Let me ask you a question: If you could travel 11 countries in 44 days, where would you go? Watch the video and try to name the countries the man visited in his trip around the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BrDlrytgm8
St. Valentine’s day!
Hello students, We don't celebrate a simple Valentine's day at school. We want to think bigger and realise that we shouldn't only focus on couple love, but all kinds of affection: FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLE even from the THINGS WE DO! We are very lucky to be surrounded by loved ones and this day gives us... Continue Reading →
Speed dating
Do you know what speed dating is? Before we play this game in class, I want you to watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y584fdQldoI Now think of possible questions you'd like to ask someone that you want to know in "speed dating".
Verbs + infinitive / gerund
Hello everybody! I always tell you that English grammar is easy, especially when we compared it to the Spanish grammar, but it gets a bit messy when it comes to verbs followed by infinitive or gerund. Pay attention!
Unit 8 – Stand for each other
Discuss the following questions: 1. Have you ever been in love? 2. What is love? 3. Did you know the question "What is love?" is one of the the most popular searches on google? Why do you think that is? 4. How many words connected with love and relationships do you know? Make a list.... Continue Reading →
Culture Corner: Groundhog Day, an American tradition
On February 2nd, a curious ceremony takes place in several American States: a group of men dressed in tuxedos and wearing tall hats go to a groundhog’s den and wake him from his hibernation. As the poor creature gets out of his burrow, the men watch his behaviour. Two things can happen: If he gets... Continue Reading →
Grammar: Conditionals
Here you can find some explanations of all the conditionals. And some practice: - The four types of conditional sentences - Four conditionals additional reference - I wish drill exercises - I wish /If only clauses
Unit 7 – Go green!
Hello everybody! Today I'm going to talk about recycling. First of all, let me ask you a question: DO YOU RECYCLE? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF RECYCLING? Watch the following video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xIqz31x9yo After watching this video, why do you think it is important to recycle? What can we do to help the environment? How... Continue Reading →
Grammar: Conditionals
In student grammar books, conditionals are usually divided into zero, first, second, third and mixed conditionals. This post is part of a series of posts related to conditionals: Now let's do some practice: Here & here.
The British
Some time ago I explained what a stereotype is. A stereotype is used to catergorize a group of people. Now, according to some people, there is an overwhelming stereotype as to what a typical English person is. It is a cultural phenomenon that never seems to go away. They are reserved, rather posh, polite, overdressed... Continue Reading →