Monday, October 25, 2010

Present Simple and Present Continuous (post 5)


Hi, Guys!,

I know some of you need more exercises and texts to review the Present Simple and Present Continuous. Because of that, CLICK ON THE FOLLOWINIG LINK, http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/Magda/Supporting%20Teaching%20Materials/Grammar%20and%20Writing/English%20Grammar%20in%20Use.pdf
You can find the answers too. It's great! Please, look at your notes before doing these activities, ok?

Let's celebrate HALLOWEEN at schools!



Hi, there!,

I've just visited the HALLOWEEN CORNER http://oupepromos.es/halloween/ from Oxford Univ. press, so I recommend you to have a look at the following link, it's fantastic if you are thinking about how to celebrate this festival in your English class.

There are great resources and amusing terrying activities divided into different levels. It's awesome!!! (Now, can you catch the spider?)

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Test Your English - Upper Secondary Test


Hi, Guys!,

Why don't you check your English level? Thanks to the BBC, you can do it. There are some questions related to Used to, Be Used To and Get Used To... 1, 2, 3, Gooooo!!!!!!!!

BBC World Service - QUIZNET (Tempos Verbais)

USED TO (post 2)


Hi, Guys!,

Last year, we learned about USED TO, Be Used To and Get Used To. Now, it's time to review! Are you ready? Please, check your knowledge doing the following exercises...

The use of "USED TO"

Friday, October 22, 2010

English Songs



Hi, there!,

I think one of the best ways to learn English is SINGING! specially when you are a child! Do you agree with me?
If you are a Primary teacher or have children, you should take a look the following web page: http://www.supersimplesongs.com/

This web is fantastic and truly amusing for children!!! You can find interesting material for Halloween! Have a look at this!

Monday, October 18, 2010

Pedestrian crossing (Br) or Crosswalk (US)





Hi, Guys!,

I don't know why, but wherever I go, I like looking at the traffic lights and PeDeStRiAn CrOOsinG or
CroSSwAlks.

I love the Irish ones, since you can watch a childish eye painted on the pavement, next to an arrow pointin
g out "Look Left or Right".

Now, take a look the following photos, they are quite strange, ar
en't they?

Stteping into the Ring, against cancer by Nicole Johnson


Hi, there!,

Hopefully, we can fight against this cruel disease, cancer. It is important to be informed, and above all, it is essential to feel you are never alone... I just want to remind you all the Day to combat Cancer, which is worlwide being celebrated these days. Besides, I'd like to transmit a hopeful message thanks to this amazing video. There is a great motivational and necessary message ...