Happy Christmas and all the best for 2013!

Our Christmas Wish List

What's in your wish list? 

Please, help me complete our common list!

Christmas Flea Market

Remember that the flea market is being held this week! Go to the library (1st floor) and have a look to see if you like anything there!

The money is for NGO "Por la sonrisa de un niño" and their projects in Cambodia.

We have raised about 600 euros for the charity. Just a small drop in the ocean but a great start! 

Thank you very much for your participation!!!

Intermediate 1 - Travelling

This week we have been talking about travelling in class.

Watch the following video to see what these people like and dislike about travelling.

Answer key to the activities that I sent you:

Advanced 1: Video - Multitasking

This week we have been talking about multitasking in class.

For extra listening practice, watch the video twice and answer the questions:

1. What was the result of the 2010 study?
2. What was the different domain that the experts decided to look at?
3. What is the most important age for social development in girls?
4. How many girls participated in the survey?
5. What were the results of the survey like?
6. What did children who were heavy multi-taskers show?
7. What is the possible solution to the problem?

Answer key:

1. Heavy multi-taskers showed less ability to filter out irrelevancy, manage their working memory and even multi-task.
2. Emotional development.
3. 8-12-year-old girls.
4. 3400 girls.
5. Heavy multi-taskers showed worse social and emotional development.
6. They are not practising basic emotional skills.
7. Face-to-face communication.

Jokes to start December with a smile!

TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?

JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables.

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TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile?'

GLENN: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L'

TEACHER: No, that's wrong

GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.

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TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?

DONALD: H I J K L M N O.

TEACHER: What are you talking about?

DONALD: Yesterday you said it's H to O.

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TEACHER: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago.

WINNIE: Me!

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TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree,  but also admitted it.  Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn't punish him?

LOUIS: Because George still had the axe in his hand.....

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TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?

SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mum is a good cook.

Do you know a good joke about children? Please, tell us!

Intermediate 1: Living without money

Is it possible to live without money? Let's meet Heidemarie Schwermer and see what she says!

• Is it possible to feel rich without possessions? 
• Can you live happily without money? 
• Would you like to live like her? Why / why not?

Please, give us your opinion!

Intermediate 1: Childhood anecdotes

One day I was riding my tricycle in my backyard when I wondered if I could ride it with my eyes closed. So I shut my eyes and began riding. Next thing I knew I was cold and wet, I had ridden my trike right into the swimming pool, and my mom (who is very tiny, only 5'4" and 95lbs} had to jump in after me. I refused to let go of my trike, so she had to pull me out with it!

http://www.experienceproject.com/groups/Have-A-Funny-Childhood-Story-To-Tell-You/133322

What's your anecdote? Please, share it with us!

Intermediate & Advanced 1 - Information sheet year 2012/13

This is the information that I explained to you in class regarding this course. 

You have the photocopy but you can also download the document (download the image to make it bigger)!

European general strike: 14th Novembre 2012

No class today! We are joining the strike.

The best is yet to come!

This week's news has undoubtedly been Obama's re-election. 

Let's watch the following video and believe that the best is yet to come!

Advanced 1: Halloween video - Answer key

1. The celebration dates back to….

 Celtic rituals.

2. What was the origin of Halloween?

The origin was to scare away spirits.

3. Which US state was the first to celebrate Halloween? When?

Northern State of Minessota in 1921.

4. How do people understand the holiday according to the expert?

People don’t view the holiday as just one day anymore. It’s an entire month-long or season-long celebration.

5. Which activities can children do at the farm?

Go on hayrides, enjoy Halloween games and pick up the perfect pumpkin.

6. How much are consumers going to spend on Halloween this year? How?

Consumers are going to spend nearly 5 billion dollars on a combination of costumes, candy and decorations.

7. What do the keepers of the National Zoo in Washington do for Halloween?

They celebrate their Annual Halloween Event where the kids dress up and the animals get treats.

Intermediate 1: Halloween video - Answer key

Watch the video and say if these sentences are True or False:

1. Halloween is celebrated on a different day every year.

False. It’s always celebrated on 31^st October.

2. Children say “Treat or Trick” to get some chocolate.

False. They say it to get some candy.

3. The first state to celebrate Halloween was:

a)      Louisiana in 1921

b)     Minessota in 1921  X

c)      Minessota in 1821

4. People celebrate Halloween for longer that they used to.

True. Nowadays it’s a  month-long or season-long celebration.

5. The keepers dress the animal in Halloween costumes.

False. The kids dress up  and the animal get treats.

Correction code: WRITINGS

Halloween 2012

Hello again!

We were talking about Halloween and explaining the origin of this tradition.

Please watch the following video and try to answer the questions that I gave to you in class.

I will post the answers soon!

Welcome to our class blog! EOI Moratalaz

Hello everyone!

Groups are finally settled and we are going to start using our class blog.

I hope you find it useful and see it as an opportunity to keep practising your English!

I will try to make it as fun and inspiring as I can.

I look forward to your comments!

All the best for this new academic year!

María.

EOI Moratalaz