CUESTIONARIO DE VALORACIÓN / SURVEY ON THE SUBJECT (1A/1B)

Dear students,

How are you today? You know your final period assessment conference will be next Wednesday. As far as I am concerned I am not asking you to do any more tasks/ activities regarding this subject. You are done! It has been a hard term and an even harder situation for all of us. I must congratulate most of you on the good work you have made, on how honest you have been and how extremely disciplinate many of you have acted. These are demanding days, we need to show, make efforts and learn. Learning really is the key to success. I hope to have contributed to your learning of the language and I hope you feel that you really have learned with me.

It's a shame we have to finish your junior year without huggins, kisses and joyful gatherings at our school, as I said ,these are hard days. Good news is , summer is round the corner 😉. 

I have a last questionnaire for you to make. It's a little survey (in Spanish) so that I get a general perspective on your opinion about the subject. There are only 15 items and it has an estimated time of 10 minutes to complete it. It will be open for several days before the teacher's assessment conference takes place.

CLICK HERE TO ANSWER THE SURVEY

It's been my pleasure to teach you, I hope you all get  the best results !

Best wishes,

Arantxa

1B LISTENING COMPREHENSION - AMERICAN V. BRITISH

Hello everyone!

How are you today? This is the last activity on the blog. I selected a video explaining some differences Between American and British English. I know you already know some of them " elevator/ lift", "sideway/pavement", "highway/ motorway"... These here have more to do with cooking and ingredients. Watch the video  and find out.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT.

Answer as many questions as you can. Watch the video with subtitles if you need. Pause and play it as you wish, and above all, learn and enjoy.  Post a comment on the blog by today. 

Q1. Why does the young woman " Grace" speak American English? Where is she from? Explain.
Q2. How many different food do they mention? Please explain the difference between 5 of them, write the american and the English term?
Q3. What explanation does she give about the term "eggplant"?
Q4. What words differ only in the pronunciation? Give two examples.
Q5. What is the Spanish translation for "herbs"?
Q6. Grace use the term "garnish", in the context of cooking? What herb is she mentioning to be used as garnish?
Q7. In which meal do they eat "porridge" or "oatmeal"?
Q8. Where do they use the expression " you are walking in treacle"? In which context do they use it.
Q9. Could you explain the difference among " Jam" / "Jelly" and " Jello"? In which situations would you eat each of them? Which one is American and which one is English?
Q10. What is the meaning of " mince" ? Why is it different in American and in British English?

I hope learn a lot today! 

LISTENING COMPREHENSION-1A STUDENTS

Hello everyone!

How are you today? This is the second-to-last activity on the blog. I selected a video explaining some differences Between American and British English. I know you already know some of them " elevator/ lift", "sideway/pavement", "highway/ motorway"... These here have more to do with cooking and ingredients. Watch the video  and find out.

TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT.

Answer as many questions as you can. Watch the video with subtitles if you need. Pause and play it as you wish, and above all, learn and enjoy.  Post a comment on the blog by today. 

Q1. Why does the young woman " Grace" speak American English? Where is she from? Explain.
Q2. How many different food do they mention? Please explain the difference between 5 of them, write the american and the English term?
Q3. What explanation does she give about the term "eggplant"?
Q4. What words differ only in the pronunciation? Give two examples.
Q5. What is the Spanish translation for "herbs"?
Q6. Grace use the term "garnish", in the context of cooking? What herb is she mentioning to be used as garnish?
Q7. In which meal do they eat "porridge" or "oatmeal"?
Q8. Where do they use the expression " you are walking in treacle"? In which context do they use it.
Q9. Could you explain the difference among " Jam" / "Jelly" and " Jello"? In which situations would you eat each of them? Which one is American and which one is English?
Q10. What is the meaning of " mince" ? Why is it different in American and in British English?

I hope learn a lot today! Tomorrow you'll have your last task!!

1B - GRAMMAR TEST 1 TO 5

This is the test you were waiting for. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE TEST👈
As I told you the estimated time to take it is 40 minutes. The test will be open from 10.00 to 13.00. No more answers will be accepted after the deadline.

SOME TIPS BEFORE TAKING THE TEST✅

 Just pay attention to your OWN test and take your time to think  the right answer. Remember this is a test to diagnose how much you know and how much you have learnt, take your time reviewing before starting the test. Results will be sent to you as soon as the deadline is over so that you can check the correct answers. You will need a watch / clock to control time, remember the estimated time is 40 minutes.
🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀GOOD LUCK🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

1A TEST- VERBS AND GENERAL GRAMMAR 1 TO 5

Hi Everyone!

