Valme's English Corner

10 CommoN ExpreSSionS in EnGlisH

2012-02-02T17:55:00.003+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

Learning English idioms or common expressions is a very good way to enlarge your vocabulary. Let's take a look the following expressions which appear on this video.Can you guess their meanings? Have you ever heard them?

1. 24/7 twenty-four seven (every minute of everyday)
2. Get the ball rolling (to sart something)
3. Take it easy (relax)
4. Sleep on it (need time to take a decision)
5. I'm broke (I have no money)
6. Sharp (exactly)
7. Like the back of my hand (you're very familiar with it)
8. Give me a hand (help me)
9. In ages (for a long time)
10. Sick and tired (I don't like it or I hate it)

If you're a teacher, spend 10 min. talking about these common idioms, your students will get more involved

and learn a lot! SURE ;)

English Dictations for Students Learning English

2012-02-01T17:22:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

Do you know that DICTATIONS can help you to improve your listening and writing skills? Besides, you learn how to pronounce some words and pay more attention to the English intonation. So, come on! Listen carefully to this teacher and then, write down the dictations.

These dictation exercises have an elementary level. After that, you can check and correct your sentences. At first, this could be hard, but then, I'm sure your listening skill will get better. Good Luck!!!

If you're more interested, click on Labels: DICTATION

There are many fun ways to learn English,

don't you think so? ;)

ADELE, a wellknown English singer-songwriter

2012-01-30T22:12:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!

Adele, is a wellknown English singer- songwriter. How did she break into music world? Well, she recorded some demos and one of her friends posted them on MySpace in 2006. Two years later, she won the Brit Awards "Critics' Choice" and she could release her first album called 19. It was successful, but at the same time, 19 was too commercial according to some experts.

In 2011, her new album 21 was released and it was far far successful. One of her two most famous songs "Rolling In the Deep" and "Someone Like You" have beaten many records!!!

I wish we would keep on listening to her beautiful voice and songs :)

I'm sure you'll enjoy these songs as much as me, let's listen to "Someone Like You".

"Never mind, I'll find someone like you, I wish nothing but the best for you too, ... sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead..."

SPEAK OUT - Podcasts - BBC & LONGMAN

2012-01-25T22:26:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

Once again, I'd like to share with all of you new videos taken from SPEAK OUT (Longman) on YouTube.

I'm sure these will help you with your listening and comprehension, there are different speakers with different accents, and there are several levels, such as these ones .These podcasts are so great that undoubtedly, I use them in class and I recommend you to spend some minutes listening to them!!!

Now, it's time to start! Ready, Steady, Go!!!!

LEARN and ENJOY ENGLISH!!! ;)

The Verb Circus "TO COME"

2012-01-24T20:30:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

As you well know, I love THE VERB CIRCUS quiz, we can learn and have fun! Kyle Millar, the host, also corrects guests' pronunciation and helps them. He's fantastic!!! So, come on!!!, watch and enjoy this video, you'll learn and improve your English :)

Let's see the verb TO COME:

To Come = To Approach
To Come = To Occur at a certain point, position
To Come = To be available, produced, offered
Coming vs. Going
To Come About = Occur, Happen
Come on! = Intonation is important, Come on = Cheer up or Don't be silly

If you're more interested, click on Aprende Inglés

Sherlock Holmes lives in 21st century

2012-01-22T16:44:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

Sherlock TV serie has presented a contemporary update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories about Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. This British serie was created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss and it has received a great critic by the audience. The most striking point is the fact that Sherlock Holmes can use modern technology (such as internet, GPS, ...) to find things out.

However, there are some traditional remained elements, for example: the protagonists still live in 221B, Baker Street in London; Moriarty as Sherlock's great enemy; Dr Watson has just come back from Afganistan War.

The main characters are starred by Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson.

Holmes was a famous peculiar consultive detective, he had a great logical reasoning, he loved disguising, and he had some forensic knowledge. His creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, wrote Holmes and Watson's adventures from 1880 to 1914, and published several novels as well as some short stories in Strand Magazine, and Holmes character became more and more popular. Doctor Watson was the narrator, Holmes's chronicler, a good friend and he always helped Holmes in his cases.

I've always found this character so peculiar, talented, entertaining, ... that I recommend you to read and watch all Holmes's stories, films and TV series.

ESL Listening Lab by Randall

2012-01-19T18:12:00.000+01:00

HI, Guys!,

Sometimes, listening can be quite difficult for you when you're learning a language, although you know how important it is. Because of that, we always need to practise our listening, and it'll improve sooner o later.

Now, if I were you, I wouldn't waste time and click on RANDALL's ESL Cyber Listening Lab.

Here, you'll find a great variety of Listening Tests, audios, videos, ... and later, you can check your answers. It's fantastic!!!! You can also follow Randall's lab on YouTube!

I hope you'll find it interesting and helpful :) Thanks a lot, Randall!

OrdeR oF AdjEcTiVeS iN EnGliSH

2012-01-11T14:34:00.001+01:00

HI, Guys!,

As you may know the order of Adjectives in English is very important and quite different from Spanish. So, we must take into account these have a fixed order and position before the noun. Let's see....

Determiner + Opinion + Size + Quality + Age + Shape + Colour + Past Participle +Origin +Material + Type + Purpose + Noun

Therefore, if we have to learn this, we'd better learn these strange words:
DE+OPI+SI+QUA// AG+SHA+CO+PA+ORI// MAT+TY+PU+ Noun

There is a symplified version: OPI+SI+AG+SHA+CO+ORI+MA+Noun

adjectives

Position - Order and degrees of Adjectives

Downton Abbey - last episode season 2

2012-01-09T18:31:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

If you are a fan of DOWNTON ABBEY, the famous British TV drama, and you really want to improve your English, now you are lucky!!! You can watch the last episode of season 2 in Youtube. I strongly recommend you to watch this now!!!! Many interesting things happen....!!!!

READINGS for Upper-Secondary (Key answers)

2012-01-08T19:05:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

If you need to improve your reading, you can click on BURLINGTON BOOKS.

There are seven texts which can be interesting and helpful. Then, you must do the reading and comprehension activities, and check your anwers. Good Luck and don't waste time!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!!!

2012-01-02T00:00:00.000+01:00

Hi, there!,

Would you like to see how the New Year's midnight was celebrated in London, New York and Sydney?
LONDON

NEW YORK

SYDNEY

I wish the new coming year will bring you a handful of happiness, smiles and your dreams would come true soon :) Thanks a lot for going on visiting this blog!

The Christmas Story starred by the Children

2011-12-25T11:30:00.000+01:00

HI,Guys!,

Last year, some children of St Paul's Church told the Christmas story, I think it is one of the cutest video that I've ever watched! I hope you'll like it.

