NEW LINK

Hi everybody,
Here's a good link for you to practice not only your listening skills but also pronunciation. Do you remember what I told you about 'shadow reading'? Well, this is your site to do it.
Listen to the video chosen first and then turn the volume down (if you can listen to the speaker in the recording, it's fine because it will guide you). So play it again but this time you talk along with it in exactly the same way as the speakers, taking on their accents. If you turn the volume down completely, you will be dubbing the text.
Hope you like it!

ARE YOU A PC OR A MAC?

Hi there,

We are about to start our next module, which is on technology, so let's get the ball rolling! Here's a Mac advert where a comparison between a PC and a MAC is established. It's also a good way to review the vocab studied on module 3, which was about work, remember?
How many of the words studied in class can you identify?


By the way, Mitchell and Webb are 2 great comedians!

Tara

THE THREE WISE MEN

Here's the story of the three wise men told in English. Hope you get tons of presents.I can't wait to see mine!



This is my present for you: here's a quiz on the differences between American English and British English. It will be covered soon in class.

SPORTS, SPORTS, SPORTS!!!!!

Here's more practice on sports. Click on the link and follow the instructions. It's an interactive audio quiz which will test your listening skills.

THE QUEEN'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

If you want to listen to Queen Elizabeth II delivering her Christmas message, click on this link. I'm sure you are gonna like it because of her accent! What are the topics raised? Write your answers in the comments section.

WATCH THE NEWS REGULARLY!

BBC: Penguins

Watch this ad, what do you reckon? you may recognise some of the words studied in class. Write your comments on the 'Comments' section.

QUEEN ETHELBURGAR'S SCHOOL

LEAD-IN

1. How many types of schools in England do you know?

For further information go to this website.

Now watch this video:



QUESTIONS

Listening for gist:

1. What levels are taught at Queen Ethelburgar’s School?

Listening for specific information. Answer the following questions:
1. What’s the school’s slogan?
2. Where is the hall?
3. Who lived once in the Hall?
4. What can you find within the hall?
5. What’s the major aim of Chapter House?
6. What are the activities carried out in the swimming pool?
7. How is Maths taught?

FOLLOW-UP
If you want to know more about this school, watch this video and check the school’s webpage

JOB HUNTING

LEAD-IN

1. What is the way to find a job?
2. Do you know what a 'cover letter' is?
3. What is a 'reference letter' for?

WHILE-LISTENING

Watch the following video; it's actually a presentation on how to find a job.



Now, answer these questions:

1. According to the video, we also have to decide on what we want to learn. What does this imply?
2. Where can you find people who are already in that career?
3. What's the aim of 'a cover letter'?
4. If you are not picked for a job, what should you do?


FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITY:

Simply hand in your assingment on time!

Obama Undertakes Presidential Internship

Here's a video Anton told me about. Watch it and answer the questions:


Obama Undertakes Presidential Internship To Ease Concerns About His Lack Of Experience

QUESTIONS:

1.Why has Obama participated in a presidential internship?
2. What's Obama's biggest weakness according to voters?
3. When will he ready to lead the US?
4. What has he done during his internship?
5. Has he signed up for an online course?