ACTIVITIES FOR CHRISTMAS

Click on the links, watch the videos and then fill the gaps. Write the words in a paper. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/es/short-stories/santas-little-helper
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/the-snowman

Write the missing words in the sentences. a. It’s Christmas Eve. Santa puts on his red ____jacket_____ and his red hat. b. Santa leaves a _______________ for good girls and boys. c. He eats one mince pie. Then, two, three, _______________... “Hmm, yum, yum.” d. Santa climbs down the _______________ with Amy’s present. e. But oh dear...he is too _______________, he can’t move! f. Amy and Santa go all around the _______________ with the Christmas presents. g. The _______________ flies back to the North Pole for more presents. h. Amy and Rudolf throw _______________. They have lots of fun.

Humans have colonized the Space

It is well known that human activity produces a lot of waste, and there is not any place in the Earth without human traces. Unfortunately, our rubbish has already arrived to the Space since we have begun to send satellites to the space.


https://www.ted.com/talks/natalie_panek_let_s_clean_up_the_space_junk_orbiting_earth

A look at advertising

Which is the most well known company in the world when it comes to talk about technology? We all agree that Apple Computer Inc. is one of the most significant.

But, what do you know about it?

Well, let’s focus our attention on the ads now.

Firstly, we will show you one of the most famous, secondly, the newest one.

Just check them and compare differences and similarities. Will you?

CHARLIE BROWN'S CHRISTMAS TALES

We wish you a Merry Christmas, full of joy and happiness. But first, you should watch this video, that is going to teach one thing or two about the meaning of this holiday. Then, leave a comment below. Have fun!

So long, Leonard

There is less light in the world. Leonard Cohen passed away two weeks ago at the age of 82. He was one of the greatest songwriters of our time. Here you have some highlights of his life.

WORD BUILDING

Expand your voaculary!

Here you have some exercises to improve your English vocabulary. Let's try!


Forming Nouns

Forming Verbs

Opposites

25 Most Dangerous Jobs in the Word

Nowadays you are studying hard...I'm sure! But may be some of you are thinking about what you are gonna be in the future. You have a wide range of jobs to choose, and of course it depends on you and your preferences. I would like to show you something about jobs....here you have a 25 list of the most dangerous jobs in the world...Are you ready??

25 Most Dangerous Jobs in the Word

Hi folks!



I guess you already know it, but singer-songwriter ( and poet) Bob Dylan has been awarded with the Nobel Prize in Literature 2016 for, according to the Sweddish Academy, "having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition". A well deserved award that recognizes the career of this music legend of the twentieth century. Here you have a sample of his art. Hope you like it.









Well, I ain’t got my childhood

Or friends I once did know

No, I ain’t got my childhood

Or friends I once did know

But I still got my voice left

I can take it anywhere I go

Hey, hey, so I guess I’m doin’ fine



And I’ve never had much money

But I’m still around somehow

No, I’ve never had much money

But I’m still around somehow

Many times I’ve bended

But I ain’t never yet bowed

Hey, hey, so I guess I’m doin’ fine



Trouble, oh trouble

I’ve trouble on my mind

Trouble, oh trouble

Trouble on my mind

But the trouble in the world, Lord

Is much more bigger than mine

Hey, hey, so I guess I’m doin’ fine



And I never had no armies

To jump at my command

No, I ain’t got no armies

To jump at my command

But I don’t need no armies

I got me one good friend

Hey, hey, so I guess I’m doin’ fine



I been kicked and whipped and trampled on

I been shot at just like you

I been kicked and whipped and trampled on

I been shot at just like you.

But as long as the world keeps a-turnin’

I just keep a-turnin’ too

Hey, hey, so I guess I’m doin’ fine



Well, my road might be rocky

The stones might cut my face

My road it might be rocky

The stones might cut my face

But as some folks ain’t got no road at all

They gotta stand in the same old place

Hey, hey, so I guess I’m doin’ fine

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! - 5th and 6th

Watch the following video and leave a message behind. Remember that you can watch it with subtitles. You only have to click on the item. It's on the right side of the screen. Enjoy it, and have a scary Halloween!

Here you have an original and delicious recipe with fresh and seasonal food.

Don't think twice and try to do it at home! It is so easy and doesn't take many time. Come on, it tastes so good!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu9RPI5KpQo

PRESENT SIMPLE AND PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Do the following exercices. Do as many as you can.

Link 1
Link 2
Link 3 (at the end of the page)

6 best Apps for English learners

Are you learning English now?

Do you have a smartphone?

Wonderful!

You can learn English “on the go” (while moving around) in lots of ways.

For example, you can learn with English music, Youtube channels and podcasts for English learners.

And let’s not forget mobile apps.

With these apps for learning English, it’ll almost be like playing a game. No more boring vocabulary and grammar exercises!

