ENGLISH with ELENA: May 2020

Thursday, May 28, 2020

2Batx. End-of-term lessons and tests. Deadline: June 16th. IMPORTANT!!

You have your last tasks posted below. They should be sent before June 16th.( look at 3ESO posts for revision)

Have a lovely end of term!!!

In case of doubt: englishticwithelena@gmail.com

(Available: until June 19th 12:00 h)

2Batx. Job interview.(Selectivity topic)

Watch the video and take notes about the vocabulary which is linked to this topic: Jobs

https://youtu.be/OsoJrzqzgzU

Pay attention to the interview and write the Contrast Clauses that you see.

Send it to your teacher

2Batx. Reading comprehension: Drones. Vocabulary Extension.

1. Read the following article:

https://www.fastcompany.com/90504789/these-drones-can-plant-40000-trees-in-a-month-by-2028-theyll-have-planted-1-billion

2. Write some words according to these topics:

Technology Environment

3. Writing ( groupwork: mx 4 people).

Answer these two questions:

Can drones be helpful for solving problems regarding the wildlife?

What would be the inconvenience if we used them all the time?

(120-150 words)

(For and against essay)

Share it with me, please

2batx/3ESO Phrasal verbs extension

Here you have more about phrasal verbs

https://youtu.be/G2NwmcNKaHk

Listen and take notes. Write at least 10 more phrasal verbs with their meaning and send them to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

2batx. Passive voice lesson. Revision

Pay attention to the Passive voice lesson.

https://youtu.be/nRGLDD0BBdc

Write at least 10 sentences in passive voice( taken from the video) and send them to your teacher.

2Batx: Future continuous revision

1. Watch the video

https://youtu.be/eOs0cZ12Fhk

Subject +will be+ -ing

2. Write 5 sentences in future continuous, on your notebook, taken from the subtitles.

3. What will you be doing next Monday at 20:00?

Send it to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

2batx: Speaking skills. Informal English

Watch the video and write down at least 10 common expressions.

Remember this is spoken English, not very formal.

Repeat them aloud at home.

https://youtu.be/DgCkhcs4bwE

2batx. Vocabulary: Education.

Watch this video and make a list of words regarding the topic EDUCATION

https://youtu.be/fwFeBG5LcSA

1.Who is your class representative this year?

2.What is the abbreviation of "class representative"?

3. According to the video, what is his/her job about?

2batx Reported Speech revision. (Selectivity grammar)

1.Watch the video

https://youtu.be/o4RJLGrchis

2.Report, at least, 10 sentences about what the characters said.

Exampled: Allie said...

She suggested...

He asked...

3.SEND them to your teacher.

( you can do it in group: mx 4 people)

2Batx: Conditionals: answers. (Selectivity grammar)

Check your answers:

2batx.Reading Comprehension answers. The environment.The humpback whales.

Vessel

Humpback

Remarkable

Speculative

2Batx. Conditionals test. Important!!

Choose the correct answer.

Answer before the answer is given.

Check your answers.

Write the whole sentences on your notebook and send your score to your teacher ( example 5/10)

https://youtu.be/5EHTQGp63_Y

2Batx Grammar-vocabulary test. Important!!

1. Answer as fast as you can (5') before the answer is given

2. Write your score and send it to your teacher with your answers.

https://youtu.be/hlV49OXqz9k

2batx.Grammar test. Check your level of English. Important!!

1.Look at the missing words.

2.Choose the correct answer.

3.You have 7 seconds before you write the answer on your notebook.

4.Write all the sentences and send them with your score (example:50/100) to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

https://youtu.be/Y7vI_bK6l34

3ESO. End-of-term lessons and tests. Deadline: June 16th. IMPORTANT!!

You should send your last tasks before June 16th (deadline)

Have a lovely end of term!😉

In case of doubt: englishticwithelena@gmail.com

(Available: until June 18th 12.00h)

3ESO: Listening and reading comprehension test: A short story. Important!!

Watch the story and answer the questions:

1. What are the main characters of the story?

2. What is the plot about?

3. What do you think of the ending?

( write your opinion: mx 2 lines)

https://youtu.be/wwRNaPDgGs0

Send it to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

3ESO.(2batx optional) Passive voice lesson. Revision

Pay attention to this Passive Voice lesson ( present and past simple)

https://youtu.be/Y0ZbGVZLvKw

Write 5 sentences in Present simple Passive.

Write 5 sentences in Past simple Passive.

Send them to your teacher.

3ESO/ (2batx optional)Past perfect/Past simple contrast. Revision.

Watch the video and recognize the past simple and past perfect forms:

https://youtu.be/ofu_89J_HVI

Write the verbs in the right column:

PAST SIMPLE PAST PERFECT

had +...

