Christmas homework

Speakout, upper intermediate,Unit 4
pages 44-46, except the writing.
page 49-51, except the speaking.


Second Book
You can choose a title from the list in the blog.
If you prefer something else, you can read it as long as it is an original version.


Those who need extra pronunciation work, can use dhe BBC learners page in the widget or any other page you can find.


Those who need extra speaking, can do personal accounts of events and record them in their cell phones.


Those who need extra gramma work, can also use the BC learners page, or the Class DVD, where you have listening activities, vocabulay and grammar tasks.

See you in January.


Happy New Year!

Oral Test

By now you should have read a FICTION BOOK!
THE TEST IS ABOUT YOUR READING.
ONE STORY IS ENOUGH


What do I need to prepare?


1. Introduction: When and where does the action take place? Who are the characters? (BACKGROUND)
2. A brief outline of the story.
3. A description of the main characters.
4. A description of the main events.
5. The meaning. What is the writer's intention?
6. The best ideas. (The ones you like best; the ones you do not like at all).
7. Some quotations of significant bits of text (these can be read aloud in class).

8. Vocabulary or expressions that need to be learnt (You can teach these to your classmates).
9. Conclusion: would you recommend the book? Why? (Give reasons to support you point.)

Planning and checking writing

Planning and correcting your writing

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Learner autonomy

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Stradivarius

The article I’ve chosen is about Stradivarius violins. Many people know that these instruments are famous, but why?

They were made (about 1200 pieces) between 17^th and 18^th century by Antonio Stradivari, and they’re well-known by their great sound. Many manufacturers have investigated the sound, but they haven’t been able to explain exactly why Stradivarius violins sound so beautifulyl. It’s believed it could be the wood or the glue.

At present, only about 500 Stradivarius violins have been found, and they belong to famous violinists or Museums. In Spain, there are two pieces in the Agency of National States.

The last time one of these instruments was sold was in October 2010, to a Japanese woman, by 3.000.000 $.

Talking about their value and economic cost, in October 2010 was the last time one of these instruments was sold for 3.600.000 $ (nearly 2.600.000 euros). But if you think you’ve found one of these, find evidence of it, because there are a lot of copies in the world.

MARÍA PAREJA

Spain election victor Rajoy warns 'no miracles'

Conservatives in Spain are celebrating a landslide victory

Continue reading the main story

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Spain's Popular Party leader Mariano Rajoy has told supporters their country's voice must be respected again, after a resounding election win.

At the end of a campaign dominated by the debt crisis, the centre right PP secured 186 seats in the 350-seat lower house of parliament.

However, Spain's borrowing costs continued to mount on Monday and the stock market fell by 2%.

Mr Rajoy said: "There won't be any miracles. We never promised any."

Speaking outside party headquarters in central Madrid, he assured his audience: "We will stop being part of the problem and will be part of the solution."

Continue Reading: BBC..co.uk

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Making Rich People Richer Doesn't Make the Rest of Us richer' and 22 other Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism

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Improve your reading ability

If you do not have skill and confidence in reading, if you do badly at reading comprehension texts, try to make the best of these materials by the British authorities. They are designed for school grades (7-12), but they can be of great use.

Labour Conference Speech

Watch this video about the leader of the Labour Party. 


What are the main ideas of Ed Miliband's speech?


Take notes.


Read The Telegraph and the BBC!


Participate in discussions with classmates.

Welcome

Hello, students!

This year we are going to be together for 120 hours! So let's have a great time from the start.

In order to get to know you and adjust my lessons to your abilities and interests let's complete this questionnaire.


The materials for this year will be those provided by Pearson-Longman: Speakout Upper-Intermediate Students' book with Active book and DVD.
Those with lots of extratime for homework can also get the Speakout Upper-Intermediate Workbook with key and Audio CD for self-study purposes.