16th November
Conditional type 3 ( Third Conditional)
Formula:
IF + PAST PERFECT, ...... WOULD + HAVE + P.P FORM
NOTE: WE USE IT TO EXPRESS A REGRET ABOUT A PAST ACTION
E.G: IF I HAD GONE TO BED EARLIER, I WOULD HAVE BEEN SLEEPY AT MY MATHS LESSON.
IF I HAD SET THE ALARM PROPERLY, I WOULDN´T HAVE BEEN LATE FOR WORK.
SHE WOULD HAVE PHONED ME IF I HADN´T FORGOTTEN TO CALL HER FOR HER BIRTHDAY.
WE WOULDN´T HAVE GOT LOST IF ANNA HAD TAKEN A MAP.
IF I HADN´T EATEN TOO MUCH, I WOULDN´T HAVE FELT SICK.
WRITE TWO EXAMPLES ON YOUR OWN
A) ___________________________________
B) ___________________________________
9th November
PARAPHRASING
Rewite each sentence using the word given.
GRAMMAR
RELATIVE CLAUSES
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF RELATIVE CLAUSES:
A) DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES ( THEY ARE NECESSARY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT / WHO WE ARE TALKING ABOUT)
PRONOUNS: WHO/ WHERE/ WHICH/ WHEN / WHICH (THAT)
EXAMPLES
_ THAT IS THE CHURCH WHERE WE GOT MARRIED.
_ THIS IS THE MONTH WHEN WE FINISH OUR LESSONS
_ THE WOMAN WHO IS WEARING A YELLOW SHIRT IS MY MUM.
_ THIS IS THE BOOK WHICH THE TEACHER MENTIONED LAST WEEK.
_ THAT IS THE MAN WHOSE SHOP IS ON THE CORNER.
B) NON- DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES ( THEY SHOW EXTRA INFORMATION. THIS DATA GOES BETWEEN COMMAS)
_ LIONEL MESSI, WHO WAS BORN IN ARGENTINA, IS THE MOST POPULAR FOOTBALLER IN THE WORLD.
_ VIGGO MORTENSSEN, WHO IS A GREAT ACTOR, HAD THE MAIN ROLE IN " THE LORD OF THE RINGS"
_ SALTA, WHICH IS IN THE NORTH OF OUR COUNTRY, IS THE PERFECT DESTINATION FOR SPRING TIME.
_ LONDON, WHERE YOU CAN FEEL HISTORY ITSELF, IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PLACES IN THE WORLD.
_ THE BRITISH MUSEUM, WHICH IS FREE FOR TOURISTS, KEEPS A GREAT VARIETY FROM THE EGYPTIAN CULTURE.
28th October
PRACTISING TENSES
26th October
17TH OCTOBER
LISTENING EXERCISE: A RADIO PROGRAMME
LISTEN AND COMPLETE
EXAMPLE: MATT SANCHEZ MAKES HOT BARBECUE SAUCES.
1) MATT HAS BEEN VISITING THE FIERY FOODS FESTIVAL FOR _____________.
2) ALL THE PRODUCTS THERE ARE FLAVOURED WITH __________
3) CHILLI PEPPERS FIRST GREW IN _________
4) WILBUR SCOVILLE INVENTED A WAY TO WORK OUT ____________.
5) THE COMPETITION INVOLVED EATING _________ CAROLINA REAPERS IN THE __________________ POSSIBLE.
6) EATING __________ OR BOILED _________OR DRINKING _________ FIRST CAN HELP.
7) THE WINNER TOOK ________ TO EAT THE REAPERS.
8) THE BEST THING TO EAT WHEN YOUR MOUTH IS BURNING _________.
14TH OCTOBER
REVISION: SECOND CONDITIONAL
COMPLETE
1) I CAN´T BUY ANYONE AN ICE CREAM BECAUSE I HAVEN´T GOT ENOUGH MONEY. ( WOULD)
I _____________ EVERYONE AN ICE CREAM IF I ______ ENOUGH MONEY.
2) I AM NOT VERY HUNGRY. THAT IS WHY I MAYBE WON´T EAT ANYTHING. (MIGHT)
IF I ________ HUNGRY, I ___________ SOMETHING.
3) SHE DOESN´T KNOW HOW TO COOK, SO SHE ISN´T ABLE TO MAKE LUNCH. ( MIGHT)
IF SHE _____________________________________________
4) HE DOESN´T EAT GOAT´S CHEESE BECAUSE HE HAS A CHOICE. ( WOULD)
HE _______________________________________________.
5) THERE ISN´T A PIZZA DELIVERY SERVICE IN THIS AREA, SO WE CAN´T ORDER ONE. (COULD)
IF ________________________________________________.