Merry Christmas and I wish your dreams would come true!!! :)

Review for Christmas - Upper Secondary (post 5)

2011-12-21T23:05:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

If you need more exercises related with CONDITIONALS, here you are..., but you can also find more actvities clicking here:
BURLINGTON BOOKS

Review for Christmas - Upper Secondary (post 4)

2011-12-18T22:08:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

Do you know the difference between the Present Perfect Simple, Present Perfect Cont. and Past Simple? Let's see! You can do these exercises taken from BURLINGTON BOOKS.

Review for Christmas - Upper-Secondary (post 3)

2011-12-16T21:56:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

If you need to practise the difference between Past Simple and Past Cont., you can do these worksheets, taken from BURLINGTON BOOKS .

Review for Christmas - Upper Secondary (post 2)

2011-12-15T09:16:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

Do you still have problems with Past Simple and Past Continuous? Don't waste time and do these exercises taken from New English Grammar (BURLINGTON BOOKS).

PAST SIMPLE AND PAST CONT.

Review for Christmas - Upper-Secondary

2011-12-08T09:06:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

If you need to revise your English (PRESENT SIMPLE AND PRESENT CONTINUOUS), you can download these worksheets taken from New English Grammar (BURLINGTON BOOKS), and then, do these practical exercises.

Good Luck and ready, steady, gooooo!!!!!!!

PRESENT SIMPLE & PRESENT CONTINUOUS

PRESENT SIMPLE & PRESENT CONTINU/US

OXFORD - Digital Resources (post 3)

2011-12-02T18:21:00.001+01:00

Hi, there!,

If you are interested in Interactive Whiteboard and Digital Resources, you should click on OXFORD University Press, Digital Content for Sutdents, Digital Resources for Teachers.

Thanks to these links, you as a teacher can combine online as well as printed resources. Your students can feel more motivated and involved in the learning process. Needless to say, Oxford presents different levels according to your students.

In addition to this, you can find great resources on AVERROES (Junta de Andalucía). Once again, thanks to Oxford Univ. Press, you can find videos, audio-dictionary and practice (grammar, vocabulary and dialogues) based on the Student's Book Alive!

I hope you'll everything interesting and helpful ;)

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

2011-11-24T23:00:00.000+01:00

Hi, there!,

Happy Thanksgiving Day!!!

As you may know the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day to commemorate the arrival of the first pilgrims to the new world.

This fact took place in 1620, after a long trip by a ship called Mayflower, a group of religious people arrived to the new lands. Therefore every year, they have a special dinner with some relatives and friends to remember that important event, and also, to feel grateful.

If you are more interested in an accurate description of the origin of Thanksgiving Day, you can watch this interesting video.

Now, would you like to watch the famous Macy's parade in New York city? Since 1924, Macy's, this wellknown department store, organised this colourful parade, there are many important characters transformed into huge balloons. I hope you'll like it!

(Enjoy your meal, enjoy your grilled turkey!)

BYE, BYE, GUYS!

2011-11-23T14:40:00.001+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

(From letf to right: Encarni, José Luis, Paco, Mª José, Marisa, Gema, Carmen, Antonio Lorenzo, José, Elena, Toñi; at the bottom: Valme, Enrique, Antonio and Ana)

Nice to meet you all!!! I was so pleased to be your English teacher these months! Thanks a lot for your enthusiasm, support, effort, ... I'll never forget your funny role-plays, spontaneous conversations, dictations, ... you've been very good students, and NICE PEOPLE. I think Antonio, the other teacher completely agrees with me!, haha ;)

(José Luis, the best student in outer space)

(Mª José, good at listening ;P)

(Ana, the most original student

(Ready for the party?)

Now, look at the pictures we took yesterday. Did you have fun?

I hope I'll see you again ;) My best wishes ;P

Pink Glove Dance!

2011-11-19T13:00:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

Pink Glove Dance for Cancer Awareness

That funny video was recorded in Providence St. Vincent Medical Center (Portland, Oregon).

These employees put together this video to make people aware of breast cancer. As they said they had a ton of fun putting that together and hoped it inspires others to join in the cause.

Let's support everybody who are suffering from this disease. Shall we dance? HOPE and FAITH

Reported Speech (post 8)

2011-11-16T17:06:00.001+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

If you need to practise the REPORTED SPEECH, you can rewrite the following sentences. Then, you can check your anwers!

Reported Speech Answers)

Have a Nice Day

Acacia.pntic -- Digital Resources (post 2)

2011-11-14T18:23:00.001+01:00

HI, Guys and Teachers!,

Today, I'd like to recommend you this http://acacia.pntic.mec.es/agip0002/auro/inicio.html. Don't waste time and click!!! Thanks to some great teachers' effort and work (Aurora Gil and Helen Massingham), you'll discover a fantastic INTERACTIVE web ready for being used at school, at home, ...

There are different levels (secondary and upper-secondary), you can find printable sheets, student's guide, games, lexicon, exercises to practise and improve your English pronunciation, ... and so on. It's truly helpful!!!

Learning English is always FUN! ;P

Free Books online, just register

2011-11-12T18:51:00.000+01:00

Hi, Guys!

Would you rather read a real book or a virtual book? Well, some of you prefer reading a book using your Ipad, laptop, ...so, here you are!!! It's a great web, you can read novels, plays, poetry, essays, etc. if you register here: http://www.readprint.com/. You'll find many amazing books.

Now, I hope you'll improve your reading skill in English ;p there are no excuses at all! :)

At last, do you think that real books will disappear? Do you prefer buying books or reading them online?

(Well, in my humble opinion, I think virtual books may never quite substitute for real ones).

The Art of Croche and Knit

2011-11-09T19:17:00.002+01:00

HI, There!,

London

Have you ever heard about YARN BOMBING?

Well, this is a new fashionable form of Street Art! Many people who love croching and knitting decorate public places with their colourful works, as you can see in these pictures. What do you think? Do you like this work of Art?

New York city

This recent street art is said to have begun in 2005, when the artist Magda Sayed knitted a cozy for the door handle of her Houston boutique, it has been spread around the world since then. So, many ephemeral works of art decorate and cover subways, metro seats, lamposts, sidewalk cracks, bikes, cars, statues, etc. However, the yarn bombers usually do this at night, becuase it is illegal.

One of the most famous yarn bombers is an American woman. She worked as a professional textile artist and she is graduated from California College of the Arts. The first time she saw yarn bombing, she was delighted, she thought it was beautiful, funny, surprising ... she loved this anonymous art and she decided to call herself "Streetcolor", then she started decorating her home ....

By the way, last 4th November, many knitters and crocheters were invited by the mentioned artist Streetcolor to gather on Oak Plaza to mark the occasion of a museum yarn bombing.

I hope you'll find this post interesting and entertaining! I love creativity and art!

To my grandma and my aunt who love croching and knitting, they've made me lots of wonderful works of art!!!;)

The Statue of Liberty 125th Anniversary

2011-10-28T16:30:00.000+02:00

HI, GUYS!,

Today is a very special for those of us who are "in love with" the STATUE OF LIBERTY, one of the best symbol of Freedom, Democracy, Hope and international Friendship.

