Oxford University _ Listening Int 1

Hello everybody!

This week we have been talking about education. As I have told you in class I am a huge fan of Oxford and Cambridge and that's why I have chosen this extra listening activity for you.

Watch this BBC video and answer the following questions:

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/britain-great/knowledge-great-part-1

1. How many of the world's top ten universities can be found in the UK?
2. How many colleges constitute Oxford University?
3. According to Sally Mapstone, which three characteristics does Oxford University have?
4. How old is Oxford University?
5. Can you name a famous writer and a famous actor that have studied there?
6. British universities like Oxford have always had a great interest in ...

Would you like to study there in the future? Why/not?

See you in class!

María.

Bridget Jones's Diary _ Listening Int 1

Hello everybody!

Last week we were talking about judging people by their appearance in class. 

I hope you enjoyed the extract of the film Bridget Jones's Diary that we watched in class and that focusses on this topic.

You can read the script as it is the first comment that you will find.

See you later!

María.

My favourite film - Int 1 Listening practice

 Listen to the speakers talking about their favourite films and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

1. Check your understanding: matching
Do this exercise while you listen. Match the speaker to the genre of film. Write a–e next to the numbers 1–5.

1…….. Speaker 1              a. A science fiction film
2…….. Speaker 2              b. A modern vampire film
3…….. Speaker 3              c. An action film
4…….. Speaker 4              d. A romance
5…….. Speaker 5              e. A romance based on a book

2. Check your understanding: gap fill
Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with the correct speaker.
1. Speaker _______________ thinks the film shows you not to judge people too quickly.
2. Speaker _______________ says the film is not too sentimental, thanks to the actor.
3. Speaker _______________ likes a film in which everything we think is real is fiction.
4. Speaker _______________ has seen their favourite film more than once.
5. Speaker _______________ prefers the first version of the film.
6. Speaker _______________ likes a film with murder, violence and blood-drinking.
7. Speaker _______________ likes a film which tells a love story over several years.
8. Speaker _______________ likes a film which shows bullying at school.
9. Speaker _______________ likes the scenes filmed in different countries.

by British Council.

Now check your answers. The answer key is one of the comments.

Have a nice weekend!

Describing people _ Listening Int 1

Hello everybody!

I hope you've really enjoyed your holidays!

We have been talking about relationships in class. I'd like you to continue practising your listening by watching this video by Real English. 

These people are describing their partners. Try to note down the adjectives that they mention: 

Now watch this video with subtitles and correct yourself:

Disastrous journeys writing activity

Hello everybody!

Here you have the answer key to exercise 4b on page 116:

1. then
2. when
3. instead of
4. but
5. so
6. because
7. as soon as
8. although

I hope this model hepls you to do your own writing! Remember that the due date is 9th of April.

Happy holidays!!!!

Grammar activites: Past Tenses & Present Perfect

Hello everyone!

I would like you to do some extra practice on Past Simple and Past Perfect since you had many doubts in class. here you can find some exercises that you can do:

Present Perfect or Past Simple?

http://www.examenglish.com/grammar/b1_presentperfect_pastsimple.htm

http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/past-simple-present-perfect-1.html

Past Tenses

https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/grammar/file05/?cc=global&selLanguage=en

You can also test your progress: 

https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate3/testmaker/files1-10?cc=global&selLanguage=en

Facebook _ Extra listening activity

1. What has created the phenomenon known as "Facebook depression?___________________________ (3)
2. The American Academy of Pediatrics has informed parents about the possible dangers of networking websites on their children’s ______________ (2)
3. Ms. O'Keeffe says that a big part of this generation's social and emotional development is occurring on the _______________ and _______________ (3)
4. Parents need to understand these technologies so they can relate to their children's ______________(2)
5. The report says that the Internet is not always a _________________________ (2) for kids.
6. Parents must be active and discuss things like ______________ (1).
7.  A recent survey indicated that ______________(3) of teenagers log on to a social media site more than 10 times a day.
8.  However, Facebook helps youngsters, by ______________ (1) them to express themselves.

Please, post your answers!

Enjoy your holidays!!!

María.