This is the test you were waiting for. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE TEST.👈
As I told you the estimated time to take it is 40 minutes. The test will be open from 16.00 to 19.00. No more answers will be accepted after the deadline.

SOME TIPS BEFORE TAKING THE TEST✅

Every test is different for every student. Just pay attention to your test and take your time to think  the right answer. Remember this is a test to diagnose how much you know and how much you have learnt, take your time reviewing before starting the test. Results will be sent to you as soon as the deadline is over so that you can check the correct answers. You will need a watch / clock to control time, remember the estimated time is 40 minutes.

🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀GOOD LUCK🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

1B test preparation- grammar contents

Hi 1B juniors!

Ready for your second pre-test practice? Have you checked the grammar reference at the back of the book.? Well first things first, the very first step will be going to the blue section of the book and verify that you understand everything that will be included in the test. Make a summary or chart of the contents and have you notebook by you so that you can write down your mistakes.

TEST ON VERBS AND GRAMMAR CONTENTS

Your online test will be opened tomorrow  at 10.00 🕓. The estimated time to take the tast is 40 minutes. The test will be opened until 13.00. No more answers will be accepted after the deadline. It will be a multiple choice test, so I have selected some useful varied exercises for you to practice today. Leave a comment asking any question you need to ask.

TODAY'S PRACTICE  Now practice online with the following exercises. You can skip the tenses you think you control better and jump to the contents that you really need to practice.
PRESENT TENSES ( STATIVE INCLUDED)
PRESENT/PAST
PAST TENSES ( INTERMEDIATE)
USED TO
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE 
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

ALL PAST TENSES ( GENERAL TEST)
FUTURE TENSES
FUTURE TENSES II
FUTURE PERFECT AND CONTINUOUS
CONDITIONALS (III)
COMPARATIVE / SUPERLATIVE STRUCTURES

Be ready for tomorrow 💪.
Practice as much as you can and review your irregular verbs. Make sure you can concentrate with no distractions while taking the test. You know you can do it! Go class!

1A TEST CONTENTS and PRACTICE

Hi 1A juniors!

Ready for your second pre-test practice? Have you checked the grammar reference at the back of the book.? Well first things first, the very first step will be going to the blue section of the book and verify that you understand everything that will be included in the test. Check this spanish version of the grammar reference in case you find it more useful.👇

GRAMMAR REFERENCE ( SPANISH)👈

Now practice online with the following exercises. You can skip the tenses you think you control better and jump to the contents that you really need to practice.
PRESENT TENSES ( STATIVE INCLUDED)
PRESENT/PAST
PAST TENSES ( INTERMEDIATE)
USED TO
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE 
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
ALL PAST TENSES ( GENERAL TEST)
FUTURE TENSES
FUTURE TENSES II
FUTURE PERFECT AND CONTINUOUS
CONDITIONALS (III)
COMPARATIVE / SUPERLATIVE STRUCTURES

Please, study and review hard.

Be ready for tomorrow 💪The exam will be open from 16.00 to 19.00h ( as requested by the class). It can be done in about 40 minutes or less.🕓
There will be no other post in the morning. Make sure you can concentrate with no distractions while taking the test. You know you can do it! Go class!

1B GRAMMAR REVIEW- TEST PREPARATION

Hi 1B juniors!

How are you today? We still need to work a little harder before the term is over, it's easy and simple, just a little more. We are going to review all the verb tenses, including time expressions. You'll have a test on Thursday June 11th. Don't worry, it's easy, just review what you know!

LET'S USE OUR BOOK!

Do you recognise all the tenses? Well, you are going to use the blue section at the back of your book to review. Just read, make sure you remember, do all the exercises in case you haven't ( There are exercises after every grammar explanation).I'll show you the pages:

UNIT 1 page 109

UNIT 2 page 111

UNIT 3 page 114

UNIT 4 page 115

UNIT 5 page 117

IRREGULAR VERBS LIST Page 152

SEE GRAMMAR REFERENCE IN SPANISH

TODAY'S SELF- CORRECTING PRACTICE

Here you are some online self-correcting practice 

PRACTICE 1  ( scroll down for corrections)

PRACTICE 2 (click check for corrections)

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO IN THE BLOG?