This famous sculpture celebrates 125th anniversary since it was a French gift for Americans in 1886. Besides, to commemorate this event, 125 immigrants from many different countries have become American citizens in honor to the statue's symbol of Hope.

If you are more interested in its story, click STATUE OF LIBERTY, you could read an old worthwhile post :)

Celebrating HaLLoWeeN!!!

2011-10-28T10:18:00.001+02:00

Hi, GUYS!,
I'm pleased to meet you and teach you English!!! We're always having fun all together, it's awesome, guys!

(From left to right: Encarni, Paco, Marisa, Carmen, Ana, Toñi, Lorenzo, Gema, Mª José; at the bottom, José, Enrique, Antonio and me). HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Well, did you enjoy our Halloween party yesterday? If you look at the pictures, YES! and what about M. Jackson's Thiller? It was fantastic, wasn't it?

Ana becomes a WITCH"""" booh!!!!

I hope you'll like the photos, we'll take more when the missing classmates come, ok? Thanks Antonio for coming ;)

Three frightening witches are making a magic potion...

Halloween Vocabulary

2011-10-25T22:00:00.000+02:00

Hi, there!,

Let's start watching this fantastic video, we're going to learn and get familiar with HALLOWEEN VOCABULARY

Now, why don't you watch these videos with your students? These are really interesting! And your pupils can practise and improve their listening and reading!

Happy Halloween!

Tips to celebrate Halloween

2011-10-21T19:38:00.000+02:00

Hi, Teachers!,

We are celebrating Halloween next week! Because of that, I recommend you to click on LANTERNFISH, there are many amazing worksheets, with different levels, reading and writing exercises, vocabulary wsheets, crosswords, flashcards (which you can use as posters too), and so on.

Not only it is important to give some worksheets to your students, but also to create a Halloween atmosphere. Do you agree with me? Do you dare to bring some Jack O´lanterns to class and then, turn off lights? What would happen? ;)

I hope you'll find this link useful!

DICTATIONS - useful tool to Improve Your English!

2011-10-11T20:30:00.000+02:00

HI, Guys!,

Once again, I'm going to recommend you another TIP to Learn and Improve Your English! I'm referring to English DICTATIONS wich help you to improve your writing, listening, reading skills, spelling and punctuation. Just click on DICTATION or DICTATION 2 and test yourself!

There are two different levels. Then you can check your dictation, it doesn't take you too much time and it's really functional. Are you ready now? ;)

All Verbal Tenses (post 3)

2011-10-05T19:42:00.000+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Are you ready to revise all verbal tenses? 1, 2, 3, GO! Good Luck!

All Tenses Review - Bach.

Jessie J sings Price Tag

2011-10-03T19:23:00.000+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

I hope you'll enjoy listening to this song ;) "...JUST STOP FOR A MINUTE AND SMILE :)"

All Tenses Test (for Upper-Secondary Students)

2011-09-29T11:44:00.000+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Let's start revising all tenses together! So, click on the following links: ego4u, englishpage, and then, check your answers. Good Luck!

Besides, you can fill in the gaps of these sentences with the most suitable tense:
Verb tenses exercises

The Verb Circus "To Make and To Do"

2011-09-19T17:00:00.000+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

As I told you last week, I love Vaughan's system and programs. Because of that, I'd like to share with all of you this practical video where you can learn, understand or just review the difference between MAKE and DO. There are several choices, but there's only one correct. If you watch this ( in 30 minutes), you'll learn a lot, specially if you're Spanish.

I hope you'll enjoy this TV program The Verb Circus as much as me!!! ENJOY AND LEARN ENGLISH :)

Learn English with VAUGHAN (Aprende Inglés con Vaughan) Channel Canal Sur 2 Andalucía (Spain)

2011-09-12T18:24:00.000+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Once again, I'm going to talk about Richard Vaughan because not only he's a great wellknown English teacher, but also, he has an excellent method to teach English by means of his podcasts, radio, TV programs, links on YouTube, books such as "Si Quieres, Puedes", ... and now, he has two programs on Andalucian TV (Spain).

Even more, you can find different levels (from elementary, intermediate to advanced), I think it's fantastic and interesting!

So, if you live in the south of Spain, I encourage you to follow Vaughan's TV programs, I'm sure you'll learn a lot!!! If you are more interested, click on Aprende Inglés on Andalucian TV (= Learn English).

Now, you can watch Common Mistakes Shorts Answers

I hope you'll like and enjoy these programs! :)

Valme's English Corner - 2nd Anniversary

2011-09-07T17:39:00.000+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Two years ago, this virtual English Corner started! I'm pleased to share all my ideas, posts, games, worksheets, ... with all of You!!! since you encourage me to keep on working everyday.

I hope you'll go on reading my posts and visiting Valme's English Corner. This is my dream.

Thanks a lot! ;)

LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock

2011-09-06T18:45:00.000+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

I hope you'll like this song, watch the video, it's fantastic!!! ;)
Put your hands up! Get Up! Shake that!
Everybody just have a good time!

Free Apps for IPHONE 4 to learn and improve your English

2011-09-02T20:23:00.000+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Most of you already have an Iphone, because of that, I'd like to show you some free apps, which obviously you can get in App Store, and they help you to improve and learn English!!!

Take advantage of your Iphone now! I'm going to show you 20 free apps which I've already used and I can recommend you. I hope you'll find them useful and interesting, and once again, thanks to new technologies, you can see there are many different ways to LEARN and PRACTISE your ENGLISH! ;)

Busuu (entertaining and useful).

Prepare for TOEFL (great!!!! I love it!, try yourself).

Gengo Audio Flascards (flascards are practical).

EnglishPod: you can learn and practise your English on-the-go, there are audio-files.

Chat and Practise Your English with Matt: virtual dialogues.

Language Tests to check your English knowledge.

10 minute English (Lite) for intermediate levels learners. This app helps you with grammar, listening, vocabulary,...

LearnEasy: every month you have to learn 30 words, once you have memorised them, there is a test.

Vaughan Radio: radio alive, the first biliguial radio English-Spanish, I like Vaughan's system to help people to speak English.

Word Magic Compact (English-Spanish): dictionary

Trainer EN-ES which helps children to learn English and get familiar with the vocabulary and pronunciation.

English IRREGULAR Verbs (full of tests, very useful).

VocabWIZ TOEFL (practical)

Grammar Up for PHRASAL VERBS (worthwhile)

Grammar express: PREPOSITIONS lite (interesting, you can also find: Grammar Express: TENSES, REP. SPEECH, etc.)

Inglés Cotidiano (common idioms, but in English and Spanish).

English Idioms Illustrated (fantastic).

British SLANG (I like it!, truly interesting).

Advanced English Dictionary

Learn British-English vocabulary

Finally Learn English (podcasts)

Adverbs in English

2011-09-02T17:41:00.000+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

An adverb is a modifying part of speech. It ususally describes verbs, ohter adverbs, adjectives, phrases.

