I'm having a party, wanna come?

 

 

It's Saturday and you may be going out tonight, perhaps to a party?

 

 However, before going to a party you should do all your homework and and all the house chores your parents tell you to do.

 

So, let's begin with a listening exercise:

6 Minute English: Nudges: the secrets of persuasion       (BBC Learning English)

 

 

 

Here are some activities for you to do:   

 

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  English in a Minute: How to use SUPREME   (BBC Learning English)

• Office English:   Conflict at work  (BBC Learning English)

• Georgie talking about phrasal verbs for: When and How to use the PAST PERFECT  (BBC Learning English)

• News Review:   Haiti: Gang violence crisis  (BBC Learning English)

 

 

Activities for my students.....

in 2º ESO: Exercises on the Past Participles  

Unit 6  >>>> 

• • Wr13: Predictions for next school year. First, a comment will be made in the post:  Some advice for your fellow students. Secondly, and once the correction of the comment is received, you will write your writing exercise in 4 paragraphs:

Paragraph 1- General predictions (Real Conditionals) using the Future Simple with WILL

Paragraph 2- Plans and decisions using the GOING TO future.

Paragraph 3- Arrangements using the Present Continuous

Paragraph 4- Dreams and Advice using the Hypothetical Condtionals (Type 2) > here you will insert your corrected comment.

In your writing exercise these things will be included (page 80 from your textbook):

>> Expressions of result: , so  // . For this reason, ... //   . As a result, ...

>> Expressions of opinion: In my opinion, / I think...

>> different from / the same as / similar to

in 3º ESO:  Conditional sentences:   EXERCISE   1      

 

 

 

Here's my musical hint for today:   Party for Two by Shania Twain ft. Billy Currington. Come on, you can sing along with this version with the lyrics!

 

By the way, what does "ft." stand for? According to Quora, ...

It's short for ‘featuring’, and also is sometimes written as “feat.”. Seen with another artist's (or multiple featuring artists') name, for example;

“Jane Smith - Song ft. John Smith”.

In which Jane Smith is the main artist of ‘Song' and John Smith is a featuring artist, often having a shorter part in the song than the main artist.

"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"

 Learn English with movies:  Avengers

 

 

 

I told you!

 Yes, I told you that the way you sit in class can affect your health and the way you learn. I have told you so many things so as to learn more and better, again not because I'm incredibly smart, but because I've got the experience of so many years teaching and I have behaved like an old wise owl!

 

 

By the way, do you know the story of the old wise owl? Listen to the song (nursery rhyme) and discover:

 

 

And you can also read the story about it.

 

Going back to the way we sit, here's an interesting listening exercise for you to do: Why sitting is bad for health (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

 

Here are some activities for you to do:   

 

• English in a Minute: How to use SITUATION   (BBC Learning English)

• Office English:   Bad news  (BBC Learning English)

• Georgie talking about TENSES: When and How to use the PAST CONTINUOUS  (BBC Learning English)

• The English We Speak:   In on it  (BBC Learning English)

 

News Review: Israel protests   (BBC Learning English)

 

 

Food charity demands independent inquiry into Israeli killing of aid staff  (The Guardian)

 

 

 

 

Road towards success in the Selectivity exam.....

• 2023_ANIME: A GLOBAL POP CULTURE PHENOMENON  //  THIS JOB IS A PIECE OF CAKE!      
  

Some other interesting aspects to note in the exam: 

Text A

The origin of anime can be traced back to the beginning of the 20th century.

It wasn' until 1958 that Hiroshi Okawa....   >>>  Example of cleft sentences (visit this post to check: The only thing Casillas wanted to say is....  )

Two phrasal verbs with the verb TURN: turn it into the "Disney of East" (Text A) = convertir //  It turns out...  (Text B) = resultar (ser)

His efforts were worth it (sus esfuerzos valieron la pena) 

What is the plural of  'phenomenon'?

Translate: "In order to understand how significant this phenomenon is...."

