Monday, December 18, 2017

Dear students,

Go on watching the video we started to watch in class and take some notes about the vocabulary, past tenses, passive voice (only 2nd Batx) and expressions you think they are useful to make a summary (3th ESO) or a narrative essay (2nd Batx) about the following topic: The Environment.
  
Extra-work 

2Batx: Option A. Opinion essay
                             What would you change to get a better world in the future? If you were in charge of the law in your country what would you do?

                          B. A For and Against essay
                              Do you know any ways to save the Nature in the future?
                              What are the advantages and disadvantages of saving energy nowadays?

Click on the following link to watch the video EARTH 2100. Lucy's story

Cheers!

Monday, December 11, 2017

More about phrasal verbs

Copy and click on the link below in order to improve the use of the different phrasal verbs

https://youtu.be/rfUngkalcN0

Cheers!

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Phrasal Verbs: Take up, after, to...

You should watch this video about the different meanings of  'take'
as a phrasal verb.

Copy and click on the link below:

https://youtu.be/mrXt9yrZryg

Monday, December 4, 2017

Happy Xmas to you all

Merry Christmas!!!

British comedy series

Copy and click on the link below so that you can have some fun with this British comedy

https://www.facebook.com/BritishComedy/videos/1962658410618121/

Cheers!

Friday, December 1, 2017

2Batx Gossips

Do you like gossips? Read this article, make a list of words and give your opinion: If the Queen attended her grandson's wedding, he/she...

Why the Queen might not attend Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. 

By Bobbie Edsor 

The Queen might not attend Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle.

The Queen is head of the Church of England, which teaches that marriage is for life.

As this is Meghan Markle's second wedding, the Queen may feel uncomfortable witnessing a divorcee's marriage.

This stopped her from attending Prince Charles' second marriage in 2005.

At the time, the Queen reportedly said: "I am not able to go ... I do not feel that my position permits it."

The world is frenzied with excitement over Prince Harry's proposal to Meghan Markle.

When the engagement was publicly announced Monday morning, the Queen was amongst the first to give her blessing to the happy couple, saying she was "delighted."

Whether the Queen will actually attend the wedding ceremony, however, is unclear.

As the British monarch, the Queen is also the head of the Church of England. The Church of England teaches that marriage is for life, and divorce is not encouraged. Clergy are urged to think carefully before remarrying a couple.

As Meghan Markle is a divorcee, the Queen may not feel she can attend or witness Markle's second marriage - even if it is to her grandson.

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Thanksgiving day

Dear students,
You have some activities related to the American celebration called
Thanksgiving
Have fun and learn this part of the American culture!
The story of Thanksgiving.
In September 1620, a small ship called the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, carrying 102 passengers—an assortment of religious separatists seeking a new home where they could freely practice their faith and other individuals lured by the promise of prosperity and land ownership in the New World. After a treacherous and uncomfortable crossing that lasted 66 days, they dropped anchor near the tip of Cape Cod, far north of their intended destination at the mouth of the Hudson River. One month later, the Mayflower crossed Massachusetts Bay, where the Pilgrims, as they are now commonly known, began the work of establishing a village at Plymouth.

2BATX 2nd Term exams

Dear 2Batx students,

Here you have the dates regarding your 2nd term exams:

Thursday, 8th February 2018: Grammar and vocabulary test (Starter Unit 1-2-3-4)
Thursday, 15th February 2018: Reading and writing ( Selectivity test)

The contents are on this blog ( December 2015)

Cheers!

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Perfect - Ed Sheeran [Lyrics]



Devoted to my 3rd ESO students who have chosen this beautiful song to practise their English today.

Enjoy it!

Fall forward! To my students

After having been striving in order to achieve the goals regarding your exams,
it should be necessary to reflect on your enhancement so far.
I think it might be worthwhile to listen to Denzel Washington speech at the University of Pennsylvania
'Fall forward', on this following video
Click on the link below, please
NEVER GIVE UP,  FALL FORWARD!!
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON!!
Cheers!

