Happy Holidays!!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!

Meet your favourite singers in this wonderful song. Relax, have fun and see you next year!!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Holidays are so close!!!!

Holidays are coming!!!
Share with us what makes your holiday perfect!!!
Click twice and make your comments...
 

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More about ANIMAL FARM...

Hi there! Here's the movie !!! Enjoy and compare with the story!!!

ANIMAL FARM

HI There!
Let´s read this interesting presentation which includes the most important topics and provides us with a clear view on this Story.

 Read and enjoy!

 

Animal farm from jzaiden

UNIT 11: REPORTING VERBS

Hi there!


How do we use reporting verbs in English? 


Watch these videos to revise and learn more!

UNIT 10: Wishes and regrets (Extra Practice)

Hi there!

Let´s practice with these exercises. 

Expressing Wishes and Regrets

Look at each situation and decide if it describes a past or a present situation. Then write a sentence using "wish".

http://www.esl-lounge.com/student/grammar/4g7-wishes-and-regrets.php

http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-if-only-I-wish.php#.VDyM6Pl5Okg

http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-if-only-I-wish-2.php#.VDyNDPl5Okg

English Tea in Escobar!!!

We went to "Buena Letra" in Escobar and had a wonderful English Tea. Here we will share our experience with you!!!

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WRITING: 5 Tips to improve your Writing

Do you want to become a better writer? 

In this video, I will share five easy and quick tips that will improve writing in formal and academic settings. 

Watch the lesson, then take the quiz:http://www.engvid.com/5-tips-to-impro...

UNIT 9: REPORTED SPEECH

Hi there!

In this Unit we will revise the rules and usage of Reported Speech. 

Let´s watch these two videos to practice!

Afternoon English Tea in Escobar!!!

 Hey... This is our New Project!!!: 

AFTERNOON TEA IN ESCOBAR

 Is it possible to have an Afternoon English Tea in Escobar???

What do you think...??

Yes, it is!!! 
Get ready for an English Tradition in Escobar... 
However, before this new experience, we need to be ready...

Let's watch these videos together to learn what 
Afternoon English Tea is about...

 Look at these pictures and tell me what you see...

Why is Tea traditional in England? 
Let's listen to the History of Tea in Britain....

UNIT 8: Use of Gerund and Infinitive

Hi there!

In this unit we will revise the usage of Gerunds and Infinitives. This video includes a simple explanation + examples. 

Let´s watch and practise!

UNIT 7: Science and Technology

Hi there!

In this Unit we will learn and revise some Vocabulary on Science and Technology. 

This video provides you with some examples, new words and useful tips.

Let´s watch and practice!

UNIT 7: THE PASSIVE

Hi there!

In this Unit we will revise the rules and usage of Passive Voice. 

These two videos show a clear explanation on the subject and some activities to practise.

Let´s revise!

Time to Celebrate!!!!

This is an unforgettable month in our School of English!!!

AUGUST 22ND!!!! TIME TO CELEBRATE!!!! Get ready for the most important event here at YORK!!!

Welcome Back to YORK!!!!

So!!! Here we are again!!! 

Batteries Recharged and totally energetic to start this last part of the year... 

WELCOME AND BE READY FOR A NEW START!!!

UNIT 6: Conditionals

Hi there! Let´s revise rules and examples on different types of CONDITIONALS.

Conditional sentences from Magdalena Jovanovska

Winter Holidays are here!!!

So! Is this what you are planning for this Winter Holidays???? 

Well.... Maybe you may use this time for practicing your English too? 
Do you agree?? 

 Use these links for listening practice and having fun at the same time....

http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/music/lady-gaga/lady-gaga-listening-lesson.html

http://www.esolcourses.com/content/lifeintheuk/london/madame-tussauds/madame-tussauds-lesson-activities.html

http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/how-to/study/good-study-habits.html

MASTERMIND / Let´s play

Hi there!

Are you ready to play? 
Here we have....

Mastermind questions
Get into groups and test yourselves!
Click on the link and we´ll start
http://www.teflgames.com/mmquestions3na.html

Paper 5: Speaking. Talking about photos.

In Part 2 you are expected to talk on your own about two photographs for about a minute. 

The interview will begin with the examiner saying something like:

In this part of the test I'm going to give each of you two photographs. I'd like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about 1 minute and also to answer a short question about your partner's photographs.  

(Candidate A), here are your photographs. They show......................

I'd like you to compare and contrast these photographs and say.................

