2B GRAMMAR- PARTICIPLE CLAUSES

Hi all!
How is your week coming along? Well, this 6th week of lockdown is about to end...doesn't time flight?
I would like to offer some grammar  today. Here is the topic of the participle clauses. 
These are subordinate clauses , with no subject, which use an -ed or -ing form, to express event order, time, cause and effect.

They are really useful in written communication because they include information without making long or complicated sentences.

When we talk about PRESENT PARTICIPLES WE REFER TO= -ING FORM
When we talk about PAST PARTICIPLES WE REFER TO= -ED FORM / 3rd. COLUMN IRR VERB.

This could seem a difficult content but it isn't , really. Anyway, I am going to help you walk through it nice and slowly. :-). Let's follow the following STEPS.

The estimated time to do all the tasks is 45 minutes 🕘

STEP 1. (VIDEO)
Ready to start? WATCH THIS 4.08-minute VIDEO attentively for a general explanation.

Pause the video every time you see the little blackboard to pay full attention to example sentences. Write them down on your notebook to understand them better and play the video again.

STEP 2. (ACTIVITIES)
Have a look at this site⇩ There you'll find a quite extended explanation of the different usage, active and passive versions , examples.. again take notes on your notebook for a better study of the topic.
EXPLANATION  AND EXERCISES. Do all the self- correcting exercises. Take note of your mistakes.

STEP 3. (COMMENTS)
Leave a comment on the comment section asking questions about your doubts , parts that you do not understand , examples that you have found difficult to get or if you need an explanation about your mistakes. I will be filming a video this weekend about common mistakes and difficulties on this matter.  Please , leave a comment as soon as you go through the material, so that I can offer the footage asap. I appreciate your cooperation.

In case you want to use your book go to lesson 75 ( lesson, not page), and see SOME STRUCTURES WITH -ING FORM ( see sections B and C) and do your exercises.

1B answer key and questions 23rd. April

Hello Everybody!

Here is the ANSWER KEY  to correct yesterday's reading exercises. Search for UNIT 5 READING B. Then post a comment with your results and answer the following questions on vocabulary.

ANSWER KEY
You are going to pick a question (1), and post the answer. You cannot choose a question that has already been answered, so read your classmates' responses first. Do not forget to mention your results and the number of  the question, so everyone can see what questions are left.
The sooner you answer, the more possibilities you have to answer a question you like. All the questions are referring to the text, "The App Gold Rush", just in case you prefer to look at it again before you answer your question.( remember , only ONE)

QUESTIONS:
1. What is the meaning of " pay bills"? Do you pay any?
2. Why does the author mention " Unless you are living in an Amazonian Cave..."?
3.What is the meaning of "book tickets"? Have you ever done that?
4. What is the meaning of "messaging service"? Which one do you usually use?
5. What is the meaning of "worldwide"? Can you think of a synonym in English?
6. What translation has traditionally been given to the term " Gold Rush" in Spanish? What would be the literal translation of it?
7. What is the meaning of "hit the headlines"?
8. Can you use the word " plenty " in a sentence?
9. Could you explain the phrase " within 6 years"? Can you give a translation for that?
10. What is the meaning of "fake", can you use it in a sentence?
11.What is the meaning of "savings", can you use it in a sentence?
12. What is the meaning of "slicing", give examples of food that you can "slice"?
13. What is the meaning of "unlikely", can you use it in a sentence?
14. Give a translation of " Like everything else..." and use it in an original sentence.
15. What is the meaning of " even" in " you can even get an app...". Can you use it in a sentence that is true for you?
16. What is the meaning of "whole" in "a whole new generation.". Can you use it in a sentence that is true for you?
17. How would you translate " Back in 1848"? Is there any other meaning of "back" that you know?
18. What is the meaning of " more or less"? Can you use it in a sentence that is true for you?

2B TEST ON PHRASAL VERBS AND VERBS +PROPOSITIONS

Hello everybody!

How are you today? 

Here is the TEST  I told you about. Take your time to review your vocabulary lists before taking the test. There are 25 items altogether and it is really easy! Responses will be accepted until 16.00 of today. Every test is different, so pay attention to your own responses in order not to waste time or commit unnecessary mistakes. The estimated time to take the test is 30 minutes , so you'll have 45 minutes to do it.

🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀Good luck 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

CLICK HERE TO START THE TEST

POST A COMMENT WITH THE RESULTS ONCE YOU FINISH⇓

2B TEST PREPARATION

Hello everyone!

