CHRISTMAS

Hello everyone,
Christmas time is here and  I think about   "What do you want for Christmas?"
Goodbye!
Teacher.

Why study English ?

Hello Kids,

Can you tell me at least a reason for studying English?

ORAL Expression

Hi!
Oral expression is here. You´ve to try it. 
ORAL Expression

Preguntas y respuestas (información personal)

a) What’s your name? (cuál es tu nombre?)

b) I´m  Marcos =  My name is Marcos (mi nombre es Marcos)

a) What is your surname? (cuál es tu apellido?)

b) My surname is Fernandez (mi apellido es Fernandez)

a) How old are you? ( cuántos años tienes?)

b) I’m 10 years old (yo tengo 10 años)

a) Where are you from? (de dónde eres.?)

b) I’m from Spain (yo soy de España)

a) What is your telephone number? (cuál es tu número de teléfono?)

b) It’s  988 888888

a).........................................

b) ‘’’’’’’’’’’?????????

FOR testing

1-what is your name? My name is.....=I´m................

2- what is your surname?

3-how old are you ?…

4- Where are you from?…………..…………………………

5-what’s your telephone number?………………………………….

6...............................................

‘’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’???????

HALLOWEEN

Do you Know about HALLOWEEN?
You can visit special Halloween videos,  and if you can write about this.

Enjoy yourself!

See you in September

Hello!,

The new school year is coming.I Know that we have learnt a lot of English, so revise it!

Enjoy yourself these days.

Teachera

Greetings from Norwich

Hello everyone!!


I arrived yesterday to Norwich. This is the place where I am going to study English.


How was the end of the school-year? I hope you are enjoying Summer holyday!!!


I leave some pictures of the city. Comment and tell me about your holidays!!!

Videoconference 2

Today we have done an exciting videoconference between some English and  Spanish  pen pals.Our students in 5º B, in Ourense with their friends in 7 Blue, in Kent. Students sharing in pairs using one web cam.

This is the last videoconference in this year 2010-11, because tomorrow 22 June , students start their summer holidays.

See you in September and thank you very much.

Ourense & Kent friends forever.

Videoconference

Last Tuesday we held a videoconference between our English pen pals in Kent (England) and 5ºB in  Ourense (Prácticas School ).
Our students were introduced to their English penpals on camera.
This activity has been an unforgettable experience.
Thank you !

Hello!!!

Hello!!!

First I want to say that I'm so sorry that I left school so quick!!! I wanted to explain you, but I didn't have the time. I had to start a very important English course, so I can't go to school this month. How is your new teacher? Do you have fun at class with her? How were the exams? (I'm going to correct them this weekend, so I hope they are well).

To the ones that go to the school trip: Enjoy it a lot. And to the others, have a little patience, holiday is just there.

I want you to know that I'm going to be at school on Tuesday, 21st June, after the break, to say goodbye to all of you.

I also sent Martín Blanco's question to Simple Plan, if they answer, I will post here the link.

Comment if you want to say something.

I miss you a lot!!!

(el día 21 después del recreo iré al colegio para despedirme de todos vosotros. Los que van a la excursión pasadlo muy bien, y los demás algo de paciencia, que ya llegan las vacaciones!!!)

Simple Plan contest is back!!!

Here you can vote for the question you want to ask to Simple Plan. You only have to say the number of the question. Good luck everyone!!!

1.- Which was the moment when you had more fun?
2.- Which is your favourite song that you wrote?
3.- Why did you decide to make a rock band?
4.- Inside the music, who is your best partner?
5.- What's the origin of your band name?
6.- What is the best and the worst thing about going on tour? And the funniest?
7.- How did you start to become singers?
8.- What do you do in your free time?
9.- Is your favourite song from your group?
10.- What's your favourite pet?
11.- Who is your favourite singer?
12.- What do you like most of your profession?
13.- Why do you like music?
14.- How did you start as a group?
15.- When did you become interested in music?

Some of the questions were repeated, so when you finish voting, I will tell you the names of the authors.  You have one week to vote. It ends Tuesday, 31st May.

Ideas please!!!

Ok! in this post you all can put some ideas for next weeks!!!! Remember you can suggest new or old songs, but the artist can't be repeated!


Pleeeeeease!!!
(Thank you all)

Eurovision Song Contest Greatest songs

There were many great songs in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Here you can watch again some of them:


Azerbaijan: Ell & Nikki:  Running Scared

Sweden : Eric Saade: Popular

Denmark: A Friend in London: New Tomorrow

Ireland: Jedward: Lipstic

United Kingdom: Blue: I can

Germany: Lena: Taken by a stranger

What is your favourite? Did you like any other country???

