen in a British newspaper. Check it here!

Happy Valentine!!!!

Because ..." you have the power to make me feel good" says Madonna in this song which is not the typical romantic song. But it is nice, happy and quite refreshing. I hope you like it.

You could also check last year's Valentine's post

Nationalities

Exercise from here.

trendy words

This is a post that appeared on the Oxford Words Blog that I wanted to share with you. It talks about the word of the year 2013. Which one do you think it is? Have a look at the post and leave your comments on the box.

This image is in honour of  a little girl who likes Dark Vader as well as this kind of pics.

class work

This is the piece of news told today.
enjoy it!

Anything you can do ....

      This is a grammar point we have seen recently that you seem to need a bit of help with.

I have selected these songs, but I want your opinion. So listen to them and express yourselves.

      I would like you to vote the best , but you will have to convince the other readers of this blog.  Even if you don't like them, remember we want to learn, therefore, let's vote for the one that helps you best with this grammar point.

anything you can do, I can do better

anything goes 

I would do anything for love

say something, anything

anything could happen

You got it

Anything but ordinary 

anywhere but here

some more food for thought

Look at this and tell me how you feel about it.

some more help with pronunciation

Prepositions II

I think you may like this

About Thanksgiving ....

Last year I had the honour of getting someone who has enjoyed many celebrations of Thanksgiving Day to write about her experience. Here you have a link to it.

Red letter days

Dear students,

It is an important date in the Anglosaxon world today.

I would like you to do some research.

What day is it today?
Where is it celebrated?
What does it consist of?
And any other things you want to add about it.

Prepositions

It is well known that prepositions are a rather hard task when we study English. Let's see if this can be of any help.

food for thought

 This is something I have seen on Facebook. I would like you to learn the meaning of the title of this post, and then write a composition about your reaction to it. 

one year later ....

I remember how I was in two minds before launching this blog. On the one hand, I was rather shy to do it, I didn't think I could make it possible, but, on the other hand, I felt I had so much to share with you, so many things we didn't have time for in class.

Today  I want to thank the one who encouraged me, helped me with the templates, or was there for me  when I was lost. And then, I want to thank YOU, students, and readers  who make me want to go on,  and find time to share  English stuff with you making it a challenge for you to study, improve on or enjoy this language.

Norah Jones

This is the interview we listened to in class, I hope you like it!

Interview with Norah Jones (from Speak Up magazine)