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Hi everyone, welcome back to school!
We hope you are all well and healthy. Two years ago, we created this site to post some resources that may help you with your English during the lockdown. Hopefully, this year you will enjoy spending some time here and will have fun doing some of the suggested activities or reading some of the cartoons :-)
We will be posting regularly and we will still keep in touch in our face-to-face lessons and via Classroom.
Take care and stay safe :-)
happy international women´s day
happy international women´s day
For over a hundred years, International Women's Day has put the spotlight onto issues affecting women all over the world.
Today, International Women's Day belongs to men and women who believe that living in more gender-equal societies benefits everyone
Who inspires you? Perhaps it's a famous woman, or maybe it's someone from your family. Watch some people talking about this question in the video.
Another video to get us thinking and talking:
Chimananda Ngozi Adichie: We should all be feminists
Further Reading: 46 books about women who changed the world
writing a "for and against essay"
writing a "for and against essay"
Most things in life have both advantages and disadvantages and we should be able to write about negative and positive aspects before stating our own personal opinion. In this entry we will practise writing a "For and Against Essay". Check out the structure and the connectors below and think of some good arguments to write your own text :)
On the links below, you will find more "For and Against Essays" practice:
Another essay by the British Council
Credit: Tom Gauld
biographies
biographies
Amelia Mary Earhart (born July 24, 1897 – disappeared July 2, 1937, declared dead January 5, 1939) was an American aviator, one of the first women to fly a plane long distances. She was the first woman to fly a plane by herself across the Atlantic Ocean. She broke many records and showed how air travel had moved forward. She also wrote books, most of them were about her flights. Earhart vanished over the South Pacific Ocean in July 2, 1937 while trying to fly around the world. She was declared dead on July 3, 1937.
From : Simple English Wikipedia
Watch THIS VIDEO and learn more about Amelia Earhart´s mysterious disappearance.
Short biographies: 15 female explorers that you should know. Watch this VIDEO and do some listening activities
During the Victorian Age, throughout the 19th century, a few intelligent, gritty and brave women made major contributions to the study of the new territories that made up the British Empire.
In this video you can learn more about the lives of Marianne North, Mary Kingsley and Alexandra David Néel while you improve your listening skills.
HAPPY, SNOWY 2021!
HAPPY, SNOWY 2021!
In the UK and the US (and many other places) , people sometimes make "New Year's Resolutions" on New Year´s Eve ...
What are they? Have you ever made one?
What do you think are common resolutions/ goals?
Are they easy to keep? Why/ not?
Will you make one this year?
Watch these videos to find out more about these promises people make every year to live a happier and more fulfilling life :)
Would you like to practice and learn some vocabulary on this topic? Watch the presentation!
Stop worrying and be more relaxed, play an instrument, gossip less, learn to speak English like a pro ... What projects and goals do these "friends" want to achieve? Which ones are important for you?
No matter what your resolutions are, remember to GO EASY ON YOURSELVES. Real change happens in thousands of little moments rather than a big one! Nobody is perfect, take it easy and have a very happy New Year!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY CRIMBO!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY CRIMBO!
Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a cheerful, cozy, simple Christmas and a Happy New Year. May all your wishes and dreams come true, and may this season be filled with joy and laughter (... and English ;-) for you and your families! Merry Christmas to our dear students!
Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a cheerful, cozy, simple Christmas and a Happy New Year. May all your wishes and dreams come true, and may this season be filled with joy and laughter (... and English ;-) for you and your families! Merry Christmas to our dear students!
Would you like to learn more about how the British celebrate Christmas ?
MORE CONNECTORS AND PHRASES FOR YOUR ESSAYS
MORE CONNECTORS AND PHRASES FOR YOUR ESSAYS
Here is a well-thought-out selection of connectors and phrases that you can use to write your essays (by @corkenglishteacher)
phrases and connectors to write essays.pdfTHE ENVIRONMENT
THE ENVIRONMENT
2º bachillerato
2º bachillerato
Credit: Cristina Cabal
What do you do to help the environment?
