6 November 2024

C1 THE PERFECT ASPECT

Aspect and Key Tense Forms

the meaning of the perfect aspect:

  • The perfect aspect emphasizes the completion or continuation of actions relative to another point in time.
  • Simple Perfect focuses on the completion of actions.
  • Perfect Continuous highlights the duration of actions that may or may not be completed.

Time markers for each tense:

  • Past Perfect: before, by the time, already, until then
  • Present Perfect: since, for, recently, just, so far, yet
  • Future Perfect: by tomorrow, in [x amount of time], by the time
      • Present Perfect: "What’s something you have achieved this year?" ( present perfect simple)
      • Present Perfect Continuous: "What have you been working on recently?" ( present perfect continuous)
      • Past Perfect: "Before this class, had you studied English at this level?" ( past perfect simple)
      • Future Perfect: "By this time next year, what will you have accomplished?" ( Future Perfect simple)
      • Future Perfect Continuous: "By next month, how long will you have been learning English?" ( Future Perfect Continuous)

2.  Main uses in each time frame.

  • Present Perfect Simple: Used for actions relevant to the present, often focusing on the result.

  • Present Perfect Continuous: Used to emphasize the duration or ongoing nature of a recent activity.

  • Past Perfect Simple: Used to indicate a completed action before another action in the past.

  • Past Perfect Continuous: Used to highlight the ongoing nature of a past action leading up to a certain point.

  • Future Perfect Simple: Used to express a completed action before a specific time in the future.

  • Future Perfect Continuous: Used to emphasize the ongoing nature or duration of an action leading up to a future time.



C1. Unit 3. We are family


Leo Tolstoy

“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”

― Leo Tolstoy , Anna Karenina


💬   What does this quote mean? Do you agree with it?

What he meant is that at core, happy families are functioning as expected, and are therefore alike in the way that matters the most. In contrast, unhappy families are dysfunctional, and the source of this dysfunction could come from any number of things. Maybe dad hits mom, maybe mom can’t hold down a job, maybe Junior is using hard drugs, maybe all of this is occurring, etc. Within a family dynamic, there’s a near-infinite combination of things that can go wrong and result in unhappiness, hence Tolstoy’s observation that every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.
💬  Do you agree/half-agree or disagree?
  1. It´s better to be an only child than to have brothers and sisters.
  2. You should always defend members of your family against the police, even if they have done something wrong.
  3. Mothers and daughters have a more difficult relationship than mothers and sons.
  4. If a couple doesn´t get on, it´s better for their children for them to divorce than to stay together and completely argue. 
  5. If we want to save the planet, no couples should be allowed to have more than two children.
  6. Your "family" are the people who care about you, not necessarily your blood relatives.
  7. Your parents brought you up, so it´s your responsibility to take care of them when they´re old.



💬 To what extent do you think the following are good ways of predicting personality types?
online quizzes
personaliy tests
your handwriting
your star sign

5 November 2024

Culture: Guy Fawkes Day 5th November

 British people celebrate Guy Fawkes Day the 5th of November
 Do you want to know the story about it?







Have a look at the following links to find out. Enjoy!

B1- B2.1
- Vocabulary http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/autumn-festivals/bonfire-night/bonfire-night-vocabulary.html

      Worksheet

Remember, Remember the 5th of November

Recuerden, recuerden el cinco de noviembre

La conspiración de la pólvora.

 

Así reza el popular refrán inglés, ofreciendo una introducción perfecta al tema de hoy. Y es que cada cinco de noviembre la comunidad anglosajona conmemora la muerte de Guy Fawkes, quien fue quemado en la hoguera por traición en el año 1605. Pero ¿quién fue este desafortunado señor inglés, qué le llevo a conspirar contra el gobierno británico y por qué merece una fiesta en su nombre? Aprovechamos la fecha de hoy para explorar este singular festivo británico, la Noche de las Hogueras.

https://teatroeningles.com/remember-remember-the-5th-of-november/





28 October 2024

A2 Halloween

Do you celebrate Halloween?








SONG. ISL COLLECTIVE 





C1 . AGES AND STAGES . PART 2. The most influential teenS of the year.