Saturday, November 25, 2017

More about phonetics

Here you have more information about phonetics. Click on the link below:
Listen and take some notes.
Cheers!

Some interesting tips

Dear students,
You had better watch the video which is on the following link:
It might be useful in order to write a higher level essay. Besides that, it is a worthwhile resource so as to improve your pronunciation, as far as I am  concerned.
Have a nice weekend!

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY

Dear 2nd Batx students,
Keep an eye on this information about how to make a FOR & AGAINST ESSAY

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES ESSAY –

TIPS AND USEFUL VOCABULARY ,CONNECTORS AND EXPRESSIONS .

- Make a plan of your writing . Brainstorm your ideas and classify them into advantages and disadvantages . Write a rough draft .
- Organize your ideas into logical paragraphs
- A- State the issue .3 or 4 sentences . Explain the reason or purpose of this essay or write a hypothetical , rethorical question .
- B . Write about the advantages . Develop two or three different ideas .
- C . Write about the disadvantages . Explain two or three different ideas .
- D. Conclusion. We must try to reinforce the ideas and concepts explained in the text. We can add our personal opinion .

- Use a good range of ways to express advantages and disadvantages . Useful vocabulary you may need .

DESCRIBING ADVANTAGES DESCRIBING DISADVANTAGES
NOUNS
a benefit
an obvious benefit
a long-term effect/benefit
a short-term effect/benefit
an opportunity
a positive effect
a good/positive point/aspect








EXPRESSIONS
One of the major advantages of …..is
One argument in favour of ….... is
















VERBS
to enable
to help
to benefit


NOUNS
a handicap
a problem
a frequent criticism
a long term negative effect
a short-term negative effect
a drawback/downside
an objection
a negative effect
a bad/negative point/aspect
a potential consequence/danger


EXPRESSIONS
One of the major disadvantages of ...is
One argument against …... is
One of the main arguments against ….is
An often heard criticism of ….is
It has not been able to be proven that …
before reaching a conclusion …..it should be taken into consideration the fact ….
Those that mainly object to this issue point out the fact that ….


VERBS
to interfere
to be a concern
to object

Thursday, November 2, 2017

2Batx Grades

Dear 2Batx students,
This is the percentage of your grades in
every term:

90% -Tests:

1.Grammar+Vocabulary test= 50%
2.Reading+Writing test
         (Selectivity mock exam)=50%

10% -Attitude+work
____________________
100%= Grade

Thursday, October 26, 2017

MODALS in Reported Speech

Dear 2BATX students,
Here you have the link regarding the Modal Verbs in Reported Speech
Modals in Reported Speech



Best wishes!!

Thursday, October 19, 2017

3rd ESO: 1st TERM exams 2017

Dear 3ESO students,

  Here you have the dates of your 1st term exams 
and the deadline for your project: the reader
 Three short stories of Sherlock Holmes by A. Conan Doyle


Test Unit 1-2 Irregular verbs Units 1-2 Dates


Vocabulary/Grammar

25th October 3D-3A






26th October 3C
Project Reading
Writing


Three short stories of Sherlock Holmes.
A. Conan Doyle
30th October 3D
2nd November 3A
3rd November 3C
1st term test Listening
Grammar
Vocabulary
Reading
Writing
Units 1-2-3 27th November
3A-C-D
Speaking Test Dialogue Units 1-2-3 From 27th November
to 1st December
3A-C-D

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Education in values

Dear students,
I came across these interesting words on Facebook and I thought they would be useful for you.
Do you know the meaning?
Are you curious?
Then, try to make a definition or find a synonym as we usually do in class.

Best wishes!

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Think in English.Vocabulary

Language & Communication

Here you have some useful words and expressions from the video that you have watched in class.

Search their meaning at home.

Best wishes!