Send it to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

3ESO/2Batx Listening lesson: Idioms

Watch the video and learn some new idioms:

https://youtu.be/jdSNNy9KkEI

3ESO. Speaking practise. Test. Important!!

Listen to the conversation ( video ) and repeat.

Make a similar dialogue and send it to your teacher ( audio file: less than 1 minute)

https://youtu.be/N91vMQlZa6Q

2Batx. Selectivity TIPS. IMPORTANT!!!

You have been sent 2 audio files about Selectivity TIPS.

It is very important that you listen to them.

In case of doubt, please, contact me

englishticwithelena@gmail.com

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

3ESO/2Batx Next week's tasks. Deadline: June 5th

You will be given the first June tasks.

Before this, try to fill in your self- assessment (May) and send it to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

Deadline: June 5th

3ESO. Reading and writing skills. At the airport. Present continuous.Revision

Watch and listen to the following video:

https://youtu.be/jy88ejZrPWw

Write these questions and answer :

Where is this family going?

How many people are travelling?

What are they doing at the airport?

Send it to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

3ESO Past Simple lesson. Revision

Watch the video and write all the past simple forms (irregular verbs)

https://youtu.be/ofu_89J_HVI

What did you do last summer?

Writing: Tell me what you did last summer ( mx 5 lines).

Send it to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

3ESO Dictation. Listening test. Revision

Listen, repeat and write on your notebook the 10 sentences.

Send them to your teacher

https://youtu.be/xQa-LDBYG3U

2batx: Reading comprehension. The environment (Selectivity topic) The humpback whales.

1. Read the following article.

2. Make a list of words according to the topic" Environment".

https://theheartysoul.com/humpback-whales-organizing/?utm_source=GASAN

3. Write the synonyms of the following words ( you should take them from the text):

ships, boats:

hunchback:

extraordinary:

hypothetical:

Send your answers to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

You will be given the answers later on.

2Batx. Traffic jams (Unit 6 new!!) Where are they now? Vocabulary

https://www.stickyball.net/vocabulary/traffic-vocab/traffic-accidents.html

1Visit the webpage above

2 Make a list of vocabulary concerning the following topic: traffic and driving.

3 Do the activity on the link. Copy the sentences with your answers.

4 Send them to englishticthelena@gmail.com

2batx Listening test

Listen to the different conversations and write your answers:

https://youtu.be/3m3sOhtdkkI

How many did you do well?

Send your answers to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

2Batx. Phonetic Alphabet answers

2Batx.Conditionals (Selectivity grammar)

Complete the sentences and send the task to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

before Friday, June 5th.

You will have the answers later on.

Thursday, May 21, 2020

3ESO/2Batx Next week's lessons. Deadline: May 29th

You have your next week's lessons posted today.

Deadline: May 29th

3ESO Hobbies/ sports. Revision

Watch the following video

https://youtu.be/apDdERM1BN0

Copy the quetions and answer about you.

How many sports have you seen in the video? Write them on your notebook.

Send it to your teacher

3ESO.Prepositions. Revision

1Watch the video and write a sentence with each preposition on your notebook.

https://youtu.be/Fbcimg1r1Ms

2.Underline the prepositions.

Send the task to your teacher

3ESO/2Batx.Conditionals Lesson.

3ESO: Watch and recognise the

IF clauses on the video.

Write 5 sentences on your notebook.

1st conditional

If + present, ...will( 'll) + Inf

2Batx: Watch the video and write the IF clauses (conditionals) in the right column:

Zero. First. Second. Third.

(in case you do not find examples on the video, write at least 2 in each column) Revise the rules before.

https://youtu.be/gxaTP6zF9Vc

Send the task to your teacher, please!

2batx. Conditionals revision ( Selectivity grammar)

1.Watch the video and recognize the 2nd and 3rd conditionals:

https://youtu.be/mBQtv8dJ5QM

2. Write the IF clauses in the right column:

2nd 3rd conditional

3. Write your own IF clauses

( at least 3 of each type) according to the new situation:

If I had a tablet, it would be easier to work.

If I had known the news before, I would have bought more food.

2Batx: Reading comprehension: Cybersecurity gaps. Technology.

Read the text:

1.Vocabulary: Write the definition or a synonym of the following words:

a.Buffer

b.Rushed

c.Default settings

d.Host

2. IN YOUR OWN WORDS according to the text: What was rectified by Zoom?

How?

3. Write the vocabulary which is related to technology on your notebook.

Send it to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

2Batx. Vocabulary extension (Advanced level)

Learn and copy this new vocabulary in order to improve your level of writing.

2Batx Phonetic Alphabet

You will be sent a podcast with a listening task, which has been made by myself.