The perfect age for everything. NEF C1.2 page 42 

Summarizing 
In some tasks, you’ll need to express the main points of a long text or a set of texts.
 • Break the text down into manageable chunks, look for the topic sentences that paragraphs often start with, and circle any keywords that are in the text. 
• Leave out any information that isn’t important, such as supporting detail, extra ideas, or unnecessary words.
 • While you are writing your summary, remember to paraphrase. This can often help you to shorten the text.
 • Be careful not to add any details that aren’t in the text. You can’t use your own ideas or write details that are not in the text.



HE / SHE / THEY: 

  1. ORGANIZED A CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE THE USE OF PLASTIC. 
  2. DEVELOPED SOFTWARE TO HELP DOCTORS IMPROVE CANCER  TREATMENT. 
  3. WAS AN AMBASSADOR FOR UNICEF AND FOR UEFA’S CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE WOMEN’S FOOTBALL. 
  4. CAMPAIGNED TO INCLUDE BLACK GIRLS AS MAIN CHARACTERS IN BOOKS





C1 Halloween





History-of-Halloween
festivals/halloween/history-of-Halloween-listening.html Halloween in

Halloween in the USA, Video and comprehension questions


Reading: a horror story 




                                   Thriller song
  Speaking:
  Do you believe in ghosts? Do you know any stories about ghosts?
· Has anything ever happened to you that you cannot explain?
· Do you believe that vampires or zombies exist?
· What is the most frightening experience you have had.





Dictation (from the beginning to 4.40)
You are going to see the first part of the video where there is a dialogue between Michael Jackson and his girlfriend. Half the class will take Michael’s role and half the class the girl’s role.


M. Jackson: Honestly, we’re out of gas.
Girlfriend: So, what are we going to do now?
They leave the car and start to walk

Girlfriend: I’m sorry I didn’t believe you.
M. Jackson: Can I ask you something?
Girlfriend: What?
M. Jackson: You know I like you, don’t you?
Girlfriend: Yes.
M. Jackson: And I hope you like me the way I
like you.
Girlfriend: Yes.
M. Jackson: I just wondered if you would be
my girl?
Girlfriend l: Oh Michael!
He gives her a ring
Girlfriend :It’s beautiful!
M. Jackson: Now it’s official!
M. Jackson: I have something I want to tell you.
Girlfriend: Yes, Michael?
M. Jackson: I’m not like other guys.
Girlfriend l: Of course not. That’s why I love you.
M. Jackson: No, I mean I’m different.
Girlfriend :What are you talking about?
M.Jackson starts his transformation
Girlfriend: Are you alright?
M. Jackson :Go away!
 In the cinema
Girlfriend: Can we get out of here?
M. Jackson : No, I’m enjoying it.
Girlfriend: Well, I can’t watch. Excuse me.
M. Jackson: It’s only a movie.
Girlfriend : It’s not funny.
M. Jackson: You were scared, weren’t you?
Girlfriend: I wasn’t that scared!
M. Jackson: Yeah, you were scared.




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WRITING


S 

In groups of 3, write a scary story about this house.
Horror music

Image result for haunted house pictures

23 October 2024

C1 Japan, Hikikomori. MEDIATION


 


   

Quiz Japan
Reading

https://monicaoterogarcia-ingles-eoi.blogspot.com/2019/09/la-mediacion-linguistica.html

Mediation What is this? 


How to deal with “mediation tasks“

Mediation tasks can be both oral or written.

Mediation is a technique used to express relevant aspects of a text in another language.

In exams you are asked to mediate a Spanish or English text into English. Do not translate literally!! You have to process the text.

The task is given in a specific situation, e.g. you help a tourist to understand information in Spanish, you write an article for an American newspaper using a Spanish source, and so on.

Step 1:
Read the task carefully to find out what information your addressee needs.
Step 2:
Read the text given to get its meaning and intention.
Step 3:
Highlight or underline keywords. Don’t panic if the text is long and /or
complex – Concentrate on the points relevant to the addressee and leave out the rest.
Step 4:
Take notes in English to process the relevant passages from the Spanish text.
Use your own words. Sometimes it is useful to simplify or paraphrase important
words or phrases.
Step 5:
Structure your notes according to the task – if necessary, rearrange the structure
of the original text.
Step 6:
If there are passages in the text which need explanation to be clarified, add
further information.
Don’t forget to explain concepts that are typical in one culture but not in the
other.