2BATX 2017-18

Dear 2nd Batx (A-D) students

Here you have the dates of your first exams:
9th November: Grammar and vocabulary.
16th November: Selectivity test. Reading and writing.
On this blog you have all the information about the contents.
(23rd September/October 2016)

Good luck!!!!

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Think in English

Dear students
You'd better copy and click on the following link :
http://youtu.be/FUW_FN8uzy0
You should watch the video and pay attention to the vocabulary that is used about ' language and communication'.
Try to follow the advice about how to  learn a foreign language.

Sleep tight!

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

2Batx

Dear students,
It's been a pleasure to teach you this year.
I'm proud of you and I hope you have learnt and enjoyed as well.
I wish you luck in your exams and in your life.
As I always say, if you struggle you can have high expectations.
Hope to see you all on 26th May at 19:00:
Your celebration!!!
I'd like to remind you the rehearsal on 18th May at 9.30.
On this blog you have the dance organization in groups.

Just in case, next Monday at 9:00  you will be able to see your exams.

Thank you all!!
Congrats😉

Monday, April 24, 2017

3ESO/FPB1 exams

Dear students,
Your 3rdTerm English test
(Units 1-9) will be on the following dates:
5th June: 3ESOA/ 3ESOB/ FPB1
6th June: 3ESO E
Speaking tests and workbook revision:
From 6th to 9th June
Good luck!

Thursday, April 13, 2017

2Batx Reading practise

Dear students
Copy this link and read the article to practise your reading comprehension
https://brightside.me/creativity-art/13-pictures-about-what-our-life-would-be-like-without-lies-325910/ 
or click on

Different jokes and pictures are included.
HAVE FUN!!

Monday, April 10, 2017

3ESO Writing exam

Writing test:
24th April 3ESO A-B
25th April 3ESO E
You should study at home how to write a Formal Letter and an E-mail. (Student's book p.69, WB p.61)
Have a nice Easter!

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

2BATX grammar

Dear 2BATX students,

Practise your English grammar with these links. You'd better write the sentences on your notebook in order to get the 10% (attitude, homework and classwork)
On Monday  we will sort the doubts out.

CLAUSES OF CAUSE
CONTRAST CLAUSES
PURPOSE CLAUSES
RESULT CLAUSES


CHEERS!!!

2 BATX vocabulary:Types of family

Dear students,
Here you have a link about the different
Types of family

such as the
 Patchwork Families. The term 'patchwork family' has gained some currency for a family in which at least one parent brings a child from a previous relationship. As might be expected, putting the patchwork successfully together can sometimes prove a delicate process.

Read the information to improve your vocabulary about RELATIONSHIPS
Phrasal Verbs about relationships 


This information is very useful in case your composition is about this topic. 

Cheers!!!

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Info UIB

InformaciĆ³ rebuda de la UIB:

Us comunicam que s’estableix una ampliaciĆ³ del termini de prematrĆ­cula de la PBAU, els dies 24 i 25 d’abril de 2017. L’alumne/a ha de lliurar el formulari presencialment al Servei d’Alumnes i GestiĆ³ AcadĆØmica abans del 28 d’abril. En aquest termini acceptarem noves prematrĆ­cules, com tambĆ© modificacions de les ja presentades.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

2Batx vocabulary

Here you have the answers of the new vocabulary that we have been working on in class

Monday, March 27, 2017

2Batx 3rd Term

I remind you that ,on 24th April, you will be taking the Grammar and Vocabulary test.
Apart from the vocabulary from Unit 1 to Unit 6, you have to take into account the vocabulary related to these following topics: technology, crime and punishment and relationships; which is posted on this blog (2016) and it is included as a content in your Selectivity test.
Regarding the grammar part, remember that it is important to have revised all of it before (from U.1 to U.6): Verbal tenses, reported speech, relatives, conditionals, the passive voice and the modals.
You'd better practice either using my blog or doing  workbook activities.
If you practise every day and if you ask your doubts in class, you will pass.
Bear in mind that the Reading and Writing test is on 3rd May.
Advice: You should have read a lot before the exam and you ought to try to use specific vocabulary and connectors (linkers).
Follow the structure we have been practising in class  depending on the kind of text in order to write an 'Opinion essay' or a 'For and Against essay'.
You should ALWAYS follow the rubric.
Connectors, specific vocabulary, idioms, fluency, coherence, a good use of grammar(2Batx level) and a neat, clear and structured writing will make you get a higher mark.

