Take a seat & make a friend

I came accross this video on the internet and I remembered we talked about friends in unit 1. Here you have a new way of making friends...

What do you think about it?

Coffee OR tea??

What do you prefer coffee or tea?


Listen to some people answering this question:

I'm a coffee person! I like drinking my coffee every morning in front of the computer, but sometimes I also enjoy a nice cup of tea.

What about you??

I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

Hi,

This is the song we listened to in class the other day, maybe you felt like singing along in class ;-) Well, this is your opportunity, get the activity we did in class so you have the lyrics and watch the video.

Pay attention to how he pronounces the words and enjoy the song!!!!

Time to sing!!!!

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Mr. Bean: The exam

This is the clip we watched in class. Hilarious!

I hope you enjoyed it!

What makes children unhappy?

Listen to some children answering the question: 

"What makes you unhappy?"

What about YOU? What makes YOU unhappy?

When you're down, what makes you happy?

Listen to some people answering the question:

When you're down, what makes you happy?

Listen to Pharrell Williams' song Happy. Do you like it? Does it make you happy?

What makes you happy?

Tell me in a comment :-D

Past Simple- Present Perfect contrast

It is sometimes confusing when to use past simple or present perfect, but once you practise a little bit you will realise it's not that hard.

Have a look at the notes below:

Present Perfect Past Simple Constrast

If you still hesitate, there are some words which will help you make the decision:

And a video from the British Council...

Enrique Iglesias

In unit 9 we've talked about lives and we did a listening about Enrique Iglesias' life. Below you can read some information about him and you will find the videos of some of his hits.

Tell me, do you like him? Do you like his music?

Born in Spain in 1975, Enrique Iglesias is the son of popular Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. Iglesias grew up largely in Miami and began singing as a teenager. He released his self-titled debut album in 1995 and, like his subsequent studio works, proved to be a huge success. By early 2012, Iglesias had sold more than 60 million records worldwide. His most successful songs include "Bailamos," "Rhythm Divine," "Be With You," "Escape," "Maybe," "Don't Turn Off The Lights" and "Hero."

Enrique Iglesias was born Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler in Madrid, Spain, on May 8, 1975. The youngest of three children, Iglesias is the son of popular Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, and Isabel Preysler, a well-known Madrid socialite.

Following the kidnapping of his grandfather, Iglesias was sent to Miami to live with his father due to security concerns. Because of his father's intense touring schedule, much of Iglesias's parenting came from his nanny, Elvira Olivares, to whom he later dedicated his first album.

By the time he was a teenager, Iglesias had started to follow in his father's footsteps. His first live performance came in a production of Hello, Dolly! at his school, the prestigious Gulliver Private School in Miami. From there, he started writing and performing songs at various Miami restaurants with a small group of friends, all of which he kept secret from his parents.

"It's not like I was looking for a record deal then," Iglesias later said. "I did it because I loved it. I never told anyone. For me it was a getaway to sing, one of those things I didn’t want anyone to screw up."

After graduating from high school, Iglesias enrolled at the University of Miami, where he intended to study business. But the world of music kept calling to him, and after just a year of college, he dropped out.

Source: www.biography.com

Hero

Escape

Bailando

What's the best and worst thing about shopping in London?

Listen to different people answering this question:


What's the best and worst thing about shopping in London?





Have you been to London?

Have you been shopping in London?

What's the best and worst thing about shopping in London?

Tell me in a comment!

VIDEO: Shopping is great 1

This is the video we watched in class today.

You can read the transcript here. 

Pronunciation / /dʒ/

The sound /dʒ/ appears in words such as in just, change, enjoy, age, etc.

The usual spelling for this sound are the letter "j" and the consonant cluster "dge", but it can also be found with the letter "g".

Watch the video to practise your pronunciation.

London

As you already know I am staying in London, Wimbledon to be more specific, for a week with a group of students from the EOI. They are attending an English course in the morning and visiting London in the afternoons.

Those who know me well know that I'm madly in love with London probably because when I was 17 I spent three months on my own in Wimbledon studying English at Wimbledon School of English.
The experience was just great. Imagine, a teenager in London! I got to go to the Tennis Championship, to all the attractions in London, to the famous nightclub Ministry of Sound. It was absolutely fantastic.

