What do you know about Scotland?

Hi students, as you know one of the activities organized by the English Department consists on dancing Ceilidh. Our experience says to us that you will have a great time !! Ok, so before carrying out this activity we are going to work on the main features of Scottish geography and culture through a treasure hunt. Are you ready ?? Well, follow the steps:

1. Make groups of three people.

2. Click on this LINK.

3. Answer the questions.

Happy Saint Valentine's Day!

Look at this video to learn more about the history of Saint Valentine's Day! And have a lovely Valentine's Day!

English Speaking Countries

Show how much you know about English speaking countries by taking this Quiz. Have fun!!!

Now, open a word document and do the following tasks:

1. Which picture did you like the most? Why?

2. Do you know any of the places you have seen? Have you visited any of these cities with your family, friends, etc. in the past?

3. Which one would you like to visit in the future? Why?

4. Describe your favourite picture. You can add a picture to your description, if you want.
5. Email your answers to your teacher. You will find the email address on the right of this post.

 DON'T FORGET...   

UNIT 5: Sing Along with Mcfly!

I hope you will enjoy this song as much as you did in the classroom! Let's Rock&Roll!!!


Song lyrics | Surfer Babe lyrics

Happy Groundhog Day!

Look at this video to learn more about the history of Groundhog Day! And watch carefully the news to check if there will be 6 more weeks of WINTER! Brrr!



Does it ring a bell? Do you remember this movie? No? Really??? Then watch this trailer to remember this comic movie! Have a wonderful Groundhog Day!

UNIT 4: Sports Mania

The last days we have talked about Sports. Come on, show how much you learnt by taking this quiz. I hope you will like it!! Don't forget to leave your comments!! Of course, in English!!

Treasure Hunt: What's this blog about?

Welcome to your ENGLISH BLOG!

To begin with, you are going to do a Treasure Hunt on this blog. Work in pairs and answer the questions in a word. Then post your answers as comments.
DON'T FORGET TO WRITE YOUR NAMES!

1. There is one photo on the right of this post. Where do you think it is from, the UK or the USA? Can you name the city?
2. What section do you see at the very top of the blog? What's the meaning of its title?
3. What is the website address of your coursebook? What activities can you find in it?
4. How many "English" dictionaries can you find on this blog? What are their names? What is Wordreference? And Babel Fish? Can you find any dictionary online on this blog?
5. Name 2 British newspapers and 2 American newspapers. Look at the websites of the British and American TV channels. Is there any programme that you know of?
6. Imagine that you want to watch a movie in original version (English) with subtitles. Can you name the movie theaters you can go?
7. What is the address of the British Council in Barcelona? What is the address of the Institut d'Estudis Nord-Americans in Barcelona? Can you take First Certificate or Proficiency tests at the British Council? 
8. Look at the Cyber Listening Lab. Try one of the online dictations. What is VOA? And ELLLO?
9. Is there any game online? And where can you see videos?
10. Look at the archive section and classify the posts according to at least 5 different categories. Is there any other way to get to this posts apart from the archive section?
THE GREAT QUESTION: Now that you have visited your English blog, can you tell me which uses can you think for this blog to help you in your English learning process?

Did you find the answers to all the questions? Now post them as comments!

Treasure Hunt: What's this blog about?

Welcome to your ENGLISH BLOG!

To begin with, you are going to do a Treasure Hunt on this blog. Work in pairs and answer the questions in a word. Then post your answers as comments. DON'T FORGET TO WRITE YOUR NAMES!

1. There is one photo on the right of this post. Where do you think it is from, the UK or the USA? Can you name the city?

2. What section do you see at the very top of the blog? What's the meaning of its title?
3. What is the website address of your coursebook? What activities can you find in it?

4. There are links to how many English dictionaries? Which ones? What is Wordreference? And Babel Fish?

5. Name 2 British newspapers and 2 American newspapers.Have a look at the websites of the British and American TV channels. Is there any programme that you know of?

6. What are the movie theaters you can go to watch a movie in English with subtitles?
7. What is the address of the British Council in Barcelona? What Cambridge tests can you take at the British Council? What is the address of the Institut d'Estudis Nord-Americans in Barcelona?
8. Have a look at the Cyber Listening Lab. Try one of the online dictations and post the title of it. What is VOA? And ELLLO?
9. Is there any game online? And where can you see videos?
10. Have a look at the archive section and classify the posts according to at least 5 different categories. Is there any other way to get to this posts besides the archive section?
THE GREAT QUESTION: Now that you have visited your English blog, can you tell me which are the purposes of this blog? Why can it be useful to help you in your English learning process?


Did you find the answers to all the questions? Now post them as comments!

UNIT 3 : Sing Along with Nelly Furtado!

You loved that song in the classroom, so I hope you will sing along! Have Fun!!!



Song lyrics | I'm Like A Bird lyrics

UNIT 2 : Sing Along with Britney Spears!

I know that you think Rock&Roll is old-fashioned, but give it a try! Come on! Sing along!

Song lyrics | I Love Rock & Roll lyrics

Ok, ok... I know that you preferred the second one, but Rock&Roll is not that bad... Yes, I know, you prefer Rihanna... So... Sing along!




Song lyrics | Don't Stop The Music lyrics

Horoscopes

ACTIVITAT AMB WIKIS: "Wikooperate"

Have you ever thought about Christmas? Have you realized how different we celebrate that holiday from other countries? Well, give it a thought and write your opinion about "Christmas" in your new wiki, called "WIKOOPERATE" and join two discussions: Your opinion about this holiday and then the origin of Santa Claus. Have fun!!!

Teaching Quotes

In case you have forgotten, teaching is hard sometimes. Here you are some quotes you can read to encourage you to keep on learning, and to encourage ME to keep on teaching!!! :-p

The Art of Teaching

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