Therefore:
Focus on your skills!
Do not hesitate!
Believe in yourself!
The most difficult part of the job is done!
Go for it!

P.S: Show your attitude in class to get the 10%
It's the final countdown!!!

Cheers!!!!

Saturday, March 25, 2017

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Pergamo museum. Berlin

Dear students
Here you have a picture and a text you should read.
Make a list of words and translate them.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

2Batx. Thanks!!!Danke!!!

All the bridges have joined people from different countries and cultures all over the years. Go across the river of the life enjoying every second and learn as much as you can.
Thanks for making the trip to Berlin come true!
It has been a pleasure.
Good people and good students
will make a better future!!!
I'm not forgetting the ones who haven't come!!!
Therefore...
See you tomorrow  
 The film:Bridge of spies. Potsdam.
 Documentary: The Berlin Wall

Thursday, March 16, 2017

A song


Dear students,

As I promised, I've posted the video (that) we were watching in class.

You've got a friend in me

Read and sing with the following karaoke:
You've got a friend in me. Karaoke

Have fun!





Tuesday, March 14, 2017

InformaciĆ³ Important PAU

2BatxC,

Heu d'entrar al link per fer prematrĆ­cula Selectivitat online a l'enllaƧ que trobareu a les segĆ¼ents instruccions.
Es necessari entregar el full de prematrĆ­cula divendres 17 de  MarƧ a l'aula Info 4 a l'hora d'anglĆØs. Urgent!!!

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Survey about 'English'

Dear students,
Copy this survey on a piece of paper and answer with one of the following adverbs of frequency, according to you:
1. Never
2. Not very often/ Hardly ever
3. Sometimes
4. Usually
5. Always
Assessment: English as a subject.
1. Are you interested in English?
2. Are the topics and contents useful to you?
3. Give a number to English as a subject.
0     1     2     3     4     5
Assessment: the English teacher
4. Understandable explanations
5. Activities to learn English
6. Solving doubts
7. Good atmosphere in class to collaborate and participate
8. Contribution to learn English better
9. Fulfilment of rules
10. Punctuality
11. To let us know how we will be evaluated
12. To let us know what will be evaluated
13. Assessment task in the proper time
Give it to your teacher in the next English lesson.
Do not write your name, please.
You can write your opinion if you like.
You will find the survey in Catalan on this blog as well in case you need some help.
Thank you!
See you in class

SURVEY 2017

ValoraciĆ³ de l'assignatura
1.L'assignatura tĆ© interĆØs per mi *
O Gens
O Poc
O Regular
O BĆ©
O Molt bƩ
2.Els diferents temes em resulten Ćŗtils a nivell personal *
O Gens
O Poc
O Regular
O BĆ©
O Molt bƩ
3. Valora l'assignatura en una escala de 0 a 5
O 0
O 1
O 2
O 3
O 4
O 5
ValoraciĆ³ del professorat
4. Les seves explicacions sĆ³n clares i entenedores *
O Gens
O Poc
O Regular
O BĆ©
O Molt bƩ
5.El/La professor/a fa activitats que faciliten la comprensiĆ³ de l'assignatura *
O Gens
O Poc
O Regular
O BĆ©
O Molt bƩ
6. El/La professor/a respon satisfactĆ²riament els dubtes i comentaris dels alumnes *
O Gens
O Poc
O Regular
O BĆ©
O Molt bƩ
7.El/La professor/a, sap crear un bon clima de classe i afavoreix la participaciĆ³ *
O Gens
O Poc
O Regular
O BĆ©
O Molt bƩ
8.La seva manera de dur la classe contribueix a estudiar millor l'assignatura *
O Gens
O Poc
O Regular
O BĆ©
O Molt bƩ
9.El/la professor/a compleix les normes del centre *
O Gens
O Poc
O Regular
O BĆ©
O Molt bƩ
10.El/la professor/a Ć©s puntual *
O Gens
O Poc
O Regular
O BĆ©
O Molt bƩ
ValoraciĆ³ de l'avaluaciĆ³
11.El/La professor/a explica clarament com avaluarĆ  *
O Gens
O Poc
O Regular
O BĆ©
O Molt bƩ
12.El/La professor/a explica amb claredat el que s'avaluarĆ  *
O Gens
O Poc
O Regular
O BĆ©
O Molt bƩ
13.El/La professor/a respon a les tasques d'avaluaciĆ³ en un termini adequat *
O Gens
O Poc
O Regular
O BĆ©
O Molt bƩ

