Last week, I asked my students (from 2nd year of ESO) to bring a special object for them. Once again, it has been a very enriching experience, they brought some cards, bracelets and some big toys ;) All of them took part, they got involved really well, and above all, they were speaking English! The language assistant and I asked them: Why is it special for you? Who gave you this? When did they give you this? Why? We just tried to elicit the whole story behind their particular object.
As you can see, it's a very simple oral task, they used the Past Simple, they learned new words, ... AWESOME!!! because Learning English is always Fun!!! :) PS Thank you, Westley!
From my point of view, talking about past year 2017 and the new coming year 2018 is a very positive way to speak about your new goals, hobbies, dreams, trips, family, ... Because of that, I love doing these kind of worksheets with my students, first speaking in small groups and then, writing down their new year resolutions. I hope you'll like it!
It's time to study the Irregular Verbs in English. Here, if you click on the following links, you can download one list as well as, tips for learning all these verbs. Good Luck!
Hi, Guys!!!, Actions speak louder than words. So, don't waste time and let's review Unit 7, click on: Mosaic 1- Unit 7 * Mosaic 1 - Unit 7 ** After doing these execirses from the worksheet, you can play in class and spot the 6 differences between these pictures. Are you ready?
Hi, Guys!!!, Until now, we have learned and practised Past Simple (Regular Verbs) with young learners. So, let's see the following pictures and links to become 'experts' on Past Simple!
Last week, we were talking about Countable and Uncountable Nouns. So, today we can use them in the following speaking activities. Ready, steady, go!!!
ORAL TASK: The teacher can ask the students to work in pairs. Then, they are given this picture. So, try to asnwer the question: 'What can you see?' and don't forget to use: there is, there are, some, any, few. litlle, ... a packet of, a bar of, plenty of, ...
* For intermediate students, you can divide them into groups of four people. They have to organise a birthday party, what do they need? They have to write the shopping list and don't forget to use quantifiers. (Writing and speaking activity)
Hi, Guys!!!, Today, let's see CounTaBle and UNcountaBleNouNs in English. At first, we need to learn how nouns can be classified and their differences, have a look at these pictures and refresh your memory ... after that, you can do the following exercises on the pictures.
If you want to go on practising Countable and Uncountable Nouns, click here: ISL COLLECTIVE. (I love it!, it's truly recommendable for English learners!, you'll find lots of worksheets).
Listening from British Council about Count. vs. Uncount. Nouns.
I hope you're all really well ... Today we are going to review Modals of Ability and Obligation, first look at the pictures and then, click on the links to do the worksheets from your Student's Book: Mosaic 1 Oxford.
EASY PEASY!!! Today, we're going to describe these pictures answering this simple question: What are they doing? Obviously, I just want to encourage you to speak English!, learn new action verbs, practise Present Cont. and improve your pronunciation. So, let's see these pictures and then, you can play a mime game taken from Teach This (click here: guess-what-i-am-doing, and once again, you can go on practising this verbal tense).
Hi,Guys!!!, Here we go again, come rain or shine! Today, let's do some exercises related to Present Simple and Present Continuous. Just click on the following links: Mosaic 1 - Unit 5 *
Time flies and I hope I'll finish Unit 4 next week, so are you ready to check your knowledge? Well, just click on the following links: Mosaic 1 - Unit 4 * Mosaic 1 - Unit 4 **
At last, our dream came true! Thank YOU ALL, my lovely kids;)
In this video, my ESL students are going to explain how to make a Christmas Wreath. Besides, not only you can listen to them in the video, but also, you can read the instructions here too. Thanks a lot for your cooperation, enthusiasm, teamwork and motivation!!!! It's been really worthwhile and enriching experience!!!
It's time to speak up! Let's talk about your hobbies and interests. Take turns to ask and answer the following questions. Are you ready?
1. What are your hobbies or your favourite free-time activities?
2. Are you interested in sport? What sports do you like? Why?
3. What's your favourite kind of music? What is your favourite song?
4. Have you got any pets? Talk about them. Would you like to have one when you grow up? 5. Do you prefer playing computer games or chatting to friends on the internet? Why?
After these questions, you can use these speaking cards, every student chooses one character or card, then, you can start asking questions to others, don't forget to use the Present Simple and the questions above.
If you've got some free time, you can do the following worksheet in pairs.
It's essential to speak English if you really want to learn this language. So, let's practise, we are on the way!!!
It's essential to speak and practise English in class! Because of that, firstly, let's watch the following video and then, we can do an oral task related to Free Time Activities, just click on the link and download the worksheet.
As you can see, our students will practise Present Simple, Adverbs of Frequency as well as vocabulary connected with our daily routines. At last, if you click on the following link, you can see flashcards (HOBBIES and INTERESTS) ready to be printed. I hope you'll find this blog entry useful! Hobbies and Interests
If you click on the following links, you can see and download these fantastic worksheets which help you revise Grammar and Vocabulary from UNIT 1. Are you ready?
Hi, Guys!!!, It's time to practise! Do you know the differences between the PRESENT SIMPLE and PRESENT CONTINUOUS? Let's see! Now, click on the following links ;) 1. perfect-english-grammar.com
Thanks to these pictures, you can review and learn new words related to FAMILY. After looking at the photos, you can click on the following links and do these exercises.
Hi, Guys!!!, Do you remember how to use IMPERATIVE in English? 1. We can use the imperative to give a direct order: Be quiet!, Tidy up! 2. to give instructions: Put your hands up!, Put on your shoes! 3. to make an invitation: Come and sit down, have a piece of cake. 4. on signs and notices: Push and Pull 5. to give friendly informal advice: Take it easy and speak to him.
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