Thursday, 30 March 2017
HOW TO WRITE A STORY - INTERMEDIATE
Click the LINK to learn how to write a good Short Story
Etiquetas:
Intermediate level,
story,
Writing - Intermediate
Monday, 20 March 2017
PASSIVE VOICE - INTERMEDIATE 2
These are some exercises on passive:
Present passive
Present passive II
Past passive
Past passive II
Present perfect passive
Present perfect passive II
Future passive
Future passive II
Mixed passive
And if you feel like doing some more, here is another link
Nevertheless, if you are up for a funnier way,
basketball game
football game
Present passive
Present passive II
Past passive
Past passive II
Present perfect passive
Present perfect passive II
Future passive
Future passive II
Mixed passive
And if you feel like doing some more, here is another link
Nevertheless, if you are up for a funnier way,
basketball game
football game
Etiquetas:
Games,
Intermediate level,
Passive Voice
Thursday, 2 March 2017
Sunday, 26 February 2017
HOW TO NEGOTIATE A BETTER PRICE - INTERMEDIATE 2
Getting the best price can be hard, and it's even harder if you aren't comfortable using the language you have to negotiate in. In this useful English lesson, you'll learn how to get a better deal by negotiating prices. You'll learn phrases and vocabulary you can use to get a better price on your car, house, or on any item at a local market. Learn about the different ways you can ask about prices politely, so you can get more for less!
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
MANNERS - INTERMEDIATE 2
If you visit another country, it's good to know what is considered good eating etiquette. What is considered polite may vary from country to country. Here are some tips to help you when travelling abroad
Now do these quizzes to find out how good your manners are:
Finally, some listening stuff:
Monday, 20 February 2017
MODAL VERBS - INTERMEDIATE 2
These are some sites with online activities to understand modals better:
http://www.ejerciciodeingles.com/ejercicios-verbos-modales-must-have-to-expresar-obligacion-rellenar-huecos/
Click at the bottom of the page to move on to the next page
http://www.ejerciciodeingles.com/ejercicios-verbos-modales-must-have-to-expresar-obligacion-rellenar-huecos/
Click at the bottom of the page to move on to the next page
Friday, 3 February 2017
FOOD VOCABULARY - INTERMEDIATE 1
Twets to help you with vocabulary pic.twitter.com/jKTexg96YQ— Cambridge Spain (@CambridgeSpain) February 2, 2017
Etiquetas:
Food,
Intermediate level,
Vocabulary - Intermediate
Monday, 30 January 2017
VIDEO BASED EXERCISES - ADVANCED AND INTERMEDIATE 2
This is a great way to practise understanding real spoken English. These exercises are based on movie trailers. Just click on one of the trailers below, watch the video, and then answer some listening comprehension questions.
TV AND MOVIES - ADVANCED AND INTERMEDIATE 2
These sites offer you a wide variety of activities for different levels and skills on the topic of films and TV:
http://www.esolcourses.com/cinema/vocabulary.html
http://www.english-in-chester.co.uk/e-learning/lesson/film-vocabulary/
Now lessons which go over film vocabulary:
Here are nine facts you probably didn't know about Oscars
http://www.englishblog.com/2016/02/oscars-animation-9-facts-you-didnt-know.html#.WI93SVPJzIV
http://www.esolcourses.com/cinema/vocabulary.html
http://www.english-in-chester.co.uk/e-learning/lesson/film-vocabulary/
Now lessons which go over film vocabulary:
Here are nine facts you probably didn't know about Oscars
http://www.englishblog.com/2016/02/oscars-animation-9-facts-you-didnt-know.html#.WI93SVPJzIV
Friday, 20 January 2017
LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS - INTERMEDIATE 2
Vocabulary links:
- http://www.englishmedialab.com/Quizzes/advanced/relationship%20vocabulary.htm
- http://www.lingolex.com/swom/wom-love.htm
- http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/vocabulary/esl-love-and-marriage1.html
- http://www.esl-lab.com/vocab/v-bestdates.htm
Listening links:
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/142_requests_offers/page8.shtml
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/1210_how_to_converse/page12.shtml
- http://www.esl-lab.com/ideal/idealrd1.htm
- http://www.esl-lab.com/datinggame/datinggamerd1.htm
- http://www.esl-lab.com/divorcelawyer/divorcelawyerrd1.htm
- http://www.esl-lab.com/trouble/troublerd1.htm
- http://www.esl-lab.com/parenting/lifechanges-video.htm
- http://www.ezslang.com/friendfinder-1.htm
