B1-A

Follow up

• File 2B: Speaking & Listening

• Halloween game

Homework

• Study irregular verbs for Monday 

• Prepare your monologue following the instructions and material on a separate post. This practice is to be held on Wednesday 6th.

B1 CHRISTMAS SONGS

There will be a karaoke at the school Christmas party. It'll be fun to see all the groups singing their songs. Besides, we'll enjoy assorted dishes and drinks. Don't miss it! More info coming soon!

Let's start with your choice of songs. Vote the one you like the most in your whatsapp group.

B1-CAL

Follow up

• File 2A: Speaking, Listening, Irregular Verbs Game  & Halloween game

Homework

• Study irregular verbs for Tuesday 5th

• Prepare your monologue following the instructions and material on a separate post. This practice is to be held on Tuesday 5th. Nica, Patricia y Alberto were absent so they've been given family monologues

HALLOWEEN

If you're keen on this celebration, you'll fancy this!

Would you like to learn to dance "Thriller"? Watch this tutorial and be a dancing queen/king.

And the icing on the cake, click on this link : How-to-Carve-a-Jacko-lantern/

B1-A

Follow up

• File 2A: Grammar, Pronunciation (o and or), Speaking, Listening & Irregular Verbs Game

Homework

• Study irregular verbs for Monday 4th

A2 Semi

Follow up

• File 1B: Vocabulary worksheet

• File 1C: Pronunciation, Grammar (Present continuous), Speaking & Listening

Homework

• Study clothes vocabulary. 

• Do vocabulary p13 5a. Key below

• Do Practical Englishp14-15. Key below

• Log in Moodle and do the units which are open

KEY
Vocabulary p13
5
a
2 in front of him   3 On   4 in the, between   5 under   6 Behind   7 on the left   8 In the   9 on, above   10 next to
Practical English
1
b
1  She works for  a magazine. / She is the assistant editor of a magazine.
2  She went to London.
3  Rob is one of the writers for the magazine.
4  They had coffee and went sightseeing and shopping.
5  She likes him a lot. He was fun.
6  He isn't very punctual. / He's always late.
7  He is going to be in New York for a month.
2
a
Rob calls reception because he has some problems in his room.
b
1 help  2 send   3 evening   4 put
3
a
1F   2F   3T   4F   5F   6T   7F
b
1 fine   2 office   4 tired   5 two  7 be late
c
1 great   2 good   3 must   4 right   5 way   6 too 
e
A 3,1   B 2   C 6   D 4   E 5

    


  

B1-CAL

Follow up

• File 2A: Grammar, Speaking, Pronunciation (o and or)  & Vocabulary game

Homework

• Study irregular verbs 

A2-Semi Family Vocabulary

Click on the link to access content:
Family

B1-A

Follow up

• File 2A: Grammar (Present perfect & Past simple), Speaking, Pronunciation (o and or) Vocabulary game

Homework

• Do grammar worksheet 2A

• Study irregular verbs 

• Correct 2b (p26) at home and practise pronunciation

B1 FILE 2A

Here you can find:

• Grammar

 The post could be filled with more contents

GRAMMAR

B1-CAL

Follow up

• File 1B: Speaking (personality adjectives)

• File 2A: Song & Grammar (Present perfect & Past simple)

Homework

• Do exercise 2Ab (p206) and grammar worksheet 2A. Ask doubts next day

• Study money vocabulary 

• Study irregular verbs for Tuesday 29th

• Don't forget your emails

B1-A

Follow up

• File 1B: Speaking (anecdotes & personality adjectives)

• File 2A: Song & Vocabulary (money)

Homework

• Finish vocabulary 2A on p225. Practise pronunciation and study it for Wed

• Study irregular verbs for Monday 28th

• Reading exercises 3b,c,e (p26-27). Key below

• We're not going to see Practical English in class, but it is a pretty good listening practice for you. So, do it on your own and check below

KEY
Reading
3
b
A2   B6   C3   D1   E4   F7   G5
c
1F   2F   3T   4F   5F   6T   7T
e
olive oil  electricity bill    cleaning products    cycling trip    beauty treatments    tap water
Practical English
1
b
1 magazine   2 British   3 months   4 London   5 New York   6 permanent   7 find    8 family
2
a
He left the chocolates on his desk at work.
She's got a promotion-she's now a manager.
b
1T   2F   3F   4T   5F   6F
c
1 no, believe, You're   2 pity, Never   3 Really   4 How, news   5 great
3
a
The evening ends well.
b
1 Harvard   
2  No, he isn't, because he thinks creative people, like writers, sometimes don't earn enough to pay the bills.
3  He likes taking photographs. 
4 Jenny
5 Famous jazz musicians
6  That he knows about Wynton Marsalis (Harry's idol) and has interviewed him and spent the day with him.
d
1 see   2 really   3 things   4 mean   5 because   6 incredible   7 guy   8 ahead
e
A8   B5   C2   D3   E1   F6   G4,7

