Animal idioms
Some more popular idioms on different semantic fields
Great site to learn idioms, phrasal verbs, colloquial stuff used by native speakers (I did recommend it to you a few months ago,.. just in case you can't find it.)
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
A Buzzword? You said what? Find out for yourself...
A buzzword is
a word or phrase that becomes very popular for a period of time. It may be a
technical term and may have little meaning, being simply used to impress others. Buzzwords
often originate in jargon, acronyms, or neologisms. (Wikipedia)
Sites to practise English online and language exchange meet-ups in pubs in Valencia
ORAL PRACTICE…
Oral test time is coming and I know many of you are getting nervous. So here are some ways to improve your speaking skills.
If you have the time and the energy to go to a real live Language Exchange meeting in Valencia –
CLICK HERE TO FIND A “TANDEM” (classified by day of the week)
If, on the other hand, you would rather chat online, then
CLICK HERE TO SEE A LIST OF ONLINE CONVERSATION EXCHANGE WEBSITES
I HOPE THIS IS OF INTEREST TO YOU.
CHEER UP – YOU ARE ALMOST THERE!!!
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Some extra work on CLEFT SENTENCES (IT/WHAT CLAUSES)
BBC Ask about English (A more detailed explanation of cleft sentences)
Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 3
Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 3
Monday, April 6, 2015
DIALOGUE CARDS for practice
Hi everyone,
Here's some dialogue cards for you to start getting some practice. Also you have some TIPS to do well in the dialogue as well as the CRITERIA used by examiners in Certificacion in Valencian Community last year.
Card 1A
Card 1B
Card 2A
Card 2B
Card 3A
Card 3B
Card 4A
Card 4B
Card 5A
Card 5B
Card 6A
Card 6B
Card 7A
Card 7B
Card 8A
Card 8B
Card 9A
Card 9B
Here's some dialogue cards for you to start getting some practice. Also you have some TIPS to do well in the dialogue as well as the CRITERIA used by examiners in Certificacion in Valencian Community last year.
Card 1A
Card 1B
Card 2A
Card 2B
Card 3A
Card 3B
Card 4A
Card 4B
Card 5A
Card 5B
Card 6A
Card 6B
Card 7A
Card 7B
Card 8A
Card 8B
Card 9A
Card 9B
Some ORAL EXAM FEEDBACK
Here is some advice on how to improve your performance during role plays:
1.-Read the rubric well and get into the character you are playing. Take a pen and make a note of keywords.If it says you and your partner this is a euphemism for a couple. So act as a member of a couple even if it is the first time in your life you see the person in front of you. Get into your role.
2.-Start the conversation by stating what the situation is, so that is clear you both understand what you are doing eg. As you know we have just had a medical check up and my results were terrible, so my doctor has recommended a change in lifestyle so I was thinking….
3.-Make sure you interact and ask questions eg What is your opinion on this point? or How do you feel about living in the outskirsts? etc, make comments Hummm quite an interesting idea! or Hum I hadn´t looked at it that way etc and of course take turns don´t take over the whole conversation and react to what the other person is saying: Do you really believe that? or Great I never thought about
that! etc
4. Don´t talk about all your points at once, but state one and explain or justify your opinion. Illustrate with an example: I have been considering taking up dancing , I did salsa lessons once and found it really therapeutic, exercising to music. You should try it.
5.-The points in the card are only a guidance you can think outside the box and add other arguments and suggestions.
6.- Don´t make the most terrible mistakes:
Take a look so you can see what examiners are looking for.
1.-Read the rubric well and get into the character you are playing. Take a pen and make a note of keywords.If it says you and your partner this is a euphemism for a couple. So act as a member of a couple even if it is the first time in your life you see the person in front of you. Get into your role.
2.-Start the conversation by stating what the situation is, so that is clear you both understand what you are doing eg. As you know we have just had a medical check up and my results were terrible, so my doctor has recommended a change in lifestyle so I was thinking….
3.-Make sure you interact and ask questions eg What is your opinion on this point? or How do you feel about living in the outskirsts? etc, make comments Hummm quite an interesting idea! or Hum I hadn´t looked at it that way etc and of course take turns don´t take over the whole conversation and react to what the other person is saying: Do you really believe that? or Great I never thought about
that! etc
4. Don´t talk about all your points at once, but state one and explain or justify your opinion. Illustrate with an example: I have been considering taking up dancing , I did salsa lessons once and found it really therapeutic, exercising to music. You should try it.
5.-The points in the card are only a guidance you can think outside the box and add other arguments and suggestions.
6.- Don´t make the most terrible mistakes:
I am agree or the people is or else…Here you can see the criteria we followed last year when we marked your exam.
Take a look so you can see what examiners are looking for.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
APRIL FOOL'S DAY
Yesterday was April 1st, (APRIL FOOL'S DAY), and this is a special day in most
English-speaking countries.Here you have a videclip with a bit of
history on this festivity.
Here I am presenting you with a videoclip about some of the typical
jokes or pranks people can make this day. Hope you like it!! and I hope you don't play one like this on me!!
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