MADONNA…AGAIN
2012 | 02 | 06Not so long ago we were talking about Madonna and the way she reinvents herself. Well, here she is again. Don’t miss it, it is worth watching (and listening to).
1984
2012 | 02 | 06
I started reading this novel by George Orwell about 20 years ago and thanks to Maria who has lent me the book I will probably finish reading it this month (or at least this year). When I first tried to read it I got bored on page 20. Fortunately some of my students insisted that it’s heavy going at he beginning but once you’ve read the first twenty pages or so it turns out to be a thought-provoking book.
I must admit I was about to give in again, but I managed to read 35 pages and now I’m enjoying it. Well, the word is not exactly ‘enjoy’; I find it entertaining for several reasons, the main one that it is a modern novel though it was written in 1950, most of the issues it tackles are up to date.
Remember you do have to read in English and give me your reviews, comments or projects on your reading. Click here to see examples of what other students did in the past.
IS IT THE TAKING PART?
2012 | 02 | 06It all depends on your character but I think that if you compete you want to be the best, you want to win. It also depends on the kind of sport: if it’s a competitive sport like football, athletics or martial arts you do want to win but if it’s another kind of sport, as the ones you can read about by clicking the picture you just want to take part and have fun.
What is your opinion? Is it the taking part and not the winning that is important? Would you do the sports in the article below?
The Olympics
2012 | 01 | 23We all know this is an Olympic year but how much do you know about the Olympics? Do the quizz and find out.
For more information about the event clik here and visit the official website of The Olympic Games.
BEN SAUNDERS
2012 | 01 | 10Read about the polar explorer and motivational speaker on wikipedia. You can also click on the photo and listen to him for 18 minutes, subtitles are availabe both in English and Spanish.
BOXING DAY
2012 | 01 | 10Sorry. I wanted to post this before Christmas but I forgot. Click on the picture and read about Boxing Day.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
2011 | 12 | 22I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
See you on the 9th.
CHANGING EDUCATION PARADIGMS
2011 | 12 | 21Here is the video that Sandra commented on in class last Tuesday. It’s food for thought. I have found another one which you might also find interesting.
Enjoy them!
CAMBRIDGE EXAMS
2011 | 12 | 18I encourage you to take either the First Certificate or the CAE exam in June next year. I leave some examples of exams for you to do as well as some information about them. Visit this site to get information about registration and fees in your area.
FCE: general information + exam
CAE: general information + exam
Another exam (there is no listening test in this exam)
