Happy New Year, everybody!
...and why not celebrate by posting something useful here! I've added a link for you to practise your listening; I don't think you can add links, but if you post one in an entry, I'll transfer it to the Useful Links section.
Let's have some participation!
Monday, 31 December 2012
Friday, 21 December 2012
So here it is...
...Merry Christmas, everybody!
Thanks for being great sports and wearing those silly hats yesterday! And if you didn't, I fully understand. In any case, you all deserve an O Level in Christmas Studies.
Enjoy your holidays, and keep an eye on the blog, as I might post stuff for you to watch, read, etc. Please feel free to post your own comments, links, videos, etc - it gets a bit lonely out here in the Blogosphere...
Oh, and Happy New Year!
Thanks for being great sports and wearing those silly hats yesterday! And if you didn't, I fully understand. In any case, you all deserve an O Level in Christmas Studies.
Enjoy your holidays, and keep an eye on the blog, as I might post stuff for you to watch, read, etc. Please feel free to post your own comments, links, videos, etc - it gets a bit lonely out here in the Blogosphere...
Oh, and Happy New Year!
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Tuesday 18th December
Hi
Today we lookedc at some more expressions to give opinions and to express reservations. After that we had group debates to practise. Christmas was completely ignored...
Today we lookedc at some more expressions to give opinions and to express reservations. After that we had group debates to practise. Christmas was completely ignored...
Saturday, 15 December 2012
Thursday 13th &Friday 14th December
Hello all
On Thursday we worked from the book, mainly U2.3 on expressing opinions. On Friday, Marta brought some Christmas sweets and chocolates in, and we listened to a Christmas song - just to get everyone in the mood - followed by a humorous song about getting old (to work on nouns ending in -ility and their associated adjectives). Finally we talked about the relative merits of cats and dogs, and watched a funny animated video on the subject. It was from a series called "Creature Comforts," which I recommend if you want to search it out on the internet.
Have a good weekend, and don't do anything Iwouldn't do!
On Thursday we worked from the book, mainly U2.3 on expressing opinions. On Friday, Marta brought some Christmas sweets and chocolates in, and we listened to a Christmas song - just to get everyone in the mood - followed by a humorous song about getting old (to work on nouns ending in -ility and their associated adjectives). Finally we talked about the relative merits of cats and dogs, and watched a funny animated video on the subject. It was from a series called "Creature Comforts," which I recommend if you want to search it out on the internet.
Have a good weekend, and don't do anything Iwouldn't do!
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Tues 11/12/12
Hello again
Yesterday we mostly revised stuff in a very techy way, then did some listening based on the podcast for Unit 1.
We also did some preliminary work on verb patterns (U2.2).
BTW, we also established that everybody is going to give a 15-minute individual presentation at some point during the course. They will be given on Tuesdays at 4 (or 5 past). Further details to be agreed this Thurs.
BTW (2): We have class this Friday - don't forget!
Yesterday we mostly revised stuff in a very techy way, then did some listening based on the podcast for Unit 1.
We also did some preliminary work on verb patterns (U2.2).
BTW, we also established that everybody is going to give a 15-minute individual presentation at some point during the course. They will be given on Tuesdays at 4 (or 5 past). Further details to be agreed this Thurs.
BTW (2): We have class this Friday - don't forget!
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Besides...
Hi again
Here's the best thing I was able to find on why "besides" is not always the same as "in addition". The best of British luck to you if you're brave enough to wade into this morass!! Click on the link below
Besides, etc
Here's the best thing I was able to find on why "besides" is not always the same as "in addition". The best of British luck to you if you're brave enough to wade into this morass!! Click on the link below
Besides, etc
Friday, 7 December 2012
The world tonight
Just in case you are interested,
from time to time I download and listen to this program:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/wtonight
It's broadcasted via BBC Radio 4 Monday to Friday and contains, as the presenter says, 'in-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective'
Kill two birds with one stone: improve your English and stay updated.
from time to time I download and listen to this program:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/wtonight
It's broadcasted via BBC Radio 4 Monday to Friday and contains, as the presenter says, 'in-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective'
Kill two birds with one stone: improve your English and stay updated.
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