Step 7: Deliver your message (either in speech or in writing depending on the task) summarising your notes. Adapt your language (style, register) to the task and addressee.


Last week we dealt with a cultural issue in class, let me summarize the key info for you
Hikikomori, a phenomenon in Japan, describes people, often young men, who withdraw entirely from society, confining themselves to their rooms for months or even years. In other words, these individuals retreat due to various reasons like social pressure, mental health issues, or failure to meet academic or professional expectations. The text states that this phenomenon is widespread, with an estimated 1.5 million cases in Japan alone, significantly impacting families and society. Additionally, a unique support service has emerged: "rental sisters," or professionals who build trust with Hikikomori sufferers, encouraging gradual reintegration into society. These rental sisters often start by communicating via letters or social media, progressing to in-person meetings once trust is established. Essentially, they play a pivotal role in helping Hikikomori individuals reconnect with the world, offering a nonjudgmental and empathetic approach to combat extreme social withdrawal.

22 October 2024

La mediación lingüística



La mediación lingüística en las EEOOII


Actividades de mediación

Summary




Tips

  •  Never copy phrases from the original text, but paraphrase.
  • Do not give your opinion unless asked; be as objective as you can; stick to the text.
  • Respect the word limit.

21 October 2024

A2 Describing people

 








👂https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening/a1-listening/describing-people

https://wordwall.net/resource/10479517/describing-people

https://wordwall.net/resource/16722824/english/describing-people

😂Personality quiz( To print)

👉HOMEWORK. READING EXERCISE SEND THE ANSWERS TO MY E-MAIL.

https://www.eslsongs.com/practice/parts-of-speech/adjectives/alan-smith-robertson-dont-try-to-change-me/

Guess Who Question List

  • Is your character a male?
  • Is your character wearing glasses?
  • Does your character have a moustache?
  • Is your character wearing bunny ears?
  • Is your character bald?
  • Does your character have blonde hair?
  • Does your character have black hair?
  • Does your character have brown hair?
  • Does your character have a beard?
  • Is your character wearing a bandana?
  • Is your character wearing a band in the hair?
  • Is your character wearing earrings?
  • Is your character wearing a tie?
  • Is your character wearing a necklace?
  • Does your character have a mouth open?

16 October 2024

C1. Unit 2 Ages and Stages

 

“Which is the best age?”
8, 16, 30, 50 and 70
In groups of four, make a list of reasons why that is the best age.

What age would you like to be? Why?
What are the typical interests/worries of people in their 20's, 40's, 60's?
What's the best age to do the following?
- get married
- have children
- go to university
- travel around the world
- retire

Do you feel happier as you get older?
Do you develop a stronger sense of purpose as you age?
Do you feel your background has helped you or hindered you?
How has your life changed in the last seven years?


Important Years in My Life








 

 What are the stages of life? 

In groups brainstorm as many key events as you can for each category.





  1. -Do you think you changed over the last year? How?
  2. - Do you think you will change over the next year? How and in what ways?
  3. - Do you have any predictions for next year?
  4. - If you could give your future self one piece of advice, what would it be?


KEY:
1 struggle, happiness, joy
2 everything that everyone is doing
3 fat
4 uncomfortable or judged
5 it’s going to make her doubt herself
6 hug them every day

14 October 2024

A2 Song. Elton John

 https://www.eslsongs.com/practice/tenses/present-tense/sorry-seems-to-be-the-hardest-word-elton-john/

https://www.eslsongs.com/practice/tenses/present-tense/sorry-seems-to-be-the-hardest-word-elton-john/



C1. Unit 1. What makes us human?

Headway:

 Starter: Have you ever....? page 9

Homework. reading pages 10-11, exercise 1,2 and 4.







What does this mean?
__________________________________________

Page 10. What do you think section?    

👉Useful language to give and justify opinions, agreeing and disagreeing, arguing and summing up. 

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7 October 2024

MERCADILLO DEL LIBRO USADO

 


WELCOME

 



The Circle of Life


Celia and Manuel                                               Beans
Dublin

1979       Villarrobledo, 
                                                                           Toledo ,
                                                                           León , Benavente, León                                                               Astorga, León


Friends, water, 
cooking


MÓNICA

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                 👉‘Two truths and a lie’
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