Monday 22 December 2014

Happy Holidays!!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!

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


Tuesday 25 November 2014

Holidays are so close!!!!

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

More about ANIMAL FARM...



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



Monday 10 November 2014

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!

 

Sunday 9 November 2014

UNIT 11: REPORTING VERBS


Hi there!


How do we use reporting verbs in English? 


Watch these videos to revise and learn more!



Monday 6 October 2014

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!!!

Sunday 21 September 2014

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....


Tuesday 9 September 2014

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!




Monday 18 August 2014

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!



Monday 4 August 2014

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!!!


Sunday 6 July 2014

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



Thursday 3 July 2014

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



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. 




Sunday 22 June 2014

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





Friday 20 June 2014

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!


Monday 16 June 2014

Argumentative Essays

Some information on writing Argumentative Essays.

Go over the slides and pay attention to the suggestions.
 

Sunday 1 June 2014

Sunday 25 May 2014

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

Wednesday 14 May 2014

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!!!



Saturday 3 May 2014

FUTURE TENSES

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

Sunday 27 April 2014

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!!!






Sunday 20 April 2014

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!


Wednesday 19 March 2014

Saturday 8 March 2014

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

Thursday 6 March 2014