- http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1305/130518-sad_music.html
PAST PERFECT SIMPLE - INTERMEDIATE 2 AND ADVANCED
Free exercises to make the past perfect tenses in English:
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/past-perfect-exercise-1.html
http://www.focus.olsztyn.pl/en-exercises-past-perfect-test-1.html#.WII5RlPJzIU
http://www.adelescorner.org/grammar/past_perfect/past_perfect.html
http://mrbrownslearningspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Past_Perfect_1.htm
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/tenses/past_perfect.htm
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/past-perfect-exercise-1.html
http://www.focus.olsztyn.pl/en-exercises-past-perfect-test-1.html#.WII5RlPJzIU
http://www.adelescorner.org/grammar/past_perfect/past_perfect.html
http://mrbrownslearningspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Past_Perfect_1.htm
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/tenses/past_perfect.htm
Etiquetas:
Advanced Level,
Intermediate level,
Past Perfect
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Monday, 19 December 2016
SUPERSTITIONS - INTERMEDIATE 2
Find the hidden words and phrases connected with superstitions
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/folklore/superstitions/superstitions-word-search.html
Some reading on sporting superstitions
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120327-why-do-we-have-superstitions
The origin to 7 most common superstitions
http://www.neatorama.com/2011/09/28/the-origins-behind-7-common-superstitions/
Time for some fun
http://a4esl.org/q/f/y/zz97mdt.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/quizzes/crossword/090213_superstition.shtml
Star signs characteristics
http://www.isabelperez.com/star-signs.htm
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/folklore/superstitions/superstitions-word-search.html
Some reading on sporting superstitions
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120327-why-do-we-have-superstitions
The origin to 7 most common superstitions
http://www.neatorama.com/2011/09/28/the-origins-behind-7-common-superstitions/
Time for some fun
http://a4esl.org/q/f/y/zz97mdt.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/quizzes/crossword/090213_superstition.shtml
Star signs characteristics
http://www.isabelperez.com/star-signs.htm
SUPERSTITIONS - INTERMEDIATE 2
These are some common Western superstitions taken from http://stickyball.net/adult.html?id=262
Superstition
|
Meaning
|
Baseball Bat
|
Spit on a new bat when using it for the first time to make it lucky.
|
Bed
|
It’s bad luck to put a hat on a bed.
|
Bell
|
When a bell rings, an angel has received its wings.
|
Cats
|
If a black cat crosses your path, you will have bad luck.
|
Clover
|
It’s good luck to find a four-leaf clover.
|
Knives
|
If a friend gives you a knife, you should give him/her a coin.
|
Ladybugs
|
It is bad luck to kill a ladybug.
|
Ladder
|
It’s bad luck to walk under a ladder.
|
Mirror
|
If you break a mirror, it’s seven years bad luck.
|
Salt
|
If you spill salt you must throw some over your left shoulder.
|
Umbrella
|
It’s bad luck to open an umbrella in the house.
|
Wood
|
Knock on wood anytime you mention good fortune.
|
Yawn
|
Cover your mouth so your soul doesn’t go out of your body.
|
Itchy Ear
|
Someone is talking about you.
|
Friday the 13th
|
This day is traditionally unlucky unless you were born on it.
|
Now, some reading on the topic
SPORTS - LISTENING - INTERMEDIATE 2
Now, some links to listen and work on sports.
Preparing for the Great North Marathon
Muhammad Ali
Tour de France
Sports interview
Lance Armstrong banned and loses title
Sports
Thirteen-year-old clims Everest
Preparing for the Great North Marathon
Muhammad Ali
Tour de France
Sports interview
Lance Armstrong banned and loses title
Sports
Thirteen-year-old clims Everest
Etiquetas:
Intermediate level,
Listening - Intermediate,
sports
Sunday, 4 December 2016
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
RELATIVE CLAUSES - ADVANCED 1
These are some links with practice on relative clauses and all the ways to use them:
PASSIVE VOICE - ADVANCED 1
Time for some grammar aspects. To start with, let's do some practice on past tense passive voice. You don't have to think so much as all the examples are associated to past tense passive.
Etiquetas:
Advanced Level,
Grammar,
Intermediate level,
Passive Voice
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