poems for students

poems for students

survey:
http://www.e-encuesta.com/answer.do?testid=frNxLRqlcFk&chk=1

MY MATCH DAY STORY- THE FAN
http://premierskills.britishcouncil.org/fun/my-match-day-home

LET'S REVISE SOME GRAMMAR

• COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES: CLICK HERE
•  ANOTHER ACTIVITY FOR COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES: CLICK HERE
• SIMPLE PRESENT  OR PRESENT CONTINUOUS?: CLICK HERE
• SIMPLE PAST OR PRESENT PERFECT?: CLICK HERE
• VERBS- PAST OR PRESENT? CLICK HERE
• QUESTIONS: HOW GREEN IS MY ROOFTOP GARDEN?: CLICK HERE

To do these online exercises you will need a recent browser
Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer 7 ...
stella :-)

THE WORLD CUP

As you all know Nelson Mandela is an example of democratic ideas and of the defence of human rights.
Read, listen and complete this interesting text.

I HOPE YOU LIKE IT!

stella :-)

ADVERBS AND ADJECTIVES

ADVERBS:



ADJECTIVES:

Argentina and Tango

Please, visit this site. You'll find very interesting infromation connected to ARGENTINE TANGO.

stella :-)

I was surfing the net (navegando) and I came across this video: I WILL SURVIVE by Gloria Gaynor.



Listen to it and read the lyrics (letra) below:

At first I was afraid; I was petrified,
Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side,
But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong,
And I grew strong, and I learned how to get along.
So you're back, from outer space
I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face,
I should have changed that stupid lock,
I should have made you leave your key,
If I'd known for just one second you'd be back to bother me,
Oh and now GO! Walk out the door! Just turn around now,
'Cause you're not welcome anymore!
Weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbyes,
D' you Think I'd crumble, you think I'd lay down and die?
No, not I, I will survive...oh as long as I know how to love,
I know I am still alive.
I got all my life to live, and I got all my love to give,
I will survive, hey hey!

It took all the strength I had not to fall apart,
Now I am trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart,
I spent oh so many nights just feeling sorry for myself,
I used to cry, but now I hold my head up high,
And you see me, somebody new..I am not that chained up
little person still in love with you, and so you
just felt like dropping in and just expect me to be free,
Now I am saving all my loving for someone who's loving meOh and now GO! Walk out the door! Just turn around now,
'Cause you're not welcome anymore!
Weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbyes,
D' you Think I'd crumble, you think I'd lay down and die?
No, not I, I will survive,..oh as long as I know how to love,
I know I am still alive,
I got all my life to live, and I got all my love to give,
I will survive, oh yeah!

Oh and now GO! Walk out the door! Just turn around now,
'Cause you're not welcome anymore!Weren't you the one who tried to break me with goodbyes,
D' you Think I'd crumble, you think I'd lay down and die?
No, not I, I will survive,..oh as long as I know how to love,
I know I am still alive,
I got all my life to live, and I got all my love to give,
I will survive, oh yeah!


This song shows the end of a love story.


Pay attention to the phrases in bold. What happened to the couple? Who left who? Who is stronger now? Who has returned home?


How is this song similar to an ARGENTINE TANGO?


Post your comments and get ready for a debate next class.


stella :-)

Volcanic Ash from Iceland Continues to Disrupt Air Travel

Read this piece of news, we are going to comment on it class.

Volcanic Ash from Iceland Continues to Disrupt Air Travel


Air travel throughout Europe and around the world is still disrupted Saturday as thick clouds of ash from a volcano eruption in Iceland continue to drift across the continent.

Some European nations have completely closed their airspace, while others have enacted partial closures. Thousands of flights have been canceled, stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers and costing airlines hundreds of millions of dollars. Officials expect air travel to be disrupted for several days.
...
The ash clouds include particles of rock, glass and sand that pose a serious threat to aircraft.

In addition to the travel problems, officials are urging people with breathing problems to stay indoors.