B1 TENSE REVIEW

A2-Semi

Follow up

• File 1B: Vocabulary (personality) & Speaking

• File 1C: Vocabulary (clothes)

Homework

• Study appearance and personality (p236). 

• Practise the pronunciation of clothes (p237).
  

• Read the explanations of present continuous (p212) and do exercises a & b on next page. We're checking them on Thursday. 

• Write a description of a relative or friend (100 words). Divide it into paragraphs. You can use the model on the first page of the Writing section in your book. Don't forget to include: appearance, personality and clothes vocab + present simple and present continuous  Deadline: Thursday, 24th October

B1-CAL

Follow up

• File 1B: Listening, Writing & Speaking

• File 2A: Vocabulary (money)

Homework

• Finish vocabulary 2A on p225. Practise pronunciation and study

• Revise personality vocabulary

• Read the emails on p187 and do exercises 1a,b,c & d. Key below

• ONLY FOR THE 6 EMAIL VOLUNTEERS: Write an informal email to a penfriend (100-125 words). Divide it into paragraphs and talk about yourself (personal details, family,personality, hobbies, interests, etc.) and ask a question to your penfriend in the last paragraph. You can use the sample on p187. Don't forget to include: family and personality vocab + will/shall/present continuous/going to verb forms  Deadline: Thursday, 24th October 

• Reading exercises 3b,c,e (p26-27). Key below

• We're not going to see Practical English in class, but it is a pretty good listening practise for you. So, do it on your own and check below

KEY
Writing
1
a
1  Because she is looking for an au pair and Sofia's friend, Kasia, told Angela she might be interested in working in England as an au pair.
2  Yes, she does. 
b
interested    responsible    forgetful    photography    independent
c
1 intelligent, hard-working, mature, responsible, friendly, independent
2  She likes going to the cinema  , listening to music, and taking photos.
3  She's quite shy, a bit forgetful and her English isn't very good.
4  Yes, she does.
d
incredibly/really/quite/a bit
Reading
3
b
A2   B6   C3   D1   E4   F7   G5
c
1F   2F   3T   4F   5F   6T   7T
e
olive oil  electricity bill    cleaning products    cycling trip    beauty treatments    tap water
Practical English
1
b
1 magazine   2 British   3 months   4 London   5 New York   6 permanent   7 find    8 family
2
a
He left the chocolates on his desk at work.
She's got a promotion-she's now a manager.
b
1T   2F   3F   4T   5F   6F
c
1 no, believe, You're   2 pity, Never   3 Really   4 How, news   5 great
3
a
The evening ends well.
b
1 Harvard   
2  No, he isn't, because he thinks creative people, like writers, sometimes don't earn enough to pay the bills.
3  He likes taking photographs. 
4 Jenny
5 Famous jazz musicians
6  That he knows about Wynton Marsalis (Harry's idol) and has interviewed him and spent the day with him.
d
1 see   2 really   3 things   4 mean   5 because   6 incredible   7 guy   8 ahead
e
A8   B5   C2   D3   E1   F6   G4,7

 

B1-A

Follow up

• File 1B: Grammar, Speaking, Vocabulary (adjectives of personality), Game & Listening part 1

Homework

• Finish the Listening activity 7c on p15. After that, make a draft of a family anecdote you'll have to tell your partners next day. It can be true or false. You must tell it and not read it. You can use the anecdotes of the listening as models

• Pronunciation practice 3b,c (p13) and 5a,b (p14) on your own

• Do Reading exercises 6b,c,d on p14-15. Key below

• Read the emails on p187 and do exercises 1a,b,c & d. Key below

• ONLY FOR THE 8 EMAIL VOLUNTEERS: Write an informal email to a penfriend (100-125 words). Divide it into paragraphs and talk about yourself (personal details, family,personality, hobbies, interests, etc.) and ask a question to your penfriend in the last paragraph. You can use the sample on p187. Don't forget to include: family and personality vocab + will/shall/present continuous/going to verb forms  Deadline: Wednesday, 23rd October 