Alexis Jordan: Good Girl

Hi everyone!!! This week's song is from Alexis Jordan. She was one of the contestants of the first edition of America's got talent (similar to our "Tienes Talento").

There is more information about Alexis here.
This is her channel on Youtube.
Alexis at America's Got Talent. (she was only 14 years old).

 





This is Alexis Jordan: Good Girl

Lyrics for the song:

I like tight jeans, dark shades,
When I walk the ground shakes (boom)
Like an 808 (boom)
You appreciate my lean
Body nice shape,
Wanna take me on a date (move)
You've got what it takes (move)
You better have some cake.

I like, how I'm catching your eyes,
I like, how I don't even try,
I like you, I like you boy,
I like you, boy.

[Chorus]
You might mistake me for heart breaker,
'cause there's blood on the floor,
I'm hoping you will see, there's something good in me,
Never seen before,
Might mistake me for a heart breaker,
'cause there's blood on the floor,
I know you're shaking me,
My heart is there for keeps, there's an open door.

I know I can be a good, good girl,
I know I can be a good, good girl,
I know I can be a good girl,
But I've been bad before.
Good girl,
I know I can be a good, good girl,
I know I can be a good, good girl,
I know I can be a good girl,
But I've been bad before.
Good girl, but I've been bad before.

I chew bubble gum and talk fast,
Switch up to high class (grooves)
On my day to day (grooves)
On these 28's,
My hydraulics bump hard,
But I can't kiss a car. (lose)
If you walk away (lose)
This could be your day

I like, how I'm catching your eyes,
I like, how I don't even even try,
I like you, I like you boy,
I like you, boy.

[CHORUS]
You might mistake me for heartbreaker,
'cause there's blood on the floor,
I'm hoping you will see, there's something good in me,
Never seen before,
Might mistake me for a heartbreaker,
'cause there's blood on the floor,
I know you're shaking me ,
My heart is there for keeps, there's an open door.

I know I can be a good, good girl,
I know I can be a good, good girl,
I know I can be a good girl,
But I've been bad before.
Good girl, but I've been bad before
Good, good girl,
I know I can be a good, good girl,
I know I can be a good girl,
But I've been bad before.
Good girl, but I've been bad before. [x5]

Eurovision 2011

Eurovision is next Saturday. Are you going to watch it???

Who is your favourite country? I always want Spain to win, but this year my heart is divided between Spain and  United Kingdom. The British group is called Blue, and they are a boy-band from London. They were very famous years ago. So, this year: Go Spain, and Go UK!!!!!

Blue in Wikipedia.
Blue: One love (their most famous song)
Eurovision Song Contest.
List of Eurovision winners of all times.


Do you know any of the groups that are going to participate??? Do you like Eurovision???

Go Spain!!!!! Go United Kingdom!!!!!

 

Premier League

I don't know much about football, and I don't even like it, but I know you do. So, here you can talk about you favourite BRITISH football team.

It looks like Manchester United is going to win the League!!! What do you think????

What teams are from London????

 

 

I only posted some of their shields (alphabetically), but there are some more. If your team is not here, say it!!

Here, you have the football history in Wikipedia.

And, this is the official page for the Premier League

Enjoy!!!

Simple Plan and Natasha Bedingfield: Jet Lag

Here you have the newest Simple Plan song. The song is called Jet Lag, and they sing it with Natasha Bedingfield. They will release their new album in June.

Do you know what jet lag is?????

This is where you can watch the video.

These are the lyrics of the song:

What time is it where you are?
I miss you more than anything
Back at home you feel so far
Waiting for the phone to ring
It’s getting lonely living upside down
I don’t even wanna be in this town
Trying to figure out the time zone's making me crazy.

[Chorus]
You say good morning
When it’s midnight
Going out of my head
Alone in this bed
I wake up to your sunset
It’s driving me mad
I miss you so bad
And my heart heart heart is so jetlagged.

[Verse 2]
What time is it where you are?
5 more days and i’ll be home
I keep your picture in my car
I hate the thought of you alone
I been keeping busy all the time
Just to try to keep you off my mind
Trying to figure out the time zone's making me crazy

[Chorus]
You say good morning
When it’s midnight
Going out of my head
Alone in this bed
I wake up to your sunset
It’s driving me mad
I miss you so bad
And my heart heart heart is so jetlagged.