"One reason why anime gained such popularity internationally..."

"The second trait, the huge eyes..."  Can you give me a synonym of 'trait'?

"Big eyes make it easier for animators to express emotions powerfully by concentrating on just one body part."

"Audiences are positively drawn to big round eyes"

SINCE in line 12 as a synonym of BECAUSE

"Anime has stayed hugely successful worldwide"

"The emotional soundtracks and eye-catching colours keep hooking fans today." 

Text B

"for a living"

"The job can be remote" (you can work from home)

monthly

must reside = live

the chief candy officer will also undergo "extensive palate training"

So far

inquiries on the job are so numerous that the company...

the daily calorie intake = consumo diario de calorías

 

 

 

English with Lucy >>>> Telephone English: Speak English clearly on the phone and understand everything!  

 

 

"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"

 Learn English with movies:  Pirates of the Caribbean

Lucía Petrut and Nerea Sánchez presenting Motril  (2º ESO B)

 

 

Remember I'll be always on your side!!

 

 

A 24/7 English teacher is what I intend to be so that you can reach your goals. And my goal is to walk you through (check the meaning of this expression below in the section The English We Speak) the world of learning English all the year around (that is to say, 366 days this year!). So take advantage of that!

   

 

 

Here's my musical hint for today:   Always on your side by Sheryl Crow ft. Sting. Come on, you can sing along with this version with the lyrics!

 

 

News Review: Baltimore bridge collapse   (BBC Learning English)

 

Baltimore bridge collapse: what we know so far (The Guardian)

 

And, by the way, do you happen to know who was from Baltimore? Actually, he was known as "the Shark from Baltimore" (nickname). You can look it up in this post: 

 

 Río de Janeiro 2016, Olympic Games in Brazil

 

 

Here are some activities for you to do:   

 

• English in a Minute: Meanings of  CLAIM   (BBC Learning English)

• Office English:   Work events  (BBC Learning English)

• Georgie talking about phrasal verbs for: Housework  (BBC Learning English)

• The English We Speak:   Walk someone through  (BBC Learning English)

 

 

Road towards success in the Selectivity exam..... 

2023_ANIME: A GLOBAL POP CULTURE PHENOMENON  //  THIS JOB IS A PIECE OF CAKE!       

 

 

Answers to the Selectivity exam included in the previous post.

Text A    1. d  2. c

3. TRUE (lines 1-2) “(However, it wasn’t until 1958 that) Hiroshi Okawa (, president of the Toei Doga production company,) decided to turn it into the ‘Disney of the East.’”

4. TRUE (lines 8-9) “The animation style was basic because reducing the number of frames helped to save money.” 

5. FALSE (lines 10-11) “At the same time, audiences are positively drawn to big round eyes (, which make characters look innocent and young).”

6. TRUE (lines 13-14) “Anime has stayed hugely successful worldwide because it appeals to a wide range of people (of all ages and nationalities) who keep loyal to their cartoons for years.”

7.1  company (l. 2)     7.2  gain (l. 7)   8.1 flag (l. 5)    8.2  soundtrack (l. 14)

Text B    9. c  10. c

11. TRUE (line 5) “The job can be remote or based in its Canada or New Jersey offices.”

12.  FALSE (lines 7 8) Besides eating about 113 pieces of candy a day the chief candy officer will lead the company’s candy strategy, run candy board meetings and have a say in which products Candy Funhouse will release into the market.

13. TRUE (lines 12 13) Inquiries on the job are so numerous that the company has admitted that its usual response time is delayed.

14. TRUE (lines 14 15) The position no doubt involves excessive consumption of sugar, which the World Health Organization recommends limitin g to 10% of the daily calorie intake.

15.1  hire (l. 1)     15.2  release (l. 8)   16.1 strategy  (l. 7)    16.2  risk (l. 15)

 17.1   to bring  17.2  will take   18.1  had to    18.2  in case

19. The Prime Minister has already reorganised the Cabinet.   

20. A new study to evaluate the situation after the volcano’s eruption has to be conducted. // A new study has to be conducted to evaluate the situation after the volcano’s eruption.