KEY
Reading
6
c
1 the youngest child   2 the oldest child   3 the only child   4 the middle child
d
2C   3A   4B   5E   6F   7D   8G
Writing
1
a
1  Because she is looking for an au pair and Sofia's friend, Kasia, told Angela she might be interested in working in England as an au pair.
2  Yes, she does. 
b
interested    responsible    forgetful    photography    independent
c
1 intelligent, hard-working, mature, responsible, friendly, independent
2  She likes going to the cinema  , listening to music, and taking photos.
3  She's quite shy, a bit forgetful and her English isn't very good.
4  Yes, she does.
d
incredibly/really/quite/a bit

TALLERES

Hi dear students,

Our school is devising some workshops (talleres) to teach and use English in a more practical and entertaining way. We need your collaboration to cater for your tastes and abilities. Help us to make a decision! Thanks

Click on this link and take part

Talleres EOI

B1-CAL

Follow up

• File 1B: Pronunciation, Grammar, Speaking, Vocabulary (adjectives of personality) & Game

Homework

• Pronunciation practice 5a,b (p14) on your own

• Do Reading exercises 6b,c,d on p14-15. Key below 

KEY
Reading
6
c
1 the youngest child   2 the oldest child   3 the only child   4 the middle child
d
2C   3A   4B   5E   6F   7D   8G
 
 

A2-Semi

Follow up

• File 1A: Grammar & Speaking

• File 1B: Listening, Vocabulary (appearance) & Grammar (Present Simple)

Homework

• Finish vocabulary (personality) p236 and study it for next Thursday. After learning the new vocabulary, do the Listening exercises 4a,b,c,d & e. Key below

• Practise the pronunciation of present simple p9.
  

• Open Moodle and do unit 1. Ask questions next day

KEY
Listening
4
a
1  She uses a dating app.
2  You swipe right if you like them.
3   Elspeth's mother is going to choose the men she likes for her daughter.
4  Elspeth is going to go on a date with the men her mother chooses.
b
She likes her mum's choices and has fun, but she isn't sure the men are right for her.
c
1S    2J   3J   4S   5J   6S
d
Yes, it is. The date is going well.
e
The message was from her mother.
She feels very embarrassed and wants to die.
   

B1-CAL

Follow up

• File 1B: Grammar (going to, will, shall, present continuous)

Homework

• Grammar worksheet 1B

• Learn adjectives of personality on p225

USEFUL MATERIAL

B1-A

Follow up

• File 1B: Speaking & Grammar (going to, will, shall, present continuous)

Homework

• Finish exercise 1B b (p205) and complement it with grammar worksheet 1B

• Learn adjectives of personality on p225

B1-CAL FORUM 1 - Where can I have tapas?

Hi dear students,
As you know I'm from Málaga but I'm living here in Estepa. Even though I know some places to eat out in Estepa, I'd really appreciate your recommendations about your favourite bars or restaurants here, in your small town or even in your hometown.
I'd like to know where it is and what makes its food so special.
Cheers!


(Let me tell you how to do it: Click on  Comments - next to the pencil, at the bottom of the post - and enter your comment, then publish it. You'll probably need a gmail account. Find an example of an imaginary student below. Use colloquial language. To see your classmates' comments, you need to click on comments.Good luck!)

B1 FILE 1B

Here you can find:

• Vocabulary

 The post could be filled with more contents

VOCABULARY

This link to Oxford Learner's Dictionary contains plenty of vocabulary about family. You don't have to learn them but you must increase your range of words with some of these new ones

Oxford Learner's Dictionary 

B1-CAL

Follow up

• File 1A: Speaking & Listening 

• File 1B: Revising family vocab, Reading & Speaking

Homework

• Revise more family vocabulary. You can find some words in exercise 1a and in the article (p12) and also on the blog

• Can you recommend restaurants or bars around here? Read the instructions on a separate post

B1-A FORUM 1- Where can I have some tapas?

Hi dear students,
As you know I'm from Málaga but I'm living here in Estepa. Even though I know some places to eat out in Estepa, I'd really appreciate your recommendations about your favourite bars or restaurants here, in your small town or even in your hometown.
I'd like to know where it is and what makes its food so special.
Cheers!


(Let me tell you how to do it: Click on  Comments - next to the pencil, at the bottom of the post - and enter your comment, then publish it. You'll probably need a gmail account. Find an example of an imaginary student below. Use colloquial language. To see your classmates' comments, you need to click on comments.Good luck!)