Thursday, February 23, 2017

To my students

Dear students,
Firstly, congratulations to all of you.
Secondly, I would like you to say that I am so proud of you that I cannot avoid writing a few words in order to express my happiness for having you as students.
On the one hand, a teacher needs to give you contents and ways of learning.
On the other hand, students need to be motivated to learn them.
However, the most important part of the learning process is enjoying together and so we do.
To sum up, I feel so motivated with you because you are not only the best students but also the best people I have ever worked with.
Congratulations for your effort and for having such incredible attitude.
Be good people,
then learn English!
Do not give up struggling!!
P.S: It was a pleasure to dance and laugh with you during the Carnival day.
Thanks  to 2Batx C 2Batx B
3ESO A B E and FPB1
Enjoy your long weekend!
Visit my blog to practise😉

Sunday, February 19, 2017

2Batx 3rd Term exams

Dear 2nd Batx Students,

The dates of your third term exams are the following:
24th of April 2017
Grammar and Vocabulary test
3rd of May 2017
Reading and Writing test

Revision 2nd term exams:
Wednesday, 22nd of February
 

Good luck!!!

Monday, February 13, 2017

SPLIT SESSION RULES

SPLIT SESSION RULES

1.YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE SESSION PLANNING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS, WHICH WILL HAVE BEEN PREPARED BY YOUR ENGLISH GROUP-TEACHER IN ADVANCE ( ONE WEEK  BEFORE AT LEAST)

2.YOU ARE ALLOWED TO USE YOUR MOBILE PHONE WITH THE TEACHER'S PERMISSION WITH A DIDACTIC PURPOSE SUCH AS LOOKING FOR WORDS AS IF IT WERE A DICTIONARY. THEREFORE, CHEATING AND CHATTING IS FORBIDDEN.

3. ENGLISH MUST BE THE LANGUAGE OF COMMUNICATION IN CLASS.
4.THE SPLIT SESSIONS WILL MOSTLY CONSIST OF ACTIVITIES TO  IMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING. 

5. YOU WILL BE EVALUATED TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT YOUR ATTITUDE AND YOUR SKILL OF SPEAKING. YOUR ENGLISH GROUP TEACHER WILL BE IN CHARGE OF GIVING YOUR ENGLISH MARKS TO YOU EVERY TERM



Sunday, February 12, 2017

2Batx- FPB1

Useful English expressions
Copy the following 'url' and click on the link. Go through the webpage and you will find some interesting English expressions for you to use in different formal situations: to apply for a job, to enroll at university, how to write a formal letter, curriculum vitae and so on.
http://es.bab.la/frases/
Improve your vocabulary and learn how to express yourself according to the situation. Choose the ones that might be the most useful for you.
Do not forget to rewrite them on your notebook to keep them in your mind.
We will share everyone's research in class in groups as usual.
Read and listen to English as much as you can.
Have a nice Sunday!