They are used to describre HOW, WHERE, WHEN, HOW OFTEN and WHY something happens. There are different types of adverbs: Adv. of Manner, Place, Frequency, Purpose and Time.

Examples:

* It was raining heavily. (adv of Manner)

* I'll see you there! (adv of Place)

* Sometimes, he arrives late. (adv of Freq.)

* She lives in NY to improve her English. (adv of Purpose)

* We'll come back later. (adv of Time)

You can use some adverbs in your compositions, these will become better and enriching.

Now, let's review some Adverbs thanks to Scribd.

ADVERBS REVIEW

Posters to Decorate your Classroom!

2011-08-31T16:38:00.000+02:00

Hi, Teachers!,

Here we go again!!! Let's start decorating our English Corner, our classroom! It's really important that our students feel motivated and create an English atmospheare, isn't it?

So, click on the following link LANTERNFISH (you'll find classroom English flashcards - these are very functional for your children).

I love this web, there are many resources, worksheets, crosswords, etc. Come on, don't waste time and take a look! ;)

Big Town and High Town - MES-ENGLISH

2011-08-29T16:35:00.004+02:00

Hi, teachers!,

We are all coming back soon!!! I suppose you are familiar with MES-ENGLISH http://www.mes-english.com/, I love this web, it's fantastic!!!

You can find flashcards, resources, worksheets, etc. Because of that, I recommend you to look at this and use one of the following games with your students Big Town or High Town, you can read the instructions and print the cards, like the photos.

The games I recommend in this post will help your students speak English, make up questions, etc. There are many possibilities.

Learning English is always fun!:)

EngLiSH SoNgS foR ChiLDreN

2011-08-29T16:20:00.005+02:00

Hi, there!,

Some days ago, my cousin asked me If I knew some English songs for Children, because she had a lovely daughter Ann (4), who loved singing, she already knew some since she is at school, but she wanted to know if there were some free songs ready to be downloaded. So, after surfing for a while, I found this web:

http://www.bebesymas.com/infancia/6-videos-y-letras-de-canciones-en-ingles-para-ninos

Although the web is Spanish, all the songs and lyrics are in English. Now, you can watch the videos, read lyrics and if you're a teacher, you can use these resources in class.

Now, my little cousin is pleased and she doesn't stop singing and learning English! ;)

MIME - a fun game to learn English

2011-08-29T15:55:00.008+02:00

Hi, TEACHERS!,

Some years ago, I made up this oral game "MIME" to play at the end of the lessons at school , for my adult beginners, ... and they always have fun and learn so much!!! It's very simple and effective for English students.

As you can see in the photo, you have to cut some pieces of cardboard into small pieces.

Then, you as a teacher, choose one semantic field to practise, for example "SportS" or "ProfessionS or JobS". After that, write down one sport or job on one of the sides, and on the other one, you just write "MIME", the name of the game.

Later, ask one of your students to pick up one card. He /she has to mime, he / she can't speak anything, maybe some noises. The other classmates have to raise their hands when they know the answer. Then, the student has to write down the word on the board or spell this for the rest of the students. (Everybody is going to laugh and have a good time, SURE!)

After that, you can pronounce and repeat all the words appeared.

I strongly recommend you to play MIME in class, LeaRNinG EnGLisH iS AlWayS FUN!!! ;)

(I'd be pleased if you told me your experience with this oral game).

The Saturdays sing "HIGHER"

2011-08-24T22:00:00.004+02:00

Hi, there!,

I hope you'll like this song as much as me! They are awesome, I can't start a summer day without listening to it! The Saturdays is an Anglo-Irish group of five girls: Una Healy, Mollie King, Frankie Sanford, Rochelle Wiseman and Vanessa White. The first time I saw them they reminded me of The Spice Girls.

Even more, they say that people look up them as their icnons, because of that, they have created their own line of clothes, especially T-shirts with some slogans or parts of the most famous lyrics such as "I'm Notorious" or "Whatcha Doing Saturday Girls?". This band was formed in 2007, since then, they have released two albums. Now, listen and enjoy this song!!! :)

PICTIONARY - a popular game to practise your English

2011-07-26T15:43:00.033+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Have you ever played PICTIONARY? It's really fun if you play with your friends, but if you play it making up your own cards with English words, it can be challenging!!! Do you agree with me?

Pictionary Cards

Once again, you'll need some pieces of cardboard, you can select different colours according to different semantic fields. Now, let me give you an useful link full of basic vocabulary:http://www.languageguide.org/english/ . Take a look and start writing your own Pictionary cards!

Everybody can create their own cards and play together, they are going to learn, amplify English vocabulary, ... but above all, they'll have fun!!! ;)

1, 2, 3, ... GO!!! Just pick up one card and draw the word given, your friends or classmates have to guess this!

I WISH / If ONLY (2)

2011-07-26T15:43:00.031+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Let's study "I WISH and IF ONLY"!

We use I Wish / If Only + Past Simple to express a wish ofr Present and Future.

I wish you were here

We use I Wish / If Only + Past Perfect to express a Regret, the action is past.

If only we had invited him, now he's really angry.

We use I Wish / If Only + Would + Infinitive to express a Complaint.

I wish she wouldn't copy me, (because you're fed up with this).

http://www.autoenglish.org/gr.wish.pdf
http://airinei.omad.ro/catengleza/subj.ex.pdf
http://www.pearsonlongman.com/totalenglish/pdfs/downloads/intermediate/int_unit10_grammar01.pdf

Final Exam (REPHRASING SENTENCES FOR UPPER-SECONDARY STUDENTS)

2011-07-26T15:43:00.030+02:00

Hi, guys!,

If you need to revise Conditionals, Reported Speech, Passive, Modals, ... here you are 63 sentences to REPHRASE them. Take a look, it's truly useful!

Final Exam

Taio Cruz "DyNaMiTe"

2011-07-26T15:43:00.015+02:00

Hi, there!,

You may listen to this many times, but do you understand its lyrics? Now, let's sing and discover what is saying... do you fancy?

TaBoo - a popular game to learn and practise your English

2011-07-26T15:42:00.029+02:00

Hi, there!,

Taboo Cards

I think you all know how to play TABOO, it's really amusing when you play with all your friends and family. Why don't you play it at school?

1. As always, you'll need to pick up some pieces of cardboard and cut them into pieces. Then, the teacher can select some common words to help students to speak up and participate. The students and teacher will write down one word in every card. Other day, he / she could bring other difficult words to define.

2. One student picks up one card and has to define the word given without saying it. The first one who guesses the word gets some points. Now it's his / her turn.

3. If your students are older (secondary or uppersecondary level), you, as a teacher, can write one large font word included in a circle and other words crossed out. Now, the student has to define the word given without saying all the words appeared on the card. (see the example in the photo).