B1-A

Follow up

• File 1A: Speaking, Listening & Vocabulary (song)

• File 1B: Speaking (revising family vocab) & Reading

Homework

• Revise more family vocabulary. You can find some words in exercise 1a and in the article (p12) and also on the blog

• Can you recommend restaurants or bars around here? Read the instructions on a separate post

B1 FILE 1A

Here you can find:

• Video
• Song

 The post could be filled with more contents

VIDEO

First, try it without subtitles and then, with them.

sONG

Does your name start with the wrong letter? Listen to 6 Minute English

A2-Semi

Follow up

• File 1A: Vocabulary, Speaking & Grammar (word order in questions)

Homework

• Finish exercise 1A b) on p212. Then, read a new grammar point 1B on p212. Do exercises a & b and ask questions next day

• The other exercises won't be done in class. Do them at home when you like and check with the key below: Pronunciation p9, exercises 3b,c & d. Listening p9 4a & b. Reading p10 no.1d,e,f

KEY
Pronunciation
3
b
2 tree    3 egg    4 bike    5 phone    6 boot    7 car
d
1K    2E,G    3M,X    4Y    5O    6Q    7R
Listening
4
a
2 SE21 8GP    3 07700 987782    4 jvine64@kings.co.uk    5 Rathbone    6 16 Russell Street
b
2a    3c    4e    5f    6d
Reading
1
d
age  52 ;  job  businessman ; marital status  divorced ; personality  warm, generous, a gentleman, romantic, fun ; partner  a woman who works, independent, funny, clever
e
1  Because she doesn't want him to end up alone.
2 They go out together and are planning a trip together.
3 You met people face to face, and, for example, invited them for a drink.
4  He finds dates online / on the internet. Charlotte has helped by writing his profile.
f
1 funny    2 fun    

B1-CAL

Follow up

• File 1A: Grammar (present simple & continuous), Speaking, Pronunciation & Listening

Homework

• If you consider that you need some extra practice of the grammar point, try the grammar worksheet. Key below

KEY
Grammar worksheet
a
2  I'm doing    3  do you come    4  do you have    5  It depends    6  Do you know    7 Do you mean    8 I'm getting ready    9  are you living    10 I'm staying    11 are you doing    12 want 
b
2 'm buying    3 don't like    4 depends    5 gets    6 do    7 sounds    8 Do... have to    9 have    10 doesn't work    11 meet    12 Do...want    13 need    14 is staying
                 

B1-A

Follow up

• File 1A: Grammar (present simple & continuous), Speaking, Pronunciation & Listening

Homework

• If you consider that you need some extra practice of the grammar point, try the grammar worksheet. Key below

KEY
Grammar worksheet
a
2  I'm doing    3  do you come    4  do you have    5  It depends    6  Do you know    7 Do you mean    8 I'm getting ready    9  are you living    10 I'm staying    11 are you doing    12 want 
b
2 'm buying    3 don't like    4 depends    5 gets    6 do    7 sounds    8 Do... have to    9 have    10 doesn't work    11 meet    12 Do...want    13 need    14 is staying
                 

B1-CAL

Follow up

• Pronunciation: revising essential sounds

• Speaking: getting to know you (in pairs)

• Writing: A narrative composition (80 words)

Homework

• Read the grammar point 1A on p204. Do exercises a & b for Thursday 3rd. Ask any questions next day.

• Complete the vocabulary bank (p224) on your own and practise how to pronounce each word.

• Keep working on the sounds we've seen in class.

• Read the text on p9 and do exercises 1c, 1d (key below). The reading skill will hardly ever be done in class. So, you must do it on your own whenever you like because the key will be on the blog. But, be responsible and do it. The vocabulary, grammar and functions which you can find there are fundamental.  

• Bring songs about food until file 1A is over. 

KEY
Reading p9
1c
1  Because you're less likely to be at risk of heart disease as an adult.
2 It can make us more mentally alert.
3  Having steak and chips for lunch means we digest it better. Having it fort dinner makes our blood glucose levels higher.
4  Because our sense of smell and taste are at their best at this time.
5  a yoga or going for a walk    b  running or cycling
6  Because it helps us to go to sleep.
1d
1 heart    2 stomach    3 liver    4 brain    5 muscles    6 lung   
a  We have one heart, stomach, liver, and brain.
b  We have two lungs.
c  We have more than two muscles.