Hello guys, How are you doing? Hope you are great. As you know, we have started a new unit which I love since it is devoted to the British culture. We will focus on all aspects of British culture: geography, politics, monuments, food and traditions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB87YzWIkpE And.... watch this other video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcFxqkynQ-I
Today is the last day of the year where millions of people will be celebrating the arrival of the new year all around the world. However, it will not be new year for everybody: the Jewish, the Muslims, the Chinese... even orthodox Christian countries follow a different calendar. Wherever January 1st is New Year, celebrations... Continue Reading →
When is Boxing Day? In Britain, Boxing Day is usually celebrated on the following day after Christmas Day, which is 26 December. However, strictly speaking, Boxing Day is the first weekday after Christmas (see definition in the Oxford English Dictionary). Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is typically a non working day in the whole of... Continue Reading →
Wishing you all the best this holiday season and amazing adventures in 2020!! Cheers!
Hello everybody, 2019 is about to wave goodbye, a new year is starting to blossom.Before going on holidays, the class made some New Year’s Resolutions which they have to accomplish or at least we will check in 3 months if they are on their way to get them. We will see!
Hello, here I leave you an explanation about perfect modals, I have already explained about them but just in case, take a look: Some practice exercises: http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-modals-of-possibility-and-probability-for-past-situations1.htm http://www.autoenglish.org/modalverbs/pastmodalsdeduction.htm http://www.english-at-home.com/lessons/grammar-exercise-past-modals/ http://www.esl-lounge.com/student/grammar/4g66-past-modals-exercise.php
On Xmas time, people go all crazy. Celebrations, family and friend gatherings, that special atmosphere and the gifts. It is very common in cities to boast a massive Christmas lights switch on event, as well as season adverts by the hand of popular business, such as Morrisons! I propose you a countdown to Christmas time... Continue Reading →
Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary verb that gives 'modality' to the main verb, to express, for example:ability, probability, obligation or permission. Modals also have special uses which I haven't really gone into here, such as in conditionals, reported speech and future in the past. There are also no doubt some uses I've missed.... Continue Reading →
What is Black Friday? Where and why does it take place? Watch this video and find out what it is all about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zBWjlkKDpA Yes! It's about shopping! Lots of people in the United States start their Christmas shopping on this day. Big stores and smaller shops open their doors early in the morning in the... Continue Reading →
Today, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, it is a national holiday which is a kind of pre-Xmas. However, its original purpose was to give thanks. Do you want to find out? Get to know this celebration better with the following video and show your understanding by answering the questions! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC1hVm1y01o 1. Name 5 things that are typical... Continue Reading →
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