How do you feel when you hear about global warming?
Do you recycle? What kind of things do you recycle?
Do you know what renewable energies are?
Here´s some useful vocabulary to speak about global environmental issues. If you turn the slides you will find the words and expressions used in context.
Have a look and see how many words you can remember!
Some PRACTICE,
A QUIZ: What endangered animal are you?
...and a SONG
... MAKING CONNECTIONS
... MAKING CONNECTIONS
DO YOU FEEL CONFIDENT USING CONNECTORS TO LINK IDEAS AND CLAUSES?
DO YOU USE A WIDE RANGE OF TRANSITION WORDS IN YOUR WRITING, OR HAVE YOU GOT A FEW FAVOURITES THAT YOU USE OVER AND OVER?
BELOW ARE SOME OF THE LINKING WORDS YOU ARE GOING TO USE THIS YEAR, ESPECIALLY IN YOUR WRITING TASKS.
PRACTISE USING CONNECTORS: 1 , 2
FIND THE RIGHT CONNECTORS TO WRITE THIS E-MAIL
USE CONNECTORS TO EXPRESS ADDITION AND CONTRAST: 1, 2 , 3 , 4
CAUSE AND RESULT CONNECTORS ON THIS PREVIOUS POST
HAVE A fun, SPOOKY HALLOWEEN
HAVE A fun, SPOOKY HALLOWEEN
November is coming! Can you feel it? The days are getting a little darker. The sun glows gold as it sets. The leaves are rustling in the wind ...
Finally, have you ever wondered what you would look like as a zombie? Find out with MAKE ME ZOMBIE . Have fun.
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
What do you make of these messages?
Do you agree with them? Do you disagree?
FREE ACCESS TO GRADED READINGS
FREE ACCESS TO GRADED READINGS
Hello there, Burlington Books is offering FREE ACCESS to their Online Library until August 31st. You just have to enter the code: BBFREE-SP
Make the most of this opportunity and pick a book to read, there are many to choose from!
MY BLACKBERRY IS NOT WORKING
MY BLACKBERRY IS NOT WORKING
A funny sketch on technology...
A funny sketch on technology...
Hello, are you fed up with technology yet, or have you switched off a bit during the Easter Break?? Well, I ´ve had a few problems with my "Apple" myself!! But, I am afraid it´s nothing compared to the problems Ronnie Corbett and Harry Enfield are facing!
Hello, are you fed up with technology yet, or have you switched off a bit during the Easter Break?? Well, I ´ve had a few problems with my "Apple" myself!! But, I am afraid it´s nothing compared to the problems Ronnie Corbett and Harry Enfield are facing!
Watch this funny sketch that includes the words below. Where do you think it takes place?
Watch this funny sketch that includes the words below. Where do you think it takes place?
orange
orange
blackberry
blackberry
juice
juice
apple
apple
eggs
eggs
Watch the short film and see how many puns you can find
Watch the short film and see how many puns you can find
You can read the transcript here:
You can read the transcript here:
LISTENING
LISTENING
How about doing some listening practice today? HERE you will find a wide range of listening exercises with audio, quizzes and transcripts. Give it a go and improve your listening skills!
THIRD TERM PROJECT
THIRD TERM PROJECT
1º BACHILLERATO
1º BACHILLERATO
HI, 1º BACHILLERATO STUDENTS!
HI, 1º BACHILLERATO STUDENTS!
WE HAVE CREATED A PADLET WALL WHERE WE HAVE POSTED YOUR COOL PRESENTATIONS ON A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs AND PROJECTS. PLEASE, CHECK IT OUT!
WE HAVE CREATED A PADLET WALL WHERE WE HAVE POSTED YOUR COOL PRESENTATIONS ON A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs AND PROJECTS. PLEASE, CHECK IT OUT!
IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE READING AND LISTENING TO YOU.
IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE READING AND LISTENING TO YOU.
CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR WORK :-)
EBAU EXAMS from previous years
EBAU EXAMS from previous years
2º BACHILLERATO
We have uploaded some EBAU exams from previous years. In case you are interested, you can also access EBAU exams on these sites:
Reported Speech
Reported Speech
REPORTED WHATSAPPS
REPORTED WHATSAPPS
A fun activity by Tim Warre to practice reported speech using emojis and whatsapp conversations. Hope you like it :-)
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION
A song to sing along
A song to sing along
Here´s a song to brighten up your Monday!
...with Kermit, the Frog.
RADIO GARDEN
RADIO GARDEN
Let´s do some live listening today...
Let´s do some live listening today...
How about listening to live radio stations all around the globe?
Have a look at Radio Garden, a great site where you can spend some time listening to the radio... anywhere in the world.
You just have to spin the globe, clic on one of the green dots and pick a radio station.
Have fun :-)
WHAT TYPE OF LEARNER ARE YOU?
WHAT TYPE OF LEARNER ARE YOU?
HAPPY WORLD BOOK DAY!
HAPPY WORLD BOOK DAY!
Do you like reading? Do you love books, even if only to keep you company?
Do you like reading? Do you love books, even if only to keep you company?
To celebrate books today, we have brought you a story: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore, by William Joyce and Joe Blumm.
To celebrate books today, we have brought you a story: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore, by William Joyce and Joe Blumm.
It is a tale about the power of books and how they can make our lives happier and more interesting ...
It is a tale about the power of books and how they can make our lives happier and more interesting ...
First, you can watch a very poetic animated short film with beautiful music.
First, you can watch a very poetic animated short film with beautiful music.
Look at the use of colour in the illustrations. How does the colour match the events in the story?
Look at the use of colour in the illustrations. How does the colour match the events in the story?
Could you design the front cover of a book about your life?
Could you design the front cover of a book about your life?
If you liked the film, you may want to be read the story. Below is a read- aloud version where you can read, listen and look at the pictures.
If you liked the film, you may want to be read the story. Below is a read- aloud version where you can read, listen and look at the pictures.
Have you ever become ‘lost’ in a book. What was the book? Why did you enjoy it so much?
Think of some friends of yours and choose some books that they might enjoy.
Three Tips to Boost your Confidence
Three Tips to Boost your Confidence
Final exams are just round the corner. However, and despite these hectic past weeks of quarantine, I am sure you are perfectly ready to face this unusual end of term.
Final exams are just round the corner. However, and despite these hectic past weeks of quarantine, I am sure you are perfectly ready to face this unusual end of term.
Need some encouragement? Watch this video from TED-Ed, a great website with a wide range of videos for young English learners. I hope you like it.
Need some encouragement? Watch this video from TED-Ed, a great website with a wide range of videos for young English learners. I hope you like it.
ORIENTACIÓN PARA BACHILLERATO
ORIENTACIÓN PARA BACHILLERATO
¿Bachillerato de humanidades, sociales o ciencias? ¿Debo hacer una carrera universitaria después de Bachillerato? ¿Cómo encuentro trabajo si quiero dejar de estudiar?
Los estudiantes de secundaria tienen numerosas preguntas con respecto a su orientación educativa y profesional. Las decisiones que se toman en esta época parecen decisivas para labrar un buen futuro, aunque no siempre es así, a veces simplemente necesitamos un poco más de tiempo para decidir o para que nuestra vocación (o nuestras vocaciones ) se vaya desvelando.
¿Estás en el instituto y dudas de cuál es tu siguiente paso escolar?
¿No sabes qué itinerario escoger?
Actualmente, necesitas tener el máximo de información posible ya al terminar la ESO... ¡No todo el mundo tiene por qué hacer Bachillerato obligatoriamente!
¿Eres un padre o una madre que quiere informarse de las distintas salidas de las que dispone tu hijo?
Por si acaso, hemos seleccionado algunas web que pueden resultarte útiles y claras para tomar la mejor decisión.