Here is the rest of the content for the test. Your group will have a test on Phrasal verbs and verbs + prepositions tomorrow Thursday 23rd. The content of the test is:

a) The selection of Phrasal verbs regarding Jobs from last week

b) NEW SELECTION OF PHRASAL FROM THE VIDEO ⛛

c) Todays review of verbs + prepositions. ( SEE TODAY'S MATERIAL AND PRACTICE)

If you prefer to study from your book. Go to lessons 126, 127, 128, 129, 130 and 131. You can aso practice with TEST V.  Notice I am referring the lessons , not the pages, regarding students with a different book edition.

What do you have to do today? I  am including  a selection of the most common verbs + prepositions ( the combinations with "from", "for", "in", "of", "on", "to","with"),  a basic explanation an online practice. Do all the self correcting exercises to review this selection.

TODAY'S MATERIAL  👈 CLICK HERE

MORE PRACTICE  👈 AND HERE

so... WHEN IS OUR TEST?

You'll have a test tomorrow THURSDAY 23rd.

Be ready for tomorrow. You know you can do it! #wecandoit #staypositive

2A TEST on phrasal verbs and verbs + Propositions

Hello everyone!

How are you today? 

Here is the TEST  I told you about. Take your time to review  before taking the test. There are 25 items altogether and it is really easy! Responses will be accepted until 16.00 of today. Every test is different, so pay attention to your own responses in order not to waste time. The estimated time to take the test is 30 minutes , so you'll have 45 minutes to do it.

Good luck!!

CLICK HERE TO START THE TEST

POST A COMMENT WITH THE RESULTS ONCE YOU FINISH⇓

1B Reading Comprehension 22nd April

Hello dear 1B students!

How are you doing this week? As you know it is wednesday , so it is English Time! Time for some  READING COMPREHENSION!! I chose a reading you can download so that you can read offline on any device .Follow the instructions!

READING EXERCISE
ANSWER KEY ( It will be activated tomorrow)

You can copy the responses on any digital document ( Google doc, Word, Open Office) or on your notebook, using a pen . Please send your responses to arantxaealo@gmail.com.
Please, try to send your reading comprehension answers by tonight ( which means along the day, from now to tonight).
Tomorrow you'll have to post a comment with your results and will have to answer a question about the text.Be ready for that!
Have a lovely day and learn a lot!! #bepositive #wecandoit

THURSDAY 23rd- POST A COMMENT WITH YOUR RESULTS, AFTER CORRECTING

1A READING COMPREHENSION.

Hello dear 1A juniors!
How are you today? So yesterday you had a listening activity , which means that today you will be practising... READING COMPREHENSION!! I chose a reading you can download so that you can read offline on any device .

READING AND EXERCISES
ANSWER KEY (ACTIVADO)

You can copy the responses on any digital document ( Google doc, Word, Open Office) or on your notebook, using a pen . Please send your responses to arantxaealo@gmail.com.
Please try to send your reading comprehension answers by tonight ( which means along the day, from now to tonight).
Tomorrow you'll have to post a comment with your results and will have to answer a question about the text.Be ready for that!
Have a lovely day and learn a lot!! #bepositive #wecandoit

WEDNESDAY 22nd- POST A COMMENT WITH YOUR RESULTS, AFTER CORRECTING 🔻

1B Listening and Vocabulary Practice

Here is a scene from the  famous award-winning sitcom "Friends".

Watch the scene using subtitles first, then pay attention to the vocabulary explanation ( the scene is repeated , line by line, explaining different vocabulary and pronunciation aspects). You can stop the video and play the scene as many times as you need.
 My advice is that you take notes of the words/expressions in blue on your notebook , so that you find answering the questions easier .
Answer the questions below .Once you finish , watch the end of the video were you'll try to understand the same scene WITHOUT subtitles.
TIME EXPECTED : the video lasts 23 minutes, and the exercise performance probably about 30 minutes. Try to avoid being interrupted while watching the video. I hope you enjoy the activity!

1. Answer the following questions briefly as a comment on the blog.
a) Why doesn't Chandler want to shake hands with Will ( Brad Pitt)?
b) Why does will consider that his cake is "no good"?
c) Did  Ross and Will enjoyed the party they are talking about?
d) What sentence does Ross use to find out what Will has been doing all this time?
e) Did Rachel recognize Will when they are introduced? How can you tell? What expression does she use ?

2.FIND A WORD/EXPRESSION MEANING 
2.1 To be really interested in something
2.2 To be really amazed by something
2.3 To be in a good moment in someone's life
2.4 To have the intention of doing something
2.5 To look at somebody for a long period of time
3. FIND IN THE VIDEO A SYNONYM FOR 
3.1  Sweet Potato
3.2 Incredible
3.3 Very attractive
3.4 kissed / made out
3.5 Uninteresting or pathetic

EXTRA CREDIT : 
Did you know that "mouth" could also be a verb? Can you think of an equivalent in Spanish.
The whole scene is set in Thanksgiving, would you find out when is this holiday celebrated in the US?
Did you find the exercise useful? Could you understand the scene without subtitles better?
Comments have to be published by tonight 23.00 ( It means you can post comments along the day)

VERBS + PREPOSITION , TEST CONTENT

Hello everyone!