Follow the instructions below:

Copy exercise 1 on your notebook and send exercise 2 to englishticwithelena@gmail.com.

You can check your answers next week.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

3ESO/2Batx Next week's sessions

Hi, everybody

You should listen to my video message on the post "To all my students" before you start.

You have your next week's tasks posted.

Deadline: May 22nd

3ESO/2Batx. To all my students. Expressing emotions

Hi, students

Click below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HiilTqH_ZvvJRlvkbM7B7A7WFfD-ud38/view?usp=drivesdk

Cheers!

3ESO Irregular verbs test: Listening. Revision

1.Listen to the sentences and choose the best answer.

( You have 3 seconds before you listen to the right answer)

2.Copy the 10 sentences with the correction and send them to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

3. How many mistakes did you commit?

4. Write your score out of 10.

Example: 5/10

Test link below:

https://youtu.be/w-82fPs5Tn8

3ESO/(2batx optional)Emotions and feelings (revision)

Watch the video and write the adjectives which express emotions.

https://youtu.be/7uY2HrQ9qQ8

Make 5 sentences on your own with the adjectives.

Send them to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

3ESO/2batx Emotional states Vocabulary lesson. 2batx: WRITING

1Listen and repeat

https://youtu.be/3qX4Fisr_ME

2Write the meaning on your notebook

3. Only 3ESO: How do you feel ? Choose some adjectives to describe your emotions in this quarantine.

3.Only 2Batx:

Writing: Do you think the written language could be replaced by the use of emojis as a way of communication? Would you be able to communicate completely if you used only emojis ?

(120_150 words)

( group-work mx 4 people)

Send it to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

2batx Reading Comprehension: Greek measures against the pandemic

Answer as if it was for your Selectivity exam:

Express in your own words why there are fewer infected people with Covid-19 in Greece, according to the following article. ( Mx 2 lines)

Click and read:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/coronavirus-greece-cases-deaths-flatten-curve-update-a9455436.html

Share it on Drive: englishticwithelena@gmail.com

2Batx Conversation.Test answers. Speaking test

1.Read how to give advice and make suggestions on the posts"2batx.Suggestions" and "2batx.Conversation: test. Suggestions".

2.Check your answers and write your mistakes on your notebook.

3. SEND your score to your teacher.

(Example 5/10)

4.Speaking test: record the conversation in groups of 4 people.

You can do it via audio whatsaap and then send it to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

2batx: Speaking practise. Level B2

Here you have a link for you to practise your speaking in case you need to improve ( B2 level )

https://www.lawebdelingles.com/speaking-nivel-b2-ingles/

New Evaluation criteria 2019-20. Important!!

You can see the new evaluation criteria (May 2020) on the following link :

https://sites.google.com/iesmarratxi.org/webnova1/inici

Sunday, May 10, 2020

3ESO/2Batx Lessons and tasks for the week.

Hi everybody!

Hope you are well.😉

You should read, watch and listen to the following lessons and tasks below.

( deadline: May 15th)

Thank you for your interest.

In case of doubt , please, contact me.

I will be available on englishticwithelena@gmail.com

as usual.

Have a nice week! 😉

Read the following advice to overcome anxiety!

2Batx : Emotional Intelligence. Listen and write as many words as you like according to this topic 'Relationships'.

https://youtu.be/LgUCyWhJf6s

3ESO/ (2batx optional)Comparative adjectives: grammar test.

Try to answer on time (before the answer is given: 5')

https://youtu.be/CKksXAUA94o

Write the 10 sentences and send them to your teacher.

3ESO revision: Descriptions.Speaking competence

1.Watch the video.

2.Choose one of the characters.

3.Copy the questions about him/her.

4.Answer the questions

5.Describe one member of your family according to the questions on the video.

6.Record yourself (mx 50 seconds)and send it to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

https://youtu.be/dgqFsUAuP24

3ESO. Descriptions:people, places and objects. Listening competence

1.Watch carefully and write down the adjectives you see in different columns according to these items:

People Places Objects

https://youtu.be/IEF6rtgcZxQ

2.Send it to englishticwithelena@gmail.com

as usual

2batx Celebrities. Group work

Choose one of the options below:

Option A: Do you think the majority of celebrities have been using social media recently ? How can celebrities affect society?

Option B: Do you think it is a good idea that celebrities share their personal life on social media? What are the pros and cons of that?

Groupwork:

Make a group of 4 (maximum 5) classmates, share a drive, discuss about the topic and write as many sentences as you can in 15 minutes about it.

Remember that the sentences need to be made as if they were for a writing test. ( use conditionals, relatives, specific vocabulary, passive, connectors and so on)

Write in brackets which sentence everyone made.

Share the document with me, please:

englishticwithelena@gmail.com

Deadline: May 15th