Wednesday 24 July 2013

"Chip likes ice-creams": present simple with he, she and it

Hi, Guys!

Today you are given the chance to review and practise the use of the present simple with he, she and it.
Have fun!
See you next Wednesday. Keep in touch!

Tuesday 23 July 2013

Monday 22 July 2013

Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a boy

The Kensington Palace announces the birth of a baby boy – Prince William and Catherine Middleton's first child and third in line to the throne.




A brief introduction to London

London is one of the most visited cities in the world. It is a diverse and exciting city with some of the world's best sights and attractions.
Due to its historical, cultural and architectural value, London offers so much to do and many important places to visit.
Thus, the following video is supposed to present some of these highly significant and magical places.
I hope you enjoy.
See you soon!

Sunday 21 July 2013

Cambridge Folk Festival (25 - 28 July 2013)

If you are on holidays and you still don’t know where to go, don’t miss the opportunity to get to know Cambridge while its Folk Festival is taking place. It’s an amazing cultural adventure.

Featuring everything from bluegrass acts to gospel performers, Cambridge Folk festival brings together a spectacular mix of music and people from around the globe.




Saturday 20 July 2013

Trailer released for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela: Trailer released for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Idris Elba plays South Africa's anti-apartheid icon in the film


Today cinemagoers got their first look at a full trailer for the upcoming Nelson Mandela biopic.
Luther star Idris Elba plays South Africa's anti-apartheid icon in the film, set for release in November, leaving both the film and Elba in Oscar contention.
Earlier this month a much less revealing teaser trailer was released, showing little of how the British actor will look in character. But this latest release gives away a lot more of what the film will focus on - the future Nobel peace laureate's younger days as a fighter against white political supremacy.
Speaking about the role earlier this year, Elba said: "I learnt a lot about the man and his life, and I learnt a lot about sacrifice."

The Independent, 19th July 2013

Friday 19 July 2013

A picture is worth a thousand words

Today I leave you with these images that express one of the most serious problems that the school, in general, and families, in particular, nowadays have to face: what can be considered real communication? Do new technologies encourage passivity and laziness? Or do they gather people?
Think about it!




Thursday 18 July 2013

"I like school": present simple with I, you, we and they

Hi, Dear Students!

As I have promised, here is the post on the use of the present simple with I, you, we and they as well as some exercises on this grammar topic. Don't forget to check your answers. Be honest!
If you want, you can write a brief comment about the posts. Try to do it in English.
Have a awesome week!
See you soon... Keep in touch!


Wednesday 17 July 2013

Daily routines: 3rd person singular

Hi, Guys!

This post is on the already known topic "Daily routines", but it focuses on the use of the 3rd person singular. Pay close attention to the main differences.
Tomorrow I'm going to publish another post on this topic that will include some exercises to guide you to exame your performance towards this grammar issue.
See you tomorrow!
Have a nice day!

Britain explored: Jenny's streets of London

Hi, Dear Followers!

Today we are going to start a new chapter on this blog called Britain explored.
Britain explored offers you some snapshots of the landscape, cultural aspects, customs and daily life of Great Britain.
I really hope you enjoy this new virtual corner.
Have fun while learning English!

Go to link: http://vimeo.com/66566154


Wednesday 10 July 2013

Means of transport: a basic rule

This post is about the use of prepositions related to means of transport.
Pay attention to it and I'm sure that you won't fail this topic again.
Have a nice week!

Means of transport

Hi, Dear Followers!
Today you are given the opportunity to brush up some vocabulary related to the above-mentioned topic. Enjoy yourselves!

Thursday 4 July 2013

Daily routines: vocabulary (part III)

Today you've got the chance to exercise the new words that you have recently learned.
Have fun!


Wednesday 3 July 2013

Daily routines: vocabulary (part II)

Here you will discover some easy level exercises that will help you find out about your vocabulary improvement.
Have fun! See you soon!


Daily routines: vocabulary (part I)

Hi, guys!
Today we are going to explore some vocabulary related to daily routines. As we have seen in one of our classes, there are several activities that we have to do everyday. These daily actions are presented by the present simple tense.
eg. Everyday I wake up at a quarter to seven but I only get up at seven o'clock. Then I take a shower and get dressed. After that I go to the kitchen and have breakfast.
So pay attention to the following video and try to get as many vocabulary as possible.


Tuesday 2 July 2013

Typical British recipe: fish and chips

Tom Aikens, a Michelin-starred chef, shares his recipe and instructions on how to cook fish and chips with traditional accompaniments.
After watching this video you will be able to cook yourself a traditional British dish.
Have fun while preparing and tasting it.




British meals explored: part II

Now you will have the chance to watch a video on the British eating customs that you have just learned.
Have fun! See you soon!



British meals explored: part I

Hi, Dear Followers! Today's post is about the British meals. I hope you enjoy getting further information on this cultural topic.
See you tomorrow!


Food and drinks: vocabulary

Hello!
This post deals with the names of food and drinks. It provides you a revision on this topic. Try to get as many vocabulary as possible.
Enjoy yourself while learning English!