Surgió en 1998 como el « primer portal educativo del Estado», aunque actualmente es una empresa independiente. El objetivo principal de la web Educaweb es la orientación laboral y escolar de cualquier persona interesada, es decir, del «estudiante y la persona en general que elige su formación en el proceso continuo de construcción de la carrera profesional».
La web es muy completa y consta de un buscador de títulos, un diccionario de estudios, un diccionario de profesiones, test de orientación, etc.
Asimismo, consta de un apartado que te ayuda a crear o mejorar tu currículum vitae.
Una interfaz fácil que te permitirá encontrar toda la información fácilmente.
Por otro lado, este sitio lleva a cabo varios proyectos, como materiales, reportajes, Premios Educaweb, etc.
Es una web muy intuitiva, con una interfaz muy moderna y llamativa que incluye recursos audiovisuales.
¡Totalmente recomendable!
Es una iniciativa muy original, con una interfaz intuitiva y atractiva para "brujulear" y saber más sobre los distintos estudios. "Mira te Cuento" reúne a estudiantes en prácticas con estudiantes EBAU para que los primeros os cuenten cómo es su carrera y para qué sirve y para que vosotros podáis preguntar todas las dudas.
Hay webinars informativos sobre los diferentes estudios universitarios. ¡Muy recomendable para elegir con criterio!
Esta entidad financiera dispone de un apartado social destinado a la orientación escolar y laboral.
En el menú de la izquierda, puedes navegar por las distintas secciones. Así, podrás hacer un test para descubrir tus intereses profesionales, descubrir todas las carreras que puedes hacer, ver las posibilidades si te va mal en los estudios, etc.
¡No te centres en resolver todo tú solo/a! ¡Pregunta al orientador/a de tu centro!
En el apartado «Quiero tener una profesión», puedes hacer clic en la opción que se adapta más a ti según tu nivel de estudio actual para que la página te explique las distintas posibilidades que tienes a tu disposición.
Es la página web del Departamento de orientación del IES El Burgo, de las Rozas. Si clicáis en ORIENTACIÓN ACADÉMICA y 2º Bachillerato, podréis obtener asesoramiento actualizado sobre estudios universitarios y ciclos de formación profesional, tests de intereses profesionales, fichas informativas de los grados, e incluso cómo controlar la ansiedad y los nervios en los exámenes, entre otras cosas.
Esta Web de orientación, con un enlace a Educaweb, proporciona información sobre cualquier carrera que quieras estudiar. Consta de un buscador para que escribas tu opción y de artículos y apartados para que encuentres información sobre Formación Profesional, Universidad, Orientación Académica, Orientación Profesional y todo tipo de Profesiones
Para los que os estáis planteando iniciar un ciclo de grado medio o de grado superior, esta completísima web del Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional os ofrece información sobre la amplia gama de titulaciones y sus salidas profesionales. También proporciona orientación sobre qué estudios se adaptan mejor a los distintos perfiles.
1º bachillerato has something to say.
1º bachillerato has something to say.
"You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart". John Ford
Your English teachers want to thank you for your participation in this task. Now, let´s listen to the students.
Your English teachers want to thank you for your participation in this task. Now, let´s listen to the students.
XiaoYing_Video_1587933042801 (1).mp4Mariem is talking about the best thing about being a teenager.
Mariem is talking about the best thing about being a teenager.
Session 4_ Micro Presentation (26 abr 2020 20_16).MOVAroa is talking about her ideal holidays
Aroa is talking about her ideal holidays
VID_20200511_180726.mp4MÓNICA IS TALKING ABOUT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HER LIFE AND HER PARENTS
MÓNICA IS TALKING ABOUT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HER LIFE AND HER PARENTS
Sin título 2_480p.mp4Yassin is talking about how the internet has changed society.
Yassin is talking about how the internet has changed society.
spring idioms
spring idioms
-spring.pdfWhat are you like as a person? How are you feeling?
Are you a "busy bee"?, a "happy bunny"?, or would you say you definitely are a "good egg"?
Check out some of the spring idioms in this infographic by Macmillan and enjoy this beautiful season.
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