Thursday, 20/12/12

1. Comments: Today we had the rest of the oral exam presentations: In general, well done!

REMEMBER:

People are; I am a teacher; one of my friends; the USA; any other questions?; to take an exam; I gave him a piece of advice; to be interested in; for improving; another person; in the morning/afternoon/evening; at night; host/hostess; at/on the weekend; We agree/we don’t agree; She told me; He said to me; She preferred Madrid to Barcelona; Last week/year.

2. Prepare for next class: Prepare pages 26 and 27 of the Student’s book and the corresponding grammar.

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2013!

Link to listen to Christmas Carols: http://www.accuradio.com/#!/features/holidays/

Tuesday, 18/12/12

1. Comments: Today we had the listening exam on the film Notting Hill and we also started the oral exam presentations on your experience at a language exchange. Most of you did excellently. Keep it up! This is what I expect and desire.

2. Prepare for next class: Continuation of oral exams.

Saturday, 15/12/12

1. Comments: Today we had the listening exam on the film Notting Hill and the oral exam presentations on your experience at a language exchange. Most of you did a fantastic job. Keep up the good work!

REMEMBER:                                                                                 

People are; It depends on; In the USA; It’s impolite; every Saturday; A PhD in English; For speaking (ING after prepositions); I understand 90% of it; to ask a question; to explain to her/him; to reply to someone; the beer was disgusting/distasteful; do you have any questions?; to make plans; I like to travel or I like travelling.

2. Homework:  Revise all of chapter 2 for vocabulary and grammar test next class.  NEXT CLASS: JANUARY 12, 2013!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

3. Prepare for next class: Prepare pages 24, 25, 26 and 27 of the Student’s book.

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2013!

Cultural Awareness about Christmas…

Watch the video about the meaning of Christmas (Charlie Brown style-cartoon)

 

Link to listen to Christmas Carols: http://www.accuradio.com/#!/features/holidays/

Thursday, 13/12/12

1. Can-Do Objectives: Talk about the severity of crimes and punishment.

2. Coursebook pages: 24, 25, 131, 117,120.

3. Language focus: Form and use of the second conditional.

4. Exercises: 1c, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

5. Comments: Vibrant pair and group discussions about crime and activities using the second conditional.

6.Homework:                                                                                                                             Workbook:   Lesson 3A page 16                                              

Student CD: Lesson 3A

7. Prepare for next class: General revision and prepare for your listening and oral exams.

 

Tuesday, 11/12/12

1. Can-Do Objectives: Talk about crime

2. Coursebook pages: 24, 130

3. Language focus: Types of crime, criminals and crime verbs.

4. Exercises: 1a, 1b

5. Comments: The reading comprehension exam on chapters 1 and 2 was well done. It is evident that you are studying and doing your homework. I am proud of you. Keep up the good work!   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
6. Prepare for next class: Pages 24, 25, 131 (second conditional).

Tuesday, 04/12/12

1. Coursebook pages: 114

2. Language focus: Vocabulary and grammar test on chapter 2. Correction and feedback.

3. Exercises: Matching words/phrases in a song. Giving an opinion about the lyrics of a song.

4. Comments: Most of you are doing well, keep it up! I am proud of your progress.

REMEMBER:

I agree with you.

I don’t agree with you.

I disagree with you.

I am in agreement with you.

I am not in agreement with you.

5. Homework: Revise chapter 2. 

                                                                                                 

6.Prepare for next class: Read and prepare pages 24 and 25 including vocabulary and grammar.

Saturday, 01/12/12

1. Coursebook pages: 20, 21, 22, 23.

2. Language focus: Suffixes, discussing time management. Agreeing and disagreeing politely and explaining why.

3. Exercises: Pg 20, 21:1,2,3,4,5,7. & Pg 22, 23:1,2,3,4,6

4. Comments: Exciting group and pair work discussions. Also a reading comprehension test was given.

5.Homework:                                                                                                                             

Workbook:Lesson 2C page 14 & Lesson 2D page 15 and 72 

Student CD: Lesson 2C & 2D

6. Prepare for next class: Prepare for speaking test (language exchange), listening test (film) and writing test (e-mail).

Thursday, 29/11/12

1. Coursebook pages: 22 and 23

2. Language focus: Agreeing and disagreeing politely and explaining why.

3. Exercises: 1,2,3,4,6.

4. Comments: Revision of adjectives via story telling and used to, to be used to, to get used to via “hot seat”.

5.Homework:                                                                                                                         Workbook: Lesson2D, pages 15 and 72. Student CD: Lesson 2D

6. Prepare for next class: Study and revise for grammar and vocabulary test next class on all of chapter 2.