Dances around the world

 

In this post I'd like you to learn about some curious dances from all over the world. Click on the link below to watch the video attached. Then, leave a comment answering these questions.

1. Are you good at dancing? Why? Why not?

2. In your opinion, which is the most difficult dance? And the easiest?  Explain 

3. Would you like to try any of them ? Explain 

4. What does a person need to be a good dancer? Use the video to help you.

Dances around the world

Flamenco Day

On 16th November, we'll be celebrating Flamenco Day one year more. In this post I suggest you to read an article about one of the most famous Flamenco singers: Camarón de la Isla. You'll learn about his life and how he became a legend. Then, leave the answers to the questions in a comment as usual.

   

 1. Where can you find the museum about Camarón de la Isla? 2. What was his real name? 3. Who was the first person to support him as an artist? 4. How many albums did he release? Which was the title of the most relevant one? 5. Did he win any prizes while he was alive? Explain.

Camarón de la Isla

Documentary: A day in the coldest region on Earth

Life conditions for some human beings are really tough. This is the case of the people who live in Yakutia, the coldest region on Earth. Click on the video below to learn about what a day in a family is like. Then, read the questions and leave your answers in a comment as usual.

1. How does the family adapt to the cold temperatures? Explain what Arian, his father and his mother do. 2. Are there many differences between Arian's school and your school? Explain. 3. What is Arian's father job? Why is his job important? 4. What did Arian buy at the local shop? 5. In your opinion, what was the most unexpected or strangest thing that you learnt from life in Yakutia? 6. Would you like to visit Yakutia? Justify your answer.

Useful videos

Are you constantly learning about new things? Are you interested in curious information about astronomy, history or biology? If so, this post is for you. In the UK, children and teenagers learn a lot thanks to some short videos which include relevant data. I've chosen three of them for you to learn as well. Click on them and then answer the questions below. Leave your answers in a comment as usual!

1. Did you know about the information included before watching them? Which one did you find the most interesting? Why? 2. In your opinion, are they more suitable for primary or secondary students? 3. Summarise the most important things that you have learnt from them.

Summer songs

Hi there! I hope you are enjoying your summer holidays by the seaside! If not, I suggest that you listen to these summer songs to get into the season's mood! But beware of summer songs: They are so catchy that you won't get them out of your head easily! Did you know all of them? Which one is your favourite? Would you like to add any others to this list? Does a summer song remind you of a place, person or time? Leave your answers in a comment as usual! See you soon!

Connectors

 This new post focuses on connectors. They are perfect to improve your essays. Click on the video below to learn more about them. Remember to include them whenever needed. In your comment, leave a writing including at least 5 of them.

Queen's Elisabeth II Platinum Jubilee

 

Next June 2022, Queen Elisabeth II will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of her becoming queen. It's an extraordinary event because no other British queen or king has ever done this! I suggest you to click on the link below to find out  everything about this historic anniversary and remember to leave your results after doing the exercises in a comment. God save the Queen!

Platinum Jubilee

All About ...

Tomorrow we'll be celebrating the World Book Day once again, this time I suggest you to choose one of the following titles to learn about the culture of some of the most important English speaking territories. Click on the links to download the Website Activities, complete them while reading and then send me the Progress check summary. I hope you'll like them!

All about Scotland

All about the USA

All about Wales

All About Ireland

K-Pop

Are you a K-pop fan? Why do you think this genre is so famous nowadays? Click on the link below and do the exercises provided.Leave your results and your opinions in a comment as usual! https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/how-do-you-become-k-pop-star

The French Revolution

 This term we'll be dealing with this important historical event. Click on the video below to get started and then follow the links to the Quiz and the Crossword.

Quiz: French Revolution Symbols

Symbols of the French Revolution

Crossword

Web Page Info

Back to school in a pandemic

 This new academic year is quite different from others. On the one hand, it's a new beginning after some months of online learning, and , on the other hand, schools have changed to avoid the risk of coronavirus. Watch the video below and then, leave a comment answering these questions:

1. What is your school like due to the pandemic? Are there new rules? 

2. Do you prefer school or online learning? Explain the advantages and disadvantages.

The Canterville Ghost

This term we'll be reading this classical story written by Oscar Wilde. If you click on the link below, you'll find the Audio Material and the Website Activities. You can download both but be patient, it may take some time!

The Canterville Ghost

Living English 2

In the link below, you'll find the Website Activities related to the book Living English 2 for the second year of Bachillerato. There are exercises to practise your Vocabulary, Grammar and Listening. Be patient because it may take some time to download into your computer.

Living English 2 - Website Activities

Classic Ghost Stories

This term we'll be reading this book in class. In order to do the activities related to it, I recommend you to click on the link below to download both the Audio Material and the Website Activities. I hope you enjoy this reader without having nightmares.

Classic ghost stories

Listening: Tea Time

In this post I suggest that you check your understanding after watching a video about how to make a very British cup of tea. Remember to leave your answers in your comments as usual!

1. What do you need to boil some water?
2. What is the perfect temperature for black teas? And for green ones?
3. How long does a tea bag take to brew?
4. What rules must you follow when drinking tea in public? Mention three of them.

50th Moon Landing Anniversary

These days we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Do you want to learn more about the different Apollo Missions? Click on the link below to read an article about this interesting topic and then leave the answers to the questions in a comment as usual.

The Apollo Missions

1. Which US President started the Apollo Program?
2. How many astronauts managed to land on the moon?
3. Was Apollo Flight 11 the first to visit the moon? Explain
4. Why is Apollo Flight 13 famous?
5. How big was the spacecraft?
6. What is a rover?

Finally, you can test your knowlege about the first landing with this quiz. Have fun!

Moon Landing Quiz

Famous Eurovision Songs

Last night, millions of fans around the world followed the Eurovision Song Contest. It is not easy to convince the audience in only three minutes, but from time to time we listen to some songs that go beyond the boundaries of the festival and become hits. In this post, I suggest that you try writing the lyrics of the most popular ones sung in English and leave your results in your comments as usual.

Duncan Laurence- Arcade

Mans Zelmerlow- Heroes

Lorren- Euphoria

Abba- Waterloo

Top 10 Must Visit American Cities

If you are learning English, you may visit the USA some day. It´s a huge country with lots of interesting places to visit and things to do. Click on the video below to check the Top 10 List suggested there and then answer the questions below in your comments as usual.

1. Some of the cities receive other names or nicknames. Which are the other names for Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, New York and Los Angeles?
2. Which cities should you visit if you are interested in architecture and history?
3. Why should you go to Chicago if you like sports?
4. Where should you go if you like amusement parks? And for gambling?
5. Which city should music fans visit?
6. Name 5 places to visit in San Francisco.
7. Which city would you like to visit? Explain your reasons.

Book Day

World Book Day is a day to encourage reading, celebrated every year on 23rd April. On this date, people in Spain commemorate the death anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes whereas in England, it is the birth and death anniversary of William Shakespeare.
Reading in a foreign language can be tough at the beginning, but it will help you a lot with your vocabulary, grammar and your pronunciation if it is an audiobook. Try the links below and enjoy your reading choice. Remember to leave in your comments what you liked / didn't like about the story and if you picked up new vocabulary and structures.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

The Black Cat

Extract from Robison Crusoe

Extract from Alice in Wonderland

Extract from Dracula

Writing: Tips to improve your essays

If you want to improve your writing skills, I highly recommend you to click on the link below and read the 11 Tips that are provided in it.

11 Tips to improve your writing

Some writing examples to get good ideas from are:

A For and Against Essay

A Formal E-mail

A story

An Opinion essay

A Magazine article