4. I hope you'll enjoy this game,

LEARNING ENGLISH IS ALWAYS FUN ;)

RePhRaSinG SeNteNceS in EnGliSH

2011-07-26T15:42:00.027+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Would you like to check your knowledge or just review your English? Well, I recommend you to link the following webpage http://www.xtec.es/~ogodoy/sac/rephrasing/rephrexercises.htm, it's fantastic!!!, it's a set of computer- assisted activities for Intermediate learners. So, you have to read the sentence and identify the grammar point in the sentence, then you have to rewrite the sentence without altering the original meaning, and finally, check yourself for grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes.

"I'm gonna fly" SICK OF LOVE

2011-07-26T15:42:00.010+02:00

I hope you'll like this famous song, listen and sing its lyrics........ "I'm gonna fly, tonight... let's dance, again..."

Digital Resources In Education

2011-06-29T17:06:00.005+02:00

Hi, There! ;)

As well as other blog-teachers, I believe that technology innovation can make education creative and engaging for our students, it's actually an essential tool for most teachers and pupils.

Because of that, I'd like to show you this webpage: http://conteni2.eudcarex.es

It's full of digital resources which can be used on digital whiteboards by teachers, many students and parents on holidays, etc.

The children are going to learn more English and have fun at the same time. You can find many videos, games, songs, ... for pre-primary, primary, secondary and special educational needs students.

Enjoy summer while you're learning English!!!

One Letter - One Word - SPEAKING

2011-06-23T16:44:00.008+02:00

Hi, there!,

As you can see in this blog, I love sharing some of my tricks to help students SPEAK English and IMPROVE their vocabulary. That's why I'm going to show you "One LeTTeR - One WoRd". It's a funny practical game!

1. You only need to print several alphabets. http://www.uptoten.com/kids/coloringpage-mixedbag-print-abc.html

2. Then, you cut the alphabet into small pieces. (Obviously, each one would be one letter of the alphabet).

3. You can divide your students into groups (maybe four people).

4. Every student will pick up one letter and will say an English word beginning with that letter.

5. Ask your students to write down the words mentioned; by this way, you could check if they are right or wrong.

6. The student who can't say a word immediately stops playing for a while.

7. I hope you'll have fun learning English!!! ;)

UseFuL ExpreSSionS to TRAVEL

2011-06-21T20:04:00.017+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Are you going abroad this summer? If you are travelling to a foreign country soon, you'll need to refresh your English!!! Don't forget this language is everywhere!, at the airports, at the restaurants, hotels, ...

So, why don't you look at the following expressions and dialogues?

Thanks to David Peña and Juan Carlos Gacio, two of my pupils, we can find a great list of useful expressions. BON VOYAGE!!!

At hotel

* I'd like a single / double room for a night / a couple of days, please.

* How much is this room?

* Yes, I have a reservation. / No, I don't have a reservation.

* Can I have a room with TV?

* Here is my passport / my documents.

* I'll be staying here for three days.

* How much do I owe you?

* Thanks.

At the airport

* Here is your passport, your boarding pass.
* Where is the boarding gate?
* Where is the baggage claim?
* Where is the check-in point?
* Do you have anything to declare?
* How long are you going to stay here?
* Can you put your bags on these scales, please?
* Thanks for your help.
Transports

* Could you tell me where I can buy the subway / bus tickets, please?

* Where is the nearest station?

* Could you give a map showing the stops?

* I'd like to buy a single / round ticket, please.

* Can you tell me what line bus / metro I should get to go to the museum, please?
* Which line goes to ...?

* Do I need exact change for the ticket?

* How much is the ticket / fare / token?

* Thanks a lot.

Food and Drink

* I'd like to have (a) coke / juice / water / coffee / soft drink.

* Do you have a menu?

* Can I have a sandwich, please?

* Can you show me the ingridients? I can't understand you.

* How much is this? How much are these?

* Can I pay with my credit card? only cash?

* Thank you.

Bank and Money

* Where is the currency exchange?

* I'd like to change some money.

* What comission do they charge?

* In bills or in small change.

* Where do I sign?

Shopping

* Hi, I'm looking for a grocery shop, can you help me, please?

*Can I try on this t-shirt?
* How much is it? How much does it cost?
* Cash or credit?
* These jeans suit me well, they are the right size.

Ascot Racecourse 2011

2011-06-21T16:07:00.007+02:00

Hi, there!,

Last year, we already mentioned and wrote about the origins of this wellknown racecourse in UK. So, you can click here if you want to reread the post. (http://valmeenglishcorner.blogspot.com/2010/06/ascot-racecourse -typical-british.html)

For this reason, this time, I just want you to look at the following video and pay attention to the originality and freshness of women's hats in Ascot this year. Let's see...

Click here to watch the video: http://youtu.be/qe68V2bQtTg

GooD LucK ToMoRRoW !!!

2011-06-13T22:50:00.007+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Thank You for being your teacher,
we're going to miss you,
we'll never forget you,
we'll be always there for you, like the song,
I hope all your dreams will come true,
Good luck in your exams!!!
University is coming!!!

My best wishes ;)

Describing Physical Appearance - SpEaKinG

2011-06-10T13:38:00.007+02:00

Hi, there!,

Would you like to improve your speaking? why don't you learn or review how to describe Physical Appearance? It's a very entertaining game that you can play with your students or friends to practise your English!

Just take a look the following pages, these are fantastic!!! Then, choose one of your mates and describe him/her for the other people. The others have to guess who you are describing listening to your descripytion. You can also include clothes description. Come on, let's play now!!!

Learn and play ;)

Material Obligatorio Appearances Vocabulary

CoMpaRatiVeS and SuPerLaTiVeS

2011-06-10T13:30:00.004+02:00

Hi, there!,

Learning CoMpaRatiVeS and SuPerLaTiVeS in English is not very difficult, but you have to bear in mind if the adjective is short or long one. Now, would you like to learn or review comparatives and superlatives? Actually, it could a great chance to amplify your vocabulary! Let's see ...

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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Comparative and Superlative

Adjectives

Common Necessary Idioms

2011-06-09T16:24:00.004+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Sometimes, you forget what you should say when someone sneezes, that is "Bless You". Because of that, I'd like to share with you this fantastic worksheet, it's a perfect summary for you. Even more, if you are a Teacher, you can use it to decorate your classroom and make your students familiar with these social expressions.

SOCIAL EXPRESSIONS

Modal Verbs (post 6)

2011-06-08T16:40:00.007+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Maybe, some of you need more exercises to practise Modals. Well, let's have a look at ...
Good Luck in your final exams ;)

Modal Verbs (Theory)

*http://www.englishpage.com/modals/interactivemodal8.htm

*http://bachiller.sabuco.com/ingles/eloy/1bach/modals.pdf

*http://bachiller.sabuco.com/ingles/eloy/2bach/modals.pdf

Sarah Jessica Parker

2011-05-29T23:19:00.010+02:00

Hi, there!,

Sarah Jessica Parker is undoubtedly one of the most famous women in the world, her image is always impecably chic due to her character Carrie Bradshow in the wellknown sitcom Sex and the City. Nevertheless, her beginnings were difficult...