DESCRIBING A LOCAL DISH
COMPLETE THE DESCRIPTION WITH:
SERVED- CONSISTS- CONTAINS- MADE
I AM FROM IRELAND AND THERE ARE TWO THINGS WE LOVE: POTATOES AND LAMB. WE EAT LOTS OF POTATOES AND THERE ARE LOTS OF SHEEP IN IRELAND, SO IRISH STEW IS ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE DISHES. A STEW ____________ MEAT AND VEGETABLES WHICH ARE COOKED TOGETHER SLOWLY IN A TASTY SAUCE. IRISH STEW _________ LAMB, POTATOES, CARROTS AND ONIONS. IT HAS EVERYTHING , BUT IT IS OFTEN ________ WITH THICK SLICES OF BROWN BREAD SPREAD WITH LOTS OF BUTTER.
NOBODY KNOWS WHO FIRST MADE IRISH STEW BUT AS THE WEATHER IN IRELAND IS COLD AND WET , PEOPLE USUALLY EAT A STEW ON A COLD, RAINY DAY.
IRISH STEW IS _________ IN PUBS AND RESTAURANTS ALL AROUND IRELAND, AND IT IS NOT JUST FOR TOURISTS! IF YOU EVER GO TO IRELAND, IT WILL PROBABLY RAIN SO TRY IRISH STEW FOR LUNCH TO KEEP YOU WARM.
30TH SEPTEMBER
A) Read the following essay carefully.
Mobile phones have a negative effect on teenagers´ lives.Do you agree? Write your essay about it.
While some people say that mobile phones play a fundamental role in our lives, others think that they have a negative effect. I believe this invention has changed modern life radically.
B) Write your essay about one of the following topics. Use the essay above to follow the correct style and number of paragraphs. Use the highlighted phrases to help you.
REMEMBER!
28TH SEPTEMBER
FUTURE TENSES
_ PLANS / PREDICTIONS (BE GOING TO )
I AM GOING TO VISIT AN ART GALLERY NEXT MONTH.
LOOK AT THE SKY! IT IS GOING TO RAIN!
_ ARRANGEMENTS
(PRESENT CONTINUOUS FOR THE FUTURE)
I AM ATTENDING A CLASS ON WEDNESDAY AT 11:30 AM.
_ PREDICTIONS
MANY PEOPLE WILL CONTINUE WEARING A FACE MASK NEXT YEAR.
CARS WON´T FLY IN 10 YEARS´TIME.
_ PROBABILITY
I MIGHT TRAVEL TO EUROPE NEXT YEAR. ( I AM NOT SURE)
26th September
LISTENING ACTIVITY
STUDENT´S BOOK. PAGE 22. EXERCISE 3
PHRASAL VERBS
STUDENT´S BOOK. PAGE 22. EXERCISE 5
_ BRING TOGETHER: HELP PEOPLE WORK TOGETHER
_ SIGN UP: ENROL IN AN ACTIVITY / START
_ GIVE UP: STOP DOING AN ACTIVITY / ABANDON
_ LOOK UP TO SOMEBODY: ADMIRE SOMEBODY
_ SET UP: CREATE
_ GET ON WITH SOMEONE: HAVE A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE.
_ PASS ON KNOWLEDGE: TELL SOMEONE WHAT YOU KNOW / TEACH
_ COUNT ON : TRUST
THINK OF EXAMPLES USING THESE EXPRESSIONS FOR MONDAY.
SEE YOU
23rd SEPTEMBER
Dear Sir/Madam,
With reference to your job ad in xxx, I would like to submit my
application for the position of Web Content Editor in your company.
I graduated in Communication Sciences at the University of xxx and have worked
for several years in a Digital Agency as Content Specialist. I believe my
skills and experience are in line with the requirements for the job position. I
will be glad to introduce myself in an interview, that will allow you to better
evaluate my possible recruitment.
Please find attached a copy of my curriculum vitae. I look forward to
hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
…
21ST SEPTEMBER
GRAMMAR
PRESENT PERFECT TENSE
FORMULA: HAVE / HAS + PAST PARTICIPLE FORM
USES:
_ TO TALK ABOUT EXPERINCE
A) I HAVE TRAVELLED TO THE SOUTH OF MY COUNTRY.
B) SHE HAS EATEN TRADITIONAL MEXICAN FOOD.
C) THEY HAVE SEEN " BACK TO THE FUTURE".
D) I HAVEN´T SEEN THAT FILM YET.
_ TO TALK ABOUT A RECENT ACTION
A) I HAVE JUST FINISHED MY ACTIVITY.
B) SHE HAS JUST CALLED ME.
_ TO TALK ABOUT AN ACTION THAT BEGAN IN THE PAST AND COINTINUOUS IN THE PRESENT.