Now, listen to some people talking about how they feel about London.

 Have YOU been to London?

How do YOU feel about London?

Social Life

Do you like going out? Did you go out last night?

Listen to some people answering these questions 

You can answer the questions in a comment.

Mr Bean - Merry Christmas

Maybe you're not in a Christmas mood yet but why not watch this episode to see if we start feeling a bit more Christmasy....

Making the poppies

This year on November the 11th the Tower of London commemorated the centenary anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War through a major art installation, in collaboration with ceramic artist Paul Cummins.

Modern Family

Do you know the TV series Modern Family?

Have a look at the trailer below. Watch several times if you need to.

Do you remember the characters?
Can you say who's who?

What do you think of this family? Does it really represent a "modern family"?


Below you have the very first episode of the series, it's not too long so that you won't get too bored if you can't follow it.

It is an authentic TV programme so do NOT worry if you can't understand everything.

Friends Best Moments (Friends the TV series ;-)

If you liked the TV series Friends you'll love this compilation! It's a 10 minute video with different scenes from the series. 

Watch and have fun. Don't worry if you don't understand everything....

Did you watch Friends? Do you like it?

We are family, Sister Sledge

Sister Sledge, We are family

Listen to the song and complete the lyrics with the missing sentences.

MISSING SENTENCES:

A. (WE!) no we don't get depressed

B. (ALL) all of the people around us they say

C. We're giving love in a family dose

D. This is our family Jewel

E. Everyone can see we're together

[Chorus]
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing

1. __________________
As we walk on by
(FLY!) and we fly just like birds of a feather
I won't tell no lie
2. __________________
Can they be that close?
Just let me state for the record
3. __________________

[Chorus:Repeat x2]

Living life is fun and we've just begun
To get our share of the world's delights
(HIGH!) high hopes we have for our future
And our goal is in sight
4. __________________
Here's what we call our golden rule
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won't go wrong
5. __________________

[Chorus:Repeat x3]

ANSWER KEY: 

1. E

2. B

3. C

4. A

5. D

A friend in need is a friend indeed

Below you have a video telling you what a good friend is like.

Do YOU agree with the ideas from the video?

The first sign in the video is that "you can count on them for the big stuff" that means you can count of them when you have problems and that relates with the saying "A friend in need is a friend indeed" that means that "that a friend who helps you when you really need help is a true friend". 

Bruno Mars has a song called "Count on me" expressing the same idea. 

Listen to it and complete the lyrics with the correct verb. You might need the verbs more than once.

Count on me, Bruno Mars

HELP               SEE                 SING                 FIND               NEED                        HAVE

If you ever 1.__________ yourself stuck in the middle of the sea

I'll sail the world to find you

If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't 2.__________ 

I'll be the light to guide you.

Find out what we're made of

When we are called to 3.__________ our friends in need

You can count on me like one, two, three, I'll be there

And I know when I 4.__________ it

I can count on you like four, three, two, you'll be there

'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do,

oh yeah , oooooh oooooh , yeah yeah

If you're tossin` and you're turnin' and you just can't fall asleep

I'll 5.__________ a song beside you

And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me

Everyday I will remind you

oh oh oh

Find out what we're made of

When we are called to 6.__________ our friends in need.

You can count on me like one, two, three, I'll be there

And I know when I 7.__________ it

I can count on you like four, three, two, you'll be there

'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do

oh yeah , oooh oooh , yeah yeah

You'll always 8.__________ my shoulder when you cry

I'll never let go, never say goodbye

You know you can count on me like one, two, three, I'll be there

And I know when I 9.__________ it

I can count on you like four, three, two, and you'll be there

'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do

oh yeah

oooooh ooooooh

ooh yea yea

You'll always 10.__________ my shoulder when you cry

I'll never let go, Never say goodbye

You know you can count on me like one, two, three

I'll be there

And I know when I 11.__________ it

I can count on you like four, three, two

And you'll be there

Cause that's what friends are supposed to do

Oh yea

Ooohhh Ooohhh

Oohh

You can count on me 'cause I can count on you...

Now watch this video where you have the lyrics so you can check your answers.

What makes a good friend?

Watch the videos and tell me your opinion.