SJP was born on 25th March in 1965 in Ohio. She grew up in a relatively poverty. From the very beginning, she trained in singing and ballet, and was soon cast in Broadway. In 1977 - 1981, Sarah was elected for a role in the Broadway musical Annie.

Afterwards, she appeared on the American sitcom Square Pegs, and later, on films such as Footlose or Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. In 1998,Sarah Jessica Parker starred Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City.

Thanks to her leading role, she won an Emmy Award and four Golden Globe Awards. There are also two films like sequel parts, after the TV serie, these were released in 2008 Sex and the City and in 2010 Sex and the City 2.

Now, SJP has her own perfume Lovely, as well as her fashion line called Bitten.

On May 1997, she married the actor Mattew Broderick. They've got three children and live in West Village in Manhattan (New York). She is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for the United States.

If you are more interested, click on here and watch this video about
Sarah Jessica Parker Biography - Biography.com

SpEAkiNG - Pick It Up!

2011-05-23T23:20:00.005+02:00

Hi, teachers!,

Today, I'd like to share with all of you this easy fun game "Pick It Up", I hope your students will improve their speaking. All you need ...

1. Cut off some pieces of cardboard.

2. Then deliver these to your pupils and ask them to make up questions such as: What's the best movie you saw this last year? Why?, Do you like watching horror films?, What's the scariest movie you've ever seen?, How many hours a week do you spend watching TV?, If you could a character of a book, who would you be? Why?, etc. (They may need 10 minutes to think off their questions and write them down).

3. Encourage them to use all the vocabulary and grammar learned.

4. Collect all the pieces of cardboard.

5. Now one of the students have to pick up one piece of cardboard and answer this question. The other students can help and correct this pupil.

I hope you'll have fun learning English!!!

SpEAkiNG - DescribinG PictureS

2011-05-21T09:32:00.009+02:00

Hi, Teachers!,

I'd like to propose you all this practical oral game: "DescribinG PictureS". It's very enriching and funny for your students. You can follow these steps or change them, ok?

1st Select the pictures:
Famous paintings, such as Van Gogh's Irisis or Sunflowers, Leonardo da Vinci's Gioconda, (to help them recognise and learn some famous painters), beautiful landscapes, crowded cities, etc.

2nd Deliver pictures:
Give your students enough time to look at carefully their pictures.

3rd Questions on board:
You can ask the following questions: What can you see in your photo?, Can you recognise it?, Are there any people?, What are they doing?, Can you describe the buildings?, and so on. Obviously, questions depend on the type of pictures chosen. Then, you may need to write some questions on board.

4th Ask your pupils to describe their pictures. At the same time, you can encourage the other children / teenagers to ask some questions to their classmates.

5th Learn English and have fun!!! I hope you'll enjoy it! ;-)

HoW to ImProVe YouR READING

2011-05-18T22:45:00.005+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Sometimes, you may feel disappointed or frustrated when you have to face a text and you can't understand it clearly, or you think you've already understood it, and that's the opposite... this situation is approaching a solution...

Well, if you really want to improve your reading, bear in mind it's just practise and time, but you need to be hard-working, patient and constant. Now, if I were you, I'd look at the following link http://www.englishclub.com/reading/, there you'll find many stories plus tests, short interesting articles, ... don't waste time and start reading now!!! ;)

http://www.englishclub.com/reading/test.htm

EuRoViSioN CoNtEsT

2011-05-15T22:00:00.007+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Last weekend, the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Dusseldorf (Germany). The first contest was on 24th May in 1956. It all began in 1955, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) came up with the idea of an international song contest, where all the European countries would participate representing their nations. The competition was based upon the Festival di Sanremo, held for the first time in 1951. Through the years, many countries could incorporate to the festival, such as San Marino or Azerbaijan, the winning country this year.

Now, it is one of the most typical European tradition as well as a well-known TV show. Did you know that ABBA, Celine Dion, among other great singers, take part in this contest?

So, would you like to listen to some of these songs?

From Spain, Lucía Pérez sings "Que Me Quiten Lo Bailao".

From Switzerland, Anna Rosinelli sings "In Love For a While". In my humble opinion, this is one the best song in the contest, I can't believe it was the last coming. She's a great singer.

From Azerbaijan, the winnning song.
(I think it's a nice song, but the singers made some vocal mistakes).

Making SuGGeStioNS

2011-05-11T10:13:00.007+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Do you remember how to make suggestions in English?
Let's think about these... For example:

Why don't we go for a walk?, How about going to the theatre?

Making Suggestions

Now you can practise, just click on the following links:

http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-13494.php

http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=3021

Who WaNtS to Be a MiLLionaiRe?

2011-05-11T09:55:00.002+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Would you like to take part in a contest? You may have watched this Quiz show on TV, it's really exciting and entertaining. Now, let's check your British knowledge in five minutes!

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? PART

Click to Play!

INDEFINITE PRONOUNS

2011-05-04T23:50:00.005+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Indefinite pronouns are words which stand for an indefinite number or quantity of persons or things; but, unlike adjective pronouns, they are never used as adjectives.

Indefinite Pronouns
List : Somebody, some one, something; anybody, any one (or anyone), anything; everybody, every one (or everyone), everything; nobody, no one, nothing; somebody else, anyone else, everybody else, every one else, etc.; also aught, naught; and somewhat, what, and they.

Examples:
Everybody is coming to my party.
There's nothing in the fridge.

But do you know when you have to use nothing or anything? Well, click on the following link which is really interesting.
http://www.englishforeveryone.org/PDFs/Indefinite%20Pronouns.pdf

http://ebookbrowse.com/unit-1-grammar-exercises-indefinite-pronouns-9ab-pdf-d93796829

Indefinite Pronouns

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

2011-05-04T22:08:00.008+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

What's your problem about Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns in English? They can be easy to learn... Let's start!

Countable Nouns are things we can count. They can singular (ex. a cat, one ball, this girl) or plural nouns (ex. some cats, two balls, these girls).

Uncountable Nouns are things we can't count, they are substances, concepts or elements which we can't separate. For example: money, milk, art. They can't be plural, so these nouns are invariable. We use them as singular nouns, for example: We must say "There is no milk", "There was too much money on the floor".
This is a brief summary of Count. vs. Uncount. Nouns, but you may need extra explanation as well as exercises. So now, look at the following practical worksheets.

Countable and Uncountable nouns exercises

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

ejercicios unidad 3

Just Married!!!

2011-04-29T14:48:00.005+02:00

Hi, There!,

As you all know the Prince William and Kate Middleton have just been married. Congratulations!!! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge!

Westminster Abbey

2011-04-29T07:43:00.009+02:00

Hi, there!,

Prince William and Kate Middleton are getting married in Westminster Abbey as Willam's grandmother, the Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in 1947 .