A) I HAVE KNOWN MY BEST FRIEND SINCE 2ND YEAR.
B) SHE HAS LIVED IN JAPAN FOR TWENTY YEARS.
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSE
HAVE / HAS + BEEN + VERB-ING
WE EMPHASIZE THE USE OF TIME.
A) I HAVE BEEN DOING THIS EXERCISE FOR TWO HOURS. I NEED HELP!
B) THE TEACHER HAS BEEN EXPLAINING THE NEW TOPIC FOR HALF AN HOUR!
19th SEPTEMBER
HI NAHUEL!
HERE YOU HAVE THE ACTIVITY ABOUT A VIDEO. YOU WILL FIND THE LINK BELOW.
16TH SEPTEMBER
REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS AND EACH OTHER
COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE CORRECT REFLEXIVE PRONOUN.
1) I´M MAKING ___________ A SANDWICH.
2) KAREN CUT __________ ON SOME BROKEN GLASS ON THE BEACH.
3) WE REALLY ENJOYED __________ AT THE PARTY. THANKS!
4) THEY BOUGHT _________ SOME NEW CLOTHES IN THE SALES. IT WAS A BARGAIN!
5) MY COMPUTER TURNS ________ OFF TO SAVE ENERGY WHEN I DON´T USE IT.
6) HERE´S THE PIZZA, EVERYONE! YO CAN ALL HELP __________.
7) HE HURT __________ QUITE BADLY WHEN HE FELL OFF HIS BIKE.
8) WOW! DID YOU DO THAT ALL BY _________ OR DID SOMEONE ELSE HELP YOU?
ANSWER:
1) HOW DO YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ENJOY YOURSELVES?
2) DID YOU TEACH YOURSELF TO READ?
3) WHEN DO YOUR FAMILY GIVE EACH OTHER PRESENTS?
4) WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS DO TO STOP THEMSELVES GETTING BORED?
5) WHAT DO YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS HELP EACH OTHER WITH?
11TH SEPTEMBER
HI NAHUEL!
WE ARE GOING TO PRACTISE HOW TO DESCRIBE A PICTURE USING DIFFERENT GRAMMAR STRUCTURES.
A) WHAT DOES THE PHOTO SHOW?
B) WHERE MIGHT SHE BE?
C) HOW OLD MAY SHE BE?
D) HOW LONG HAS THE ARTIST BEEN PAINTING?
E) HOW MIGHT SHE FEEL?
F) WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE PAINTING / PAINTER?
G) HAVE YOU EVER PAINTED IN THE OPEN AIR?
9TH SEPTEMBER
PAST PERFECT: PRACTICE
COMPLETE THE STORY WITH THE SIMPLE PAST OR PAST PERFECT FORM OF THE VERBS IN BRACKETS.
I SAW A REALLY NICE JUMPER IN TOWN LAST WEEK, BUT I (NOT / HAVE) ______ ENOUGH MONEY WITH ME. SO I (GO) ______ BACK TO THE SHOP ON SATURDAY, BUT THEY ( SELL) ______ IT.
I (FEEL) _______ REALLY DISAPPOINTED. BUT WHEN I (GET) ______ HOME, MY GIRLFRIEND (HAVE) _______ A SURPRISE FOR ME. IT (BE) ______ THE SAME JUMPER I (SEE) ________ IN THAT SHOP.
ALTHOUGH I (NOT/SAY) ______ ANYTHING TO HER, SHE (SEE) ______ IN THE SHOP WINDOW AND (BUY) _______ IT FOR ME.
COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE PAST PERFECT AND YOUR OWN IDEAS:
A) MY FRIEND FINALLY ARRIVED AFTER __________.
B) THE CONCERT WAS TERRIBLE ALTHOUGH _______.
C) HE WAS VERY EXCITED ABOUT GOING TO THE FASHION SHOW BECAUSE HE _______.
D) SHE WAS NOT FOCUSED IN WHAT THE TEACHER WAS SAYING. SHE ____________.
E) I DIDN´T GO SHOPPING BECAUSE _________.
7TH SEPTEMBER
HI NAHUEL!
HERE YOU HAVE A LISTENING ACTIVITY.
STUDENT´S BOOK. PAGE 6. EXERCISE 4
LISTEN TO AN INTERVIEW WITH A BAND " ALL FOR ONE" AND COMPLETE THE GAPS.
IN THIS PAGE ( EXERCISE 1) YOU WILL FIND VOCABULARY RELATED TO ART.
