Gerunds and Infinitives

Clear examples for you to see the difference in meaning.

Gerunds and Infinitives

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Have a look, hope it's useful!

Films Dictionary Quiz

Let's perform this quiz in pairs! 1) Name three places where you see films. 2) What is the difference between a cartoon and an animated film? 3) What does "filmic" mean? 4) What is a "film noir"? 5) If something is filmy, is it thin or thick? 6) What is "a roll of film"? 7) What is the difference between "a director" and "a producer"? 8) Find two meanings of "film" that have nothing to do with cinema and Hollywood.

The Importance of Pronunciation

Let's watch this video and discuss why you think good pronunciation is essential.

IDIOMS!

People!
The link below will take you to a dictionary to work with idioms.
Click on it.

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/

Let's practise Speaking!

In the Speaking exam, you will be expected to talk on your own about two photographs for about two minutes.

 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

Describing People - Adjectives

DOUBLE CLICK ON THE WALL AND ADD MORE ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE PEOPLE.

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