The shutdown of air travel is the most extensive since the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.
...
Wednesday's eruption of the volcano in southeastern Iceland is its second since March 20. The volcano had been dormant for nearly 200 years. Experts say it could continue to erupt for weeks or even years.

adapted from:http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/-Volcanic-Ash-from-Iceland-Continues-to-Disrupt-Air-Travel--91195704.html

Useful vocabulary: volcano-erupt-eruption-ashes-lava-melt-danger-dangerous-cancel-flights

If you want to read more, visit this site where you'll find incredible photographs: PHOTO GALLERIES

stella :-)

Below you'll find three links to practise adjectives. They're very easy!! Click on each item.

stella :-)

COMPARING TECHNOLOGICAL GADGETS

THE COLDEST, THE OLDEST...

COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE

Guerilla Gardening

Last class we compared living in the countryside and lving in the city. Watch this short video on "Guerrilla Gardening"

What does it mean? What is your personal opinion?

Do you think people have the right to plant flowers anywhere?




we'll dicsuss the questions in class, but you can post your comments, too.
stella :-)

Welcome Level 3!!

Welcome to all!

As I told you in class this is our blog, our space to pratise, to see new things and to keep in touch!

Introduce yourselves. Go to COMENTARIOS and port your introduction.

Answer these questions:

What's your name?
What is your name?
What do you do?
Why do you study English?
What do you look like? What are you like? (physical appearence and personality)

What is your favourite place to relax? Describe it.

See you next class

stella :-)

ARE YOU STUDYING????

This clapperboard is to remind you to study for your exams! Good luck!!!



stella :-)

Writing Assignment

You're supposed to hand in the following assignment on November 10:

You are planning your holidays in......
Write to your friend, who lives there, telling him/her all your plans for your unforgettable holidays, best ever!!

Remember to organize your piece of writing and to include specific vocabulary. Be careful with tenses and connectors.

Enjoy writing!!

stella :-O

More music

Money (that's all I want) by Pink Floyd


Money, get away
Get a good job with more pay
And your O.K.

Money, it's a gas
Grab that cash with both hands
And make a stash

New car, caviar, four star daydream
Think I'll buy me a football team

Money get back
I'm all right Jack
Keep your hands off my stack

Money, it's a hit
Don't give me that
Do goody good bullshit

I'm in the hi-fidelity
First class traveling set
And I think I need a Lear jet

(Sax and guitar solos)

Money, it's a crime
Share it fairly
But don't take a slice of my pie

Money, so they say
Is the root of all evil
Today

But if you ask for a rise
It's no surprise that they're
Giving none away
Away
Away
Away
Away...

"Hu Huh! I was in the right!"
"Yes, absolutely in the right!"
"I certainly was in the right!"
"You was definitely in the right. That geezer was cruising for a bruising!"
"Yeah!"
"Why does anyone do anything?"
"I don't know, I was really drunk at the time!"
"I was just telling him, he couldn't get into number 2. He was asking
Why he wasn't coming up on freely, after I was yelling and
Screaming and telling him why he wasn't coming up on freely.
It came as a heavy blow, but we sorted the matter out"
source:http://www.misletras.org/letras/pink_floyd/letra_money/

Imagine. What is your opinion?

Read the lyrics below and answer: WHY IS "IMAGINE" A PACIFIST SONG? WHY WAS IT BANNED (PROHIBITTED) IN THE UK DURING THE MALVINAS WAR? HOW DO YOU LIKE IT?

Here go the lyrics:
Imagine there's no heaven.
It's easy if you try.
No hell below us,
Above us, only sky.
Imagine all the people
Living for today.

Imagine there's no countries.
It isn't hard to do.
Nothing to kill or die for,
And no religion too.
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace.

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one.
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one.

Imagine no possessions.
I wonder if you can.
No need for greed or hunger.
A brotherhood of man.
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world.

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one.
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one.

Stella :-)

Watch this video and do the exercises

I found this video in a Natasa's wiki. She is a colleague from Serbia.
Watch the video and then go to the excercise below.

What Happened to Me on Friday... from duplo on Vimeo.

Now, try this quiz

The accident… » Free Online Quizzes

Stella :))

Read the message on the blackboard and answer his question

Travelling around the world.

Simon and Michael have travelled a lot. Listen to their conversation (click HERE) and read the dialogue too (though I don't recommend it!!).

Then have a look at the activities on the right and check understanding.

Have you travelled so much? Where have you been? You can post your comments below.

stella :-)