Here is an interesting film review about Marvel's latest release. Have you already watched it? are you a Marvel fan? Check this article on The Guardian (UK) and see if you can explain the following vocabulary and expressions. Use an English-english dictionary to check meaning. Study the context and try to offer a valid definition and /or explanation.
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April 2018 is the 75th. anniversary of one curious episode in European history that took place in Huelva and changed the course of events of World War II.
The so called "Mincemeat Operation" involving Britain , contributes to the British legacy of our city, so here is a brief listening activity on the topic. Listen to Tom Scott's video , use subtitles if needed, and post a comment with the answers
Enjoy !!
QUESTIONS FOR SENIOR STUDENTS (2nd. bachillerato)
1.Who was found floating out of the coast of Huelva and what was he carrying?
2.What was the letter they mention about?
3.How did the Germans get the letter and what were the consequences?
4.What was the real identity and origin of the corpse floating on the coast? How did he get there?
QUESTIONS FOR JUNIOR STUDENTS. (1st. Bachillerato)
5.When exactly was the body found?
6.Who did the British want to cheat?
7.What three adjectives are associated to the real identity of the man who was found?
This is your so expected FINAL TASK for the third marking period of the year. As we agreed, you have been watching a specific TV series in English for a long time now and that effort is finally going to pay off . Follow the template that I enclose for the written report and check the final task section for more specifications about the task evaluation. Enjoy the task!!
Here is the guideline for you to prepare your oral task ( oral expression and oral interaction). As you know , the aim of this oral assignment is to talk about aTV series of your choice that you have been following in English. You must approach the series from different points of view ( plot, technical details, genre) in order to, finally recommend it to your classmates or to a particular type of audience. Follow the different steps to prepare your notes.
Remember you cannot read from a piece of paper but you can carry your notes of factual information ( dates, names, acronyms, etc) so you can have a quick glimpse to them. Your peers and the teachers will ask you questions at the and of your talk.
1. INTRODUCTION
Introduce the name and the technical data of the TV series you have been watching in English. Identify the genre (sitcom, thriller, drama...) , the length (seasons and episodes) and how long have you been watching it. Inform your classmates about awards/nominations it may have won
2. PLOT
What is it about? Summarize the plot and/or explain the structure of the series (please do not give datails about the denouement (spoiler alert!)
3. CHARACTERS
Talk about the main characters of the TV series ( names, possible stereotyped character, brief comment about personality...) and save your favourite character to the end.
3.1 YOUR FAVOURITE CHARACTER
Make a description of your favourite character, explain why you prefer him/her. Talk about the actor/actress that plays that role.
4. THE VOCABULARY YOU LEARNT FROM WATCHING THE SERIES
Teach your classmates some interesting words you picked from the series, explain how you learned them (looking them up, just paying attention to context, from subtitles...)
5. OPINION AND RECOMMENDATION
Finally give your opinion (Check the presentation to get some ideas) and try to think what kind of viewers would enjoy the show.
One of the best things about concerts is that we get to listen to the artist actually talking and sharing their thoughts with the audience, which always come in handy for the English teacher 😛, who is in the search for new authentic material that may interest their students.
So, here is the deal, listen carefully to the dialogues and comments during this concert. This is a listening activity for general comprehension and specific vocabulary acquisition, so the lyrics are just below in order to check the spelling of some of the expressions.
QUESTIONS
1.What comments do Taylor Swift make at the beginning regarding the audience's effort to attend the concert?
2. What conditional sentence does Taylor Swift use to present Ed Sheeran?
3. According to the song, are the two people involved in the story together? What Expressions give you the clue?
4. What words or expressions establish the paralellism between the Lego House and Love?
5. How many expressions using "out of + noun" could you identify? Could you explain the general meaning of it?
6. What final request does she have for the audience? Could you identify the exact words?
I'm gonna pick up the pieces
And build a Lego house
When things go wrong we can knock it down
My three words have two meanings
There's one thing on my mind, it's all for you
And it's dark in a cold December, but I've got ya to keep me warm
And if you're broken I'll mend ya
And keep you sheltered from the storm that's raging on now
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind I'll do it all for you in time And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now
I'm gonna paint you by numbers and color you in
If things go right we can frame it, and put you on a wall
And it's so hard to say it but I've been here before
And I'll surrender up my heart and swap it for yours
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind, I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now
Don't hold me down
I think my braces are breaking and it's more than I can take
And if it's dark in a cold December, but I've got ya to keep me warm
And if you're broken I'll mend ya
And keep you sheltered from the storm that's raging on now
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done, I'll love you better now
Autores de la canción: Chris Leonard / Ed Sheeran / Jake Gosling
Hello everyone!! 👋Here is some updating of new posts and tasks on the blog.