[Bridge]
I miss you so bad (x5)
I wanna share your horizon
And see the same sunrising
I miss you so bad
Turn the hour hand back to when you were holding me.
[Chorus]
You say good morning
When it’s midnight
Going out of my head
Alone in this bed
I wake up to your sunset
and it’s driving me mad
I miss you when you say good morning
but it's midnight
Going out of my head
Alone in this bedI wake up to your sunset
And it's driving me mad
I miss you so bad
And my heart heart heart is so jetlagged.


This is the link to the song in Wikipedia.
This is Natasha in Wikipedia.
This is another Natasha Bedingfield's very famous song.

Simple Plan Contest

Hey! I decided to put here the rules for the Simple Plan contest for you to see them.

If you want to ask them a question, follow these rules:

1st: Think of a funny, original question.
2nd: Write it on a piece of paper with your name on the back.
3rd: Give it to your teacher.
4th: Good luck!!

The teachers will choose one question to ask them. Then, they will ask the question via Twitter or Facebook.

This is their official webpage
This is their entry on wikipedia
You can also look for them in Youtube

Stormy Mondays

Hello kids!

Stormy Mondays goes into space!!! Here is the link to vote for them and listening to their song. Hope you like it!

Stormy Mondays website

Next week is "National Pet Week" in the USA. Dogs are the most popular pet around the world. Why do you think so many people own dogs?

If you have a dog, explain what do you love most of them. If you want you can give me a picture of your dog, and I will post it here in the blog.

If you don't have a dog, would you like to have one? Why?

Do you like dogs or cats?

What other pets do you think can be at home with people?

By the way all these dogs and cats (and many others) are on adoption (that means you can adopt them). If you want more information about adopting an animal ask me. Don't be shy!!!

Greyson Chance biography

 

Chance was born on August 16, 1997 (he is now 13) in Wichita Falls, Texas (USA) and now lives in Edmond, Oklahoma^. He has a 16-year-old sister, Alexa, and a 19-year-old brother, Tanner, both also play music. Chance began playing the piano at the age of 8 and had three years of piano lessons, but vocal training. He loves Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera, Augustana, John Legend, Elton John and John Lennon. “I love artists who can communicate their emotions through music and sing from the heart. That’s what I’m hoping to do with my songs .”

He sang a version of  Lady Gaga's Paparazzi on a school party and it was a hit on YouTube. His brother wrote to a very famous tv presenter and asked her to watch Greyson singing Paparazzi. She loved it and invited him to her show.

She is Ellen Degeneres, a very important tv presenter in the USA.

Greyson Chance: Waiting outside the lines

Ok, Easter is over and we are almost finishing this year. I encourage all of you to do your best to end this school year!

And now, this week's song is from a very young artist called Greyson Chance. Later I will post a part of his biography. He speaks very clear, althoug he has a very strange accent :D

Greyson Chance: Waiting outside the lines

Lyrics:

You'll never enjoy your life,
living inside the box
You're so afraid of taking chances,
how you gonna reach the top?

Rules and regulations,
force you to play it safe
Get rid of all the hesitation,
it's time for you to seize the day

Instead of just sitting around
and looking down on tomorrow
You gotta let your feet off the ground,
the time is now

I'm waiting, waiting, just waiting,
I'm waiting, waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines

Try to have no regrets
even if it's just tonight
How you gonna walk ahead
if you keep living behind

Stuck in my same position,
you deserve so much more
There's a whole world around us,
just waiting to be explored

Instead of just sitting around
and looking down on tomorrow
You gotta let your feet off the ground,
the time is now, just let it go

The world will force you to smile
I'm here to help you notice the rainbow
Cause I know,
What's in you is out there

I'm waiting, waiting, just waiting,
I'm waiting, waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines

I'm trying to be patient (I'm trying to be patient)
the first step is the hardest (the hardest)
I know you can make it,
go ahead and take it

I'm Waiting, waiting, just waiting I'm waiting
I'm waiting, waiting, just waiting
I'm waiting, waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines

You'll never enjoy your life
Living inside the box
You're so afraid of taking chances,
How you gonna reach the top?.

Happy Easter everyone!!!

I want to wish you all a Happy Easter holiday! Also I want you to know that there won't be any new post (by me) this weekend because I won't be home!!!

When we come back home, we can all comment on our holiday! (cuando volvamos podremos comentar nuestras vacaciones).

HAPPY EASTER!!!!!!!!!!!

6th grade: some exercises to practice Will future for the incoming exam

These are some links to practice will future:

Will future
Will future 2
Will future 3
Will future 4

Please, comment to say if they were easy, difficult, funny, boring...

