Try to complete these columns with your own choices and then we will share and discuss different points of view in class!
Wednesday 30 March 2016
Personality vocabulary
We sometimes think of personality features as positive or negative, or even we may decide according to the situation.
Try to complete these columns with your own choices and then we will share and discuss different points of view in class!
Try to complete these columns with your own choices and then we will share and discuss different points of view in class!
Tuesday 29 March 2016
HATE, LIKE, LOVE and PREFER
To my curious students... =)
We can use hate, like, love and prefer with an -ing form or with a to-infinitive:
I hate to see food being thrown away.
I love going to the cinema.
I prefer listening to the news on radio than watching it on TV.
He prefers not to wear a tie to work.
In American English, the forms with to-infinitive are much more common than the -ing form.
There is a very small difference in meaning between the two forms. The -ing form emphasises the action or experience. The to-infinitive gives more emphasis to the results of the action or event. We often use the -ing form to suggest enjoyment (or lack of it), and the to-infinitive form to express habits or preferences.
The -ing form is more common than the to-infinitive form after hate and love:
I hate decorating. I’d rather pay a professional to do it.
Would + hate, like, love, prefer
When we use would or ’d with hate, like, love, prefer, we use the to-infinitive, not the -ing form:
We would love to hear you sing.
Not:We would love hearing you sing.
They’d hate to cause a problem.
Not:They’d hate causing a problem.
I’d prefer not to give you my name.
Not:I’d prefer not giving you my name.
(“Hate, like, love and prefer” from English Grammar Today © Cambridge University Press.)
Monday 28 March 2016
Saturday 26 March 2016
How to Improve Your English Listening Skills
7 Ways to Better Understand English Speakers
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NUMBERS IN ENGLISH
We created this chart so that you can use it as a quick reference guide whenever you are writing numbers.
Remember that you need to use a hyphen (-) to join the two parts of numbers between 21 and 99.
(Though native speakers sometimes leave it out because they don’t realize it is needed)
(Though native speakers sometimes leave it out because they don’t realize it is needed)
You will notice I added some of the larger numbers too (hundred, thousand, million).
I recommend reading about the difference between million and millions and when you should (and should NOT) put an S at the end of the word. This same rules apply when talking about hundreds and thousands so make sure you know about it.
I recommend reading about the difference between million and millions and when you should (and should NOT) put an S at the end of the word. This same rules apply when talking about hundreds and thousands so make sure you know about it.
We have written more details about all numbers in English, both cardinal and ordinal numbers, as well as Fractions and Decimals here: Numbers in English
If you would like to practice these numbers then try the following games:
We also have a page about how to say telephone numbers in English.
I hope you find this useful.
Have a great day!
Wednesday 9 March 2016
Unit 1A - Mood Food - Page 6 - Speaking
Have a look at these strange restaurants!
1. What do you think of them?
2. Would you like to go to any of them? Why / Why not?
Tuesday 8 March 2016
Unit 1A - Mood Food - Page 4 - Vocabulary
SPEAKING
1. Can you identify the different kinds of food that can be seen in the picture?
2. What is your favourite fruit/vegetable/food?
3. Is there any food or drink that you couldn't live without? How often do you eat/drink it?
4. What do you think about vegetarianism? And about veganism?
5. Would you like to change your eating habits? Why / why not?
Monday 7 March 2016
NEW VOCABULARY FROM THE CLASSES
Barrio cerrado (country): closed neighbourhood
Duna: dune
Glaciar: glacier
Kinesiólogo: physiotherapist, kinesiologist
Ligustro (libustrina): privet
Mesoterapia: mesotherapy
Why don't you try to find translations for the words you are interested in? YOU CAN DO IT! Post your words and, once checked, I'll add them to this list!
How to Write an Informal Letter
Example:
Two weeks ago, you and your friend went on a trip together where you had a very good time. It seems that some of your personal belongings were mixed up with his. He has just sent you back your things.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• thank him for sending your things back
• explain why you didn’t write earlier
• invite him to come and stay with you for some days
Write at least 250 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___________,
ANSWER
Dear John,
Thanks so much for your letter and for sending my personal belongings back to me. Honestly, I don’t even know how they ended up in your bag in the first place. Funny isn’t it? I guess we both had too many drinks at some point!
Sorry for the delay in acknowledging your mail, but your package arrived just yesterday and I immediately got down writing this letter. Looking at the sweater and camera I had forgotten in your bag reminds me of the great time we had during our trip. I really miss those days we spent together and the friends we made there– remember? The moments of laughter and fun will always be unforgettable. I keep looking at the numerous photographs we took and I wish I could relive everything.
All these good memories gave me an idea. The summer holidays are just around the corner and since we are not going to work for about two weeks why don’t you plan a holiday and stay with me this summer? You know how wonderful it is here during this time of the year and you have never visited my hometown before. I could be your tourist guide introducing to you all the sights and we can have a great time again. I really hope that you can make it—it will be fantastic, what do you think? I am looking forward to hearing from you.
All the best,
Patrick
Friday 4 March 2016
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