Just post a comment explaining your mistakes. You can also ask a question about anything you do not understand . I'll prepare an extra set of exercises and explanations for tomorrow based on your questions. Have fun today, and practice a lot!

1A JUNIORS general tenses Review- TEST PREPARATION

Hi my dear Juniors!

Explendid morning, isn't it? How are you feeling in the last part of this year's race? You are doing great! I am so proud of you ! We still need to work a little harder before the term is over, it's easy and simple, just a little more. We are going to review all the verb tenses, including time expressions. You'll have a test on Wednesday June 10th. Don't worry, it's easy, just review what you know!

Pay attention to this chart below👇Do you recognize all the tenses?

LET'S USE OUR BOOK!

Do you recognise all the tenses? Well, you are going to use the blue section at the back of your book to review. Just read, make sure you remember, do all the exercises in case you haven't ( There are exercises after every grammar explanation).I'll show you the pages:

UNIT 1 page 109

UNIT 2 page 111

UNIT 3 page 114

UNIT 4 page 115

UNIT 5 page 117

IRREGULAR VERBS LIST Page 152

TODAY'S SELF- CORRECTING PRACTICE

Here you are some online self-correcting practice 

PRACTICE 1  ( scroll down for corrections)

PRACTICE 2 (click check for corrections)

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO IN THE BLOG?

Just post a comment explaining your mistakes. You can also ask a question about anything you do not understand . I'll prepare an extra set of exercises and explanations for tomorrow based on your questions. Have fun today, and practice a lot!

TOO AND ENOUGH. GRAMMAR AND LISTENING JUNIORS 1B

Hi my dear 1B students!

This is your last assignment of the week. Remember our "so" and "such" practice? Well, let's keep on practising with adjectives. This time it's TOO and ENOUGH turn. 

STEP 1. Watch the explanatory video 

STEP 2.

grammar practice

grammar practice 2

STEP 3. LISTEN TO THE SONG by Marvin Gaye 

Pay attention to the chorus of this song and practice the pronunciation of "enough" singing it. 🎶🎵🎤

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO IN THE BLOG?

Answer the following questions USING YOUR OWN WORDS after listening to the song, and reading the lyrics. Post your comments by today.💻📝

1. Give an example of conditional sentence from the song.

2. Give two examples of imperative forms.

3. How would you translate " to keep me from getting to you" into Spanish?

4. Give an example of a contrast connector

5. Give an example of a comparative sentence

DON'T FORGET TO PRACTICE YOUR PRONUNCIATION SINGING THE SONG.🎧🎵🎶

See you on Tuesday, have a wonderful week!

READING COMPREHENSION - FRIENDS (JUNIORS 1A AND 1B)

Hi guys!

How are you today? Let's keep on talking about interesting issues that concern all of us. This time you are going to read about our perception of friendship within the social media context. Read the following text and answer all the questions. The correction (answer key) will be posted at 19.00 pm of today. No worksheets will be accepted after the Answer key is released.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE WORKSHEET
ANSWER KEY  (ACTIVATED)




TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the worksheet and send it to arantxaealo@gmail.com.
Post a comment answering the following question.
How does the "echo chamber" the text is talking about affects people? Do you think you are also affected by it

JUNIORS ( GROUPS 1A AND 1B) LISTENING PRACTICE AND WRITING

Hi Everybody!
How was your long weekend? did you have the chance to go to the beach? Welcome to your first week in June! I have an interesting video for you about climate crisis and natural possibilities of fighting it.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO AND THE EXERCISES. Before watching the video , do the task preparation to verify that you'll understand most of the vocabulary about climate change.

Pause the video as many times as you wish and take notes of vocabulary you need, re-play the difficult parts. Just work with the video material as you will and as you need.

TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT

Watch the video carefully, do TASK 1 AND TASK 2.☝ These tasks are important to practice your listening comprehension.

Answer to the following question in the blog. Write a short paragraph to answer the question ( use 6 to 8 lines). Create an original answer, show what you think, do not copy your classmates answers or the transcript from the video. Use a dictionary to check spelling, do not use a translator.

Question: Do you agree with Greta and George that natural climate solutions are needed? What can you do to make a difference?

Please, do not forget to write your name and group. Have fun! I hope you learn a lot from this activity. Go Juniors!💪