Notice there are TWO instructions here,

a) 'Compare and contrast' the two photographs, 

b) 'say..........................' . 

In Part 2 candidates need to show they can compare but also give an opinion.

So you will also need to, 

c) Speculate

d) React. 
Have a look at the following presentation and work on your skills

Comparing and Contrasting photos from David Mainwood

FCE Paper 5 - Speaking Test

Find below an overview of the oral exam plus some tips to help you do your best on the day of the FCE speaking test.




Activity: Pretend you are the assessor and give marks to these candidates in the following categories:

• Grammar and Vocabulary: 
• Discourse Management: 
• Pronunciation: 
• Interactive Communication: 
• Global Achievement:  

Include your marks as a comment to this post. Add some ideas on their performance too. 

Face Value... and what would you do to look different?

Watch this video... how many things does this girl to look like Barbie??

6th year and their projects!!!

6th year students were working on the evolution of different technological devices that we use everyday.Click on the links to enjoy their work. These pics are of the day of the presentation!!! Well done!!!!

http://es.padlet.com/TMAYORK/40ikdpk9l5jt

 http://es.padlet.com/embed/y0az3fozn0j4

http://es.padlet.com/LosPi/qqt2c88sftoc

UNIT 5: Determiners

Hello everybody!

In this link you will find a complete summary of the different Determiners and examples of their usage. Please read and revise!


http://www.grammarbank.com/quantifiers.html

UNIT 5: Different ways of using Comparatives

Hi there!

In this video you will find some different examples of using Comparatives with clear examples. Let´s practise!

Argumentative Essays

Some information on writing Argumentative Essays.

Go over the slides and pay attention to the suggestions.
 

Imagine you went to your granny's school!!!!

Watch this video... Would you like to take part of this reality show?

Let´s all sing together!

MODALS: SHOULD, MIGHT, WOULD.

Hi there!

In this video you will find some activities to revise the use of SHOULD, MIGHT and WOULD and also a discussion about market trends at work and sales figures. Please watch the video and practise!

Need some practice on modal verbs????

Here's for you... use these links to practice modal verbs on line....

modal verbs 1

modal verbs 2

modal verbs 3

Watch the Episode of Brat Camp in our blog!!!!

We have started Unit 4 and we are talking about Tough Love.

This is the first episode of Brat Camp!!!

FUTURE TENSES

Hi! In this powerpoint presentation you will find different examples of the Future Tenses in English. Read and practice!

Future tenses from jgil7

Reading schedule for Marian's Group

Hi there!!!

Here is the Reading Schedule for you to remember what to read for each class!!!

FRANKENSTEIN!!! ARE YOU SCARED...?????

Yes, we are starting Literature classes with a classic!!! Frankenstein is a masterpiece of the Gothic Novel. 

What do you know about the Gothic Novel??? 

Let's watch this video and get ready for a scary story!!!

How about these unusual jobs????

Past Narrative Tenses. Past Continuous, Past Perfect & Past Perfect Continuous (by Karina)

Hi everyone! 
An interesting video with examples and explanation on how to use the different tenses. 

Have a look and practise!

Some links to practice at home!!!

PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE

http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verb-tenses_present-simple_quiz.htm

http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=1555

PRESENT CONTINUOS TENSE

http://www.eclecticenglish.com/grammar/PresentContinuous1F.html

SIMPLE PAST

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simple-past

JUST IN CASE....

Course books

Hi there!!! Remember, we are starting with our new course books next week!!

They are available here at York, ask the secretaries!!!

Do you remember???

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Let´s sing and work!!!

WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY (by Karina)

You will find a video below with some interesting and innovating creations you can wear...

In my opinion, some of them are practical, but others could be really inappropriate... 

What do you think? 

Which one would you try on? 

Can you make a list of some of the creations mentioned and their characteristics? 

Let´s discuss if WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY is feasible nowadays or not...... 

Narrative tenses (by Karina)

Hello!!

Below you will find a link to an interesting activity to revise Narrative Tenses.

Good luck!

https://elt.oup.com/student/naturalenglish/upp/a_grammar/unit05/neup_grammar05?cc=global&selLanguage=en

RELATIVE CLAUSES by Marisol

Relative clauses are important for effective writing.

Here we have a game to see how much we know about them!

Super teacher tools. Click here.

PERSONALITY by Marisol

Let's learn more about our personality!

Get to know your teacher!!!

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WELCOME 6TH YEAR 2014!!!!

LET ME TELL YOU THAT THIS YEAR WILL BE...

Welcome back!