If you travel to London, you can see this beautiful church at the centre, near the Houses of Parliament, next to the Big Ben and located just to the west of the Palace of Westminter.

This ancient church has been regarded as the place for British monarchs' coronations and royal weddings. But also, Westminster Abbey is very well-known due to its significant monuments and memorials, since many relevant people were buried there, such as Geoffrey Chaucer, who wrote The Canterbury Tales; Jane Austern , Charles Dickens, William Blake, Robert Burns, among others. Thus, there is an area within the church renowned as Poets' Corner.In addition, there is another area where many British monarchs are buried too, such as Henry III. and Elizabeth I. Other important people such as Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin are buried here too.

This Abbey will be always linked with the King Edward The Confessor, who constructed this between 1045 and 1050 AD. Three centuries later, after many coronations celebrated there, Henry III constructed this with its current Gothic style, This British monarch built his burial site, but he also wanted to emphasize the cult which had grown up around Edward the Confessor.

When you visit this great Gothic church, you can also see on the floor, in the centre of the nave, the tomb of the Unknown Warrior, an unidentified British soldier who was killed during the First World War and he was buried here 11th November 1920. There are many other graves on the floor, but this is the only one which is forbidden to step on. (See the photo).

Relative Clauses (post 7 )

2011-04-25T19:40:00.007+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

If you need to practise the differences between the Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses as well as remember the relative pronouns, you can download these functional exercises. They are useful for secondary and upper-secondary students. 1, 2, 3, GO!!!

Relative Clauses (defining vs. Non-defining)

Happy Easter!

2011-04-25T19:17:00.010+02:00

Hi, there!,

Easter was originally decided in 325AD at the Council of Nicaea. The great Roman Emperor Constantine I assembled the early Christians to fix dates of important Christian events such as the date of the Easter festival. Since then, Easter has been celebrated on different dates. As a matter of fact, the Easter date is calculated by choosing the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox.

If you want to carry out some activities with your younger students, click on here, there are amusing ideas: http://www.dltk-holidays.com/easter/index.html

Writing - Useful Expressions

2011-04-25T19:17:00.007+02:00

Hi, there!,

Do you need any extra help for your compositions? Well, it's time to improve your writing! Because of that, you can take a look or download the following document.

Useful Expressions

Passive (with 1 or 2 Objects, with Reporting Verbs) - post 10

2011-04-12T18:03:00.003+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Here you are a new practical document, it's very simple, click and download it.
I hope you'll find it useful ;)

PASSIVE (With 1 or 2 Objects, Reporting Verbs)

BUSKERS in London

2011-04-11T23:14:00.006+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

Have you ever heard about BUSKERS? Who are they? What do they do?

Buskers are very common around the world, they are musicians who perform and share their music with everybody. You can find them in crowded squares, streets and even in the subway. Buskers always entertain people and earn some money.

In 2003, the London Underground busking scheme started to control this activity since it was illegal at the beginning. However, there are no restrictions in other places in London.

By the way, if you visit London, don't forget to go to Covent Garden Market, a lively place to enjoy busking.

Have / Get +SoMeTHinG + DoNe (Passive post 9)

2011-04-09T23:47:00.005+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

If you need some extra exercises to review HAVE / GET + STH + DONE, look at this useful post, and then, just click on the following links. There are key answers.

http://www.autoenglish.org/modalverbs/gr.havedone.pdf

http://www.eoioviedo.org/anacarmen/passive/causative%20verbs.pdf

http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=1759

Have Something Done PASSIVE VOICE GRAMMAR

Finish this Sentence! - GAME

2011-04-09T23:24:00.006+02:00

Hi, there!,

I'd like to share with you all this easy practical game: "FINISH THIS SENTENCE!". I hope you'll like it! Let's see...

At the beginning, the teacher delivers one piece of cardboard to every student, they have to make up a sentence, but without the ending,, such as: "If my teacher slept in class, ..." or "We'll be given..." or "Mary told him she ...". Then, the teacher collects all the cards, checks them quickly and delivers one to every student. And now, game is ready.: 1,2,3, GO!!!! Once the young learners know a possible ending for their cards, they raise their hands and say it aloud!

Thanks to this simple exercise, they can learn, revise and get many different goals. Just try it! ;)

EnGliSh PrePoSiTioNs, UseS and ExaMpLEs

2011-03-30T17:54:00.007+02:00

Hi, there!,

At the beginning, English prepositions may seem too difficult for learners. Due to this, I've just posted this useful chart for all of you. Then, you can click on the following links to pracitse, ok?
* http://www.englishpage.com/prepositions/prepositions.html

* http://www.world-english.org/prepositions2.htm

* http://www.englishexercises.org/buscador/buscar.asp?nivel=any&age=0&tipo=any&contents=prepositions

Prepositions

Adjectives plus Prepositions (post 2)

2011-03-30T16:52:00.004+02:00

Hi, Guys!,

I hope you'll find this chart interesting!
Adj.+Prep.

Downton Abbey

2011-03-25T08:46:00.010+01:00

Hi, there!,

Downton Abbey is a British TV drama, truly famous in UK and USA, and now in Spain too. It is mainly written by Julian Fellowes. The TV serie is set in a realistic Edwardian country house, two years before the beginning of the Great War. The drama begins with the shipwreck of the Titanic.

From the very beginning, you as spectator can feel involved and engaged, since there are several exciting topics such as the inheritance problem, rebellious servants vs. loyal servants; society should be free to mix and chat everyone, no matter your class; convinient loveless marriage?; a female servant who wants to be a secretary, she wants to change her status; and so on. I strongly recommend you to watch DOWNTON ABBEY, an undoubtful masterpiece.

http://www.itv.com/dramapremieres/downtonabbey/

Passive (post 8)

2011-03-25T08:22:00.004+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

If you need to practise PASSIVE, take a look and print the following practical documents.

Passive (1 or 2 Objects)

1 Bat. The Passive

Phrasal Verbs

2011-03-23T19:38:00.008+01:00

">Hi, there!,

Here you are a practical list of the most common Phrasal Verbs, you can find the translation in Spanish as well as functional examples, which may help you to memorise them better. Take a look!

Lista Phrasal Verbs

LIST OF PHRASAL VERBS

Saint Patrick's Day

2011-03-19T21:39:00.006+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

Two days ago, Irish people from all over the world celebrated Saint Patrick's Day, a very special day because originally, Irish people commemorated the arrival of Christianity, and then, this feast became a national day to celebrate Irish culture in general.

Therefore, to celebrate this traditional holiday, I'd like to stand out the IRISH DANCE and MUSIC. Now, I'm pleased to share with you this flashmob recorded in the Central Station in Sydney (Australia) last 17th March. It was awesome how over 100 dancers, some were members of Riverdance!, could surprise all the passengers. All together celebrated Saint Patrick's Day, so many kilometres far away from Ireland.

