Welcome back!

 Hi Everyone! Welcome to the English blog. My name is Arantxa Sánchez and I will be your teacher throughout this year. To those of you who already started the journey with us, welcome back ;-), in case you are new at the school , make yourself at home.

ABOUT THE BLOG...

As many of you already know, this is a resource blog and a class blog altogether. You will have to check for homework or task instructions in it. It can also be used to review grammar in the grammar section, improve your listening skills, etcetera.

Make sure you also check your " Classroom space" in your Google account , so that you won't miss any work.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION...

The most important part in this blog project is YOU. Make comments, answer questions, comment on your classmates posts; your contribution is priceless.
Pay attention to the different tags in every entry, IF IT SAYS HOMEWORK, you'll probably have to post a comment or prepare a task, if it says " ASSESSABLE", it means that it will be specially taken into account  in the marking period. Feel free to contribute even if it is not compulsory any other time.


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CLASSROOM SPACES

1A ( groups 1 and 2) classroom code: y77mfgm

1B ( groups 1 and 2) classroom code: 7ku6odz

2A  classroom code :l6fhb2y

2B  classroom code: 54ehawl

2C  classroom code: 54ehawl

What do you say? Are you ready to start?

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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!