Sunday 9 November 2014

UNIT 11 B: Phrasal Verbs

Hello everybody!

Please watch this video and revise the usage of  phrasal verbs! 




Modal Verbs | Can - Could - May - Might

Hi there!

Please watch this video and revise the usage of Modal Verbs | Can - Could - May - Might.


Monday 13 October 2014

UNIT 9B: Present Perfect with FOR or SINCE.

Hello everybody!

In this site you will find a clear explanation on the usage of FOR / SINCE in Present Perfect. 

Click on the second link and practise !

http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/present_perfect_for_since.php
http://www.eclecticenglish.com/grammar/PresentPerfect1D.html

Present Perfect + for and since

PRESENT PERFECT + for, since

Using the present perfect, we can define a period of time before now by considering its duration,with for + a period of time, or by considering its starting point, with since + a point in time.

UNIT 9A: Second Conditional Sentences

Hi there!

Please click below and find a detailed explanation + activities to revise 2nd Conditional Sentences.

http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/second-conditional.html

The Second Conditional


The second conditional uses the past simple after if, then 'would' and the infinitive:
  • if + past simple, ...would + infinitive


Tuesday 9 September 2014

4 Ways to improve your Listening skills

Hello everybody!

This video provides you with some tips to work more efficiently on listening comprehension exercises and speaking activities. 
Please watch and take note!



THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY - Oscar Wilde

Hi there! In this presentation you will find some interesting data on Oscar Wilde´s story, especially focussed on its context. Please read and learn!

Tuesday 19 August 2014

HAPPY 25th Anniversary, YORK!!

This is an unforgettable month in our School of English!!!

AUGUST 22ND!!!! 
TIME TO CELEBRATE!!!! 
Get ready for the most important event here at YORK!!!


Monday 18 August 2014

UNIT 6: Opposite Verbs

Hi there!

In the link below you will find an exercise to practise opposite verbs. 

Let´s complete and check!

Opposites - Verbs

English Vocabulary Game

http://www.vocabulary.cl/Games/Opposites_Verbs.htm

UNIT 6C: Review of verb forms.

Hello everybody!

In the site which link you will find below there´s a detailed presentation on the different Tenses and their usage, as well as some activities to practise and test yourselves.

Let´s practise!

http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/verb-tenses.html


Tuesday 22 July 2014

HOW TO SPEAK EFFECTIVELY OVER THE PHONE?

Hi there!

I remember that we have discussed this issue in class and some of you said that you had struggled with a couple of difficulties in some occasions when answering and having telephone conversations at work. 

In this video you will find some useful tips to improve and speak effectively. 

Let´s watch and practise!


UNIT 6C: Adjectives + Prepositions

Hi everybody!

In this video you can revise some examples and rules on Adjectives + Prepositions. 

Let´s read and revise!


Unit 6 - FUTURE TENSES

Hi there! In this power point presentation you will find a detailed explanation + examples of the different FUTURE TENSES and their use. Read and practise!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Friday 20 June 2014

Adjectives ending -ED and -ING

Hi there!

Please watch this video and revise some important rules on adjectives. Let´s practise!



PRESENT PERFECT/PAST SIMPLE

Hi everybody!

In this two videos you will find some useful examples of Present Perfect and Past Simple sentences and the right use of each Tense. Please watch and revise.



SONG: HERE COMES THE SUN - The Beatles

Hi everybody!

Please find below the video with lyrics of the song we will sing in the CONCERT. Practise and enjoy!

Sunday 18 May 2014

UNIT 3B: VERBS + PREPOSITIONS

Hi there! Please have a look at this presentation. It contains a useful summary with examples on Verbs + Prepositions.

Sunday 11 May 2014

How to build your spoken English confidence?

Hi there!

I´ve found this interesting video to share with you.

The title is ´How to build your spoken English confidence? - 04 Useful Tips´.

Speaking a foreign language can be really intimidating. You know that you're probably making mistakes. You're worried that you might say something offensive and make people angry...In this video you´ll learn how to build your spoken English confidence. 

I am convinced that you´ll find the tips really useful!


Saturday 3 May 2014

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

Hi there! In this powerpoint file you will find the Author´s biography and some interesting details about his stories... Let´s read and learn more from this great British author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle!

Saturday 8 March 2014

Verb Tenses - Mixed / Revision (by Karina)

In this link:  http://www.ihbristol.com/free-english-exercises/test/esol-smc-verb-tenses-mixed 
you will find a useful exercise on verb tenses. Be careful with important key phrases and words...Test yourselves!!!!


Comparative and Superlative Gap Fill - Prague (by Karina)

Read through this text about Prague and decide on the best answer for each blank. 

There are three possibilities for each one. Write the correct letter in each box.


CLICK: http://www.esl-lounge.com/student/grammar/3g33-comparative-superlative-prague.php

Thursday 27 February 2014

Welcome back!


Hello!!!!

How do you feel to start? Let us have fun and share good moments together!!!!

I am really glad to have you in class!!!
MISS KARINA