Let's Improve Our English SKILLS

2011-03-14T16:37:00.009+01:00

Hi, there!,

Have you ever visited http://www.manythings.org/?

It's really worthwhile if you want to improve your READING, LISTENING and PRONUNCIATION!!! Besides, you'll find many quizzes, word puzzles, slang expressions, grammar-activities and so on.

You can dowload the stories for your MP4, you can do different interesting activities that I'm sure these help you to improve. Don't waste time and take a look!!!

www.ManyThings.org
Interesting Things for ESL Students

Learn and Test Your VoCaBuLaRy

2011-03-13T23:02:00.004+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

If you want ot amplify your vocabulary and test this, please, don't waste time and click here:

http://www.xtec.es/~psanz/tick/exang/index.htm

It's really functional for all levels, you can review specific semantic fields (such as Cooking, Computer, Holidays, and so on) as well as Prepositions or Linking Words!

I strongly recommend you, I love this practical web!!! Would you like to try?

Jennifer Lopez sings "On the FlooR", new version of "LamBaDa"

2011-03-13T12:26:00.004+01:00

Hi, there!,

Jennifer Lopez has just released a new single "On the Floor" with Pitbull. This is actually a new version of the old "Lambada".

I'm certain we're going to dance and listen to this song at the discos. So, would you like to sing too? Can you understand its lyrics? Let's watch the following videos!

Annie LeiBoVitZ, a Great Photographer

2011-03-11T09:05:00.013+01:00

Hi, there!,

Have you ever heard about ANNIE LEIBOVITZ? But I'm certain you have already seen her amazing photos, they are so artistic, original, witty, brilliant, professional, ... and all the celebrities want Leibovitz to take them photos. Leibovitz claims she is more interested in what celebrities do than who they are. Maybe due to that, she can get these extraordinary pictures.

A great exhibition of Leibovitz's work of art was organised by the Brooklyn Museum from October 2006 until January 2007. This exbition included Mandela's photo, Demi Moore pregnant, ... and also, she included personal pictures.

In 1970s, she began working for Vanity Fair, then for Vogue. Besides, she has created influential advertising campaigns for American Express, Gap, Givenchy, The Sopranos, Disney and the Milk Board.

Now, it's time to admire Leibovitz's work of art.
SHE COULD "SEE LIFE THROUGH A LENS"

All Future Verbal Forms

2011-03-10T16:23:00.004+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

You may need more practise, so why don't you click on the following links? You can review Fut. Will vs. Fut. Be Going To and Pres. Cont., Fut. Perf. vs. Fut. Cont. Then, click again to check your answers. It's truly functional!

http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs20.htm
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs24.htm
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs25.htm
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs26.htm
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs29practicetest.htm

ConDiTioNalS (post 7)

2011-03-07T22:59:00.004+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

If you want to practise Conditionals, just take a look this useful post! Good luck and have a nice day!

Click on the following links:
http://www.iesdamasoalonso.es/english/uploads/archives/Conditional-Sentences-IN.pdf
http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing/handouts/Conditional%20Sentence.pdf

Conditionals
Conditional Sentences

Game - GueSS the MeSSaGe

2011-02-28T18:30:00.008+01:00

Hi, there!,

I'd like to share with all of you the following game, it's easy to prepare and really functional when you need to practise Question-Intonation, to review the question structure, and above all, to learn English while you are having fun.

You only need to cut some colourful cardboards into small pieces. You'll write every word of the question in every piece. (It's better if you see the picture). After that, you'll give your students one question, and they have to gess the message, they have to order the pieces of cardboard. It's very simple. As soon as some children make a meaningful question, you'll write it on the board. Then, you can practise intonation with your students. They will feel involved and motivated.

I hope you'll find my game interesting!!!

And the Oscar goes to ... 2011

2011-02-28T18:29:00.011+01:00

Hi, there!,

Could you see the glamorous ceremony of OSCARS? Would you like to watch some of the most interesting moments? I think it would be great to practise your listening!!! I hope you'll understand and enjoy these. At last, I strongly recommend you to watch The King's Speech.

Dear Teacher

2011-02-28T18:29:00.005+01:00

Thank You, Guys!,

This little gift is a reminder of many days together, my teacher, father / mother of a large noisy naughty family, and he / she can stand everything fondly. Sometimes, our teacher is strict, sometimes sweet, and I'll never forget his / her voice teaching everything he / she knows.

My teacher expects me to become wiser, kinder, he / she never gets fed up with it. Everyday, my teacher tries to achieve this goal. Thanks for your tender gestures, your smile and your support.

We passed through his / her classroom like a whirlwind, we arrived and we left as a trail of laughter, confusion and uproar and it seems that nothing has changed, but from that moment onwards, we are better because everyone has a little part of him / her wherever we go.

GAME - Answer the question

2011-02-24T20:48:00.005+01:00

Hi, Teachers!,

I'd like to suggest you the following game "ANSWER THE QUESTION", it's very easy and truly functional. This is an oral activity appropriate for EFL learners in secondary and upper-secondary school. This game has been designed to practise questions and answers, to review all English tenses and to increase vocabulary.

Your students will become enthusiastic and get involved in class.

You only need some small pieces of cardboard. Before starting the game, you have to ask your pupils to think how to make questions in English, you can write some examples on board. Then, deliver these pieces of cardboard.

Now, you ask them to write down one question on every piece of cardboard. After that, collect the cards. Choose one student, he / she'll stand up and pick up one card, he / she'll read the question aloud. If he / she anwers this correctly, he / she'll get a candy. (It's very practical and motivating for children).

I hope all of you will have fun!!! ;)

IrreGuLaR VeRbS

2011-02-15T21:27:00.004+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

Here you can find a basic list of irregular verbs, there are 75 verbs really interesting for secondary English students. Besides, there are three tests for self-correction. I hope you'll find it useful!

Irregular Verbs

"StriP Me" by Natasha Bedingfield

2011-02-14T22:43:00.005+01:00

Hi, there!,

Have you ever listened to this song "STRIP ME" by Natasha Bedingfield? I still remember her famous song "Unwritten". Well, thanks to the movie "Morning Glory", I could hear this ...

I hope you'll like it :) "Everyday I fight for all my future comings, ... like chasing rainbows,... and if you strip me, what would you find, I'm still the same, ... my heart is like a loudspeaker..."

Happy Saint Valentine's Day

2011-02-13T13:23:00.006+01:00

Hi, Guys!,

Maybe most of you are celebrating Saint Valentine tomorrow, 14th Febr. It is a day to make your loved one feel really special and express how precious the person is for you. But in my humble opinion, everyday should be the right day to express these feelings, we can't waste time and chances.
So, as you well know, there are many different possible ways to express your own loving feelings, such as chocolates, flowers, cards, diamonds??, ... but love can't be measured, in terms of love, the smallest thing given from the bottom of your heart, as a token of love, would be the best or enough for your Valentine.

Happy Saint Valentine's Day!