So, you might be thinking, “…which apps should I start with?”

Don’t worry. We’ve gathered 6 of the best apps for learning English here.

Let’s get started.

1. Rosetta Stone. (IOS / Android)

2. FluentU. (IOS / Android)

3. Memrise. (IOS / Android)

4. Open Language. (IOS / Android)

5. Mosalingua. (IOS / Android)

6. Duolingo. (IOS / Android)

 

Beauty and the Beast

Ladies and gentlemen,

I'm sure you know the traditional fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, don't you?

You may have watched the musical animated film that Disney produced in 1991:

Or you might have attended the musical somewhere:

Well, now Disney is going to retell the classic in the cinemas, this time featuring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast, along with other well-known actors and actresses. Judging by the teaser trailer, this version looks charming again. Will you be its guest when it is released? Be ready for March 17, 2017

BACK TO SCHOOL

Welcome back everyone!

Funny how the summer months always seem to fly by, and here we go again with a new school year.  

Whatever you've done in your summer holidays, wherever you've been, you can't help but feel a bit deflated at this time of year when you come to the end of it.

Nothing for it, deep breath, keep calm and carry on....

LEARN THE ABC - 5th GRADE

GRAMMAR REVISION

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-videos/heros-adventure

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-videos/kittys-science-test

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-videos/the-woolly-jumper

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-videos/kittys-dream-job

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7usEeONhdzY

ROME AND JULIET

Watch this video and answer the questions:

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/romeo-and-juliet

True or false? Circle True or False for these sentences. 

a. The Capulet family and the Montague family don’t like each other. true false
b. Romeo meets Juliet at a Montague party. true false
c. Romeo and Juliet get married in secret. true false
d. Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin, kills Mercutio, Romeo’s friend. true false
e. Romeo kills the Prince of Verona and is sent away. true false
f. Friar Lawrence gives Juliet some food to make her sleep. true false
g. Romeo doesn’t get the letter from Friar Lawrence. true false
h. Romeo thinks Juliet is sleeping. true false
i. Romeo kills himself. true false
j. Juliet sees Romeo is dead and goes home. true false

Young and gifted.

If you are aware that world around you is changing every second, you are the perfect person to have a look to this video.

A young app developer talks about being an entrepreneur studying and doing what you really want in your life.

His point of view can clarify your mind about your personal future in terms of working as an app programmer.

Here you are a young, confident, ironic, positive and lucky boy who shares his personal experience.

EASTER HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK

1- Click on this link, watch the video and then answer the quesions in a sheet:

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/midsummer-nights-dream

What are the names of the characters?
At first, Demetrius loves _______________ and Helena loves ________________ .
________________ is an elf.
Oberon is the ________________ of the fairies.

2- Click on this link, watch the video and then answer the quesions in a sheet:

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/dogs-life

What is the name of the dog?
The dog says that walking in the street at night can be very _____________________.
Why do some peope get angry when driving?
What thing does the dog mad?

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

A Japanese man plants thousands of flowers in his garden to get people visit his blind wife. Can you imagine what love can do?
http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japanese-man-plants-thousands-of-pink-flowers-in-garden-to-get-people-to-visit-blind

Here you can see this couple's real and tender story.

HOMEWORK-6th GRADE

Remember that you can activate the subtitles by pressing the button below.

ST PATRICK'S DAY COUNTDOWN...

Every year on March 17th, the Irish celebrate St Patrick's Day. What began as a religious feast for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a lot of green!

But... let's find out how symbols we now associate with St Patrick's Day came to be, and learn about a few that are purely American invention!

To be or not to be

that is the question. Said Hamlet in Act 3, Scene 1 and page 3.

This is one of the most remembered words in English, and Sir William Shakespeare is considered one of the best outstanding writers in the world as well.

But when it comes to talk about “boring” grammar, the verb “to be” is frequently used in many ways.

Here you can se one of them in a funny one. Perhaps the following words can help you to remember it.

Who knows…

To be

I AM a person.

You ARE a person too.

(S)he / it IS here with us.

We ARE all on the same small planet.

You ARE part of the solution, or part of the problem.

They ARE able to help or hinder us.

'Creed': Stallone at his best

I'm sure your parents know who is Rocky Balboa. You may also have heard about him. Now he's back. Don't miss Creed, the spin-off and sequel of the Rocky film series.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/film/creed/review/

PEACE DAY

 

On January 30th, when the death of the national and spiritual leader of India Mahatma Ganghi is commemorated throughout the world, the School Day of Non-Violence and Peace is celebrated at schools, a day devoted to strenghtening the ideals of peace .

Each year since 1982, events have taken place around the world to mark Peace Day.

 

 

MAKE PEACE, NOT WAR!!

BRITISH HOME

Have you ever been in a British home?

There are some curious things that may be usefull to know.
In this video Kate Arnell compares a British home with an American one!!