FOR my brilliant JUNIOR STUDENTS
There is a new test on the recently created Quiz and Test Page . Please make sure you check this section and have your homework done by the date proposed. Remember you can practice before taking the test on the GRAMMAR SECTION.
If you haven't done it yet. Post a comment on the Harry Potter activity, there are questions specifically created for you.( 1 to 4).
Check the section INTERESTING APPS AND WEBS, see the new January proposal and post a comment.
FOR my incredibly talented SENIORS.
There is a new WRITING activity in the writing section.
Those of you who haven't had the time yet, remember to post a comment on the Harry Potter activity, there are questions specifically created for you.( 5 to 8).
Check the section INTERESTING APPS AND WEBS, see the new January proposal and post a comment after trying it out.
Keep on working on the FINAL TASK "TV COMMERCIAL", check the new material uploaded on the FINAL TASK PAGE.
CHECK MY PRESENTATION ON TIPS FOR WRITING YOUR "FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY"
Congratulations to those fans of "The boy who lived", here is an interesting Talk about the challenge of translating J. K Rowling's master piece . Whether you are a fan or just know about the saga, I'm sure this material full of curiosities and interesting data will absolutely draw your attention.
Have fun watching it and post an answer to the following questions. Hey, Junior Students!, They are classified according to level, but feel free to jump to a senior question if you like. Hope you like it 😉
JUNIOR STUDENTS QUESTIONS
1. When was Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone first published?
2. How many languages has it been translated into?
3. In which language has the last name "Snape" been translated into "Piton"? Why?
4. List 3 chraracters whose names might be difficult to translate because of alliteration, word play or connotation*?
SENIOR STUDENTS QUESTIONS
5. Why was the task of translating Harry Potter particularly challenging?
6. Why were some of the proper names of the characters changed for some of the translated versions?
Please mention one example.
7. What different tricks did translators use to overcome cultural barriers regarding food translation?
8. Imagine a new name for Hogwarts (in Spanish). Explain your own translation.
Our School Magazine has been released . As we mentioned on a previous post , the winners of our Micro Stories contest have a specific section on the issue. Check the results on this link . You can share through social media if you like. Congratulations to all contributors and editors.
Hi Everybody! How about a little trip to Christmas Town? Have you already met Jack Skelleton? Well,follow him in his discovery of Christmas and since he does not seem to know what all the Christmas elements are...maybe you can help him to find out 🎄🎅.
Watch the clip and answer the questions below. Please post the answers before Thursday 21st.
Q1. Identify at least 8 different Christmas decoration elements, Eg. Christmas lights..
Q2. He uses "Instead of" to make comparisons; what action is he comparing?
Q3.What does he mean when he says "Have I possibly gone duffy?"
So, 3 weeks for Christmas means it's time for a Christmas Special🎅🎄. I have picked this Sainsbury's ( Supermarket chain) Commercial picturing the British Christmas holiday through this festive song " Every bit of it". Enjoy the ad , sing along if you feel like ( there is a karaoke version at the end), and then take some time to answer FOUR of the following questions. Please ,post the answers.
1. What is the connection between the tv classics on Christmas and the word cheese?
2. There are two typical british appetizers ( considered pastry) mentioned in the clip,
one is round and the other one is implicit in "you bring the pigs , and I bring the blankets... What are they?
3. Who do they refet to with " both the in-laws"?
4. The kid on a sheep costume mentions a particular speech on TV. Who gives it? In his opinion ,do they pay attention?
5. What Christmas rituals do you share with the ones presented on the commercial?
6. What typical British rituals or christmas traditions differ from yours?
Do you want to know more about the commercial? Read the article published on The Telegraph, It may come in handy for your next final task "TV Spot".😉