Here is the rest of the content for the test. Remember you are having a test tomorrow Wednesday 22nd. on Phrasal verbs and verbs + prepositions. The content of the test is:

a) The selection of Phrasal verbs regarding Jobs

b) The selection of Phrasal verbs from yesterday's post ( the previous verbs are included on this post as well)

c) Todays review of verbs + prepositions.

If you prefer to study from your book. Go to lessons 126, 127, 128, 129, 130 and 131. You can aso practice with TEST V.  Notice I am referring the lessons , not the pages, regarding students with a different book edition.

What do you have to do today? I  am including  a selection of the most common verbs + prepositions ( the combinations with "from", "for", "in", "of", "on", "to","with"),  a basic explanation an online practice. Do all the self correcting exercises to review this selection.

TODAY'S MATERIAL  👈 CLICK HERE

MORE PRACTICE  👈 AND HERE

Notice that I have been giving feedback to yesterday's post comments. Check your comment and pay attention to the feedback.
Be ready for tomorrow. You know you can do it! #wecandoit #staypositive 📑🏆🎉

 

1A LISTENING COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY 20th. April

Here is a scene from the  famous award-winning sitcom "Friends".

Watch the scene using subtitles first, then pay attention to the vocabulary explanation ( the scene is repeated , line by line, explaining different vocabulary and pronunciation aspects). You can stop the video and play the scene as many times as you need.
 My advice is that you take notes of the words/expressions in blue on your notebook , so that you find answering the questions easier .
Answer the questions below .Once you finish , watch the end of the video were you'll try to understand the same scene WITHOUT subtitles.
TIME EXPECTED : the video lasts 23 minutes, and the exercise performance probably about 30 minutes. Try to avoid being interrupted while watching the video. I hope you enjoy the activity!

1. Answer the following questions briefly as a comment on the blog.
a) Why doesn't Chandler want to shake hands with Will ( Brad Pitt)?
b) Why does will consider that his cake is "no good"?
c) Did  Ross and Will enjoyed the party they are talking about?
d) What sentence does Ross use to find out what Will has been doing all this time?
e) Did Rachel recognize Will when they are introduced? How can you tell? What expression does she use ?

2.FIND A WORD/EXPRESSION MEANING 
2.1 to be really interested in something
2.2 To be really amazed by something
2.3 To be in a good moment in someone's life
2.4 To have the intention of doing something
2.5 To look at somebody for a long period of time
3. FIND IN THE VIDEO A SYNONYM FOR 
3.1  Extremely attractive
3.2 Uninteresting or pathetic
3.3 Sweet potato
3.4 kissed / made out
3.5 incredible

EXTRA CREDIT : 
Did you know that "mouth" could also be a verb? Can you think of an equivalent in Spanish.
The whole scene is set in Thanksgiving, would you find out when is this holiday celebrated in the US?
Did you find the exercise useful? Could you understand the scene without subtitles better?
Comments have to be published by tomorrow. 

2A VOCABULARY : VERBS + PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations on doing so great in your 5th week of lockdown!! You are doing a terrific work!Keep up!
 Let's prepare for our vocabulary test on Wednesday 22nd. Remember? . We are going to expand and reinforce our knowledge of verbs + prepositions and Phrasal verbs. In order to boost functional learning  we are selecting two important semantic fields ( everyday routines and jobs). You already practised a selection of Phrasal verbs  last week,  which are also included in this lesson.
So far, the phrasal verbs included in the previous exercise were:
(click on the verb to see definitions )
get through, call back, take on, wash up, pick up ( 2 meanings), carry on, call by, put off, come in, hang up, work out


WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW👇 and take notes of the vocabulary in red.

EXERCISE:

There are over 50 different phrasal verbs and verbs plus prepositions  in the video. They are highlighted in red. Check the meaning of the verbs below. Study the context they are used in the video.

Sleep in                pick out                       get around                 stick to            pay off

Weigh down         catch up                      fill in                          try out             move in 

take up                 work out (2)                sign for                      plan on

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO POST?

Check the meaning on an english-english dictionary and , as a practice, write a meaningful sentence with ten of them ( of your choice). Post your ten sentences as a comment on the blog BY TODAY.

REMEMBER THIS IS A TEST PREPARATION. Take this vocab into account for Wednesday's test.

I hope you enjoy today's practice.