Our British penfriends

These are sine of our British penfriends.They are the class 7Red of the Weald of Kent Grammar School. We hope 7Orange and 7Blue to send us a picture of them.

Rio trailer

Rio is a new movie from the creators of Ice Age. You can now watch the trailer in English.

Rio movie trailer.

Do you think you will like the movie?

Does it look funny to you?

Taio Cruz: Telling the world

This week's song is from Taio Cruz. The song is called "Telling the world". It's from the movie "Rio" (you can see images from the movie on the video). Taio Cruz is an English singer, songwriter and music producer. You can find more things about Taio here.

Taio Cruz: Telling the world

The question is: What do you want to tell the world? (¿qué querrías contarle al mundo?)

These are the lyrics:

Every part in my heart I’m giving out
Every song on my lips I’m singing out
Any fear in my soul I’m letting go
And anyone who ask I’ll let them know

She’s the one, she’s the one
I say it loud
She’s the one, she’s the one
I say it proud

Ring a bell, Ring a bell
For the whole crowd
Ring a bell, Ring a bell

I’m telling the world
That I’ve found a girl
The one I can live for
The one who deserves

Every part in my heart I’m giving out
Every song on my lips I’m singing out
Any fear in my soul I’m letting go
And anyone who ask I’ll let them know

She’s the one, she’s the one
I say it loud
She’s the one, she’s the one
I say it proud

Ring a bell, Ring a bell
For the whole crowd
Ring a bell, Ring a bell

I’m telling the world
That I’ve found a girl
The one I can live for
The one who deserves

To give all my heart
A reason to fly
The one I can live for
A reason for life

Oe oh oe oh
Yeah yeah
Oe oh oe oh
Yeah yeah
Oe oh oe oh
Yeah yeah

Movies!!

This week is going to be "movies week". The 2nd of April 1902 was the day the first theatre opened in Los Angeles (where Hollywood is).

Explain what is your favourite movie ever and why (explica cuál es tu película favorita de todos los tiempos y por qué). Here are some examples:

    

 

Justin Bieber: Never say never

This week's song is Never say Never from Justin Bieber. I know some of you don't like Justin, but this is a very possitive song and it encourages you all to keep trying to make your dreams come true. And, by the way, what are your dreams to the future? (esta canción os anima a todos a seguir intentando que vuestros sueños se hagan realidad, y por cierto, ¿cuáles son vuestros sueños para el futuro?


Justin Bieber feat Jaden Smith: Never Say Never.

See I never thought that I could walk through fire.
I never thought that I could take the burn.
I never had the strength to take it higher,
Until I reached the point of no return.

And there's just no turning back,
When your heart's under attack,
Gonna give everything I have,
It's my destiny.

I will never say never! (I will fight)
I will fight till forever! (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down,
I will not stay on the ground.
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up up up,
And never say never.

I never thought I could feel this power.
I never thought that I could feel this free.
I'm strong enough to climb the highest tower.
And I'm fast enough to run across the sea.

And there's just no turning back,
When your heart's under attack,
Gonna give everything I have,
Cause this is my destiny.

I will never say never! (I will fight)
I will fight till forever! (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down,
I will not stay on the ground.
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up, up, up,
And never say never.

Here we go!
Guess who?
JSmith and Jb!
I gotcha lil bro.

I can handle him.
Hold up, aight?
I can handle him.

Now he's bigger than me,
Taller than me.
And he's older than me,
And stronger than me.
And his arms a little bit longer than me.
But he ain't on a JB song with me!

I be trying a chill
They be trying to side with the thrill.
No pun intended, was raised by the power of Will.

Like Luke with the force, when push comes to shove.
Like Kobe with the 4th, ice water with blood.

I gotta be the best, and yes
We're the flyest.
Like David and Goliath,
I conquered the giant.
So now I got the world in my hand,
I was born from two stars
So the moon's where I land.

I will never say never! (I will fight)
I will fight till forever! (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down,
I will not stay on the ground.
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up, up, up,
And never say never.

I will never say never! (I will fight)
I will fight till forever! (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down,
I will not stay on the ground.
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up,
Pick it up, up, up,
And never say never.

6TH GRADE: Please look at the "will" and "will not" forms in the song. And also take a look at the irregular past (there are a lot!).

There was another video from this song that I wanted to post here but I didn't find it on Youtube. I will post it if I finally find it.

Coca Cola Day

Coca Cola was invented on the 29th March 1885. Now it is one of the main soft drinks ever.

Do you like Coca Cola?
What is your favourite soft drink?
What is your favourite flavour of soft drink?