21. (For) How long has she been in charge?

22. The knife with which I got cut had a really sharp blade. // I got cut with the knife(,) which had a really sharp blade.

23. This coat isn’t light enough to be worn all day long.

24. I will finish the job, ( Subject + will + infinitive )

25. Although I complained / had complained, I did not get a pay rise.

26. In addition to making his bed, my little brother always helps me with many other household chores.

27. “Why did you lose focus during yesterday’s match?” the coach asked (us) / told us.

28. I will get my nails done by a professional.

 

 

 

Quizz on: Spot the error   (BBC Learning English)

 

 

Lucy ask us: Do you sound British or American? 

 

 

 

 

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Just a piece of cake!!

This expression has two meanings and both of them are positive: on the one hand, it can have a literal meaning, that is, something sweet to eat with a cup of tea or coffee; but, on the other hand, this idiom has a metaphorical meaning related to something is so easy to carry out.

 

 

English idiom: a piece of cake (Cambridge University press)  

 

 

Here are some activities for you to do:   

 

• Quizz on: Gerunds & Infinitives   (BBC Learning English)

• Office English:   Are you good at selling yourself?  (BBC Learning English)

• Georgie talking about phrasal verbs for: education  (BBC Learning English) 
  

• A listening exercise for you to do:   Disability in music and theatre  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

 

 

Flying with a baby? It’s a piece of cake (The Guardian)

 

 

The ‘Mona Lisa’ has been caked in attempted vandalism stunt (CNN)

 

 

   

Here's my musical hint for today:   I try by Macy Gray. Come on, you can sing along with this version with the lyrics!

 

 

 

Lucy teaches us 25 conversation real conversation phrases to use to sound fluent and natural!!

 

 

 

 

Road towards success in the Selectivity exam.....

• 2023_ANIME: A GLOBAL POP CULTURE PHENOMENON  //  THIS JOB IS A PIECE OF CAKE!      
  

Answers to both texts will be included in the next post.

 

 

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Be genuine, don't be another wave in the ocean!!

 

 We must all try to be genuine, unique... not just clones! Those who try their best are the ones who succeed in life.

Here are some activities for you to do and get you down to Earth and reality:   

 

• English in a Minute: Meanings of SIGNIFICANT   (BBC Learning English) 

• Office English:   Negotiating  (BBC Learning English) 

• Georgie talking about phrasal verbs for: Your morning routine  (BBC Learning English)

• The English We Speak:   Brick by brick  (BBC Learning English) 

 

 

Think authenticity is about being honest and open? Think again (The Guardian)

 

Listen to the song below and try to fill in the gaps (don't look at the lyrics until you have tried to do the exercise)

I don't wanna be another wave in the ocean
I am a _______, not just another _____  ____  _______
I wanna be the one you run to when you need a ___________
I ain't a ____________, but I'm here to take a stand
Because we can

She's in the _________   starin' at the window
So tired of ________ life in black and white
Right now she's missin' __________ technicolor kisses
When he ________  _________ the light

But lately feelin' like a _________ promise
In the mirror starin' down his doubt
___________ only one thing in this world that he know
He said forever, and he'll never _______  ______ ______

 

 (Bis)

 

TV, and take out on the  ________ table
Paper dishes, pour a glass of __________
Turn down the sound and move a little ___________
Here for the moment, _____________ is alright

 

(Bis)

 

Our love can ________ a mountain
We can, if you believe in
We, we can
Just wrap your arms ___________ me
We can, we can

 

   

Here's my musical hint for today:   Because we can by Bon Jovi. Come on, you can sing along with this version with the lyrics!

 

 

 

News Review: Putin claims election victory   (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

Language Quiz on: How do you disagree   (BBC Learning English) 

 

 

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