http://blog.educastur.es/argente Meeting point for English learners from my groups at EOI Gijón Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:25:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yes, I know you're a bit fed up... We've been watching the interview in class etc.. but I think it is a good example of how young British people talk; the speed, the rythm etc.. So check out this link in BBC Learning English because it is  quite useful and you ... http://blog.educastur.es/argente/2011/04/28/the-royal-wedding-again/ Check out this link to the blog HOMECOOKING ADDICT, it's a bilingual with recipes in English and Spanish for those who love homecooking as much as I do. I have just started so I only have four posts but if you want my scones recipe, you can find it here! ... http://blog.educastur.es/argente/2011/04/28/want-to-learn-some-recipes-in-english/ What does Mr Bean do? He brushes his teeth He goes to bed He reads a comic. He turns off the light. He sleeps. He wakes up.  It's very noisy ! ( hay mucho ruido) He goes back to sleep, He wakes up. He turns on the TV. He watches TV. He sleeps. He wakes up. He looks at a poster of sheep. He ... http://blog.educastur.es/argente/2011/02/17/mr-bean-goes-to-bed/ Watch the video and learn daily routines [youtube]sIe8lwgDcVY[/youtube] Another fun  video to practise this vocabulary ! [youtube]o8cDsCe7oZA&feature=related[/youtube] http://blog.educastur.es/argente/2011/02/17/basic-level-daily-routines/ Practise telling the time with the following video.[youtube]Z-Mdt3ZrPew&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]3icBxO6Wjz0&feature=related[/youtube] http://blog.educastur.es/argente/2011/02/17/basic-level-practise-telling-the-time/ Click on the following links to do some exercises on wordbuilding online.   Remember  Wordbuilding is an essential when it comes to writing or speaking well! so don't neglect it! Exercise one      Food production Exercise two.  Dress code Exercise threee.  Kitchen Hygiene http://blog.educastur.es/argente/2011/02/17/wordbuilding-exercises-advanced-level/ Watch the video about this festivity or tradition in the English speaking world [youtube]C6SLgQeGoIs&NR=1[/youtube] Watch this video. Penguins that can fly?? Are you pulling my leg??? [youtube]8kvWS1XwCMM&feature=related[/youtube] http://blog.educastur.es/argente/2010/04/26/1%c2%ba-ni-videoapril-fools-day/ [youtube]-O4Fo8PPio0&feature=related[/youtube] http://blog.educastur.es/argente/2010/04/26/1%c2%ba-ni-video-mothers-day/  To prepare your class activity about giving tips ( page 64 Cutting Edge Upper-Intermediate), check out the following videos from VideoJug. How to  quit smoking How to stay fit when you are really busy  Exam technique  How to save money on travel How to save money or the following articles: How to learn a foreign language Enjoy ... http://blog.educastur.es/argente/2010/04/05/making-a-list-of-tips-on-how-to/   Next Wednesday 17 th March, the Irish( and those who are a little bit Irish in their hearts,like me!) will celebrate St Patrick's day. Remember to wear something green, to drink a Guinness or Murphys( if you are over 18 years old!!) and to sing an Irish song. Talking about Irish pub ... http://blog.educastur.es/argente/2010/03/15/st-patricks-day/