( MURAL- PORTRAIT- ORCHESTRA- GALLERY- EXHIBITION- SCULPTURE- JUGGLER)
GRAMMAR
NEXT CLASS WE ARE WORKING WITH THE FOLLOWING VERBAL TENSE: PAST PERFECT ( HAD + PAST PARTICIPLE FORM)
THE IDEA OF THIS TENSE IS TO SHOW AN ACTION WHICH HAPPENED BEFORE ANOTHER ACTION IN THE PAST.
EXAMPLES:
WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE CINEMA, THE FILM HAD ALREADY STARTED.
WHEN I ENTERED THE CLASSROOM, MY CLASSMATES HAD ALREADY BEGUN DOING THE EXAM.
I HAD STUDIED FRENCH BEFORE I TRAVELLED TO FRANCE.
PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE:
___________________________________________.
4TH SEPTEMBER
HI NAHUEL!
WE ARE GOING TO START USING : EYES OPEN 4
STARTER UNIT:
PAGE 4. EXERCISE 3 ( THIS EXERCISE IS AIMED TO CHECK PAST SIMPLE / PAST CONTINUOUS)
EXERCISE 5 ( -ED AND -ING ADJECTIVES)
UNIT 1 : TRENDS
PAGE 10. EXERCISES 2 AND 3
2nd SEPTEMBER
PARAPHRASING
REWRITE EACH SENTENCE USING THE WORD GIVEN.
A) I STARTED WORKING IN THIS COMPANY IN 2003. I STILL WORK IN THE SAME PLACE. ( WORKED)
I_________________________________________
B) MY PASSION IN LIFE IS TREKKING. (MADLY)
I ________________________________________
C) MIKE THINKS VISITING MUSEUMS IS VERY INTERESTING.
(INTERESTED)
MIKE ___________________________________
D) I MET JANE THREE YEARS AGO. (KNOWN)
I ________________________________________
E) THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I EAT SUSHI.
( NEVER)
I ________________________________________
F) " THE PARTY IS GREAT. I AM HAVING A GOOD TIME", MY SISTER TOLD ME. (WAS)
MY SISTER TOLD ME ______________________
G) I PREDICT CHANGES IN EDUCATION IN THE FUTURE.
(WILL)
I THINK _________________________________
1st SEPTEMBER
HI NAHUEL!
IN THIS OPPORTUNITY WE ARE GOING TO WORK WITH VOCABULARY (PHRASES WITH A POSITIVE CONNOTATION TO EXAGGERATE)
WRITE ABOUT YOUR PASSION IN LIFE, YOUR HOBBY.
THE IDEA IS TO DESCRIBE YOUR FAVOURITE ACTIVITY WITHOUT USING THE TYPICAL VERBS: (LIKE, LOVE, ENJOY...) AND WITHOUT REPEATING WORDS. WE WILL USE OTHER PHRASES.
PHRASES YOU MUST INCLUDE:
_ MY PASSION IN LIFE IS ... (VERB-ING)
_ I AM FASCINATED BY ...
_ I LOSE TRACK OF TIME WHEN...
_ TIME FLIES WHEN....
_ I AM THE HAPPIEST PERSON IN THE WORLD WHEN...
_ I AM MADLY IN LOVE WITH....
_ MY HARD DAY IS SWEETENED WITH...
_ .... MAKES ME HAPPY TO BE ALIVE.
_ I WILL NEVER STOP...
_ I CANNOT IMAGINE MY LIFE WITHOUT....
EXAMPLE:
MY PASSION IN LIFE IS READING. I CANNOT IMAGINE MY LIFE WITHOUT THIS ACTIVITY. TIME FLIES WHEN I READ. I AM FASCINATED BY READING BRITISH DETECTIVE STORIES. I LOSE TRACK OF TIME WHEN I SIT AT MY DESK AND TAKE A BOOK IN MY HANDS. I AM THE HAPPIEST PERSON IN THE WORLD WHEN I GET THE LATEST VERSION OF MY FAVOURITE WRITER.
I AM MADLY IN LOVE WITH VISITING DIFFERENT LOCAL BOOKSHOPS AND LIBRARIES. MY HARD DAY AT WORK IS SWEETENED WITH A BEAUTIFUL NOVEL. LEARNING ABOUT THE WRITERS´LIVES MAKES ME HAPPY TO BE ALIVE. I WILL NEVER STOP ATTENDING THE BOOK FAIR ONCE A YEAR.
31st AUGUST
WELCOME NAHUEL!
HERE YOU HAVE A PHOTO TO PRACTISE DESCRIPTION.
PREPARE IDEAS FOR OUR NEXT CLASS ( MONDAY)
_ MEANS OF TRANSPORT
_ WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE GOING
_ JOBS
_ WHAT MEANS OF TRANSPORT YOU WOULD TAKE.
_ COMPARE THE MEANS OF TRANSPORT
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!
